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Acacia Research Corporation - Acacia Subsidiary Licenses Medical Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Technology to Aspyra

Body Weight - Research: Dosage of Morphine for ill Newborns Still too Imprecise

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Cancer survival disparities for most minority populations increase as cancers become more treatable

Emergency Medicine - Data from St. Vincent's Hospital provide new insights into emergency medicine

Forest Laboratories - Forest Laboratories Announces Acquisition of Additional Rights Related to NXL 104, a Novel Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor

Life Sciences - Researchers from St. Vincent's Hospital report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

National Council on Aging - NCOA Supports Senate Health Reform Bill

National Pharmaceutical Council - National Pharmaceutical Council Welcomes New Member, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Premier Inc. - Oregon Public Employees to Have Wider Access to Lower-Priced Prescription Drugs Through OPDP, Wellpartner Affiliation with the Premier Healthcare Alliance

U.S. Department of Justice - Oklahoma Hospital Group Pays U.S. $13 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Volunteer program provides quality low-risk operative care to patients in need

20/20 Companies - 20/20 Companies Benefits Children's Hospital Through Holiday Toy Drive

3M - 3M Introduces Physician Dictation on BlackBerry and Windows Mobile Smartphones

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Risk Factors - New abdominal aortic aneurysm risk factors data have been reported by A.R. Thompson and co-authors

Acute Pancreatitis - Research in the area of acute pancreatitis reported from Umea University

Adenoma Immunology - Studies from University of Porto, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology in the area of adenoma immunology described

Aetna - Aetna and Phoenix Children's Hospital Renew Contract

Aetna - Aetna Provider Collaboration Program Delivers Positive Results for Pennsylvania Medicare Members

Alcoholism - Alcohol outlets lead to specific problems among youth and young adults

Alzheimer Disease - Research reports on Alzheimer disease from A. Colell and colleagues provide new insights

Alzheimer Disease - Study data from University of Barcelona update understanding of Alzheimer disease

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Appointment of Lesley Russell to Board of Directors

Amcom Software, Inc. - Amcom Software Helps Hospitals Consolidate Messaging on Smartphones

American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society - CT: the first-line imaging choice of physicians for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society - Growing evidence suggests progesterone should be considered a treatment option for traumatic brain injuries

American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society - Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections may help treat severe hip pain

Anemia - New anemia data have been reported by scientists at Kumamoto University

Anemia - Studies from J. Comincolet and colleagues provide new data on anemia

Anesthesia - Data on anesthesia reported by researchers at Royal Melbourne Hospital

Anesthesia - Researchers from Children's Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of anesthesia

Aneurysm - Data on aneurysm detailed by R.E. Slavin and co-authors

Aneurysm - Studies from University of Missouri provide new data on aneurysm

Aneurysm Risk Factors - Researchers at Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience, Department of Neurology publish new data on aneurysm risk factors

Angelica Corporation - Angelica Extends Helping Hand to Haitian Hospital

Angiology - Reports outline angiology study results from Peking Union Medical College

Angiology - Research from A. Megalopoulos and co-authors provides new data about angiology

Angioplasty - Investigators at Thomas Jefferson University have published new data on angioplasty

Ankylosing Spondylitis - New ankylosing spondylitis data have been reported by R. Arizaariza and co-authors

Antioxidants and Redox Signaling - Study findings on antioxidants and redox signaling are outlined in reports from M. Vento and colleagues

Antiphospholipid Syndrome - New antiphospholipid syndrome data have been reported by N. Kurtulmus and co-authors

Anxiety Disorders - Findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital in anxiety disorders reported

Anxiety Disorders Epidemiology - Research on anxiety disorders epidemiology reported by scientists at University of Queensland

ARCA biopharma, Inc. - ARCA Announces Submission of a Request for Special Protocol Assessment for Gencarotm Development in Genotype-Defined Heart Failure Population

Arthritis Therapy - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital add new findings in the area of arthritis therapy

athenahealth, Inc. - athenahealth Receives Top National Ranking for Small Physician Practice Category in 2009 KLAS Report for Practice Management Services

Atrial Fibrillation - Reports summarize atrial fibrillation research from University of Barcelona, Cardiology Department

Atrial Fibrillation - Research in the area of atrial fibrillation reported from University of Barcelona, Cardiology Department

Atrial Fibrillation Therapy - Data on atrial fibrillation therapy discussed by researchers at University Hospital

Bariatrics - Investigators at University Hospital, Department of Surgery zero in on bariatrics

Biomechanics - Research conducted at Yeditepe University has updated our knowledge about biomechanics

Body Weight Therapy - New body weight therapy study results reported from Norwegian Radium Hospital

Bowel Diseases Therapy - Researchers from University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology report details of new studies and findings in the area of bowel diseases therapy

Brain Injuries - Data from C. Berry et al provide new insights into brain injuries

Brain Injuries - Research on brain injuries published by scientists at Medical University of South Carolina

Breast Cancer - Research from Southampton General Hospital in the area of breast cancer published

Breast Cancer - Research from V.J. Lopezorourke and co-researchers in the area of breast cancer published

Breast Cancer Therapy - Data on breast cancer therapy discussed by researchers at University Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology

Bundle-Branch Block - Scientists at University Hospital detail research in bundle-branch block

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Rising mortality in lower income people with diabetes despite drop in overall rate

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Self-monitoring with blood glucose test strips inefficient use of health-care resources

Cancer Gene Therapy - Data on cancer gene therapy published by researchers at Indiana University, Department of Pediatrics

Cardiology - Data on cardiology described by researchers at St. Bartholomew's Hospital

Cardiology - New cardiology study results reported from O. Martinelli et al

Cardiology - Scientists at Helsinki University, Department of Cardiology describe research in cardiology

Cardiovascular - New Study First to Show Prognostic Power of Heart Rate Recovery and T-Wave Alternans for Cardiovascular Death

CareView Communications, Inc. - CareView Communications, Inc. Announces East Coast Distributor

Cash4Gold - Cash4Gold Spreads Holiday Cheer to Kids in South Florida

Cataract - Findings in cataract reported from King Saud University, Medical Department

Chagas Disease - Reports outline Chagas disease study results from Y. Campos et al

Chest Research - Study data from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department provide new insights into chest research

Children's Hospital Boston - Gene for Devastating Kidney Disease Discovered

Children's National Medical Center - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas: First Lady Michelle Obama Reads the Holiday Classic

Cholangio Cancer - New cholangio cancer research has been reported by scientists at Nagoya City University

Cholecystitis - New findings reported from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine describe advances in cholecystitis

Chronic Liver Disease - Scientists at General Hospital release new data on chronic liver disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research conducted at B. Chakrabarti and co-authors has provided new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Cardiology - Reports summarize clinical cardiology study results from Queen's University

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease - Study results from G. Goy and colleagues broaden understanding of clinical microbiology and infectious disease

Clopidogrel Therapy - Researchers' work from Nanjing Medical University focuses on clopidogrel therapy

Colon Cancer - New data from D. Mori et al illuminate research in colon cancer

Colon Cancer - New data from D.J. Liu et al illuminate research in colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Researchers from University of Chicago report recent findings in colon cancer

Colon Cancer Genetics - Reports summarize colon cancer genetics study results from University Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology

Colon Cancer Therapy - Research conducted at University of Bern has updated our knowledge about colon cancer therapy

Colon Cancer Therapy - Research from E.D. Saad et al has provided new information about colon cancer therapy

Colorectal Research - Researchers from University of Surrey, Department of Surgery report recent findings in colorectal research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New complementary and alternative medicine research from Hospital for Sick Children outlined

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - Reports from National Autonomous University, Medical Department highlight recent research in congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Corneal Neovascularization - Research from P.I. Vassileva and co-researchers in the area of corneal neovascularization published

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - New findings from C. Barbot and co-authors in the area of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease published

Critical Care Medicine - Studies from University of London yield new information about critical care medicine

Crohn Disease - Research from C.A. Rubio and co-researchers in the area of Crohn disease published

Crohn Disease - Research from E.J. Despott and colleagues provide new insights into Crohn disease

Cydcor, Inc. - Cydcor Community Service Helps American Soldiers by Donating to Any Soldier Inc.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Factors - New deep vein thrombosis risk factors research has been reported by scientists at University Hospital

Dementia - Findings from St. Michael's Hospital provide new insights into dementia

Dementia - Study results from Y. Compta and colleagues update understanding of dementia

Dentistry - Reports outline dentistry study findings from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Depression Prevention - Researchers from University of New South Wales, Black Dog Institute report on findings in depression prevention

Depression Therapy - Data on depression therapy detailed by researchers at John Hunter Hospital, Psychiatry Department

Dermatology - Researchers at University Hospital, Department of Dermatology release new data on dermatology

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings reported from A. Gosmanova and co-authors

Dialysis - Data on dialysis reported by A.M. Gomes and co-researchers

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Prevention - Data on dilated cardiomyopathy prevention detailed by researchers at Hospital Clinico Universitario

Disneyland Resort - Twelve Days, Many Ways Disneyland Resort Gives Back During Holiday Season

Diverticular Disease - Research findings from University of Toronto, Department of Surgery update understanding of diverticular disease

Drug Development - New data from J. Borrasblasco et al illuminate research in drug development

Drug Resistance - Findings from King's College London broaden understanding of drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Research from Queen Mary Hospital provides new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Scientists at Amphia Hospital publish new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Scientists at University of Washington report research in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies from University Hospital provide new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Study data from J. Rodriguezbano and colleagues update understanding of drug resistance

Dysphagia Prognosis - Studies from M. Cabre and co-researchers yield new data on dysphagia prognosis

Dystonia Quality of Care - Reports on dystonia quality of care findings from University of Barcelona provide new insights

Eating Disorders Therapy - Study data from University of Connecticut, Center for Health update knowledge of eating disorders therapy

EDIMS LLC - EDIMS Emergency Department EMR Plays Vital Role in Helping New Jersey Hospitals Achieve Top State-Wide Ranking

Elekta - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC Treats 10,000th Patient with Leksell Gamma Knife Radiosurgery System

Emergency Medical Associates - Emergency Medical Associates EMA Physician Oscar Marcilla, MD, FACEP, Presents on "Emergency Department Success" at the Press Ganey 2009 National Client Conference

Emergency Medical Associates - Nyack Hospital Emergency Department Wins Quality Award for Exceptional Emergency Department Performance

End Stage Renal Disease - Research results from A. Aggarwal and colleagues update understanding of end stage renal disease

End Stage Renal Disease - Researchers from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital report on findings in end stage renal disease

Endometrial Cancer - Reports summarize endometrial cancer study results from O. Porichi and co-researchers

Endometrial Cancer - Research findings from M. Koskas et al update understanding of endometrial cancer

Endometriosis - University Hospital, Department of Surgery details research in endometriosis

Entellus Medical - Novel Sinus Treatment Performed in the Office

Enzyme Research - Findings from McGill University, Department of Human Genetics in enzyme research reported

Enzyme Research - Study results from University of Pennsylvania broaden understanding of enzyme research

Ependymoma - New findings from University Hospital in the area of ependymoma described

Epidemiology - New findings in epidemiology described by N. Sarvananthan and co-researchers

Epilepsy - Research conducted at Karolinska Hospital has provided new information about epilepsy

Epstein Barr Virus - Studies from Queen Elizabeth Hospital add new findings in the area of Epstein Barr virus

Epstein Barr Virus Immunology - Findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of Epstein Barr virus immunology

Epstein-Barr Virus - Research in the area of Epstein-Barr virus reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Esophagectomy - Studies from University Hospital yield new data on esophagectomy

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology - Largest study of PGD children shows embryo biopsy is safe for singleton pregnancies

Facelift - Reports from Charles University add new data to research in facelift

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. - Fate Therapeutics' iPSC Technology Awarded Top Industry Honors for Small Molecule and Protein Reprogramming Breakthroughs

FatsofLife.com - Omega-3s may Help Protect the Eyes and Kidneys Along With the Heart

Flu Vaccines - Researchers at University Hospital target flu vaccines

Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio - Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio Brings MAKOplasty Knee Procedure to San Antonio

Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio - Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, Bariatric Surgeons Dr. Michael Seger, Dr. Terive Duperier & Dr. Ramiro Cavazos Are Recognized by ASMBS for High-Quality Care in Bariatric Surgery

Gastric Cancer - Studies from F.N. Liu and co-researchers in the area of gastric cancer published

Gastroenterology - Data on gastroenterology detailed by researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital

Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Research by K. Inui and colleagues in gastroenterology and hepatology provides new insights

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare and GE Capital Expand Stimulus Simplicity Program

GEICO - Mahalo Hawaii: GEICO celebrates 60 years of service in the Aloha State

Gene Therapy - Investigators at Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute zero in on gene therapy

Genetics - Research data from Massachusetts General Hospital update understanding of genetics

Genocea Biosciences - Genocea Biosciences Awarded Grant for the Development of Chlamydia Vaccines from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sexually Transmitted Infections Cooperative Research Center

Genomics - Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has provided new information about genomics

Gentamicin Therapy - Data on gentamicin therapy described by researchers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital Gift-Giving Drive for Hospital Employees

Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital Welcomes New Director of Plant Operations to Management Team

Glioma - Studies from Medical College yield new information about glioma

Graves Disease - Reports summarize Graves disease research from Army

Greenway Medical Technologies - Greenway Medical Technologies Deploys Integrated EHR, Practice Management and Interoperability Solution Within Bethesda Healthcare System

Halfpenny Technologies, Inc. - Halfpenny Technologies Introduces Mobile Connectivity Solution to Provide Physicians with 24/7 Smartphone Access to Lab Results

Harvard Medical School - Scientists discover natural flu-fighting protein in human cells

Health and Medicine - Research conducted by M.D. Howell and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about health and medicine

Health Services - Researchers from University of Newcastle publish new studies and findings in the area of health services

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were published by C. Loten and co-researchers

Heart Failure - New heart failure findings from McMaster University described

Heart Failure - Research conducted at Harvard University has provided new information about heart failure

Hemorrhage - Studies from St. Francis Hospital have provided new information about hemorrhage

Hepatitis C Virus - Scientists at Boston University, Medical Department target hepatitis C virus

Hepatocellular Cancer - Studies from A.H. Yuan and co-authors have provided new information about hepatocellular cancer

Hiatal Hernia - Studies from A.P. Pomar and colleagues reveal new findings on hiatal hernia

Hip Fracture - Study data from Mater Misericordiae University update knowledge of hip fracture

HIV/AIDS - Research results from N. Merchante and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings from Maggiore Hospital provide new insights into HIV/AIDS therapy

Hyperglycemia - New hyperglycemia research from USA Scientific discussed

Hypermobility Syndrome - Study results from University Hospital in the area of hypermobility syndrome published

Hypertension - New findings from St. James Hospital in the area of hypertension published

IASIS Healthcare LLC - IASIS Healthcare is the First System to Achieve DNV Accreditation at All of Its Hospitals

IBM - IBM Financing Agreements With Electronic Healthcare Record Providers Shatter Barriers To Health IT Adoption

IBM - IBM Research Collaborates with Leading Taiwanese Institutions to Deliver Wellness-Centric Healthcare Via Cloud Computing

Immunology - Findings from Addenbrooke's Hospital provide new insights into immunology

Infectious Diseases Therapy - Research results from University Hospital update understanding of infectious diseases therapy

Inflammation Therapy - Investigators at National Taiwan University, Department of Ophthalmology have published new data on inflammation therapy

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New findings from M.D. Pasquale and co-authors describe advances in injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Studies from University of Michigan describe new findings in injury infection and critical care

Interstitial Cystitis Therapy - Reports outline interstitial cystitis therapy study results from K. Aihara et al

InterSystems Corporation - Healthcare Information Xchange of New York Selects InterSystems HealthShare

Intraoperative Complications - Researchers from University of Ottawa, Division of General Surgery publish findings in intraoperative complications

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Data from University Hospital, Department of Medicine provide new insights into irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Data on irritable bowel syndrome in women published by researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology

JAMA and Archives Journals - Older adults may have a higher risk of complications and death after abdominal surgery

John Muir Health - John Muir Health Receives Stroke Program Achievement Award

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - News brief: Relatives of boys with sexual birth defects not at risk for testicular germ cell cancer

Ketamine Therapy - Reports on ketamine therapy findings from Southmead Hospital provide new insights