New recommendations by the American College of Physicians to offset the potential adverse effects of pay-for-performance programs center on redirecting the focus to the patient. Medscape Medical News
Uncertainty over the legal standing of U.S. stem cell research is delaying work and confusing researchers, scientists said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
In a prospective study, menopause was linked to an increased risk for gout and postmenopausal hormone therapy to modestly reduced gout risk. Medscape Medical News
New results from the United Kingdom show that a 1-time screen with flexible sigmoidoscopy can prevent 33% of colorectal cancer cases and reduce mortality by 43%. Medscape Medical News
A potential new therapy for beta-thalassemia would reduce the number of blood transfusions required, the need for matched donors, and the need for immunosuppression. Medscape Medical News