Lab Business Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 6th, 2008
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Biotechnology Business - Aureon Laboratories Names Ana I. Stancic Chief Financial Officer
Cancer - Findings in cancer reported from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - Charles River to Present at Cowen and Lehman Brothers Conferences
Financials - Columbia Laboratories to Restate Earnings Due to Adjustments for Interest Expense
Forest Laboratories, Inc. - Forest Laboratories Announces Resignation of Ivan Gergel, MD
Unigene Laboratories, Inc. - Unigene Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007
3SBio Inc. - 3SBio Inc. Approves Share Repurchase Program
Acne Vulgaris - Miami Plastic Surgeon Offers Hope to Acne Scarred Patients
Addiction Medicine - Hanley Hope Publishing Introduces Its First Book, ''Men's Healing: a Toolbox for Life''
Adverse Drug Reactions - Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) Result in More than 770,000 Injuries and Deaths Each Year and Cost up to $5.6 Million per Hospital, Depending on Size
Adverse Drug Reactions - Cardiome Announces Positive Interim Phase 2b Results for Oral Vernakalant and Engages Merrill Lynch as Strategic Advisor
Advocat Inc. - Advocat Announces Agreement for Replacement Facility
Aethlon Medical, Inc. - Aethlon Medical Names Cynthia Bond Director of Investor Relations
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS Awarded Contract to Provide Comprehensive Outsourcing Services for CAQH
Aflac Incorporated - Aflac Named Among the 50 Best Companies for Supplier Diversity
Agilence, Inc. - Drug Fair Turns Agilence On!
Agilysys, Inc. - Agilysys Hosts IBM Specialist at Health Care Webinar Offering Data Storage Solutions
AHA Investment Funds - Turner Investment Partners Added to AHA Diversified Equity Fund
Akorn, Inc. - Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection USP, 100 mg/2mL and 500 mg/10mL
Alacer Corp. - Alacer Introduces Emergen-C(TM) Health & Energy Water
Alba Therapeutics Corporation - Blake M. Paterson MD, CEO and Co-founder of Alba Therapeutics, Wins Greater Baltimore Committee 2008 Leadership in Bioscience Award
Alcon, Inc. - Alcon Files Form 20-F with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Alimera Sciences - Alimera Sciences, pSivida Limited Amend Medidur(TM) FA Collaboration Agreement
Alkermes, Inc. - Alkermes Announces Restructuring
Allergies - 'Wait, Educate Before You Self-Medicate'
Allergies - Green Isn't Just for Hollywood; You Can Now Go Green for Under $250.00, Reports Green Nest LLC
Allergies - LG Electronics Debuts Unique Allergen-Reducing Steam Washer/Dryer Combo
Allergies - New Survey Suggests Cultural Ambivalence to Allergies Leaves Many Suffering Needlessly
Allergies - NIH Asthma Guidelines Will Leave Sufferers Breathing Easier This Spring
Alliance of Catholic Health Care - Judge Tosses Lawsuit Attacking Federal ''Conscience Clause;'' Hospitals, Health Care Workers Can't Be Forced to Perform Abortions
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America - Allianz Life Joins State Partnership to Offer Minnesotans Enhanced Long Term Care Services
AllMed Healthcare Management - AllMed Survey of Hospital Quality Managers Shows Much Room for Improvement in Peer Review
ALM Media, Inc. - ALM's Strategic Research Institute Announces 2008 Healthcare Investor and Corporate Development Conference
Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Raises $5 Million
Alzheimer Disease - Medivation's Dimebon(TM) Stabilizes Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease Patients, Resulting in Reduced Caregiver Distress
Alzheimer Disease - New Study Examines Detection and Diagnosis in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
American Foundation for the Blind - 7-Eleven, Inc.'s Upgrade of Point of Sale Equipment Praised by Blind Community
American Lung Association - Locomotive and Marine Diesel Engines Clean Up Will Save Lives
American Lung Association of California - New Lung Association Study Shows $142 Billion Benefit of Converting to Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2030
American Pharmacists Association - APhA Announces Plans for Executive Leadership Transition
American Pharmacists Association - Medicine Disposal Partnership Will Encourage Public to Flush Less, Crush More
Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Updates 2008 Guidance to Reflect Yesterday's Federal Reserve Action
Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Announces Promotions - Names VP and Senior Director
Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Establishes New Business Development Team
AMN Healthcare - Survey: 35% of Baby Boomer Nurses Plan a Career Change in the Next One to Three Years
Anadis Limited - Anadis Partners with Garden State Nutritionals (GSN) for US Market Entry of Its Milk-Derived (Colostrum) Bioactive Products
Analgesics - Data on analgesics discussed by researchers at Allergan, Inc., Department of Biological Sciences
Aneurysm - Cook Incorporated Wins Judgment In Patent Infringement Suit Filed By Edwards
Aneurysm - Valor Medical Announces First Human Implant of Neucrylate AN(TM) for Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysm
Angeion Corporation - Angeion Corporation Names William J. Kullback as New CFO
Angeion Corporation - Angeion Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
Angiogenesis - Research on angiogenesis detailed by scientists at Attenuon, LLC
Angiology - Bifurcated Stent Company Stentys Completes $18 Million 'Series B' Venture Financing
Angioplasty - Safe at Any Age: Octogenarians Do As Well as Younger Patients With Interventional Radiology Arterial Procedures
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Centocor, Inc. and Schering-Plough Submit Application Requesting Approval of Golimumab in Europe for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Medarex Receives Milestone Payment for Submission of Regulatory Application Requesting Approval of Golimumab (CNTO 148) in Europe for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anti-Infectives - Investigators at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company zero in on anti-infectives
Antibiotics - Research reports on antibiotics from Colgate-Palmolive Company provide new insights
Aon Corporation - Aon Construction Services Group Hires Veteran Industry Expert to Lead Hawaii Operations
Aon Corporation - Patrick G. Ryan Announces Intention to Retire from Aon
Arbor Vita Corporation - Dr. Linda McAllister Joins Arbor Vita Corporation as Vice President of Diagnostics
Arthritis - ACCU-CHEK(R) Aviva System Receives Arthritis Foundation's Ease-of-Use Commendation
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - APIC Launches First National C. Difficile Prevalence Study
Asthma - GSK Data Suggests Efficacy of Advair(R) and Serevent(R) is Not Impacted by Genetic Profile
Asthma - MedImmune Advances Clinical Development of Antibody Targeting Interleukin-9 in Patients with Asthma
Asthma - Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline describe findings in asthma
Asthma - Study Analyzed Long-Term SYMBICORT(R) Use in Children With Persistent Asthma
Asthma - Study Compares Bronchodilatory Effects of SYMBICORT(R) and Advair in Adults With Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation - Electrophysiology Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment to Grow Over 25% Annually Over the Next Five Years
Atrial Septal Defects - Research from Hamad Medical Corporation has provided new information about atrial septal defects
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Breakthrough Procedure from Interactive Healing Centers Provides Non-Drug Treatment for Children with ADD and ADHD
Autism - Goosie Cards to Support Autism Awareness Month With Special Discount Program
Autism - NHS Choices Launches New Autism Package
Autoimmune Disease - AutoImmune Inc. Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results
Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Avalon Pharmaceuticals Appoints Philip Frost, M.D., Ph.D., to Its Board of Directors
Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Avalon Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
AxoGen Inc. - AxoGen and LifeNet Health Partner to Expand Treatment Options for Patients with Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Barr's PLIVA Subsidiary to Terminate GDR Deposit Agreement and Delist From London Stock Exchange
Baxa Corporation - Baxa Corporation Announces Safe Handling and Preparation of Hazardous Drugs Course Offering at its STAR Center Training Facility
Baxter International Inc. - Baxter's Board of Directors Approves New Share Repurchase Authorization of $2 Billion
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) - BD Board of Directors Elects John R. Considine as Vice Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors
Behavior - Price of Medicine May Affect Its Efficacy According to Stanford Business School Research
Best Practices, Llc - Admins Support 65% More Pharma Operations Execs than Rule-of-Thumb Dictates
Best Practices, Llc - Competitive Intelligence: Information Collection Tactics
Best Practices, Llc - Create Strong Leadership to Add Value to Market Research Function
Best Practices, Llc - High Performing Sales Forces Follow Same Path to Excellence
Bioheart, Inc. - Bioheart Founder, Howard J. Leonhardt, Becomes Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bioinformatics - Science Center's Integromics Receives 2007 Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation of the Year Award
Biomedical Companies - Response Biomedical Corporation Moves to New Facility
Biomedicine - California Healthcare Institute Supports Introduction of Biosimilars Legislation
Biomedicine - GE Healthcare Grows #1 Market Leadership Position in Global Compact Ultrasound Industry in 2007
Biomedicine - Therapeutic DNA Vaccine Company Inovio Biomedical Reports 4th Quarter and Year-End 2007 Financial Results
Biopharmaceuticals - Launch of a New Company, ZephyrBiotech, Providing Interim Executive and Project Management to Early Stage Biotechnology Companies
Biopharmaceuticals - OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Provides Update on its Fibrin Patch Product Candidate
Biopharmaceuticals - Sartorius Stedim Biotech and NewAge Industries AdvantaPure Team to Offer the Biopharmaceutical Industry Value-Added Solutions
Biopsy - Recent studies from Kaiser Permanente add new data to biopsy
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Reports Product Development Highlights and 2007 Financial Results
Biotech Business - 3SBio Inc. Announces Promotion of David Chen as Chief Operating Officer
Biotech Business - Aegis' Justin Neway to Discuss Manufacturing Process Excellence at INTERPHEX2008
Biotech Business - Global Biotechnology Leaders to Provide New Insights on Industry-Changing Issues and Innovations at 2008 BIO International Convention
Biotech Business - New York Biotechnology Association and BioNJ to Co-Host newX2 BioCruise 2008 Networking Event and Award Ceremony on the Hudson River
Biotech Business - ProMetic and Sartorius Stedim Biotech collaborate on technology transfer deals in Asia
Biotech Business - Research Confirms Better Oil from New DuPont High Oleic Soybean Trait
Biotech Business - SMARTANALYST, Inc. Appoints Dr. Ashish K. Kohli as Manager of Business Development, Life Sciences
Biotech Business - Strategic Diagnostics Announces New Board Appointments
Biotech Business - Xencor Appoints Industry Veteran David R. King as Chairman of its Board of Directors
Biotechnology - World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing To Highlight Pharmaceutical Production
Biotechnology Business - Amgen to Present at the 28th Annual Cowen Healthcare Conference and the 11th Annual Lehman Brothers Global Healthcare Conference
Biotechnology Business - Axial Biotech Meets Major Scientific Milestones; Receives $6 Million Tranche of Series B Financing
Biotechnology Business - Biomet and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Announce a First In Accreditation
Biotechnology Business - Biomet, Inc. Announces Preliminary, Unaudited Net Sales for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
Biotechnology Business - Biopure Completes U.K. Regulatory Agency Inspection
Biotechnology Business - BIOTRONIK Concludes Enrollment of Home Monitoring Clinical Trial Ahead of Schedule
Biotechnology Business - Celgene Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers Global Healthcare Conference
Biotechnology Business - Cytogen Corporation's Auditors Expressed Going-Concern Qualification
Biotechnology Business - Former InterMune CEO W. Scott Harkonen Indicted for Wire Fraud and FDA Violations
Biotechnology Business - Fougera and Protherics Increase DigiFab(R) Digoxin Immune Fab (Ovine) Supply Following Strong Demand
Biotechnology Business - Genzyme Withdraws Bioenvision's European Filing of Evoltra(R) in Elderly AML Patients
Biotechnology Business - InNexus Biotechnology Engages Dundee Securities Corporation as Strategic Financial Advisor
Biotechnology Business - Research and Markets: Biosite Incorporated Strategic Analysis Profile Gives Analysis of the Company Using SWOT and Value Chain Analysis
Biotechnology Business - Research on biotechnology business detailed by scientists at Amgen, Inc.
Biotechnology Business - Robert Fildes, Former President of Biogen and Cetus, Joins Vaxart Board
Biotechnology Business - SRU Biosystems Installs its BIND(R) Reader for Label-free Drug Profiling using Primary Cells at GlaxoSmithKline
Biotechnology Business - Statement by InterMune, Inc. Regarding Justice Department Action Against Former Employee for Past Conduct
Bipolar Disorder - Alexza Reports 2007 Year-End Financial Results and Updates Clinical Pipeline Status
Bird Flu - StrionAir Air Purification System Proven to Capture, Contain and Kill Avian Influenza Virus
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. - Blue Coat Secures, Controls and Accelerates Web Communication and Applications for Merck in Latin America
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces 2007 Charitable Donations
Blue Cross of California - Blue Cross of California Introduces Pay-for-Performance Hospital Program
BMP Sunstone Corporation - BMP Sunstone Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results
BMP Sunstone Corporation - BMP Sunstone to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results
Borne Disease - Fort Dodge's 'Mosquito Shot' Offers Convenient Protection Against Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Breast Cancer - Abraxis Bioscience Announces Filing of Marketing Application in Japan for ABRAXANE in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Alert to Women: What Your Doctor Prescribed for Hormone Replacement May Be Killing You and Your Rights Are About to Be Taken Away
Breast Cancer - FDA Clears Expanded Use of Xoft's Axxent(R) Electronic Brachytherapy System for all Radiation Therapy Indications
Breast Cancer - Make Your Mammogram a Positive Experience: Author Offers Guidelines and Tips to Change Women's Negative Attitudes Toward Mammograms
Breast Cancer - Mobile Edge Continues Fight Against Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Review of Data from Eight U.S. Cancer Institutions Supports Use of Hyperthermia with Radiation for Treating Recurrent Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Twenty-Five Individuals Honored by Yoplait(R) for Making Extraordinary Strides in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Under Armour Announces Search for Breast Cancer Survivors to Become the New Face of "Power in Pink" Campaign
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Bristol-Myers Squibb to Present at Healthcare Conferences
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. - Brookdale Board of Directors Authorizes $150 Million Share Repurchase Program
Bruker Corporation - Bruker Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami
Bryant Ranch Prepack - Bryant Ranch Prepack Prescription Prepacker for Physician Resale Doubles Capacity
Burnham Institute for Medical Research - Burnham to Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell
California Nurses Association - UC RNs Win Excellent Patient-Centered Contract
Cancer - Array BioPharma Names Gary M. Clark, Ph.D., Vice President, Biostatistics and Data Management
Cancer - Enzon's PEG-SN38 Featured in Clinical Cancer Research
Cancer - Kosan Restructures Workforce to Focus Resources on Lead Clinical Programs
Cancer - MacroChem Appoints David P. Luci as New CFO
Cancer - Stanford Researchers Unmask Proteins in Telomerase, a Substance That Enables Cancer
Cancer - Varian Announces Global Clinical Council to Develop RapidArc(TM) Cancer Treatments
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Hybrigenics SA target cancer therapy
Cancer Vaccines - ADAO's March 29 Conference Unites Survivors, Families and Physicians
Cancer Vaccines - Supplemental Application for GARDASIL(R), Merck's Cervical Cancer Vaccine, Designated Priority Review by the U.S. FDA for Use in Women 27 through 45
Cardiology - Axela Presents Data on Novel Detection of Key Cardiac Troponin Complexes
CardioNet, Inc. - CardioNet, Inc. Sets Price for Initial Public Offering
Cardiovascular Disease - Randy Jackson and the American Heart Association Educate Raleigh Area Residents About the Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Cato Institute - Cato Study Finds Iran a Surprising Model for Kidney Markets
CDM Services - Local Non Profit Provides Solutions for Elderly and Disabled
Cell Therapy - Family of Three Americans Become Pain Free and Improve Their Quality of Life With Stem Cell Treatment in Mexico
Cement - Governor Rendell Announces $9.8 Million for Targeted Nanotechnology Projects Statewide
Central Dupage Health SYSTEM/HOSPITAL - Central DuPage Hospital One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. for Second Year
Central Venous Catheter - Teleflex Medical Exhibits Arrow Pressure Injectable Acute Central Venous Catheters
Cervical Cancer - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Event at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital to Celebrate the 2008 Income Tax Check-Off Campaign
Chickenpox - Safeway Offers Immunization to Help Prevent Against Shingles
Chindex International, Inc. - Chindex International, Inc. Announces Three-For-Two Stock Split
Chromatography - Findings from Merck & Company, Inc. advance knowledge in chromatography
Chromatography - Researchers from Immunalysis Corporation describe findings in chromatography
Chromatography - Researchers from Pfizer Inc. detail findings in chromatography
Chronic Disease - Community Heroes Honored for Contributions to CDC's Steps Program
Chronic Disease - Therapeutic Approaches for Chronic Diseases Evolving as Researchers Focus on Signaling Processes
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - FDA Indicates That Genasense(R) Approval in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Will Require Additional Confirmatory Data
CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare of Georgia Adds Medical Center of Central Georgia to its Network
Claritin Clear To Drive - Video: 'Clear to Drive' Campaign Educates Motorists on How to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Clearly Canadian Brands - My Organic Baby Signs Ice Skating Champion Kurt Browning to Exclusive Spokesman Deal
Clinical Research - New Michael J. Fox Foundation Initiative Will Drive Development of Web-Based Tools to Increase Patient Participation in Parkinson's Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Research - Baxter Presents Latest Clinical Trial Results of GAMMAGARD LIQUID Administered Subcutaneously
Clinical Trial Research - Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc. Discovers RAGE Inhibitor
Clinical Trial Research - FluoroPharma Announces Commencement of Phase I Clinical Trial for BFPET(TM), Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Tracer for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Clinical Trial Research - Global Research Services Announces Strategic Alliance Agreement with CardioDynamics
Clinical Trial Research - Medidata Solutions Expands Clinical Trial Technology Offering with Acquisition of Fast Track Systems
Clinical Trial Research - QuantRx Announces Commencement of Phase I Clinical Trial by FluoroPharma for BFPET(TM), a Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Tracer for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research described by scientists at United BioSource Corporation
Clinical Trial Research - Tourtellotte's New Trident IWR(TM) Eliminates 12-Week Study Setup Lead Time for Clinical Trials
Coagulation - Medicare Announces Expanded Coverage for Warfarin Patients Monitoring Clotting Time at Home
Coagulation - Trellis(R) Catheter Removes Blood Clots Quickly, Restoring Blood Flow in 771 Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Patients
Coalition for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Market - Broad Stakeholder Coalition Concludes that the 'Pathway for Biosimilars Act' Fails to Ensure Timely Access to Safe, Affordable Biogeneric Medicines for Patients
Cognition - Nastech Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results
Cognition - Precor AMT(R) Honored in Red Dot Design Competition
CollaborateMD - CollaborateMD Offers Upgrade Program to Competitors' Users
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Announces Expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Merger with Galderma Pharma S.A.
Colon Cancer - Cancer Detected Earlier, Faster, with New Medical Imaging, Stanford Study Finds
Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - Evanston-Northwestern Study Proves Effectiveness of MRSA Screening to Reduce Hospital Infections
Community Health - HealthPort Ranks High in Texas Association of Community Health Centers' EHR Summit Event
Companion Global Dental - Companion Global Dental Clients Have New Reason to Smile in Costa Rica
Comprehensive Care Corporation - CompCare Names Richard L. Powers Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Connectyx Technologies Holdings Corp. - Connectyx Announces a Strategic Alliance with Direct Marketing Express
Conseco, Inc. - Conseco Declines Partnership's Request for Board Seats; Review of Strategic Alternatives Underway
Conseco, Inc. - Conseco Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Consumers for Competitive Choice - Consumer Organization Calls for End to Physician Self-Referral
Contact Dermatitis - New contact dermatitis study findings have been reported by scientists at Procter & Gamble Co.
Contact Dermatitis - Studies from GlaxoSmithKline update current data on contact dermatitis
Contact Lens - U.S. Soccer Team Putting Vision in Focus for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Cook Medical - Cook Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Celect(TM) Vena Cava Filter and Gunther Tulip(TM) Vena Cava Filter Retrieval Set
Corporate Synergies Group, Inc. - The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company's Healthcare Benefits and its Bottom Line for C-level and HR Professionals
Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cortex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Operating Results
Covance Inc. - Covance to Present at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Creighton University - NSF Funds New Entrepreneurship Program
cResults Consulting - ADVISORY/cResults Offering Webinar: Managing Batch Record Release and Overall Quality Assurance Efficiency
Cystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces $5 Million Initiative to Enhance Care for Adults with CF - as Lifespan Increases
Cystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating for Sound Fiscal Management From Charity Navigator
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Celera and Leiden University Medical Center Discover Genetic Markers Associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis - New Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Registry Data Show Clot Quickly Removed, Blood Flow Restored in Large Patient Registry
Dementia - Ten Million U.S. Baby Boomers Will Develop Alzheimer's Disease
Depression - EPIX Pharmaceuticals Announces Discontinuation of PRX-00023 Clinical Development Program
Dermatology - Ex-Allergan Vice President Joins Kalologie Skincare Board of Directors
Dermatology - Galderma Announces HSR Clearance for Its Proposal to Acquire CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals
Diabetes - Akesis Pharmaceuticals Provides Preliminary Data from Phase IIa Trial of AKP-020 for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes - Diamyd(R) Diabetes Vaccine Receives Approval to Start Phase III Trials in Europe
Diabetes - Oramed Pharmaceuticals Granted Approval to Conduct Phase 2A Trials of Its Oral Insulin Capsule
Diabetes - XTend Medical (XMDC) Continues to Add Diabetic Patients to Telehealth Diabetic Program
Diabetes Management - WellDoc Communications' Diabetes Management Program Assists Patients by Lowering Blood Glucose Levels by Two Points
Diabetic Neuropathy - Aegera Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial of AEG33773 - a Small Molecule in Development for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
diedrichHARMON - Indianapolis-based Company Develops Revolutionary Solution Addressing Medication Errors
Discovery Health - Baby Madness is Sweeping the Nation! Forty Sets of Twins and Triplets 'Hit the Court' in Discovery Health's BABY MADNESS: MULTIPLES
DNA Research - Genomas Awarded $1.2 Million NIH SBIR Grant to Develop DNA-Guided System for Management of Statin Therapy
DNA Research - Perlegen Gains Exclusive Access to Data on Four Million Patients to Enable Personalized Medicine
DNA Research - Presentation at ACMG Meeting Supports Utility of Sequenom's SEQureDx Technology in Fetal Gender Determination
DR Systems, Inc. - DR Systems Lands $3.8 Million in RIS/PACS Contracts
Drug Delivery - FDA Classifies Medtronic's Physician Communication Related to Inflammatory Mass Formation from Intrathecal Drug Therapy
Drug Development - Compugen Announces New Drug Discovery Platform to Predict Peptides that Block Disease-Associated Conformations of Proteins
Drug Development - Nathan Collins, SRI International; Cezary Statuch, BMS; and Rae Yuan, Roche China to Deliver Keynote Addresses at Strategic Research Institute's Impact China IV Conference
Drug Development - SAS helps ImpactRX Provide Real Time Marketing Intelligence to Pharma Companies
Drug Development - SAS Presents HSBC, Lilly, Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue with SAS Enterprise Intelligence Awards
Drug Resistance - Alegent Health Expands Relationship with Premier, Hospitals to Use Innovative Infection Tracking Tool
Drug Resistance - BD GeneOhm(TM) MRSA Assay Part of Largest U.S. Study Using Universal Active Surveillance to Significantly Reduce MRSA Infection Rates
Drug Resistance - Findings from ChemRisk, Inc. provide new insights into drug resistance
Drug Resistance - More States Move to Require Hospitals to Screen Patients for MRSA
Drug Resistance - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NBY) Publishes on the Design of New Class of Antimicrobial Compounds It Named Aganocides(TM)
Drugs - NanoBio Corporation Completes Interim Analysis of Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Onychomycosis
Drugs - NanoBio Corporation Successfully Completes Phase 2b Study in Herpes Labialis
Drugs - Toddlers Affected Most by Secondhand Smoke Exposure at Home
DST Systems, Inc. - DST Systems, Inc. Announces Notification of Earnings Release Date
DuPont - DuPont Chief Financial Officer Reviews Company's Accelerated Growth Plan
Dyadic International, Inc. - Dyadic International, Inc. Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
Eating Disorders - Eating Disorders Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Expands to Include Young Adults
Eating Disorders - Eating Disorders Take Center Stage at iaedp(TM) 2008 Symposium in Orlando, Florida
Ekahau Inc. - Ekahau Offers Clear Visibility Into Real-Time Location Tracking With Ekahau Vision
Emergency Medicine - Spectral announces new findings on the effectiveness of EAA(TM)/Toraymyxin(TM) at the 28th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine - The Sullivan Group Announces Partnership With EPOWERdoc
Emergent Technologies Inc. - Reveal Sciences Puts a New Face on Personal Care Innovation
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Emisphere Announces Second Study Demonstrating Dramatic Increases in Absorption of Oral B12 Using eligen(R) Technology at Lower Doses
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Emisphere Technologies, Inc. Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results
Employee Benefit Research Institute - New EBRI/Commonwealth Fund Research: Enrollment in Consumer-Driven Plans Remains Low, Survey Shows
Encephalitis - Research from USA Scientific has provided new data on encephalitis
Enzyme Research - New enzyme research study results from Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. described
EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - EPIX Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Cowen and Company 28th Annual Healthcare Conference
Escherichia coli - Data on Escherichia coli reported by researchers at GlaxoSmithKline
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare - Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Researchers Explain Effects of Large-Scale, Universal MRSA Surveillance Program That Supports Expanded Intervention
EXACT Sciences Corporation - EXACT Sciences Engages Investment Bank to Assist in Exploring Strategic Options
Exelixis, Inc. - Exelixis Announces March 19 Webcast of Presentation at the Lehman Brothers Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Eye-Com Corporation - Eye-Com Corporation Will Be Showing Eye-Com(TM) EC-6 for Assistive Technology Applications, Such as Electric Wheelchairs, at the NCET 2008 in Reno, NV
Fatigue - No Evidence Growth Hormone Boosts Athletic Performance, Stanford Analysis Shows
Female Sexual Dysfunction - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Initiates Third LibiGel(R) Phase III Trial in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction under an SPA
Fibrin Tissue Adhesives - Baxter Announces FDA Approval of ARTISS Slow-Setting Fibrin Sealant in Treatment of Burn Patients
Fibroids - Few Women Hear About Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treatment Option Directly From Gynecologists
Fibroids - UFE Highly Effective in Cases Where Focused Ultrasound to Treat Uterine Fibroids Failed
Fibromyalgia - Recent Data Study Suggests Cortisol Could Help Alleviate Suffering for Those With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Fibrosis - Third Wave's InPlex(TM) CF Molecular Test Receives FDA Clearance
Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc. - Fifth Third Asset Management Supports Disabled Veterans Through National Winter Sports Event
Financials - Neoprobe Announces 2007 Annual Results
Financials - North American Scientific Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
Financials - PURE Bioscience Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month Results
Financials - Rotech Healthcare Inc., Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Capital Market Listing Deficiency
Financials - Somanetics Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
Financials - The Quantum Group Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008
Financing - Alimera Sciences Closes $30 Million in Series C Financing, Increasing Stake in Medidur(TM) FA
Financing - Dealmaking and Financing: Buying in Innovation
Financing - Environmental Operating Solutions Completes Initial Tranche of $2.5 Million Institutional Financing
Financing - GlucoLight Corporation Raises Third Tranche of ''C'' Round Financing
Financing - Select Group of Emerging Medtech Start-Ups Seek $238.5M in New Financing
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Assigns 'F1+' S-T Rating to $713.2MM Ascension Health Bonds; Affirms 'AA+' L-T Ratings
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Advocate Health Care (Illinois) Bonds to 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Flagship Global Health, Inc. - Flagship Global Health and China HealthCare Holdings Form Strategic Alliance
Flu Vaccines - Study Finds Single Dose of Iomai Patch With Pandemic Flu Vaccine Achieves Protective Levels
Food Poisoning - Applied Biosystems Responds to Global Challenge of Food Safety
Food Poisoning - Spartan Stores Becomes Largest U.S. Supermarket Chain to Receive NSF Shop Fresh(TM) Certification
Ford Motor Company - Ford Launches 'Warriors in Pink' Mustang for '09, Doubles Contributions To Race for the Cure
Frostbite - Breakthrough Treatment for Severe Frostbite Saves Limbs
Genetic Disorders - C1-Esterase Inhibitor Concentrate Rapidly Relieves Abdominal and Facial Attacks in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema, According to Pivotal Study
Genetics & Genomics - Society for Biomolecular Sciences Announces 2008 Conference Speaker Line-up
Gift of Life Michigan - Michigan Strengthens Organ Donor Rights, Joins National Momentum to Bring Uniformity to Organ Donation Laws
GlaxoSmithKline - GSK Charitable Support Valued at $564 Million in 2007
Global Sound Conference - Global Sound Conference Brings World's Top Sound Researchers, Technologists and Musicians to Los Angeles for Four Day Symposium
Graymark Healthcare, Inc. - Graymark Healthcare, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split
Greenhill & Co., Inc. - Michael A. Giaquinto to Join Greenhill as a Managing Director
Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics(R) Software Solutions to Launch Application for Workflow Optimization in Blood Collection Centers
Hair Loss - Bosley and HairDX Team up with Breakthrough Genetic Testing for Male Baldness
Hair Loss - GHI Medical Deploys New Test to Help Determine Hair Loss
Hands On Disaster Response - Hands on Disaster Response Extends Cyclone Relief Project
Harris Corporation - Harris Corporation Awarded Contract to Develop National Health Information Exchange Gateway for Sharing Patient Records
Headache and Migraine - Zogenix Announces sumatriptan DosePro(TM) NDA Accepted for Filing by FDA
Headache and Migraine - Zogenix Licenses European Development and Commercial Rights for sumatriptan DosePro(TM) to Desitin Pharmaceuticals, GmbH
HealthBarn Usa - HealthBarn(R) USA Founder Shares Secrets for Healthy Eating With Rachael Ray
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Population Growth in Small Florida Markets Poses Opportunity for Health Plans
HealthSonix, Inc. - HealthSonix Update on a Temporary Trading Suspension
HealthSpring, Inc. - HealthSpring, Inc. Reaffirms 2008 Earnings Guidance
Hearing Loss - American Academy of Audiology Celebrates 20th Anniversary at AudiologyNOW! in Charlotte, NC
Heart Attack Prevention - Study findings on heart attack prevention are outlined in reports from Kaiser Permanente
Heart Disease - Metabolic Cardiologist Offers New Hope for Women With Heart Disease
Heart Disease - SCAI Applauds CMS Decision to Continue Coverage of Cardiac CT Scans
Heart Failure - Vasogen Provides Update on ACCLAIM II Program
HeathStream Inc. - HealthStream Earns HFMA's Peer Review Designation
Henry Schein, Inc. - Henry Schein Named 'Most Admired' in Its Industry in Fortune 2008 List of America's Most Admired Companies
Hepatitis B Virus - European CHMP Issues Positive Opinion for Viread(R) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Virus - Hepatitis B Foundation Testifies Before Congressional Appropriation Committee and Urges More Federal Funding for Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Virus - Researchers at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company release new data on hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C Virus - Presidio Pharmaceuticals Obtains Exclusive Worldwide Rights to XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NS5A Program
Hepatitis C Virus - XTL Biopharmaceuticals Signs $108 Million Deal for the Licensing of its Pre- Clinical Program in Hepatitis C to Presidio Pharmaceuticals
Herbalife Ltd. - Herbalife's Distributor Bonus Award Pays Record $34 Million
Herley Industries, Inc. - Ethisphere Institute Honors Herley Industries, Inc. as a Winner of Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Program Designation for 2008
Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Hikma - 2007 Preliminary Results Interviews With CEO and CFO
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. - Hillenbrand Industries Announces Formal Board Approval of Separation by Means of Share Distribution and Details for Completion
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. - Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. Announces Early Tender Results of its Pending 'Any and All' Cash Tender Offer for its 4.50 Percent Senior Notes Due 2009
HIV/AIDS - California Medicaid Establishes Coverage for Trofile(TM)
HIV/AIDS - CDC Data Show 80 Percent Increase in HIV Among Young African American Men Who Have Sex With Men
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Investigators at Tibotec zero in on HIV/AIDS risk factors
Hologic, Inc. - Hologic to Present at Citi Small and Midcap Conference
Hologic, Inc. - Hologic to Present at Lehman Brothers Healthcare Conference
HopeLab - Winners Announced in HopeLab's Global Competition to Get Kids Moving!
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Seminar on Controversial Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hot Flash Emergency Relief - FEATURE/It's Getting Hot in Here . . .
Hyperhidrosis - The International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHHS) Awards Inaugural Seal of Recognition for Over-the-Counter Antiperspirant Products
Hypersensitivity - Scientists at Pfizer Inc. describe research in hypersensitivity
I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Signs New Insurance Contracts for ON-Q(R) -- More Patients Will Have Access to Superior Pain Relief Following Their Outpatient Surgeries
IBISWorld - The Recession List - Top 10 Industries to Fly and Flop in 2008
IDM Pharma, Inc. - IDM Pharma Announces Availability of Mifamurtide (L-MTP-PE) Through Compassionate Access Study
IDM Pharma, Inc. - IDM Pharma Reports 2007 Financial Results
Imagenetix, Inc. - Celadrin(R) Research Unveiled at Nutrigenomics 2008 Meeting in Paris, France
Imaging - Presstek Awarded Technology Grant from New Hampshire Innovation Research Center
Imaging Agents - Cardinal Health, GE Healthcare Broaden Relationship to Offer Greater Access to Myoview(TM) Imaging Agent
Immunization - New immunization research reported from Cangene Corporation
Immunoassay - Quadraspec Receives USDA Product License for Canine Heartworm Test
Immunosyn Corporation - USANA's CEO Myron W. Wentz, Ph.D. Has Been Elected to Serve on Immunosyn Corporation's Board of Directors
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In Motion Technology - High Performance EMS Technology Leaders to Demo Solutions at EMS Today
Incontinence - New Study Reports That Physical Therapy Treatment Resolves Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - 125 Indevus Sales Representatives to Provide Community Service in New Orleans for Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative
Influenza - Families Fighting Flu Board Member Speaks at 42nd Annual National Immunization Conference
Influenza - LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals Finalizes Agreement for $28M Series 'C' Financing Round
Influenza - Research on influenza discussed by scientists at Pfizer Inc.
Infusion Pumps - InfuSystem Holdings Provides Business Update and Comments on Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Ingenuity Systems(R) - Ingenuity Systems Extends Enterprise-Level Software Agreement With GlaxoSmithKline
Innovative Biosensors, Inc. - Biological Hazard Monitoring Innovators Team to Distribute Systems for Rapid Biothreat Assessment
Institution of Validation Technology - Announcing IVT's First GXP Training Conference
Insulin Resistance - Metabolon Announces Collaboration with the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance
IntePharm - Retailers Sign on to Sell the New HEALTHYCAL+ Water Beverage - Even Before First Bottle is Packaged
Intercim - Intercim Launches Pertinence Suite Powered by Velocity
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. - Interleukin Genetics Retains Top Life Science Communications Firms
International Business Forum - IBF/LifeScience Alley MedTech Investing Conference Adds Ashley Boam, Acting Deputy Director for Science and Review Policy, Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA
IRI Consultants - Unions Successful in Targeting Healthcare Industry
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Expansion of Senior Debt
Jefferies & Company, Inc. - Jefferies Strengthens European Segments of Global Industrial and Healthcare Investment Banking Practices
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Experience a Close-Up View of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Jones and Bartlett Publishers - Now Available from Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Kaydon Corporation - Kaydon Corporation Announces 10b5-1 Plan
Kidney Tumors - Interventional Cryoablation Stops Cancer Cold - Curative Option for Patients With Small Localized Kidney Tumors
Kidneys - Cook Medical Announces the Launch and First Patient Enrollment of the REFORM Clinical Trial
Kidneys - New kidneys study results reported from Astellas Pharma, Inc.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care - Kimberly-Clark Launches KIMVENT* 24-Hour Oral Care Kit
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare Announces New Executive Appointments
Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation - Kiwa Bio-Tech New Bio-Fertilizer Product Granted Initial Fertilizer Registration Certificate By Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC
Kosan Biosciences Incorporated - Kosan's Board of Directors Appoints Helen S. Kim as Chief Executive Officer
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company - La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Receives Audit Opinion Containing Going Concern Qualification
Lake Research Partners - New Poll From Lake Research Shows Americans Support Allowing Physicians to Own and Operate Hospitals
Lambert, Edwards & Associates - Lambert, Edwards & Associates Named Agency of Record for the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative
Lantheus Medical Imaging - Worldwide Leader in Diagnostic Medicine is Launched as Lantheus Medical Imaging
Lawson Software - Holland Hospital Simplifies Management of Supplies and Finances with Lawson Healthcare Applications
Leukemia - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Receives More Than $36,000 From Regence
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at Eli Lilly and Company
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Japan Science and Technology Corporation
Life Sciences - Eli Lilly and Company publishes research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. reports research in life sciences
Life Sciences - MultiVu Video Feed: Stinky Sneakers Worth Big Money!
Life Sciences - Recent studies from MedAvante Inc. add new data to life sciences
Life Sciences - Research data from SAIC-Frederick, Inc. update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from Amgen, Inc. update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from GlaxoSmithKline update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from Pfizer Inc. update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from RIKEN in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Pfizer Inc.
Life Sciences - Researchers at Johnson & Johnson release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Astellas Pharma, Inc. publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Children's National Medical Center report on findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Merck & Company, Inc. yield new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from Astellas Pharma, Inc. update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from GlaxoSmithKline update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd. update understanding of life sciences
Life Spine - Life Spine Expands Home Office Space, More Than Doubling Space Occupied
Lifeway Foods, Inc. - Lifeway Foods Announces Expanded Distribution and Growing Success of ProBugs(TM) Organic Kefir for Kids
Liver Cancer - X-ray Images from Liver Phase I Trial Presented at Society for Interventional Radiology 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Liver Failure - Scientists at Children's National Medical Center publish research in liver failure in children
Lotus Blossom Consulting, Llc - Infertility Consultancy and Chicago Pharmacy Bring Hope to Infertile Couples
Lumedx Corporation - LUMEDX Updates Real-Time Patient and Resource Scheduler for Healthcare Systems
Luminous Medical, Inc. - Luminous Medical, Inc. Secures $23.5 Million to Commercialize an Automated Blood Glucose Monitor for Critical Care Use
Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Alliance Commends NCCN on Screening Guidelines
Lung Cancer - PhytoMedical Advances Research of Patented Anti-Cancer Compound with Important Toxicity Tests
Lupus - Study findings from Genentech, Inc. broaden understanding of lupus
Macular Degeneration - OPKO Health Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent Covering the Use and Administration of Certain Anti-VEGF siRNA's, Including Its Phase III Compound Bevasiranib
Malaria - American Idol Spotlights Malaria Crisis During Idol Gives Back, April 9, On FOX
Managed Care - ACM Partners With Tufts Associated Health Plans to Improve the Cost-effective Delivery of Home Infusion Services
Managed Care - Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Fingertip Formulary
Managed Care - HealthPartners Introduces New Tools for Individual Market
Mannatech, Incorporated - Mannatech Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007
March of Dimes - Kmart and March of Dimes Partner to Give Every Baby a Healthy Start
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Cardium's InnerCool Therapies Unit Announces Australian Distribution Agreement for CoolBlue and Rapid Blue Systems
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Partnering for Global Health Forum Puts Focus on Health Needs for Developing World
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Procura Announces Strategic Partnership With Mitchell International
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Takeda Announces New U.S. Leadership
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Takeda, Abbott Announce Plans to Conclude TAP Joint Venture
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Tianyin Pharmaceutical Announces SFDA Approval to Market Azithromycin Dispersible Tablets
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - TyraTech Adds New Sr. Director Business Development
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - U.S.-India Business Council Mobilizes Coalition for Healthy India
Martek Biosciences Corporation - Martek Announces Launch of Oroweat 9 Grain Bread, First Bread with Martek's life'sDHA
Mayo Clinic Public Affairs - Mayo Researchers Say ECG Standards Should Be Revised for Elderly
Measles - Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Wraps Up in Pakistan
MedAptus Corporation - MedAptus Experiences Record Growth of 70 Percent
MedCap Management & Research LLC - MedCap Urges Vote Against Proposed VaxGen Merger With Raven biotechnologies
Medgenics - Medgenics Consolidates Corporate and R&D Operations into New Office Facility
Medical Properties Trust - Medical Properties Trust Announces Pricing of $75 Million of Exchangeable Senior Notes
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - Medical Properties Trust Announces Pricing of Its Common Stock Offering
Medicare and Medicaid - Arizona Senate Approves Smoking Cessation Treatments for State Medicaid Beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - Attorney General Corbett Announces $36.7 Million Multi-State Settlement With CVS/Caremark in National Dosage-Switching Investigation
Medicare and Medicaid - CVS Caremark Corp. to Pay $36.7 Million to U.S., 23 States, & D.C. to Settle Medicaid Prescription Drug Fraud Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - CVS, America's Largest Pharmacy Chain, Pays Nearly $37 Million to Settle Federal and State Generic Drug Switching Charges
Medicare and Medicaid - HC Innovations Signs Contract with Aetna
Medicare and Medicaid - HHS Deputy Secretary Recognizes Grand Rapids Leaders for Improving Quality and Value in Health Care
Medicare and Medicaid - Humana Announces Intent to Acquire OSF HealthPlans and Provides Update on Share Repurchase Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment May Harm Small Businesses and Decrease Patient Access to Care, Say 137 Members of Congress
Medicare and Medicaid - New Analysis of Bush FY 2009 Budget: Texas Medicare Cuts 4th Highest in Nation
Medicare and Medicaid - New Poll Shows Public Worried About Medicare Cuts Impact on Seniors, Boomers - Wants Congress To Act
Medicare and Medicaid - NightHawk Radiology Responds to CCTA Reimbursement Decision from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare and Medicaid - Patient Safety in Hospitals Shows Five Consecutive Years of Improvement, According to Thomson Healthcare Study
Medicare and Medicaid - PharmMD's Brad Tice Named APhA Fellow
Medicare and Medicaid - Sarasota, Florida-Based Lab Company & Its President/Owner to Pay U.S. $461,000 for Alleged False Claims to Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid - Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Force Budget Crunch for Many Home Health Caregivers
Medicare and Medicaid - Watch-PAT from Itamar Medical to be Included as an Accepted Ambulatory Device for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
Medication Management Systems - MTM Study Reports Improved Quality and Economic Outcomes Using Medication Management Systems' Assurance Pharmaceutical Care System(TM)
MediConnect Global, Inc. - MediConnect Global CEO, Amy Rees Anderson, Recognized in 2008 v 100
MediNotes Corporation - MediNotes Completes Acquisition of Bond Technologies
Medsphere Systems Corporation - Medsphere(R) OpenVista(R) Anchors Organizational Transformation At Wyoming Regional Healthcare Facility
Medulloblastoma - St. Jude Finds Signaling System That Halts the Growth of a Childhood Brain Cancer
Menopause - Clinical Study Shows TalkToYourDoc.com Helps Women Discuss Menopause and HRT with Their Doctors
Mental Health - Red Cross Announces an Extension for Emotional Support Assistance for 2005 Hurricane Survivors
Mental Illness - NARSAD's 5th Annual 'Mission Possible' Symposium Offers Insight to PTSD and Other Mental Illnesses
Mental Illness - National Council on Disability Says Let People With Psychiatric Disabilities Become Part of the American Dream
Merge Healthcare Incorporated - Merge Healthcare Announces Delay in Filing 2007 Annual Report
Mesothelioma - Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC Announces Jury Verdict in Minnesota Asbestos Lawsuit
Michigan State Medical Society - Michigan State Medical Society Will Present How 'VEBA is Shifting Michigan's Health Care Gears'
Migami, Inc. - Migami, Inc. Profits $1.5 Million from Peptide Sublicense
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Millennium Expands IBD Franchise with Addition of New Development Candidate
Millennium Research Group - Global Cervical Artificial Disc Market to Hit $1 Billion by 2012
Milliman, Inc. - Milliman Announces New Long Term Care Claims Management Initiative
Mirixa Corporation - Mirixa's Healthcare Success in Software-as-a-Service and IT/Business Integration Recognized in Gartner Publication
Misys plc - Misys and Allscripts Create a Leader in Healthcare Software
Molecular Medicine - Gemin X Pharmaceuticals to Present Mechanism-of-Action of Novel Anti-Cancer Compound at the 15th International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference
Monoclonal Antibodies - Scientists at United BioSource Corporation detail research in monoclonal antibodies
MPS Group, Inc. - Beeline to Present at the 2008 HR Executives Summit
Multiple Sclerosis - BioMS Medical Announces 2007 Year End Results
Multiple Sclerosis - Peptimmune Completes Phase I Study with a Novel Peptide Copolymer for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Seattle Genetics Initiates SGN-33 Clinical Trial in Combination with Revlimid(R) for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myelofibrosis - Cytopia Nominates JAK2 Clinical Candidate for Myeloproliferative Disorders
Myelofibrosis - Incyte to Provide Update on Clinical Programs at Cowen Health Care Conference
MZI HealthCare, LLC - EZ-CAP and ManagedCare.com Form Strategic Partnership
Nanotechnology - Nanogen Enters Into Agreement to Restructure Its Senior Convertible Notes
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy - NABP Supports White House's Commitment to End Illegal Internet Drug Sales
National HealthCare Corporation - NHC Reports 23.7% Increase in Net Income
National Swimming Pool Foundation - Exploring the 'Aaah' ... $1 Million Grant Advances Aquatic Health Research
Nationwide - Nationwide Better Health Unveils Enhancements to Health Promotion Platform
Natural Health Science - New Study: Pycnogenol(R) Improves Memory in Elderly
Nature's Blend(TM) Inc. - Orlando Aquatics Expert Creates Natural Skin Care Line after Discovering Formula to Restore Skin and Nails without Toxic Chemicals
Necrosis - New necrosis findings from Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation, Research Division published
Nectar Services Corp. - Nectar Announces New Converged Management Platform (CMP)
NewCardio, Inc. - Industry Veteran Patrick Maguire Joins NewCardio Board of Directors
NexGen Biofuels Ltd - NexGen Biofuels Ltd. Announces Trading on OTC Bulletin Board
NHS Choices - NHS Choices Launches New Fitness Section
NHS Choices - NHS Choices Launches New Good Food Package
Nihon Kohden America, Inc. - Nihon Kohden Receives Frost & Sullivan's Coveted Best Practices Award
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Fludarabine, Mitoxantrone and Zevalin(R) Produces 96% Complete Remission Rate in First-Line Treatment of Patients with Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - BioNumerik Pharmaceuticals and ASKA Pharmaceutical Co. Announce Results from Phase III Clinical Trial of Tavocept(TM)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Nereus Pharmaceuticals Initiates Clinical Trial of NPI-2358 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Following Encouraging Phase 1 Data
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Treatment Gives Lung Cancer Patients With Inoperable Tumors Two Years or More
Nordic Naturals - Nordic Naturals Named Top-Rated Supplement Brand in ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users!
North Castle Partners - North Castle Partners Invests in World Health Club, Inc. Increasing Its Presence in the Fitness Industry
Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. - Nova Biosource Fuels Expands Senior Executive Team
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Noven Amends Stockholder Rights Plan, Increasing Trigger Provision to 20%
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NPS Reports Successful GATTEX(TM) Extension Study
Nuvelo, Inc. - Nuvelo Announces Phase 2 SONOMA-3 Trial Did Not Meet Target Product Profile and Discontinues Alfimeprase Development
Obesity - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente describe research in obesity
Obesity - Studies from Kaiser Permanente in the area of obesity published
Obesity and Diabetes - Acting U.S. Surgeon General to Speak to Society for Adolescent Medicine on Prevention of Adolescent Overweight and Obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Annual Economic Impact of Chronic Disease on Ohio Economy is $56.8 Billion
Obesity and Diabetes - Arena Pharmaceuticals' Lorcaserin for Obesity Passes Major Safety Milestone
Obesity and Diabetes - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces Campaign to Address Childhood Obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Cincinnati Weight Loss Center Offers New Incisionless Procedure to Treat Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass
Obesity and Diabetes - deCODE Obesity Study Sheds Light on How Genetics Affects Risk and Onset of Common Diseases
Obesity and Diabetes - Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Preliminary Data from Ongoing Phase I/II Clinical Trial with TRIOLEX(TM) in Obese Insulin Resistant Subjects
Obesity and Diabetes - Merck Scientists Apply Innovative Research Method to Identify Changes in Gene Networks Linked to Obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - U.S. Diabetes Population Doubled in Past Decade with Continued Growth Fueled by 77 Million ''Pre-Diabetic'' Patient Population, According to Study by GfK Market Measures' Rope
Obstetrics - HHS Secretary Leavitt Praised for Defending Physicians' Conscience Rights
Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. - Odyssey HealthCare to Present at Cowen and Company 28th Annual Health Care Conference
Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. - Odyssey HealthCare to Present at Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Global Healthcare Conference
On The Go Technologies Group; Fts Group, Inc. - On the Go Healthcare Sells VAR Business to Wireless and Internet Space Development Leader FTS Group
Oncology - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Announces 2007 Financial Results and Pipeline Update
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems - Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
Oral Cancer - Oral Cancer - PDA Stresses the Importance of Early Detection
OraSure Technologies, Inc. - OraSure Technologies to Present at the Cowen & Co. Health Care Conference
Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation - Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation Receives Important Designation from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Orthofix - Orthofix International Announces Sale of Pain Care(R) Assets in its Sports Medicine Subsidiary
Orthofix International, N.V. - Orthofix International to Participate In Upcoming Investor Conferences
Osteoporosis - Medtronic Commends World Health Organization for Spinal Fracture Risk Tool
Osteoporosis - Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Navigating the Course for Osteoporosis Care
Osteoporosis - Zelos Therapeutics Appoints David S. Krause, MD, FACP, as Chief Medical Officer
Parkinson Disease - National Parkinson Foundation Announces Its New President and CEO
Parks Associates - New Healthcare Study Outlines Strategies to Increase Adoption of Home Health Monitoring Technologies
Patents - Emerson Radio Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License
Patents - GRAS Status Opens Door to U.S. Food Industry
Patents - Life Sciences Industry Reaches Crossroad Say Noted Pillsbury Attorneys
Patents - Medical Device Inventor Mark W. Kroll, PhD Joins NewCardio as Chairman of the Board
Patents - Oncothyreon announces issuance of patent for PX-867
Patents - OSI Pharmaceuticals Announces That the Prior Revocation of Its European DP-IV Patent Has Been Upheld
Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty - Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents
Pediatric Research - America's Top Pediatric Medical Institutions Unite to Drive Increased Federal Investment in Pediatric Research
Pediatrics - Fitch Affirms Central DuPage Health (Illinois) at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Pediatrics - Landmark 'Pediatric Allergies in America' Survey Uncovered Negative Impact of Allergy Symptoms on Children
Pediatrics - New Data Show Advair(R) Reduces Asthma-Related Hospitalization and Emergency Department Visits
Pediatrics - NHS Choices Launches Guide to Child Health Aged 0-1
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatrix to Present at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Pemco Insurance - PEMCO Insurance and Tully's Coffee Team Up to Make Coffee Orders Count - for Children's Hospital
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Says Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Providing Access to Health Care for Pennsylvania's Uninsured
PENTAX Medical Company - PENTAX Medical Gains Focused Strength from HOYA Merger
Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems and ChinaSoft to Pursue Chinese Healthcare Opportunities
Pharmacokinetics - Researchers from Eli Lilly and Company report on findings in pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics - Study Shows Privigen(TM)10% Liquid Immunoglobulin Preparation for Intravenous Use, Is an Effective Replacement Therapy in Patients with Primary Immune Deficiencies
Pharmacology - Data on pharmacology reported by researchers at Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Phlo Corporation - Phlo Reverse Stock Split Process Completed; Trading Symbol Changed to 'PHCP'
Phoenix Health Systems - Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) Awards Phoenix Health Systems Endorsed Vendor Status
Physical Fitness - Godfather of Physical Fitness, Jack LaLanne, Signs Newest Book at Borders Penn Plaza Friday, March 21st from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice and Washington Hospital Center Partner to Improve Patient Care in Washington, D.C. Metro
Pinnacle Health Communications, Llc - Pinnacle Health Communications(TM), LLC, Launches the American System for Advancing Senior Health (ASASH(TM)) to Empower Seniors With Credible Health Information
PinnacleCare - PinnacleCare Launches Health Records Online
Plagiocephaly - STARscanner, STARband Cranial Helmets Making a Difference In the Lives of Children
PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Receives FDA Approval to Commence Pivotal Study of RenalGuard(TM) In the U.S.
Pneumonia - Arpida Submits New Drug Application for Intravenous Iclaprim for Treatment of Skin Infections
Poisoning - Protect Your Family from the Invisible Household Poison
PRA International - PRA International Announces New Office Opening in Mumbai
Premier Inc. - Oregon Non-Profit Hospitals Announce $32 Million Savings in 2007, $123 Million since 2000 Through Premier Healthcare Alliance*
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Members Present Successful Pre-Conference Session at Pay-for-Performance Summit
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Sets Record for New Member Recruitment, Validated Savings and Cash Distributions to Owners
Prescribing Reference, Inc. - eMPR Digital Drug Reference Reaches 50,000 Downloads and the Publisher Launches a Raffle for Healthcare Providers
Prognosis - PROGNOSIS Extends its Popular IP Telephony Management Software to Support Nortel Environments
ProtoKinetix, Inc. - ProtoKinetix to Open Washington, D.C. Office
PSS World Medical, Inc. - PSS World Medical Announces Issuance of Florida Rx Licenses
Psychemedics Corporation - Psychemedics Corporation Authorizes a 250,000 Share Stock Repurchase Program
Psychiatry - Severe Shortage of Psychiatric Beds Sounds National Alarm
Public Health - CSC Continues Support of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Through New Task Order
Public Health - Leading Health Groups Applaud Continued Efforts to Protect Public Health by Ending So-Called 'Theatrical Productions' in Bars
Public Health - Novel PCT Method Unveiled by Pressure BioSciences, Inc. and Collaborators at the Harvard School of Public Health
Public Health - Resources Top 400,000 in Hopkins International Information Service
Pulmonary Hypertension - Methamphetamine Use Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Previously Unknown Risk Factors
QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Corporation Announces 2007 Results Updated for Additional Income Tax Benefits
Quaker Simple Harvest - Quaker Introduces Simple Harvest(TM) All Natural Multigrain Chewy Granola Bars That Taste Simply Delicious
Quality of Life - HC Innovations Hires the Investor Relations Group
Quality of Life - New Brain Fitness Training Promotes Health and Independence of Long Term Care Insurance Policyholders
Quality of Life - New Brain Training Program Improves Quality of Life
Quixtar North America - Quixtar Files Suit Against MonaVie To Protect Consumers, Halt Unfair Competition
QuoNova Llc - QuoNova Global Executive Appointments
Radiation Therapy - Siemens Consortium to Construct Particle Therapy Center at the University Clinic of Schleswig-Holstein
RadNet, Inc. - RadNet, Inc. Closes the Previously Announced Acquisition of the Papastavros Group of Imaging Centers
Regenerative Medicine - Organogenesis Names Regenerative Medicine Expert Dr. Damien Bates Vice President, Medical Affairs
Regenerative Medicine - Rendell Administration Announces Health Research Grants From Tobacco Settlement Funds
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Regeneron Announces Presentation at Lehman Brothers Global Healthcare Conference
Regulatory Actions - Cordis Corporation Receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clearance for S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent Transhepatic Biliary System for 120 mm and 150 mm Lengths
Regulatory Actions - FDA Issues Approvable Letter for Ceftobiprole for Treatment of Complicated Skin Infections
Regulatory Actions - NicOx Signs Agreement for the Commercial Manufacture of Naproxcinod Drug Substance
Regulatory Actions - QLT announces positive FDA action on Aczone(TM)
Rehabilitation Research - St. Mary's Medical Center Adds Nintendo Wii As a New Approach to Physical Therapy
Reproductive Health - National Religious Coalition Deeply Concerned by HHS Secretary's Disregard for Women's Reproductive Health
Research and Markets - 5Th Edition of Psychology by Author Dr. Robin Kowalski
Research and Markets - An Introduction to Biological Networks and Methods for their Analysis
Research and Markets - Currently China Has About 3,500 Drug Companies, Falling From More Than 5,000 in 2004, According To Government Figures
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Research and Markets - Handbook of Counselling Psychology 4th Edition Covering Counselling in Clinical and Educational Settings is Completely Updated and Revised
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Research and Markets Ltd. - The Lithuanian Pharmaceutical Market Remains One of the Smallest in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) Region
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Research and Markets Ltd. - Vietnam Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q1 2008 Out Now
Retinoblastoma - New Localized Cancer Treatment for Advanced Retinoblastoma Saves Children From Having Eyes Removed, Restores Vision in Some Cases
Rhinoconjunctivitis - Greer Reports Favorable Results of Phase IIb Clinical Trial of Short Ragweed Sublingual-Oral Immunotherapy at American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting
Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Announces Consent Solicitation for Its 8.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 2010 and Its 7.5% Senior Secured Notes Due 2015
Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Kicks Off 14th Annual Fundraising Campaign for Children's Miracle Network
RNA Research - Alnylam Grants Shanghai GenePharma License to Kreutzer-Limmer Patents for the RNA Interference (RNAi) Research Products Market
RNA Research - Cenix BioScience and CellCentric Sign Framework Research Agreement for RNAi-Based Target Validation
RNA Research - Cenix BioScience Signs Framework Research Agreement with AstraZeneca for RNAi-Based Drug Discovery
RNA Research - Reports from Sanquin Research advance knowledge in RNA research
Robotics - New Robotic Imaging Technology Holds Promise of Improved Cancer Care
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RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation - RXi Pharmaceuticals to Present Data on the Cellular Mechanism of RNAi Interference at Keystone Symposia's RNAi, MicroRNA, and Non-Coding RNA Meeting
SAE International - SAE-Funded CAESAR(TM) Project Earns Federal Laboratory Consortium Award
Sage Software - Multi-Specialty Organization Chooses Intergy by Sage for Complete System Integration
Sanguine Corporation - Sanguine Corporation Receives Update from PHER-O2 Manufacturer
Schizophrenia Quality of Care - New schizophrenia quality of care research has been reported by scientists at United BioSource Corporation
SciQuest, Inc. - Dan Traub of SciQuest Named a 2008 'Pro to Know' by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
SearchMedica.com - SearchMedica Offers Medical Professionals Six New Specialized Clinical Web Searches
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - California Nursing Home, Homecare Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Preempt Forced Transfer
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - UHW Joins Blue Ribbon Panel on the Future of St. Luke's Hospital
Sentillion - Sentillion Ranked #1 Vendor in KLAS' Single Sign-On & Context Management Report
Sepracor Inc. - Sepracor Presents Safety Data on OMNARIS(TM)AQ and OMNARIS(TM) HFA Nasal Sprays at American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
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SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - SGX Pharmaceuticals to Present at the BioCentury Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference
Shared Health - TennCare and Shared Health(R) Partner to Deliver ePrescribing to Rural Physicians
Sickle Cell Anemia Therapy - Data on sickle cell anemia therapy detailed by researchers at Children's National Medical Center
Siemens Healthcare - Siemens Urological Systems Tap U.S. Market
SIGHT AND LIFE - SIGHT AND LIFE: Global Panel of Economists and Nutritionists Calls Hidden Hunger a Global Crisis
Sigma-Aldrich - Sigma-Aldrich Amends Credit Facility and Expands Commercial Paper Program
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Sigma-Aldrich To Hold Annual Business Review
Signalife, Inc. - Signalife Sees Accretive Purchase and Financial Commitments
SilkRoad technology, inc. - Acceleron Pharma Implements SilkRoad technology's OpenHire
Smart Balance Inc. - Smart Balance Presented at Citi Small/Midcap Conference
Smart Balance Inc. - Smart Balance to Webcast Presentation at Citi Small/Midcap Conference
Smoking - $17 Million Tobacco Free Florida Campaign Ignites Statewide
Soitec Silicon - China Can Now Lay Groundwork for SOI, Says Soitec
Solcara - Solcara Helps AstraZeneca Set International Benchmark for Global Media Relations
Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) - SEMDA Hosts Successful Investor Conference
Spectroscopy - Data from USA Scientific provide new insights into spectroscopy
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals(TM) to Present at the Cowen & Company 28th Annual Health Care Conference
Speech - Illinois Radiologists Self-Edit Reports, Reduce Turnaround Time with SpeechQ for Radiology(TM)
Spineology, Inc. - Spineology, Inc., Strengthens Sales Force, Adds Vice President
St. John Health System - St. John Health Hospitals Honored as Nation's Top 15 Major Teaching Hospitals
Star Scientific, Inc. - Star Scientific Completes Equity Funding
Stem Cell Research - Stem Cell Technology Offers Promise of Huge Savings for Drug Developers
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. - Sunrise Misses NYSE Deadline for Filing 2006 Form 10-K
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. - Sunrise Senior Living Names Mark Ordan Chief Investment and Administrative Officer
Surgery - Hawthorn Medical Associates selects ProVation software for Multi-specialty ASC Documentation
Surgery - Report summarizes surgery study findings from Tsumura & Co.
Surgery - VisionFirst to Create Birmingham's Next Reality Star with 'Beyond the Big E' Contest
Taconic, Inc. - Taconic Opens New Breeding Facility on University at Albany Foundation's East Campus
Technology Vision Group LLC - Tenth Anniversary C21 BioVentures Conference Announces Topical and Informative Program Details
Telemedicine - High-Tech Healthcare Headlines at Telemedicine Meeting in Seattle
Telemedicus, Inc. - Telemedicus Releases Deployable DREAMS(TM) to Federal & State Agencies
Telemedicus, Inc. - Telemedicus Releases Mobile DREAMS(TM) to Federal & State Agencies
Teradata Corporation - Teradata and ViPS Enter Into Master Partner Agreement as Healthcare Industry Use of Centralized Data Warehousing Grows
The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs - ADP Launches New Campaign to Reduce Meth Use in California
The Center for Health Value Innovation - Center for Health Innovation Identifies Key Trends In Value-based Health Design
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - A Child's Trip to the Hospital Doesn't Always Have to Involve Fear and Tears
The International Sports Sciences Association - Recession Proof Yourself With Education
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 - Park Nicollet to Cut Off Care to Thousands of Minnesota Seniors
The Sentinel Group - The Sentinel Group Prevents Nearly $10 Million in Healthcare Fraud and Abuse for Its Clients
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon - Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business to Host 2008 Cornerstones Symposium on Building City of the Future, March 25
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention - USP Announces Revised Glycerin Monograph
Thomson Healthcare - Thomson Healthcare and Emory University Form the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies
Thromboembolism - Medicare Announces Expanded Coverage for Anticoagulation Patients, Opening the Door for More Patients to Test PT/INR at Home
Time Domain Corporation - Time Domain Names Paul Reitmeier Chief Executive Officer
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Titan Spine, LLC - Titan Spine's ENDOSKELETON(R) TA Passes Test In Competitive Lower Back Pain Market
Toxicology - A Perfect Fit for the Freedom EVO(R) 75 in Forensic Toxicology
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Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Transdel Pharmaceuticals to Present at Cowen and Company's 28th Annual Health Care Conference
Transplantation - American Transplant Congress 2008 - Critical New Data to be Revealed in Toronto
Tropical Traditions, Inc. - Tropical Traditions Announces New Organic Raw Coconut Water Vinegar
Trust Digital - Trust Digital Releases HIPAA Security Compliance and Mobility Whitepaper
Tuberculosis - Amgen and Wyeth Announce Updates to U.S. Prescribing Information for Enbrel(R)
Type 1 Diabetes - Diamyd Gets Authorization to Begin Phase III Study in the US
Type 1 Diabetes - Phosphagenics Initiates its Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Challenging the Norm May Lead to New Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
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U.S. Agency for International Development - Jeffrey J. Grieco Confirmed as USAID Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Deputy Secretary Invites Toledo Community to Apply for an Innovative Electronic Health Record Demonstration Project
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Putting Mobile Pharmacies on the Road
U.S. Fund for Unicef - Russell Simmons & New Yorkers Kick Off World Water Week by Walking-For-Water
Uluru Inc. - ULURU Inc. to Present at Cowen and Company 28th Annual Health Care Conference 2008
Unite the Union - Doncaster NHS Strike Set to Spread
United Health Foundation - United Health Foundation Grant to American College of Physicians to Support Improved Care Delivery
UnitedHealthcare - Fiserv Health Offers Family and Medical Leave Administration
Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Valeant Pharmaceuticals Reports Encouraging Phase IIb Results at Treatment Week 12 for Taribavirin
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VioQuest Pharmaceuticals - VioQuest Pharmaceuticals Announces Initial Closing of Private Placement
Visiogen, Inc. - Visiogen's Interactive Website Wins Golden Advocate Award
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Waters Corporation - Waters Offers U.S. Water Authorities Complimentary Drinking Water Testing for the Presence of Pharmaceuticals
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Wellness - Dr. Vasili Gatsinaris, of Next Level Wellness, Keeps Today's Basketball Stars Playing
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Wendell-Alan Ltd. - Wendell-Alan: Foot Injury Inspires New Breed of Hot/Cold Pack, Turning Engineer Colleagues into Entrepreneurs
Women's Health - Black Infants Are More Likely to Be Born Preterm and to Die at Birth
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Wyeth - Wyeth to Present at the Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Global Healthcare Conference
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