Hospital and Nursing Home Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 14th, 2008
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Data from N. Hynes and colleagues advance knowledge in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study analyzes best approach for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms
Acute Pancreatitis Risk Factors - Researchers at Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Epidemiology release new data on acute pancreatitis risk factors
Aethon Inc. - Aethon Sets 2007 Milestones for New Hospital Deployments, Product and Application Introductions
Aging - New findings from University of Florida describe advances in aging
Alopecia Therapy - New alopecia therapy research from J. Gassmueller and colleagues discussed
Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Investigators at Tel-Aviv University release new data on alternative and complementary medicine
Alzheimer Disease - Sonexa Therapeutics, Inc., Raises $30 Million in Series a Financing to Focus on Alzheimer's Treatments
Alzheimer Disease - Studies from University of California yield new information about Alzheimer disease
American Nurses Association - The American Nurses Association Hosts Conference on the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators
Angiotensins - Recent findings from University of Texas highlight research in angiotensins
Anti-Infectives - New anti-infectives study findings have been reported from A.F. Martins et al
Aortic Aneurysms - New findings reported from G. Illuminati and co-authors describe advances in aortic aneurysms
Ascent Healthcare Solutions - Premier Extends Partnership with Ascent Healthcare Solutions for Medical Device Reprocessing
Asthma - Scientists at University of Oulu detail research in asthma
Asthma - Study results from P.R. Wood and colleagues update understanding of asthma
Atrophy Therapy - Recent findings from Wyeth highlight research in atrophy therapy
Autism - Study findings on autism in children are outlined in reports from University of Hong Kong
Bederra Corporation - Bederra Corporation CEO Comments on Medical Imaging Market
BioMed Central - Cosmetic products may cause fatal infections in critically ill patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Examination by National Expert Shows Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Social Mission Contributions Totaled at Least $391 Million in 2007
Breast Cancer - Data from M. Kaufmann et al provide new insights into breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New findings from T. Slanger and co-researchers in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - New findings from U. Fedeli and co-authors in the area of breast cancer published
Breast Cancer - Scientists at University of Texas publish new data on breast cancer
Breast Disease - New breast disease data have been reported by researchers at University of Oxford
Breast Implants - Reports outline breast implants study findings from K. Kjoller and colleagues
California Academy of Family Physicians - Family Physicians Continue Fight for Health Care Reform; Blast Senate Health Committee 'No' Vote
California Nurses Association - RNs Praise Courageous Vote by Senate Committee on Badly Flawed Healthcare Bill
Campaign to Improve Assisted Living; Seiu Healthcare - Left in the Dark and Facing Thousands in Rent Increases, Elderly Atria Senior Living Residents Protest; Call for Improvements
Cancer - Valentine's Day: Clinique at Harrods Donates all Takings to the KISS IT BETTER Appeal
Cancer Risk Factors - Study data from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center provide new insights into cancer risk factors
Cancer Therapy - Findings from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in cancer therapy reported
Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at National Institutes of Health
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Activists Raise Alarm for Seniors, Deliver Carbon Monoxide Detectors to Atria Marland Place
Carcinoma Immunology - Researchers from University of Oslo, Department of Pathology publish findings in carcinoma immunology
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Research on cardiovascular disease prevention described by scientists at George Washington University, Department of Emergency Medicine
CAREINGTON International - CAREINGTON International Partners with AIG Employee Benefit Solutions(R) on New Group Limited Benefit HealthCare Plan
Carotid Endarterectomy - Findings from P.J.E. Holt et al in carotid endarterectomy reported
Carotid Endarterectomy - Research on carotid endarterectomy reported by A.J. Greenstein et al
Carotid Endarterectomy - Study findings on carotid endarterectomy are outlined in reports from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department
Cerner - Health Quest Chooses Cerner for Healthcare IT
Cervical Cancer - Research from Duke University reveals new findings on cervical cancer
Cholera Epidemiology - Researchers from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine detail findings in cholera epidemiology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prognosis - Scientists at University of Glasgow target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prognosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Studies from R. McGhan and colleagues reveal new findings on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Therapy - Research from Y.P. de Jong and colleagues has provided new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy
CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Adds the Little Clinic to Its Network, Offering Members Even More Convenience
CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare of Florida Expands its Provider Network
Cleveland Clinic - Official Ground Breaking Ceremony for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Clinical Medicine - New clinical medicine study results from University of London described
Clinical Microbiology - Scientists at Vejle Hospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology publish research in clinical microbiology
Clinical Pharmacy - New findings from Technical University, University Health Science Center in the area of clinical pharmacy described
Clinical Trial Research - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for LibiGel(R) in FSD
Clinical Trial Research - Research conducted at R.M. Kok and co-authors has provided new information about clinical trial research
Coagulation - Reports outline coagulation research from Wayne State University
Colectomy - Reports summarize colectomy study results from San Raffaele University
Colectomy - Study data from Beaujon Hospital update understanding of colectomy
Colon Cancer - Research from Columbia University has provided new information about colon cancer
Colon Cancer - Studies from Northwestern University, Department of Surgery in the area of colon cancer published
Community Health - Community Health Systems Announces the Sale of Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, Virginia
Congestive Heart Failure - Data on congestive heart failure discussed by researchers at University of Maryland
Corporate Synergies (CSG) - Eric Raymond, CEO of Corporate Synergies, Joins the Board of the Center for Health Value Innovation
Critical Care Medicine - Reports outline critical care medicine research from Mayo Clinic, Department of Neurology
Cystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Reports Upward Trend for Key Health Outcomes
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Clexane(R)/Lovenox(R) Approved in Japan
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Data on deep vein thrombosis discussed by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Delirium Epidemiology - Research on delirium epidemiology discussed by scientists at Medical University of South Carolina
Dementia Epidemiology - Research on dementia epidemiology published by P. Francesconi et al
Depression - Recent findings in depression described by J.J. Wang and colleagues
Depression - Researchers at Medical University of Vienna, Institute of Social Medicine release new data on depression
Depression Prevention - Researchers from National Cheng-Kung University, Department of Nursing detail new studies and findings in the area of depression prevention
Diabetes - Studies from P. Meduru and co-researchers update current data on diabetes
Dialysis - Data from E. Schuman et al provide new insights into dialysis
Dialysis - New dialysis study findings have been reported from Tufts University
Dialysis - Portugal to Introduce a Bundled Rate for Hemodialysis Treatment
Diarrhea - Data on diarrhea in children detailed by S.D. Putnam and co-authors
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Research findings from Ehime University update understanding of dilated cardiomyopathy
Discectomy - Research findings from S.L. Hwang et al update understanding of discectomy
Drug Abuse - Scientists at Franklin University target drug abuse
Drug Resistance - RadarFind Gives Hospitals New Tools to Contain Infectious Disease
Drug Resistance - Recent findings in drug resistance described by M.E. Bushknapp and colleagues
Eating Disorders - More Women File Lawsuits Against Dallas' Presbyterian Hospital in Eating Disorders Fraud Case
Eating Disorders - Research in the area of eating disorder in adolescents reported from University of Zurich
El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Again Ranks Among Top Five Percent in Nation According to HealthGrades Quality Study
Emerging Disease - Simple online methods increase physician disease reporting
Enzyme Research - Weill Cornell team discovers how brain's own tPA helps regulate blood flow to neurons
Esophageal Cancer - ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD
Femoral Fracture - Scientists at University of Cincinnati, Medical Department describe research in femoral fracture
Financials - IASIS Healthcare Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
Flu Vaccines - New flu vaccines study findings have been reported by E.S. Kokia and co-researchers
FONAR Corporation - FONAR's European Distributor Sells a Second FONAR UPRIGHT Multi-Position MRI to Hospital in the Netherlands
Functional Renal Failure - New functional renal failure study findings have been published by D. Thabut and colleagues
Gastroenterology - Reports summarize gastroenterology research from Royal Liverpool University
Good Samaritan Hospital - Good Samaritan Hospital Among Top Five Percent in Nation According to Quality Study
Gynecology - Reports outline gynecology study results from West Virginia University
Health and Medicine - Research by A.J. Ross and colleagues in health and medicine provides new insights
Health Coalition on Liability and Access - HCLA Commends President Bush's Strong and Continuing Commitment to Medical Liability Reform
Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Says Guaranteed Access Provisions of Insurance Reform Bills Protect Michigan Consumers Twice-Over
Health Insurance - CAHI Releases Updated 'Health Insurance Mandates in the States'
Health Insurance - Capital BlueCross CEO Says Meaningful Statewide Competition Must Be Key Criteria in Pennsylvania's Review of Proposed Highmark-IBC Merger
Health Insurance - Minnesota Health Care Providers Join in Launch of First-Ever ''Online Shopping Mall'' for Health Care
Health Insurance - Studies from University of Tokyo, Department of Public Health yield new data on health insurance
Health Insurance - Survey: Massachusetts Employers, Employees Paying Most for Health Care Plans
Health Services Research - Scientists at University of Leeds target health services research
HealthTrans - HealthTrans Appoints Brent McKenzie as Vice President of Regional Sales
Healthways, Inc. and AvMed Health Plans - Healthways, AvMed Health Plans Announce Partnership to Provide Healthways' Care Support Services to AvMed Members
Heart Attack - Data on heart attack discussed by researchers at University of Rochester, Medical Department
Heart Attack - New heart attack study results from C. Axelsson et al described
Heart Attack - Reports summarize heart attack study results from McMaster University
Heart Attack - Studies from Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care provide new data on heart attack in women
Heart Attack Risk Factors - New data from G. Ferrari et al illuminate research in heart attack risk factors
Heart Bypass Surgery - Scientists at Yale University target heart bypass surgery
Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from P.B. Rahmanian et al provide new data on heart bypass surgery
Heart Disease Clinical Trial - University of Oslo, Department of Cardiology reports research in heart disease clinical trial
Heart Disease Epidemiology - Research on heart disease epidemiology discussed by M. Rosenlund and co-researchers
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure published by researchers at Cumhuriyet University, Medical Department
Heart Failure - Recent findings from University of Colorado highlight research in heart failure
Heart Failure - Reports outline heart failure research from University of California
Heart Failure - Research from Yale University, Medical Department has provided new data on heart failure
Heart Failure - Researchers from University of Montreal publish new studies and findings in the area of heart failure
Heart Failure - University of California reports research in heart failure
Heart Transplants - Downsized heart aids bypass surgery
Heart Transplants - Heart transplants: Do more or do none, Johns Hopkins study suggests
Hemorrhoids - Research on hemorrhoids detailed by scientists at Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital
Hepatitis - Medical Safety Technologies Brings Revolutionary Safety Syringe to Global Market
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. - Hill-Rom Introduces Fashionable, Affordable Bed for Home and Post-Acute Care Patients
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers from University of KwaZulu-Natal, Medical Department publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release new data on HIV/AIDS prevention
Hot Flashes - Radius Announces Launch of RAD1901 Clinical Program for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
Hygiene - New hygiene data have been reported by A.M. Novoa and co-authors
Hygiene - Research on hygiene described by scientists at Columbia University
Hypertension - Severe hypertension: 'Silent killer' still on the loose
Hypertension Epidemiology - Study data from City Hospital, Department of Medicine provide new insights into hypertension epidemiology
Hypogonadism Therapy - Data on hypogonadism therapy detailed by researchers at University of California, Department of Family Practice
Hythiam, Inc. - Ian Worden Joins Hythiam as Senior Vice President, Disease Management Operations
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy - Researchers from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Division of Gastroenterology report recent findings in inflammatory bowel disease therapy
Insulinoma - Study data from M.P. Sweet and co-authors update knowledge of insulinoma
Intercede Health - Intercede Health Improves Hospital Performance
Internal Medicine - Research from J.E. Nelson et al has provided new information about internal medicine
Intravascular - Topspin Medical Announces First Commercial Installation of the Cathamaran(TM) Intravascular MRI System
Ischemia - Research on ischemia published by scientists at Harvard University
Kidney Disease - Recent findings from University of Wisconsin highlight research in kidney disease
Kofax - Kofax Announces Agreement with TeamHealth for Distributed Capture Solutions
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Studies from Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Surgery yield new data on laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Lawson Software - American Hospital Dubai Signs Multi-Suite Contract with Lawson Software
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP - Counsel Announce Settlement in Uninsured Pricing Class Action Against Scripps Health
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at Harvard University
Life Sciences - Findings from Carney Hospital in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - Findings from London Health Sciences Center, Department of Medicine in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - Findings from University of Texas, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at Johns Hopkins University zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Department of Pharmacy outlined
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Mayo Clinic discussed
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Indian Institute of Technology
Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine
Life Sciences - Reports from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Infectious Diseases highlight recent research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from University of Michigan
Life Sciences - Research from Ajou University in life sciences provides new insights
Life Sciences - Research from J. Barnoya and co-authors provides new data about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Linkoping University provides new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from National Institutes of Health in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from Oregon Health & Science University, Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Iowa in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at West Virginia University, Research Center
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at Institute of Tropical Medicine
Life Sciences - Research reports from University Hospital provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Research results from M.S. Yu and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at University Autonoma of Madrid target life sciences in women
Life Sciences - Researchers from National Institute for Public Health and the Environment detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Research Center target life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Maastricht, Care and Public Health Research Institute detail research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Hawaii, Department of Pediatrics in the area of pediatric in children described
Life Sciences - Study findings from University of Toronto broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from School of Medicine in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - University of Geneva publishes research in pediatric in children
Liver Transplant - Reports from University of Zurich add new data to research in liver transplant
Macular Degeneration - Scientists at Genentech, Inc. report research in macular degeneration
Malaria - Findings in malaria in children reported from Kenya Medical Research Institute
Malaria Epidemiology - Studies from National Institutes of Health yield new data on malaria epidemiology
Managed Care - Key to Attracting and Retaining Quality Employees: Benefits
Managed Care - Molina Healthcare of New Mexico Rewards Physicians for Quality Care
Managed Care - Study Validates Medication Therapy Management Principles
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Hill-Rom Announces License Agreement With KCI
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - RehabCare Names CEO for Northland LTAC Hospital
McNeely Pigott & Fox - Proposed Legislation Takes Aim at Soaring Nursing Home Liability Costs in Tennessee
MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Client Named Recipient of 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets' Crosswalk(R) Product Enables Accurate and Defensible Pricing of Medical Supplies
Medex Global Group - MEDEX / Harvard Partnership Now Offers Affordable, New Intelligence to Individual Business & Leisure Travelers
Medicare and Medicaid - A Bright Future for Medicare Beneficiaries in Maine
Medicare and Medicaid - A New Beginning for Medicare Beneficiaries in North Carolina
Medicare and Medicaid - A Safe Bet for Medicare Beneficiaries in the Southeast
Medicare and Medicaid - AAFP Statement - Family Physicians to President Bush: Call for Improved Health Access is Only One Step to Comprehensive Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - ActiveCare Network Supports Patients with Comprehensive, Convenient Vaccination Network
Medicare and Medicaid - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Acquires Community Behavioral HealthCare Network of Pennsylvania
Medicare and Medicaid - Bright Options for Medicare Beneficiaries in Louisiana
Medicare and Medicaid - Coalition to Protect Senior Care Gearing Up to Fight Bush Administration Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Expanded Options for Medicare Beneficiaries in Oklahoma
Medicare and Medicaid - Fernandez Appointed to Blue Cross Foundation Board
Medicare and Medicaid - FSSA Announces $1.3 Million Medicaid Transformation Grant
Medicare and Medicaid - Heart of Lancaster and Lancaster Regional Join Highmark Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Network
Medicare and Medicaid - Hospital Quality Improving, Cost, Mortality Rate Trends Declining for Participants in Medicare Pay-for-Performance Project
Medicare and Medicaid - Michigan Dentists Giving Free Dental Care to Low-Income Children During Annual 'Give Kids a Smile' Program Starting February 1
Medicare and Medicaid - MSC Announces the Acquisition of ZoneCare USA, Speedy Re-Employment, and SelectMRI, Further Strengthening Its Leadership Position in Workers' Compensation Cost Containment and Service
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results reported from R. Navarro et al
Medicare and Medicaid - New Options for Medicare Beneficiaries in Georgia
Medicare and Medicaid - Participants in studies used as basis for Medicare decisions differ from beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from L.R. Mobley and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - Research by P.Y. Ramulu and colleagues in medicare and medicaid provides new insights
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Psychiatric Institute publish new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Royal Medical Consultants, Inc. Adds Medicare Set-Aside Services
Medicare and Medicaid - San Diego Clinical Laboratories File Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Medicare and Medicaid - Senate Finance Committee Recommends Ways That Medicare Can Enhance Current Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)
Medicare and Medicaid - Sepracor Announces Internal Review of Government Price Reporting Matters
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of Colorado have provided new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Texas Health Care Association Launches New 'Educate '08' Effort to Help Focus Needed Attention on Long Term Care Issues, Medicaid Funding Crisis
Medicare and Medicaid - Three-Quarters of Voters Say Home Based Care is Part of the Medicare Solution
Medicare and Medicaid - UPMC Health Plan Earns Second Consecutive 'Excellent' Rating for its Medicare Product, UPMC for Life
Medicare and Medicaid - WellCare Announces Appointment of Charles Berg as Executive Chairman and Heath Schiesser as President and CEO and Departures of CEO, CFO and General Counsel
Melioidosis Epidemiology - Study data from D.W. Chou and colleagues update understanding of melioidosis epidemiology
Menopause Risk Factors - Findings from INSERM in menopause risk factors reported
Menopause Therapy - Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline report recent findings in menopause therapy
Mental Health - Research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital provide new insights into mental health in children
Mental Illness - First-of-Its-Kind National Online Survey Uncovers Obstacles to Comprehensive Healthcare for People With Schizophrenia
Mental Illness - First-of-Its-Kind National Survey Uncovers Obstacles to Comprehensive Healthcare for People With Schizophrenia
Michigan Dental Association - Area Dentists, University of Detroit Mercy Team Up to Provide Free Dental Care to Low-Income, Uninsured Detroit-Area Children on Saturday, February 2
Mobile Diagnostic Centers, L.P. - Mobile Diagnostic Centers, Appoints Director of Business Development and Director of Clinical Services
Mobile Diagnostic Centers, L.P. - Mobile Diagnostic Centers, L.P. Launches New Website: Company Information Now Available Online
Mobile Imaging Development, LLC - Mobile Imaging Development to Create Partnership to Service Small and Medium Sized Hospitals
Mycobacteria - New findings reported from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe advances in mycobacteria
Neurodegenerative Disease - New neurodegenerative disease research from Weizmann Institute of Science described
Neurosurgery - Report summarizes neurosurgery study findings from M. Powell and co-researchers
Nosocomial Infections - Linkwell Chairman & CEO Addresses the Association of Chinese Nosocomial Infections Professional Committee
Nosocomial Infections - Research from M. Askarian and co-authors yields new data on nosocomial infections
Nosocomial Infections Prevention - Studies conducted at C. Ebnöther et al on nosocomial infections prevention recently published
NotifyMD - Patient Satisfaction and Care Options Increase for East Tennessee Healthcare Providers
nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent's Self-Pay Management System Offers Global Healthcare Providers Price Transparency and Package Pricing to Attract Medical Tourists
Obesity - Research results from N.B. Jain and colleagues update understanding of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from City Hospital have provided new data on obesity and diabetes
Obesity and Diabetes Quality of Care - Reports from Central University add new data to research in obesity and diabetes quality of care
OpimizeRx - FEATURE/HealthCare Reform: Don't Wait Till Nov. '08!
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - New oral and maxillofacial surgery study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Innsbruck
Osteoporosis Therapy - Research data from INSERM update understanding of osteoporosis therapy
Pain Management - New data from Wake Forest University illuminate research in pain management
Pathology - Reports summarize pathology research from N.N. Naumova and co-authors
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA: 2008 Health Debate Highlights 'Workable Solutions' Like E-Prescribing
Pharmacodynamics - Research from Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in the area of pharmacodynamics published
Pharmacodynamics - Researchers' work from MetroHealth Medical Center focuses on pharmacodynamics
Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Press Ganey Takes on New Investment Partner
Proteomics - Research from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company yields new data on proteomics
Public Health - Bergen County (NJ) Early Adopter of Health Monitoring Systems' Mergence(TM) Healthcare Data Integration Engine
Pulmonary Embolism - Study data from S. Jouveshomme and colleagues update understanding of pulmonary embolism
Regulatory Actions - Anesiva Announces Hiring of Sales Force for FDA-Approved Product Zingo(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Cepheid Receives Health Canada Medical Device License for Xpert MRSA(TM) Test and GeneXpert(R) System
Regulatory Actions - Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of CGMS(R) iPRO(TM) Continuous Glucose Recorder
RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare Group, Inc. Announces Webcast and 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release Date
RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference
Rehabilitation Research - Report summarizes rehabilitation research study findings from Charite University
Research and Markets - Sales Force Effectiveness: Benchmarking the Resources and Structure Required to Service the U.S. Hospital Marketplace - Report Now Available
Research and Markets Ltd. - New Report a 1130 Page ''Bible'' for Health Plan and Medicare Benefit Interpretations
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Data on respiratory syncytial virus discussed by A.G.S.C. Jansen and colleagues
Robotics - New robotics study findings recently were published by L.M. Ellison and co-researchers
Samarion Inc. - Samarion(SM) Announces Formation of Outcome Based Study Team for Industry's Only Enterprise Quality Improvement System
Schizophrenia Prevention - University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry describes research in schizophrenia prevention
Schizophrenia Therapy - Research conducted at A. Tzimos and co-authors has provided new information about schizophrenia therapy
Senior Citizens Bureau - Senior Citizens Bureau Empowers Today's Seniors: National Non-profit Serves as Community Resource for Seniors, Their Children, Caregivers and Even Advocates
Sepsis Therapy - Scientists at University Hospital publish new data on sepsis therapy
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Epidemiology - New severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemiology study findings recently were reported by researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
Shock Prevention - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Surgery reveals new findings on shock prevention
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. - Siemens Receives CCHIT Certification for INVISION Clinicals With Siemens Pharmacy and Med Administration Check
Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research from University of Groningen has provided new information about small cell lung cancer
Spectroscopy - Researchers at Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet Medical Center, Department of Medical Physics have published new data on spectroscopy
Sports Medicine - Study findings from S.A. Anderssen et al broaden understanding of sports medicine
Staphylococcus Infections Therapy - Scientists at University of Zaragoza describe research in Staphylococcus infections therapy
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. - Sunquest Contracts with LA County Medical Center for Major Services Project
Surgery - New surgery study findings recently were reported by researchers at St. James University
Surgery - Research from Washington University provide new insights into surgery
Surgery - Researchers from University of North Carolina report on findings in surgery
Surgery - Scientists at Northwestern University report research in surgery
Surgery - Studies from A. Donati and co-authors have provided new information about surgery
Surgery - Sunnylife Global Announces Completion of Surgical Wing of Xiang Tan World Friendship Hospital
Surgery - Top hospitals have 27 percent lower mortality, annual HealthGrades study finds
Surgery - Top Hospitals Have 27% Lower Mortality, Annual Study Finds
T-System, Inc. - Sparrow Emergency Department Successfully Brings Mobile Clinical Tools To the Bedside With the T SystemEV(R)
Teamsters Local Union 117, Tukwila, Washington - Federal Labor Law Violations Provoke Teamster Strike at AmerisourceBergen Northwest Distribution Hub
The Beryl Companies - The Beryl Companies Introduces New Customer Service Call Offering for Hospitals Nationwide
The Lungen Group - The Lungen Group Orchestrates Business Development Contract Between Industry Leaders Medical Mutual of Ohio and Nationwide Insurance to Support Members of Ohio Farm Bureau
The TerraPharma Project, LLC - U.S. Hospitals Embrace Barcodes for Point-of-Care Safety
Thrombocytopenia Prevention - Investigators at Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute have published new data on thrombocytopenia prevention
TransUnion - EMH Regional Medical Center Selects TransUnion's Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform to Help Reduce Its Bad Debt
TriZetto Group Inc. - Blue Shield of California Launches Work on System-Wide Technology Upgrade with TriZetto's Facets Software
Tuberculosis - Studies from Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health yield new information about tuberculosis
Tuberculosis - Study data from Tzu Chi University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights into tuberculosis
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Leadership Vows to Fix Problems Identified at Marion VA Medical Center
U.S. Pharmacopeia - U.S. Pharmacopeia 8th Annual MEDMARX(R) Report Indicates Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Drugs Lead to Thousands of Medication Errors Nationwide
UnitedHealthcare - PacifiCare of California is Directly Addressing Findings of Regulatory Exams
UnitedHealthcare - REPEAT/PacifiCare of California is Directly Addressing Findings of Regulatory Exams
Urinary Tract Infections - Reports outline urinary tract infections study results from C. Adrie et al
Vascular Surgery - Researchers from Dartmouth College publish findings in vascular surgery
Wild Iris Medical Education - Telephone Nursing an Important Component of Managed Healthcare
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