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We recently posted a news brief titled "Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Is it a Question of Science vs. Religion?", along with a more in-depth companion piece that presented perspectives from supporters and opponents of the recent decision to lift the ban on embryonic stem cell research. We also invited readers to post their thoughts and comments, several of which are reprinted here.

Expanded use of electronic detailing and other portable media would offer drug marketers and physicians opportunities to connect outside of the traditional in-person rep visits.

Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP, Director, Education and Career Development, American College of Physicians discusses why physicians may want to work part-time and gives constructive options for the physician to consider.

A new study has discovered that patient involvement in integrating information technology into doctors' offices and hospitals can improve patient outcomes.

Evidence from a meta-analysis has researchers recommending that physicians "should not immediately order routine scans for low-back pain unless they observe features of a serious underlying condition."

A new study published has found that Internet surfing can significantly relieve chronic pain in seniors.

Reforming healthcare often took center stage during the presidential campaign. Having won the election, President Obama continues to tout healthcare reform as one of the top issues he wants addressed his first year in office.

When selecting an EHR for your practice, using an EHR consultant can save you time, money, and headaches.

As anyone who has lugged a notebook computer through an airport can attest, even today’s sleekest machines feel heavy after a few hours.

An article published January 21 in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) provided several examples of the kind of dangerous thinking that is driving the debate over health IT.

A panel of experts from the APS and AAPM has issued a new set of clinical guidelines aimed at aiding clinicians with prescribing opioids for patients with chronic non-cancer related pain.

Researchers have discovered that electronic medical records can be used as a test for the efficacy of treatments for disease.

A new study has found that giving infliximab to patients after intestinal resective surgery is an effective way to prevent endoscopic and histological recurrence of Crohn’s disease.

Researchers have determined that the ancient practice of Zen meditation may have pain reducing qualities.

Healthcare consumers may be the driving force behind Health 2.0, but are they really in control? And who knows what the final destination will be?

As President Obama's economic stimulus plan travels through Congress, the allocated $20 billion for health IT has remained an intact part of the bill.

Highlights from the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

Electronic tools for comprehensively tracking pain are available, but will physicians and patients use them?

A new sensor is being developed that might help alleviate the process of regulating and monitoring high blood pressure.

Researchers have found new evidence that antidepressants can reduce the severity of symptoms associated with fibromyalgia syndrome.

How does today’s connected, "always on" world translate to your medical practice?

Patients are going online for health information but would prefer to get it from you. Are you there to help them?

Late last year, an article was published focuseing on former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, and his attempts to initiate a dialogue about health reform with the American people.

As we begin 2009, I am struck by how radically different the Internet looks and acts today compared to just 10 years ago.

Healthcare consumers may be the driving force behind Health 2.0, but are they really in control? And who knows what the final destination will be?

Done right, the benefits of a practice portal extend beyond just dollars and cents.

A new study examined the major complications of epidurals and spinal anesthetics and found that previous studies overestimated the risks of these procedures.

How many times have you had to ask a patient "Are you taking your medications?" And then get the response, "Yes, but I ran out a couple of days ago."

The American Roentgen Ray Society reported that two tools commonly used to assess patients for risk of CHD may not accurately predict patients’ risk of CHD.

Antioxidant supplements are an effective treatment for relieving pain and reducing levels of oxidative stress in patients with chronic pancreatitis.