Hospital and Nursing Home Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 19th, 2008
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A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best to Discuss Ratings at AHIP Institute 2008 Conference
A.M. Best Company - Insurance Law Podcast Explores Multistate Health Insurance Oversight
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Research results from University of Arizona update understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abraxis BioScience, Inc. - ABRAXANE in Combination with Trastuzumab and Carboplatin Evaluated as First-Line Treatment for Patients with HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
ACTS Retirement Life Communities - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Completes Carlton Cove Acquisition
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Research from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Nursing in acute myelogenous leukemia provides new insights
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Vion Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Interim Data from Pivotal Phase II Trial of Cloretazine(R) (VNP40101M) in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at the ASCO(R) Annual Meeting
Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation - Ensuring Supply for Nuclear Medicine
Aetna - Aetna Introduces Dental-Only Insurance Plans for Individuals and Their Families
Aetna - Aetna Offers New Choices for Small and Newly Formed Arizona Businesses
Aetna - Aetna Shareholders Approve Board Nominees
Agnosia - Studies from E. Tuleja et al provide new data on agnosia
Alcoholism Therapy - Researchers from Boston University discuss findings in alcoholism therapy
Alliance Health Networks - Alliance Health Creates Premier Social Networking Web Site for People Living with Diabetes - Diabetic Connect Provides Community, Care Options and Promotes Conversation
Allscripts - Rush-Copley Medical Center Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Solution
Alzheimer Disease - Research on Alzheimer disease reported by scientists at University of Washington
Alzheimer Disease - Studies from A. Kuglstatter et al add new findings in the area of Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Utah State University, Department of Psychology target Alzheimer disease risk factors
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Researchers at College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics release new data on Alzheimer disease therapy
AMA Insurance Agency - AMA Insurance Agency Announces Launch of Consultations(SM)
American Heartworm Society - American Heartworm Society Announces Heartworm Incidence Survey
American Medical Student Association - AMSA PharmFree Scorecard Grades U.S. Medical Schools on Conflict-of-Interest Policies; Only 7 Receive an 'A'
American Society for Microbiology - Antibacterial wipes can still spread bacteria
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - Anavex further strengthens Board of Directors
Anesiva, Inc. - Anesiva Announces South Korea FDA Approval of Adlea Investigational New Drug Application
Aneurysm - Investigators at Kyoto University have published new data on aneurysm
Aneurysm - Scientists at University of Leicester release new data on aneurysm
Angel MedFlight - Angel MedFlight Air Ambulance Services Sets Healthcare Industry Standards
Anti-Infectives - University of Athens reports research in anti-infectives
Antibiotics - Chindex and United Family Healthcare Respond to Sichuan Earthquake Disaster
Appendicitis - Research from University of British Columbia provide new insights into appendicitis
Atherosclerosis - Findings in atherosclerosis reported from Wake Forest University, Medical Department
Atrial Fibrillation - Reports summarize atrial fibrillation study results from Bispebjerg Hospital
Authors' simulations based on assumptions - New Research From EBRI: Estimates Show More Precise Retiree Health Savings Needs
Avamere Living - Sherwood, Oregon Sailor, 78, Goes on Final Voyage
Bariatrics - Hill-Rom Innovative TotalCare(R) Bariatric Plus Therapy System Receives Gold Medical Device Excellence Award
Biofield Corp. - Biofield's Master Licensee to Consummate CareLife China Joint Ventures at Signing Ceremony on June 16
Biology - New findings from S.K. Maji and co-authors in the area of biology published
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New Medical Research Study for Women Who've Lost That Loving Feeling
Biotech Business - The Future of Obstetric Care - E&C Medical Intelligence 2008 Knowledge Summit
Bipolar Disorder - Studies from M. Reinares and co-researchers yield new data on bipolar disorder
Blood Pressure - Reports from J.M. Bugnicourt and colleagues advance knowledge in blood pressure
Boston University - Primary care visits reduce hospital utilization among Medicare beneficiaries at the end of life
Breast Cancer - Research results from C. Hery and co-authors update knowledge of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Nebraska publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study Finds Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Even Among Fully-Insured African-American and Caucasian Women
Breast Cancer - Video: Major Independent Trial Demonstrates Significant Anticancer Benefit of Zometa(R) in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Prognosis - Scientists at Arhus University describe research in breast cancer prognosis
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at University Women's Hospital
Burgess - Burgess to Participate in AHIP's Institute 2008 Conference
California Nurses Association - Service Employee Union's Latest Attack on RNs Parrots McCain's Attack on Obama's Health Plan
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Adverse events in hospitals occur 3 times more among patients with communications problems
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Fewer than 1 in 5 patients receive treatment to prevent life-threatening blood clots
Cancer - New cancer study results reported from J. Currin et al
Cancer - New findings reported from Virginia Commonwealth University describe advances in cancer
Cardiff University - Can we 'wipe out' MRSA?
Cardinal Health, Inc. - Chasing Zero Summit Pushes for Zero Tolerance Approach to Hospital-Acquired Infections
Cardiology - Studies from University of California update current data on cardiology
Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Data from P.R. Preussner and colleagues advance knowledge in cataract and refractive surgery
Charterhouse Group, Inc. - Charterhouse Group Partners with MTS Health Investors and Highlander Partners to Acquire Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates, Inc., a Leading Provider of Eligibility Services to Hospitals
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Kinship care more beneficial than foster care
Chronic Disease - Research data from R. Hanratty and colleagues update understanding of chronic disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from Peking University provide new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinical Research - SpineMark, Wooridul Healthcare of Korea Partner to Advance Spine Health, Research and Education
Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research findings from Monash University, Department of Pharmacy Practice published
Clostridium - Findings in clostridium reported from Tel-Aviv University
Coagulation - Study results from University of Amsterdam broaden understanding of coagulation
Colectomy - Research on colectomy reported by C.P. Delaney et al
Colon Cancer - Reports summarize colon cancer research from C.H. Kohne and co-authors
Commonwealth Fund - Young adults at risk: 13.7 million lack health insurance coverage
Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems to Participate in Goldman Sachs Twenty-Ninth Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Community-Acquired - Reports outline community-acquired study results from University of Oxford
Community-Acquired - Study data from R. Menendez and colleagues update understanding of community-acquired
Community-Acquired Therapy - Scientists at Ha'emek Medical Center detail research in community-acquired therapy
Compression Fractures - Study results from Chung-Shan Medical University provide new insights into compression fractures
Congestive Heart Failure - Findings from T. Komori and co-authors provide new insights into congestive heart failure
Congestive Heart Failure - Research from University of Texas broadens understanding of congestive heart failure
Contour Products - Contour Products Works with National Drug Store Chains to Offer 'Cash-and-Carry' Ergonomic Sleep and Body Comfort Items
Contour Products - Contour Products(TM) Works with National Drug Store Chains to Offer 'Cash-and-Carry' Ergonomic Sleep and Body Comfort Items
Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP - Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Healthways, Inc.
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. - Critical Therapeutics Completes Phase II Clinical Trial for Zileuton Injection
CTIA-The Wireless Association - Osage, IA Resident Receives VITA Wireless Samaritan Award
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Black patients with terminal cancer more likely to choose aggressive care at end of life
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Study suggests chemotherapy diminishes fertility in breast cancer patients
Deep Vein Thrombosis - New deep vein thrombosis study results from State University of New York described
Delirium - Research on delirium described by K. Sundquist and colleagues
Delirium - Study data from Massachusetts General Hospital update knowledge of delirium
Dementia Therapy - New dementia therapy study findings have been reported by researchers at School of Medicine
Dementia Therapy - Study data from University of California update knowledge of dementia therapy
Democratic National Committee - McCain Picks Perfect Venue to Debunk His Reformer Rhetoric
Dentistry - New dentistry study findings recently were published by E.M. Roebuck and co-researchers
Depression - New depression study findings have been published by S.L. Grace and colleagues
Depression - Research conducted at Mount Sinai School of Medicine has provided new information about depression
Depression - Research data from H. Vanková and colleagues update understanding of depression
Depression - University of Leuven reports research in depression
Depression Therapy - New depression therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Monash University, Department of Psychological Medicine
Diabetes - Recent findings in diabetes described by M. Happich and colleagues
Drug Development - Bionovo Develops a High Throughput LC-MS/MS Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Multiple Bioactive Compounds
Drug Resistance - Investigators at Harvard University have published new data on drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Researchers from National Taiwan University, Medical Department report recent findings in drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Study Shows Copper Surfaces Kill C. Diff Bacteria
Duffy & Partners - Duffy & Partners Announces Identity and Design for Gander Mountain's Tall Tales-Real Food Restaurant
Echocardiography - Echocardiography Lab at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Achieves Prestigious Reaccreditation
ECRI Institute - ECRI Institute's Alert and Recall Management System Expands Effectiveness with New Content and Filters
Emergency Medicine - Research data from A. Porter and colleagues update understanding of emergency medicine
Emerging Infectious Diseases - Recent findings in emerging infectious diseases described by researchers from University of Bristol
Enclara Health - Enclara Health Reduces End-of-Life Claims by 25% with CareGuidance Program
Endometrial Cancer - Reports by M. Kanatpektas and co-researchers describe recent advances in endometrial cancer
Enzyme Research - Research from C.T. Moor and co-authors yields new data on enzyme research
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Study findings on evaluation in clinical practice are outlined in reports from Radboud University
Familial Hypercholesterolemia - New familial hypercholesterolemia study findings have been published by L. Hyttinen and colleagues
Farmers Insurance Group - Farmers Insurance Group(R) Raises More Than $3.2 Million in a Single Day for the March of Dimes
Femoral Neck Fracture Therapy - Reports summarize femoral neck fracture therapy research from Osaka University, Department of Orthopaedics
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Novant Health's North Carolina Bonds at 'AA-'; Off Rating Watch
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates DASNY Municipal Health Lease Rev Bonds, New York City Issue 'A+'
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rts DASNY Municipal Health Lease Rev Bnds, New York City Issue 'A+'
ForeScout Technologies, Inc. - Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network Boosts Network Health With ForeScout CounterACT
Frank N. Darras - Long Term Care - a Health Qualifying Product
GE Healthcare - GE and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Launch New Business to Digitize and Revolutionize Disease Detection
General Dynamics Information Technology - General Dynamics Information Technology to Acquire ViPS, Inc.
Geriatric Medicine - New geriatric medicine findings from G. Mccleane and co-authors described
Glaucoma - Research from A.O. Ashaye et al has provided new information about glaucoma
Grubb & Ellis Healthcare Reit - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Nutfield Professional Center in Derry, N.H.
HCPro Inc. - Popular Resource from HCPro Recently Added to the NAB Bibliography
Health Grades, Inc. - HealthGrades, Fresenius Medical Care, Sign Agreement to Sponsor Nephrologist-Quality Reports for Patients
Health Insurance - Economy, Health Care, and Gas Prices Top Issues for Women Business Owners
Health Insurance - Insurance Companies Rejecting Women With History of Cesarean
Health Insurance - Insurance Company Includes Global Network Option in Limited Benefit Plans
Health Insurance - Study results from University of Maryland broaden understanding of health insurance
Healthcare Facilities Management, 2008 Building Report, Feb. 2008. - First Comprehensive Reference on Evidence-Based Design Published
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Illinois Insurers Turn to Value-Based Pharmacy Design as New Cost Saving Measure
HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets Names Phillip J. Hildebrand as Chief Executive Officer
HealthPort - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System of North Carolina Chooses HealthPort's Revenue Cycle Management System
Healthvision - Healthvision Releases Cloverleaf IHE Infrastructure Adaptor v2.2
Heart Attack - Studies from Purdue University further understanding of heart attack
Heart Attack Epidemiology - Research conducted at Delafontaine Hospital has updated our knowledge about heart attack epidemiology
Heart Disease - Studies from D.A. Katz et al provide new data on heart disease
Heart Disease Epidemiology - New heart disease epidemiology study findings have been published by scientists at Medical School
Heart Failure - Study data from M. Ostorero and colleagues update understanding of heart failure
Heart Failure - Study findings from Cleveland Clinic provide new insights into heart failure
Hepatitis B Virus - Reports on hepatitis B virus findings from C.M. Weinbaum and co-researchers provide new insights
Hepatitis C Virus - Research from P.W.M. Bergervoet et al has provided new information about hepatitis C virus
Hip Fracture - New hip fracture study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Athens
HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study results from University of Barcelona described
HIV/AIDS - Study findings from Florida International University broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Studies from Firat University, Medical Department describe new findings in hormone replacement therapy
Hormones - New hormones findings from Suleyman Demirel University published
Hormones - New hormones findings from University of Michigan published
Hormones - Reports from University of California highlight recent research in hormones
Hormones - Researchers from University of Helsinki discuss findings in hormones
Hormones - Studies from INSERM reveal new findings on hormones
Hospital Infection - Studies from University of Oulu in the area of hospital infection described
Hospital Infection - Studies from Zhejiang University in the area of hospital infection described
Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival - Symposium and Conference Look at Diseases Affecting African Americans and Hispanics; Part of the Second Annual Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival
Humana Inc. - Humana names President of Medicare Operations in Nevada
Huron Consulting Group - Huron Consulting Group Enhances Higher Education Practice with Addition of Dr. Michael Whitcomb
Immunetics, Inc. - National Institutes of Health Awards Two Grants for Infectious Disease Tests
Incontinence - Studies from University of North Carolina provide new data on incontinence
Insulin Resistance Prevention - Studies from School of Medicine have provided new data on insulin resistance prevention
Integrated Healthcare Association - Foundation Awards $1.3 Million to Integrated Healthcare Association to Improve Medical Device Use
Ipswitch, Inc. - World-Class Community Hospital Uses Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold for HIPAA-Compliant Network Management
IRIS International, Inc. - IRIS Awarded Gold Vendor Designation by MedAssets Supply Chain Systems
IsaiX Technologies - Canada's Largest Urban Community Hospital Chooses Chyma(TM) On-Call Physician Scheduling Technology
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - Research results from Alfred Hospital update understanding of left ventricular assist devices
Leukemia - Researchers from University Federal do Ceara report recent findings in leukemia in children
LHC Group, Inc. - LHC Group Enters into Two Joint Ventures in Arkansas
Life for Relief and Development - LIFE Delivers Medical Supplies to Somalia
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Beaumont Hospital
Life Sciences - Findings from D.F. Sittig and co-authors broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Findings from University of Washington broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at Bar-Ilan University target life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at Harvard University, Surgical Services and Center for Engineering in Medicine zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Georgia State University
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by T.M. Damush and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Research from M.O. Mccarron and co-researchers in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet Medical Center in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research from University of New South Wales yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Uppsala University provides new data about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by K.J. Oleary et al
Life Sciences - Researchers from University van Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Stanford University, Medical Department reports research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Nottingham provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Albany Medical College, Medical College
Life Sciences - Study data from University of Sao Paulo, Department of Psychiatry update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study findings from M.B. Rothberg et al provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from Heart Institute update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from J.M. Cardon and colleagues broaden understanding of life sciences
Liver Transplant - Reports from University of Washington highlight recent research in liver transplant
Luxe Worldwide Hotels - Luxe Worldwide Hotels Offers International Travelers Unprecedented Savings with Guaranteed US Dollar Rates
Maternal Mortality - Studies conducted at S.E. Sanchez et al on maternal mortality recently published
McGill University Health Centre - Hip and knee replacement patients not receiving treatment to reduce blood clot risk
McKesson Corporation - St. Luke's Episcopal Health System Expands its use of McKesson IT and Automation Solutions to Enhance Care Quality and Patient Safety
MedData - MedData Acquires ManagedCare.com
Medical Mutual of Ohio - Medical Mutual of Ohio Receives URAC Utilization Management Accreditation
Medical Tourism Association - World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Connects Global Healthcare Providers with Global Insurance Companies
Medicare and Medicaid - 132 Members of Congress Urge One-Year Delay in Controversial Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - 70% of U.S. Voters Oppose Administration's Cuts to Medicare-Financed Nursing Home Care
Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA, Alliance Praise New Bipartisan, Bi-Cameral Effort Urging Bush Administration to Forego Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess(TM) to Participate in AHIP's Institute 2008 Conference
Medicare and Medicaid - Cardiologists Warn Proposed Changes Would Close Outpatient Cardiac Cath Labs
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Selects Thomson Reuters to Help Detect Medicaid Fraud in Eight States
Medicare and Medicaid - Companion Data Services Achieves ISO Certification for Quality Management
Medicare and Medicaid - Front Line Caregiver Coalition Thanks Sens. Conrad, Coleman and Reps. Pomeroy, Capito and Berkley for Leading Bipartisan Hill Effort to Stop Bush Administration's Damaging Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at Northwestern University zero in on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Majority of U.S. House Supports Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps
Medicare and Medicaid - MDwise Enrollment Exceeds 300,000 Members
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by D.A. Handel and co-authors
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid findings from University of Pennsylvania published
Medicare and Medicaid - New Regulations for Hospice Provision Published by CMS
Medicare and Medicaid - Smith & Nephew Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Products To Be Available To Patients Through the Medicare Part B Competitive Bidding Process
Medicare and Medicaid - Walgreens to Pay $35 Million to U.S., 46 States & Puerto Rico to Settle Medicaid Prescription Drug Fraud Allegations
Medsphere Systems Corporation - Midland Memorial Hospital Hosts Kingdom of Jordan e-Health Team
Medtral New Zealand - Medtral New Zealand Ensures High Quality Patient Care with Internationally Accredited Hospitals
Menopause - Findings in menopause reported from University of Pavia, Medical Department
Menopause - New menopause findings from A. Lukes and co-authors described
Menopause - New menopause study results reported from University of Hong Kong
Menopause - Studies from National Institute for Digestive Diseases have provided new information about menopause
Menopause - Studies from Thomas Jefferson University have provided new information about menopause
Menopause Therapy - Study results from Boston University provide new insights into menopause therapy
Mental Health - Pine Rest Iowa Social Worker to Begin Transcontinental Bicycle Tour June 15
Mental Health - Research from J.J. Parks and co-researchers in the area of mental health described
MetaBank - Healthcare Visa Gift Card is the Way to Show Dad You Care
Michigan Cover the Uninsured Network - Cover the Uninsured Week and Project Healthy Living Save Lives
National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN - CMS Officially Recognizes NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium
National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN - NCCN Expands Disclosure Policy
Necrosis - Scientists at Indiana University, Medical Department describe research in necrosis
Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Denver, Colorado APIC Conference June 15th-19th
Nursing Education - Reports from San Francisco State University highlight recent research in nursing education
Obesity and Diabetes - Studies in the area of obesity and diabetes reported from University of Missouri
Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Research conducted at University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute has provided new information about obesity and diabetes risk factors
Obesity and Diabetes Therapy - Research from Odense University provides new data about obesity and diabetes therapy
Obstetrics - Data on obstetrics described by researchers at University of Sao Paulo
Obstetrics - Research from Ghent University in the area of obstetrics published
Osteoporosis - Research on osteoporosis detailed by scientists at National Hospital Organization
Osteoporosis - Scientists at National Hospital Organization release new data on osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Therapy - Research reports on osteoporosis therapy from University of Surrey provide new insights
Osteoporosis Therapy - Study results from V. Coxam and colleagues broaden understanding of osteoporosis therapy
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - New ovarian cancer therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet Medical Center
Pain Management - Researchers' work from Emory University, Department of Surgery focuses on pain management
Patents - DialysisPPO Files Provisional Patent Application for Dialysis Cost Containment
Pathology - Dr. Kent Bottles Named ICSI President
Pediatrics - Large Study Identifies Most Costly Adverse Events in Children's Hospitals
Pediatrics - Study Findings Show Infection Control Intervention Helps Keep Kids in School
Pediatrics - The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Ranked Among Top Children's Hospitals in the United States
Pediatrics - U.S. News Ranks Cincinnati Children's Among Top Three U.S. Children's Hospitals
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Penn State Hershey Transplant Program Uses Assay to Monitor Cell-Mediated Immunity
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development - DCED Official Helps to Break Ground for Hospital Expansion Project in Southwest PA
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Pennsylvania DPW Secretary Corrects the Record on State Funding for Nursing Homes
Philadelphia Physicians for Student Athletics - Philly's Top Doc's Organize to Help Prevent Young Athlete Deaths in Philadelphia
PHNS - Erlanger Health System Selects PHNS for IT Services
Pneumonia - New pneumonia research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department described
Premier Inc. - Hospitals Save Nearly $9 Million in Only Six Months of Premier Healthcare Alliance Breakthrough Series
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences around the World in June
PRforLAW, Llc - Walgreens Pays $35 Million, Settles Pharmacist-Whistleblower Qui Tam Drug Switching Allegations
Prime Healthcare Services - Prime Healthcare Services to Acquire Three Hospitals from Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Protez Pharmaceuticals - Protez Pharmaceuticals to Be Acquired by Novartis
Psychosocial - Findings from Tulane University provide new insights into psychosocial
Public Health - HHS Provides More Than $1 Billion to Improve All Hazards Public Health and Medical Preparedness
Radianse, Inc. - University of Pennsylvania Health System UPHS extends Radianse real-time location system across Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Rectal Cancer Prevention - Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have published new data on rectal cancer prevention
Regulatory Actions - Cepheid Market Reach Extended with Licenses in Canada and Registrations in Mexico
Regulatory Actions - Mindray's DC-3 Color Ultrasound Gains U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance
RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare and Floyd Healthcare Resources Close Agreement to Operate Joint Venture Specialty Hospital
Rehabilitation Research - Recent findings from University of Florida highlight research in rehabilitation research
Respiratory Disease - Studies from R.D. Peng and co-researchers update current data on respiratory disease
Respiratory Medicine - New respiratory medicine study results reported from Taipei Medical University
Restenosis - Research in the area of restenosis reported from C. Kamiya and colleagues
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Healthy York County Coalition One of 14 Programs Selected for $300 Million Nationwide Effort to Dramatically Improve Quality of U.S. Health Care
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces $300 Million Commitment to Dramatically Improve Quality of U.S. Health Care
Scabies Epidemiology - Research from Gelre Hospitals, Department of Dermatology has provided new data on scabies epidemiology
Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia study findings have been reported by Y. Tokuda and co-researchers
Schizophrenia - Studies from Firat University, Medical Department yield new information about schizophrenia
Sepsis - Studies from G. Vaudo and co-researchers in the area of sepsis published
Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Research on small cell lung cancer therapy discussed by M.S. Nordlund and co-researchers
Staphylococcus Infections - Researchers from University College report details of new studies and findings in the area of Staphylococcus infections
Sterling Healthcare - Sterling Healthcare Acquired by Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Company ''BPOC''
Strep Infection - Reports summarize strep infection research from J. Rainbow and co-authors
Stroke Research - New stroke research findings from J.A. Hinchey and co-authors described
Sun World Partners Inc. - Sun World Partners Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of H Pay Card Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. - Sunquest Presents Latest Laboratory & Diagnostic Information Technology Solutions at Futurescape of Pathology Conference 2008
Surgery - Anesiva Announces South Korea FDA Approval of Adlea(TM) Investigational New Drug Application
Surgery - Recent findings from S.C. Bagheri and co-authors highlight research in surgery
Surgery - Reports outline surgery study results from Karolinska University
Surgery - Researchers from University of Louisville, Department of Surgery describe findings in surgery
Syncope - Data on syncope reported by F. Ammirati and co-researchers
Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Announces Sale of Three Hospitals to Prime Healthcare Management, Inc.
Tinnitus - New data from University of Regensburg illuminate research in tinnitus
Tuberculosis - Findings from W. Thongraung and co-researchers advance knowledge in tuberculosis
Tuberculosis - Studies in the area of tuberculosis reported from University of KwaZulu-Natal
U.S. Department of Justice - AGA Medical Corporation Agrees to Pay $2 Million Penalty and Enter Deferred Prosecution Agreement for FCPA Violations
UnitedHealth Group - AmeriChoice Acquisition of Unison Health Plan Completed
Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Universal Health Realty Income Trust Announces Dividend Increase
University of Melbourne - Kylie's breast cancer triggered a surge of over 30 percent in breast imaging of low-risk women
Urinary Tract Infections - Research from F.C. Bruce and co-authors reveals new findings on urinary tract infections
Verizon - Verizon Executive Urges Congress to Pass Health Care IT Legislation
Vibrel - Dr. Donnica Moore Joins Vibrel for Women as Senior Medical Advisor for Women's Health
Walgreens - Walgreens Resolves Federal and State Investigations Related to Medicaid Reimbursements for Three Drugs
Water Street Healthcare Partners - Tri-anim and Bound Tree Medical Merge to Create Nation's Leading Specialty Health Care Distributor
Wellness - Healthcare Visa(R) Gift Card is the Way to Show Dad You Care
White House Press Office - Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands in Photo Opportunity
Wilmer Hale - Landmark Settlement for Individuals with Brain Injuries
Wilson Health Information - Wilson Health Information Names MemberHealth's Community CCRxSM #1 Medicare Part D Plan for Second Year in a Row
XTend Medical Corporation - XTend Medical XMDC to Begin Pilot Program With Australian Physician Group
Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros Introduces Member Formulary Hosting Service
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