Hospital and Nursing Home Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 21st, 2008
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3M - 3M Introduces Computer-Assisted Coding Solution
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Humana Inc.'s Proposed Acquisition of Cariten Healthcare
Acute Pancreatitis - New acute pancreatitis study findings recently were reported by researchers at Academic Medical Center
Acute Pancreatitis - Research from R. Pezzilli and colleagues has provided new data on acute pancreatitis
Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Aetna - Aetna Names Rajan Parmeswar Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. - Pfizer Selects Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Mission Bay Life Science Cluster as the Home for Its Biotherapeutics and Bioinnovation Center
Allergies Therapy - Research from GlaxoSmithKline provide new insights into allergies therapy
Allscripts - Evangelical Community Hospital Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record for 100 Physicians
Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results
Alpha II - Alpha II and CPU Medical Management Systems Announce Contract
Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Presents Positive New Data On Dimebons Long-term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action At the International Conference On Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimer Disease - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1(R) Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Researchers from Siena Biotech SpA report details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease genetics
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from King's College London add new findings in the area of Alzheimer disease therapy
Ambulatory Surgery - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Introduces Industry Leading and Comprehensive Transparency Initiative to Colorado
Amcom Software - America's Best Hospitals Rely on Amcom Software for Mission-Critical Communications
American Academy of Neurology - Gastrointestinal bleeding after stroke may increase risk of death
American International Group, Inc. - Lexington Insurance Company Introduces Pandemic Rx
American Physical Therapy Association - Lack of Time on Tummy Shown to Hinder Achievement of Developmental Milestones, Say Physical Therapists
Anesthesia - Research from Ullevaal University in anesthesia provides new insights
Angioplasty - Virtua Cardiologists Respond to Commentary on Angioplasty
APS Healthcare - APS Healthcare Expands Business in Three States
Artificial Neural Networks - Research reports from C.C. Hsu and co-authors provide new insights into artificial neural networks
Ascom US Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Chooses Ascom Wireless
Behavior - New behavior data have been reported by researchers at University of Texas
Behavior - Scientists at Cornell University discuss research in behavior
Bioheart, Inc. - Bioheart, Inc., Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire MEDICALGORITHMICS, Ltd.
Bioness - Bioness Announces NESS H200 and L300 Systems to Be Available at 88 HealthSouth Hospitals Nationwide
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Reacquisition of Elestrin, FDA Approved for Treatment of Hot Flashes
Biotech Business - First Molecular Tem-PCR Test to Identify Multiple Forms of Staph and MRSA Obtains CLIA Certificate
Birth Weight - Researchers from Hadassah University report on findings in birth weight
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces Its Intent Not to Pay for Additional Costs Resulting From 'Never Events'
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Oncologists and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Partner in National Effort to Improve Cancer Care
Bone Research - New findings from J.A. Stakkestad and co-authors in the area of bone research published
Bone Research - New research on bone research from University Hospital summarized
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from P.L. Hornross and colleagues discussed
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported from N.F. Col et al
Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Scientists at University of California report research in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Karolinska Institut describe findings in breast cancer therapy
Business Health Care Group - Business Health Care Group Reports Second-Year Savings
Cadient Group - Cadient Group Appoints Todd Greene to Strategic Engagement Director
Cancer - Data on cancer published by J.G. Duncan and colleagues
Cancer - Investigators at National Cancer Institute publish new data on cancer
Cancer - New cancer study findings have been reported from Nagasaki University
Cancer - Study data from Rice University update understanding of cancer
Cancer Epidemiology - New cancer epidemiology findings from National Cancer Institute described
Cancer Quality of Care - Reports from D.L. Hilarius and colleagues advance knowledge in cancer quality of care
Cardiology - Research on cardiology reported by scientists at Baskent University
Cardiovascular Nursing - Scientists at University Hospital detail research in cardiovascular nursing
Carefx Corporation - Ochsner Health System to Transform Healthcare in Louisiana Using Carefx Interoperability Solution and Federated Model
Carotid Stents - New findings reported from R.M. Zwolak and co-authors describe advances in carotid stents
Case Management - Investigators at Cardiff University, Medical Department publish new data on case management
Cerebral Hemorrhage - Studies from Y. Terao and colleagues reveal new findings on cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebrovascular Disease - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on cerebrovascular disease
Change to Win - Change to Win Members Address DNC Platform Drafting Committee
Chemotherapy - Top Scoring Abstract By White Plains Hospital Centers Nursing Staff Focuses on Improving Chemotherapy Safety Checks
Chlamydia - Cork University details research in chlamydia
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Immune system protein accurate predictor of survival in pediatric septic shock
Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Reports Financial Results for 2008 Second Quarter, Six Months
Clinical Infectious Diseases - New clinical infectious diseases research has been reported by N. Roch et al
Clinix Medical Information Services, Llc - Clinix Acquires MedicWare, Inc.
Clostridium - Reports by E.R. Dubberke and co-researchers describe recent advances in clostridium
Community Health - National Congressional Leaders and Pfizer Join Community Health Centers of Arkansas to Honor Community Health Center Caregivers
Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Helps Healthcare Providers Reduce Risk and Scope of Medicare RAC Audits
Consumer Watchdog - Consumers, Nurses, Seniors Tell Governor: Don't Break Your Promise to Protect Innocent Patients from Health Insurance Cancellations, Don't Weaken Existing Law
Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cortex's AMPAKINE Molecule CX717 Has Positive Effects in Opiate-Induced Respiratory Depression in a Phase IIa Clinical Study
Critical Care - Research conducted at N. Damghi and co-authors has provided new information about critical care
Critical Care Medicine - Reports on critical care medicine findings from P.C. Spinella and co-researchers provide new insights
Cymphonix - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Upgrades to Network Composer DC40X - Extends Contract with Cymphonix
Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori Enters Binding Letter of Intent for StemSource Cell Bank Sales for Singapore
Dementia - Study results from C. Metzler-Baddeley et al provide new insights into dementia
Dementia Therapy - Research results from Imperial College London, Imperial College update knowledge of dementia therapy
Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Technical University Munchen report recent findings in dementia therapy
Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Depression - Reports outline depression study results from Columbia University
Depression - Research conducted at N.A. Rasmussen and co-authors has provided new information about depression
Depression - Researchers' work from New York State Psychiatric Institute focuses on depression
Diabetes - New data from C. Wilhide et al illuminate research in diabetes
Diabetes - New diabetes data have been reported by scientists at University of Montpellier
Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Diverticulitis - Studies from Ipswich Hospital in the area of diverticulitis described
DocuSys, Inc. - Muskogee Community Hospital Selects DocuSys for their Anesthesia Information Management System
Drug Resistance - New findings in drug resistance described by L.R.R. Perez and co-researchers
Drug Resistance - Reports on drug resistance findings from Pamukkale University, Medical Department provide new insights
Drug Resistance - Research from C. Moore and co-authors yields new data on drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Study results from Aristotle University provide new insights into drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Study results from Pamukkale University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery broaden understanding of drug resistance
Emergency Medical Services Corporation - Emergency Medical Services Announces $0.43 Diluted EPS and Increases 2008 Guidance
Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine data have been reported by scientists at Pamukkale University
Emory University - Study highlights risky behavior, lack of care among HIV-infected crack users
Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Has Formula To Capture U.S. Pet Health Insurance Market; Ensurapet will be unlike any other U.S. provider, retaining 100% of every premium dollar
Enzyme Research - New enzyme research research reported from A. Tolia and co-authors
Epilepsy - Researchers' work from University of Minnesota focuses on epilepsy
Equal Health - Equal Health Spreading the Love
Family Medicine - Studies from University of Colorado, Medical Department yield new data on family medicine
Femoral Neck Fracture - Study results from Umea University broaden understanding of femoral neck fracture
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Ratings of Health Net; Outlook Negative
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates New York City Health & Hospitals $463MM Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding to 'A'
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Northeast Georgia Health System 2008 Rev Bonds 'A'
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. Indiana $289MM Series 2008C Bonds 'AA'
Florida Association of Health Underwriters - Florida Association of Health Underwriters Elects New Officers
Flu Vaccines - Studies by B. Christenson and co-authors describe new findings in flu vaccines
Gastrectomy - New gastrectomy research from C.N. Tang et al outlined
Gastric Cancer - Investigators at National University zero in on gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer study results reported from Medical College
Gastric Cancer - Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University target gastric cancer
Genetics & Genomics - From Science Fiction to Reality: American Consumers Ready to Act on Genetic Testing
Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings have been published by T. Barry and colleagues
Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings reported from Texas A&M University
Geriatrics - New research on geriatrics from A.D. Naik and co-authors summarized
Geriatrics - Research from University of Missouri in the area of geriatrics described
Gout - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital add new findings in the area of gout
Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies - Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well
Health and Medicine - Research from D.E. Logie and co-authors yields new data on health and medicine
Health and Medicine - Research from Wright State University, Medical Department in the area of health and medicine published
Health Insurance - Reports from J. Costafont et al highlight recent research in health insurance
Health Insurance - Study findings from University of Malmo, Department of Clinical Sciences broaden understanding of health insurance
Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Quality & Satisfaction Results
Health Net of Arizona - Health Net of Arizona Insurance Receives NCQA's Highest Status
HealthExtras, Inc. - Catalyst Rx and AvMed Health Plans Enter into Pharmacy Services Agreement
Healthnostics, Inc. - Healthnostics Provides Corporate Update
Heart Attack - Data on heart attack detailed by researchers at University of Lund, Division of Nursing
Heart Attack - Investigators at Emory University target heart attack
Heart Attack - New heart attack findings from University of Western Australia published
Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by scientists at Copenhagen University
Heart Attack - Research on heart attack discussed by scientists at Ulleval University
Heart Attack - Research reports on heart attack from Norwegian University of Science and Technology provide new insights
Heart Disease - Study data from G.R. Shroff and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease
Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from University of Nijmegen, Department of Gastroenterology report recent findings in heart disease risk factors
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure discussed by researchers at Cleveland Clinic
Heart Failure - Findings from University of California in heart failure reported
Heart Failure - New heart failure data have been reported by V. Verdiani and co-authors
Heart Failure - New Implant Device Remotely Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Heart Failure - Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda-Milano Adopts Latest Technology to Treat Patients with Heart Failure
Heart Failure - Reports from University of California, Nursing Department describe recent advances in heart failure
Heart Transplants - First U.S. Patient to Receive New Heart-Assist Device Doing Well After Surgery at University of Michigan
Heart Transplants - Heart Patient Living With Implantable Heart Support System for Five Years
Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma - Studies from Ege University provide new data on hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Hip Fracture - Data from Karolinska University advance knowledge in hip fracture
HIV/AIDS - Researchers' work from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department focuses on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Cancer Therapy - New HIV/AIDS cancer therapy research from Howard University, College of Medicine outlined
Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Expands Partnership With the Queen's Medical Center to Improve Patient Safety
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of hormone replacement therapy
Hormones - Reports on hormones in children findings from L. Audí and co-researchers provide new insights
Hospital Epidemiology - Reports by M. Walberg and co-researchers describe recent advances in hospital epidemiology
HP - Gwinnett Speeds Time to Diagnosis and Treatment with HP Medical Archive Solution
Humana Inc. - Humana Announces 2009 Humana Preferred Network in Southeast Wisconsin, Exclusive Health Plan for Business Health Care Group
Humana Inc. - New PlanPointer Online Tool Guides Consumers Looking for Individual Health Insurance with HumanaOne
Hypertension - New hypertension study findings recently were reported by S. Tubek and co-researchers
Hypotension - Research from J. Kellett and colleagues provide new insights into hypotension
I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 21% Increase in Total Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2008 to $35.3 Million Versus $29.1 Million for the Second Quarter of 2007
Impulse Monitoring, Inc. - Impulse Monitoring and Ellis Hospital Ink Agreement for IONM Services
Imris Inc. - IMRISneuro at Central DuPage Hospital will be the first in the Chicago area
Inflammation Research - New inflammation research study findings recently were published by researchers at Ohio State University
Informatics Corporation of America - Informatics Corporation of America Takes Formula for Vanderbilt Success to the Healthcare Market
Initiate Systems, Inc. - Initiate Systems Achieves Strong Performance in Second Quarter
InnerWireless, Inc. - Silicon Valley's New El Camino Hospital To Have Complete Wireless Coverage and Full Clinical Mobility With InnerWireless
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company Completes Acquisition of Hospitalists of America
ITEX Corporation - ITEX Corporation Acquires Media Services Business
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. - Jacobs Is Selected by Children's Hospital of Orange County to Manage Construction of New Patient Tower
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Joint Center Names New Vice President to Lead its Health Policy Institute
Kidney Function - Findings from A. Covic and co-authors broaden understanding of kidney function
Kidneys - Findings from H. Schiffl et al in kidneys reported
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Program
Legionnaire Disease - New findings in legionnaire disease described by P.Y. Yu and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Data from Copenhagen University provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Family Practice of Grand Island Clinic Contracts With NovaRad for PACS
Life Sciences - HealthCare Insight Expands Executive Team
Life Sciences - Investigators at Catholic University, Center for Health Services and Nursing Research publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings reported from Wycombe Hospital describe advances in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Abt Associates, Inc.
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Life Sciences - Providence Health and Services Selects Sentri7 to Improve Quality Indicators by Enhancing Pharmacy Clinical Services
Life Sciences - Reports from Erasmus University highlight recent research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Erlangen has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from A.N. Budrukkar and co-authors yields new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Tufts University in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Basel publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies by Y. Inatomi and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Athens provide new data on life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Study results from University of Glasgow in the area of life sciences in children published
Life Sciences - Study results from University of Otago provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Touro College Granted Approval for Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Liko North America - Free White Paper: Hospital Tests Patient Lift Technologies; Improves Quality of Care
Liver Transplant - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on liver transplant
Lung Cancer - American Lung Association Offers Olympic Spectators Tips to Stay Healthy in Beijing
Lung Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Winship Cancer Institute describe findings in lung cancer therapy
Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals' Second Quarter Results Enable Investments in Health Programs and Infrastructure
Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Examines Emerging Individual Health Insurance Market
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Thomson Reuters and CareEvolution Collaborate to Empower Physicians to Improve Care Coordination
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - University of Mississippi Health Care Selects UHC for Group Purchasing Services
Masimo Corporation - Masimo Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Matria Healthcare, LLC - Matria Healthcare Provides Critical Support to New Moms Through MaternaLink Postpartum Depression Screening Program
McKesson - Saint Vincent Health System to Connect Caregivers with McKesson's Horizon Clinicals Solution
Medical Care Research - Study findings from D.D. Quigley et al broaden understanding of medical care research
Medical Ethics - Research from University of Auckland in the area of medical ethics published
Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Response to Incidents of Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Medicare and Medicaid - Dole, Burr Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop $21.8 North Carolina Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed
Medicare and Medicaid - Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Thomson Reuters Contract for Health Care Data Integration and Analysis Initiative
Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Bentley College describe findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Elizabeth Dole Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $22.1 Million North Carolina Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Norm Coleman Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $11.4 Million Minnesota Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Susan Collins Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.3 Million Maine Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Shays Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Washington to Stop Medicare Cuts From Going Into Effect
Medicare and Medicaid - State of Arkansas Extends Contract with U.S. Preventive Medicine for BirthWait(R) Medicaid Health Management Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from St. Louis University in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Members Get Access to Customized Medicare Transplant Solutions
Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Representatives Gohmert, Granger, E.B. Johnson Praised by THCA for Helping Lead House Effort to Stop $45.6 Million Texas Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Appoints Krista A. Bowers as President of Senior Business
Meningitis - AHRQ News and Numbers: Rare Forms of Meningitis More Deadly than Viral Meningitis
Menopause - New menopause findings from University of Valencia described
Menopause - Reports from M.A. Allison and co-researchers add new data to research in menopause
Menopause - Reports from S. Palomba et al highlight recent research in menopause
Menopause - Reports summarize menopause study results from St. Louis University
Menopause - Research from Turku University has provided new data on menopause
Menopause - Study data from C.K. Moriyama and colleagues update understanding of menopause
Menopause Therapy - Findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital in menopause therapy reported
Mental Health - Investigators at University of Washington have published new data on mental health
Mental Health - OptumHealth Provides Touchstone Health Members Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions
Mental Health - Recent findings in mental health described by D.R. Hoover and colleagues
Mental Illness - Data from R. Banerjea et al provide new insights into mental illness
Merge Healthcare - Oklahoma Health System Upgrades to Merge Healthcare's Newest Enterprise-Wide PACS Environment with Integrated Mammography
Meritech, Inc. - Meritech's CleanTech ELF and CleanTech IC receive NSF International Approval
MetroSouth Medical Center - Blue Ribbon Ceremony Marks Beginning of Hospital's New Life as MetroSouth Medical Center
Motion Computing - Motion Announces TELUS as Latest Canadian Value Added Reseller
National Research Corporation - National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Third Quarter Dividend
Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Neurobiological Technologies Reports Receipt of $2.1 Million Royalty Payment for Quarterly Sales of Memantine
New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - Disparities in prostate cancer treatment suggest ways to improve care
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Study data from Columbia University update understanding of non-hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Study findings on non-small cell lung cancer therapy are outlined in reports from C. Gridelli and colleagues
Nosocomial Infections - Studies from Jikei University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of nosocomial infections
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Featured on KGO-TV San Francisco
NRC Picker and ARAMARK Healthcare - NRC Picker and ARAMARK Healthcare Collaborate to Develop a Question Set Designed to Examine the Patient Experience with Clinical Support Services
Nursing - Research from Umea University in nursing provides new insights
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - New Long-Term Prospective Study of Statin Drugs Confirms Utility To Reduce Risk of Dementia and Memory Loss
Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from Rutgers University outlined
Obstetrics - Scientists at State University of New York target obstetrics
Oncology - US Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Organogenesis, Inc. - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland
Osteonecrosis - Recent findings from University of Pennsylvania highlight research in osteonecrosis
Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis described by A.D. Anastasilakis et al
Osteoporosis - Emisphere Announces Recruitment of Novartis Phase III Study for Oral Osteoporosis Treatment
Pediatrics - IPC the Hospitalist Company Enters Ohio and Pennsylvania Markets
Pediatrics - Miami Children's Hospital to Bring GetWellNetwork to Children's Bedside
PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in August
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Now Recruiting Teams for 8th Annual Collaborative Breakthrough Series
Project HOPE - USA Basketball Players and Legends Visit Shanghai Children's Medical Center During USA Basketball International Challenge
Proteomics - Studies by H. John and co-authors describe new findings in proteomics
Proteomics - Studies from Alzheimer's Research Center reveal new findings on proteomics
ProteoTech Inc. - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1 Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry published by researchers at Geneva University, Department of Psychiatry
Psychiatry - New findings from University of South Florida in the area of psychiatry published
Psychiatry - New psychiatry study results from University of Ghent described
Psychiatry - Report summarizes psychiatry study findings from G.S. Owen and co-researchers
Psychiatry - Reports from C. Alvaradoesquivel et al highlight recent research in psychiatry
Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry described by A.D. Tulloch and colleagues
Psychosis - New findings from Bispebjerg Hospital describe advances in psychosis
Ramsell Public Health Rx - Ramsell Public Health Rx Partners With HealthTrans to Provide Free Drug Discount Program to Public Health Program Participants
Regenerative Medicine - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf(R) Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland
RehabCare - RehabCare Becomes National Partner of American Occupational Therapy Association
Rehabilitation Nursing - Research results from Oxford Brookes University update knowledge of rehabilitation nursing
Rehabilitation Research - $1.7 Million National Brain Injury Grant Awarded to DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Acquisition of Rehabilitation Unit at Medical Center of Arlington
Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Granted Certificate of Public Need to Build Rehabilitation Hospital in Loudoun County, Va.
Rehabilitation Research - Research from J.A.P. Bettger and co-authors provides new data about rehabilitation research
Research and Markets - New Report Outlines Seven Major Markets Update for Pricing & Reimbursement Strategies
Research and Markets Ltd. - State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012
Royal Philips Electronics - Philips New Handheld Ultrasound System Offers Premium Image Quality in a Portable System
sanofi-aventis - Multaq dronedarone Granted FDA Priority Review for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Schizophrenia - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department provides new data about schizophrenia
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at O'Connor Woods Nursing Home Vote to Keep Union and Raise Standards for Care
SelectHealth - Lower Cost, Simplified Benefits: Goals for New SelectHealth Dental Coverage
Sepsis - New sepsis data have been reported by J.C.A. Ballester and co-authors
Smart Association, Inc. - Lake Pointe Medical Center Announces Installation of LifeMed Software by SMART Association
Spinal Disorders - SpineMark Appoints Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli Chairman of International Medical Advisory Board
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Researchers from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department report on findings in subarachnoid hemorrhage
Suicide - Post-Partum Suicide Attempt Risks Studied
Surgery - Study data from V.M. Karapandzic et al provide new insights into surgery
SynCardia Systems, Inc. - CardioWest Artificial Heart Approved for Highest Reimbursement in CMS History
Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Offers New RN Graduate Residency at 10 Hospitals
Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Senator Diane Black to Receive Executive Leadership Award
The Advisory Board Company - The Advisory Board Company Reports Fiscal Year 2009 First Quarter Results
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Protein Key to Control Growth of Blood Cells
The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati - POLL: Nearly One-Third of Ohioans Want State to Spend More Money on Health, Education
The Medicines Company - The Medicines Company Acquires CU-2010 and Curacyte Discovery GmbH
The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing - The California Board of Registered Nursing Approves Affiliations for Nursing Program in Glendale, California
Thyroid Cancer - Investigators at University of Wisconsin target thyroid cancer
TKG Healthcare Technology Solutions - Cedars-Sinai Selects TKG for Registration QA Needs
Transfusion Medicine - Findings in transfusion medicine reported from V.L. Baer and co-researchers
Transplantation - New transplantation research from Medical University of South Carolina described
Tuberculosis - Report summarizes tuberculosis study findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Names New Healthcare Solutions Executive
Ulcerative Colitis - Reports from A. Sonnenberg et al highlight recent research in ulcerative colitis
United Concordia Companies, Inc.; Davis Vision, Inc. - United Concordia, Davis Vision and Pittsburgh Pirates Team Up to Sponsor Free Dental and Vision Screenings for Pittsburgh Children
Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Maintains 2008 Guidance
University Hospital Heidelberg - Multiple Sclerosis: new MRI contrast medium enables early diagnosis in animal model
University of Cincinnati - Study shows residents may benefit most from time in the clinic
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions
University of Manchester - Study reveals cost of stabbings to Britain's health service
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Analysis of quickly stopped Rx orders provides new tool for reducing medical errors
Urinary Tract Infections - Research from University of Amsterdam provide new insights into urinary tract infections
Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm Precision Flow Receives FDA 510k Clearance
Ventricular Fibrillation - Research findings from University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center update understanding of ventricular fibrillation
Verispan - Verispan: Merck Advances to No. 1 with Managed Care Executives
Virginia Hospital Center - Virginia Hospital Center Opens Child Care Center for Employees and Community
Virology - Study results from Federal University update understanding of virology
Walgreens - Walgreens Launches Quarterly E-Newsletter Dedicated to People Living with Diabetes
Walgreens-OptionCare - Walgreens-OptionCare Announces Joint Venture with Idaho-Based MedNow
Wellness - New Medical Center Serves as National Model of Design, Healing and Wellness
White House Press Office - Remarks by the President and the First Lady at the Signing of H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort Appoints Per G. H. Lofberg to Board
Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros & ACS Partner to Deliver Automated PDL Management and Reporting to the Medicaid Market
Zynx Health - Report Cites Zynx Health as Market Leader in Order Sets
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