The American Academy of Pediatrics has reversed its decision last month regarding the practice of female circumcision by immigrants from some African, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures: the academy had earlier suggested in a policy statement that doctors be given permission to perform a ceremonial pinprick or nick on girls.
via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/health/27brfs-DOCTORSREVER_BRF.html?ref=us&pagewanted=print]