American Council on Science and Health

Arguing for Fixed Drug Prices, By An Industry Veteran - What would happen to drug prices in the U.S. if Medicare, Medicaid and the Veterans Administration, plus all other federally-funded health care facilities, could negotiate a single price for every drug they buy? As guest writer Dr. David Shlaes points out, we all know the answer: they would come down.

WHO Upgrades HIV Stance: Treat All Cases ASAP - The World Health Organization is changing its tune on treatment for HIV, for the better. It now says that those diagnosed with HIV should be treated immediately. This may sound like a no-brainer, but treatment was formerly withheld and for good reason.

Study in Futility: Reduced-Nicotine Testing Way Too Short - A study purporting to support the policy of drastically reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes as a strategy for encouraging cessation actually shows little or nothing of value, given its short duration of just six weeks.

Good News, Not All Breast Cancer Patients Need Chemo - According to a new study, not all breast cancer patients need to undergo chemotherapy. Researchers reached this conclusion through a large study that analyzed the specific genes in each women's tumor. It's a big step forward for personalized medicine and high-value care.

Paralyzed Man Walks, Aided by Doctors, Bio-Engineers - Paralyzed Man Walks, Aided by Doctors, Bio-Engineer With help from a team of doctors and researchers from UCLA and UC Irvine, a paralyzed young man can walk once again using a non-invasive device that links neuronal signals to his lower extremities. Virtual reality technology assisted in the medical advance.