As the first broad spectrum chemokine inhibitor to enter a phase I trial, FX125L proved to be safe and well tolerated, according to data presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Miami Beach, Florida. Reuters Health Information
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
Some people contend that the ABFM certification exam is predominantly a test of superior test-taking skills rather than of decision-making ability. Could a non-physician pass the test? Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
Renal function can be maintained for years without immunosuppressive therapy following the combination of kidney and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from living related donors, according to two articles in The New England Journal of Medicine for January 24. Reuters Health Information
The labor action, affecting several dozen California hospitals, comes amid negotiations over 2 hot economic issues for all Americans: healthcare coverage and retirement benefits. Medscape Medical News
