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For patients without known heart disease, the diagnostic yield of coronary angiography appears to be low, researchers found.

Base VBAC Decision on Evidence, NIH Panel Urges
BETHESDA, Md. (MedPage Today) — A National Institutes of Health consensus panel has recommended that pregnant women and their care providers use evidence-based decision-making to determine whether a trial of labor and possible vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) would be appropriate.

White House Expands Program to Fight Fraud and Waste
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — President Barack Obama has announced new measures aimed at cracking down on fraud and waste in government programs, including medicare and medicaid.

FDA Reassures on Osteoporosis Drugs
Bisphosphonate drugs for osteoporosis do not seem to increase the risk of femoral fractures, the FDA announced, though the agency will continue to evaluate the possibility.

AAOS: Bone Graft Substitute Used Mostly Off-Label (CME/CE)
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) — The vast majority of spinal procedures using bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) involve off-label uses, researchers found.

Virginia Bans Mandatory Health Insurance
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Virginia has become the first state in the country to ban any requirement that its residents carry health insurance policies.

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