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The 9p21 Story
Dr. Eric Topol discusses an important paper regarding the relationships of 2 genetic markers to disease.
Commentary, February 2008
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Announcing The Medscape Journal of Medicine
George Lundberg, Editor-in-Chief, The Medscape Journal of Medicine, explains why the name change in our original, open-access primary source general medical journal.
Editorial, January 2008
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The Genetics of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Do specific genes or gene variants lead to AMD? Do others offer protection from developing it? Drs. Keith Shuler and Eric Postel examine the latest evidence on genetics and AMD.
Expert Column, November 2007
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"A Big Jump": Mario Capecchi's Journey From Italian Street Kid to Nobel Laureate
Mario Capecchi's groundbreaking research in gene targeting makes it possible to "knock out" specific genes in mice, which reveals the gene's function and its role in disease.
Expert Interview, October 2007
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The Metabolic Syndrome: Does It Exist?
Paul Zimmet, AO, MD, PhD, FRACP, FRCP, Professor, International Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia, defends the metabolic syndrome.
Editorial, September 2007
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The Newest Revolution in Diabetes Treatment: Continuous Glucose Sensing
Anne Peters, MD, tells us about new technology that can help control diabetes.
Editorial, August 2007
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Important Advances in Understanding Immunopathogenesis of HIV Disease -- From the 4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention: An Expert Interview With Michael M. Lederman, MD
From IAS '07: Is immune activation at the heart of HIV pathogenesis? This expert takes a look at the most recent data and the implications for further research and treatment.
Expert Interview, August 2007
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Optimizing Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer: An Expert Interview With Dr. Kathy S. Albain
In this interview from ASCO 2007, Dr. Kathy Albain discusses recent breast cancer research suggesting that optimal treatment in the adjuvant setting may depend on key tumor characteristics.
Expert Interview, August 2007
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Literature Commentary by Dr. John G. Bartlett: HIV Testing, August 2007
Addressing important questions for opt-out testing: Are stigma and counseling still barriers? Can acute HIV infection be identified in Africa? What is the human cost of late HIV diagnoses?
Commentary, August 2007
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Literature Commentary by Dr. John G. Bartlett: MRSA, August 2007
In this review and commentary: The CDC reports high mortality in influenza patients with CAP due to MRSA, and investigators explore methods to eradicate MRSA carriage in nares.
Commentary, August 2007
