New York Times hits 2 key issues, in B1 cover page stories, 2 days back to back:

The problems with clinical practice guidelines: Turns out one size doesn't (and never did) fit all. And the problem is only compounded by tainted panel members

"Diabetes Case Shows Pitfalls of Treatment Rules"

by Barry Meier

The epidemic of ghostwritten medical 'research' papers in esteemed medical journals continues unabated

"Ghosts in the Journals"

by Natasha Singer

Friend, mentor and comrade in arms, Dr. Joe Sonnabend, has been ahead of the curve on this clinical practice guidelines nonsense, as he has been on most everything, for a long time now. It's a shame nobody seems to listen. Check out Joe's new Poz blog. I hope people everywhere will read (and heed) it!!