A review of 23 patients suggests that mesenchymal stem cell allograft assists bone healing and serves as a suitable bone autograft substitute in revision foot and ankle surgery. Medscape Medical News
The CMS announced its planned 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule this week, which includes proposals that could result in cuts ranging from 10% to more than 40% in Medicare payments for various cardiology services, says the ACC. Heartwire
A simple saliva test in pregnant and postpartum women with epilepsy may offer a less invasive, more practical and convenient method of monitoring serum concentrations of the anti-epileptic drug lamotrigine. Medscape Medical News
The United Nations food agency said on Friday a lack of funds had forced it to cut back rations for around one million people in Yemen, despite growing chronic hunger. Reuters Health Information
Online patient self-reporting is a feasible long-term strategy for monitoring the symptoms and adverse effects of chemotherapy, even in advanced cancer. Medscape Medical News
