Law and Health Weekly

Awards - ACP's electronic medical resource is ranked as a top evidence-based tool

Awards - Daniel Griffin, MD, wins HIMSS 2006 Davies award for excellence in electronic medical records

Business & Finance - Aeterna Zentaris distributes remaining shares of Atrium Biotechnologies

Business & Finance - Amerigroup earns $24,604,000 net income or $0.46 per diluted share

Business & Finance - AmerisourceBergen reports record operating revenue of $14.6 billion

Business & Finance - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals posts revenues of $86.3 million

Business & Finance - Cardiac Science reports revenue of $38.1 million in third quarter, up 39% over Q3 2005

Business & Finance - Celera Genomics reports net loss of $7.1 million in first quarter fiscal 2007

Business & Finance - Cerus announces third quarter financial results

Business & Finance - CryoLife reports profitable third quarter

Business & Finance - Diomed achieves third quarter revenue 22% over previous year Q3

Business & Finance - Dionex reports record first quarter net sales and strong operating income growth

Business & Finance - QLT announces 2006 Q3 results, updates guidance, and implements cost reductions

Business & Finance - Repligen reports second quarter fiscal year 2007 financial results

Business Update - Adherex enters partnership phase III trial of sodium thiosulfate to prevent hearing loss

Business Update - BayBio launches expanded lobbying program for growing companies

Business Update - EVMS Health Services delivers personal health records

Business Update - Regence enhances efforts to protect members from identity theft

Business Update - Research describes affordable method for businesses to prepare for the pandemic

Chromatography - Reports summarize chromatography research from City University of New York

Collaborations - InterMune closes collaboration agreement with Roche

Finance - McKesson reports Q2 2007 revenue up 5% over a year ago to $22.4 billion

Finance - Mylan reports second quarter fiscal 2007 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.37

Health Policy - Research from Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Department of Health Policy in the area of health policy described

Health Policy - Research reports on health policy from Uppsala University, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences provide new insights

Insect Research - Faux cowhide proves viable alternative to the real thing for pesticide testing

Legal Issues - CoMeD sues U.S. FDA to force mercury out of medicine

Legal Issues - Merz Pharma reports win of significant stage in patent dispute in U.K. with Allergan

Legal Issues - U.K. chief medical officer calls for radical overhaul of expert witness program

Life Sciences - Scientists at Akdeniz University target life sciences

Market Analysis - Research and Markets offers Drager Medical Device Company report

Mergers & Acquisitions - Antitrust authorities approve Siemens' acquisition of Bayer Diagnostics

Mergers & Acquisitions - Merck & Co. to acquire RNA developer Sirna Therapeutics in deal worth $1.1 billion

Mergers & Acquisitions - Psychiatric Solutions and FHC Health systems announce amended and restated purchase agreement

Mergers & Acquisitions - TriZetto signs agreement to acquire Plan Data Management, Inc.

Patents - Invitrogen wins patent infringement lawsuit against Stratagene

Personnel - Joseph Root joins Allied Healthcare board; current director James Hickey to step down

Stem Cell Research - Biotech CEO sets the record straight on human embryonic stem cell research

Steroid Research - Steroids may be associated with an antisocial lifestyle

Acromegaly - Tercica partner Ipsen submits NDA to U.S. FDA for Somatuline Autogel for treating acromegaly

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Lorus Therapeutics announces presentation on GTI-2040 uptake by tumor cells in AML

Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Results of implantable telescope trial show potential for treatment of AMD

Alcohol Use - Chronic alcohol abuse disrupts the proteins that keep fluids out of the lung

Allergy & Immunology - Inspire, FAES Farma ink deal for new oral antihistamine for U.S., Canadian allergy market

Allergy & Immunology - Medical-food products line developed for the dietary management of allergies

Alzheimer Disease - Panel convened by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation makes dementia therapy recommendations

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - CytRx's Arimoclomol granted Orphan Drug Designation in European Union for treatment of ALS

Arthritis - Array BioPharma's p38 inhibitor for inflammatory disease to advance into human trials

Arthritis - Massage therapy reduces hand arthritis pain, increases grip strength

Asthma - BioWa begins phase I clinical trial in asthma

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Alliant reports positive preliminary results in survey on methylin oral solution in ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Daytrana provides individualized ADHD symptom management

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - New study supports low abuse potential of ADHD medication, Concerta (methylphenidate HCl)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Study suggests Strattera improved ADHD symptoms in children with ADHD and reading disorders

Avian Influenza - Control measures fail to stop spread of new H5N1 virus

Awards - Conceptus' permanent birth control web sites earn excellence awards

Awards - Costco, LensCrafters rank highest among optical retailers

Awards - CytRx CEO receives Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

Awards - Director of DaVita's clinical education team Norma Gomez receives award from Florida ESRD Network

Awards - HSA Bank named to Kiplinger's The Best List

Awards - Internists take home several national awards at AAMC Annual Meeting

Awards - Lumen Biomedical receives 2006 Tekne Award for emerging medical technology

Awards - Medical University of South Carolina receives Abiomed Center of Excellence designation

Awards - MTS Systems Corporation receives 2006 Tekne Award for Bionix spine wear simulator

Awards - Scientists recognized for exceptional contributions to research on gambling disorders

Awards - SuturTek receives MassMEDIC's Early-Stage Company Award for fascia closure medical device

Bacteriology - Study clears suspected key to severe bacterial illness

Brain Cancer - Northwest Biotherapeutics discusses results from clinical trials in brain cancer

Brain Cancer - Researchers study effects of Aricept on cognitive function in pediatric brain cancer survivors

Breast Cancer - Bionovo's phase I/II trial protocol for metastatic breast cancer accepted by U.S. FDA

Breast Cancer - Komen Foundation joins U.S. State Department to launch breast cancer initiative in Middle East

Breast Cancer - Research finds shorter-course, higher intensity radiation treatment safe for breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Women with disabilities have higher breast cancer mortality rates

Breast Cancer Vaccine - BN ImmunoTherapeutics reports data on breast cancer vaccine shows exceptional efficacy

Business & Finance - Accelr8 reports decline in revenues

Business & Finance - Adeza reports 18% increase in product sales

Business & Finance - Akorn reports third quarter 2006 revenues of $14.5 million and 41% gross margin

Business & Finance - American Medical Systems reports $90.5 million in revenues, a 47% increase

Business & Finance - American Physicians Capital adopts new rule, authorizes additional share repurchases

Business & Finance - Amicas reports $11.8 million total revenues, down from $13.6 million in 2005

Business & Finance - ATS Medical reports continued progress during third quarter

Business & Finance - Cambrex reports adjusted gross profit rises 5.2% in third quarter

Business & Finance - Cardica announces fiscal 2007 first quarter results

Business & Finance - Cardinal Health reports 11% revenue growth in first quarter

Business & Finance - Carrington reports 18% revenue increase in third quarter

Business & Finance - CoTherix reports net loss of $2.8 million in third quarter

Business & Finance - Coventry Health Care reports record third quarter earnings of $0.92 per diluted share

Business & Finance - DaVita reports third quarter results

Business & Finance - Digirad reports 2006 third quarter and nine months results

Business & Finance - DJO Incorporated announces record net revenues of $113.2 million for third quarter

Business & Finance - Dr. Reddy's Q2 FY07 revenue at Rs 20,039 million

Business & Finance - DRAXIS Health third quarter on track for record year

Business & Finance - Isis reports Q3 loss from operations of $18.3 million

Business & Finance - Lexicon Genetics' Q3 revenues increased 40% to $19.6 million

Business & Finance - Maxygen reports Q3 2006 loss to shareholders of 30 cents per share

Business & Finance - Medical Properties Trust reports Q3 2006 funds from operations up 59% over Q3 2005

Business & Finance - Medidata Solutions reports 23rd consecutive quarter of growth in Q3 2006

Business & Finance - Nastech announces third quarter 2006 financial results

Business & Finance - NationsHealth announces 2006 third quarter and year-to-date financial results

Business & Finance - Supplier to nutraceuticals Maypro Group receives minority investment from Marubeni America

Business & Finance - US Oncology reports Q3 2006 revenue of $698.6 million, 9-month revenue of $2,089.8 million

Business Update - Ablatherm-HIFU launches prostate cancer services in Spain

Business Update - Abraxis BioScience launches new Abraxane patient assistance program

Business Update - ACS adds U.S. bank as custodial choice for HSA Partners and clients

Business Update - Adaptis inks strategic marketing partnership with DMEnsion

Business Update - Aegis enters into three agreements with hospitals in Arizona, Kentucky and Nevada

Business Update - Aetna reaches agreement with WellSpan Health

Business Update - Akesis Pharmaceuticals manufactures drug for trials in type 2 diabetes

Business Update - Akorn, Natco Pharma add two drugs to supply and margin sharing agreement

Business Update - American Medical Association creates codes for percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty

Business Update - American Oriental Bioengineering included in government sponsored initiative

Business Update - American Red Cross announces effort to support mission during holiday season

Business Update - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia's affiliated Medicaid HMO plans rank number 19

Business Update - APS Healthcare awarded utilization review program for Maryland

Business Update - AssurX launches complaints management, regulatory reporting system for device manufacturers

Business Update - AutoGenomics develops novel tests in personalized medicine

Business Update - Avecia, Illumigen ink development, manufacturing agreement

Business Update - Aviva Biosciences signs agreement with Cosmo Bio for representation in Japan

Business Update - Axya Medical launches polymer suture implants

Business Update - Baxa releases new 2 mL Exacta-Med dispenser for oral medication delivery

Business Update - Benefitfocus introduces benefit sales and enrollment technology in Delaware

Business Update - BenefitStreet chooses Vimo Healthcare comparison-shopping platform for HSA

Business Update - Beth Israel Medical Center launches Latino health initiative

Business Update - Bio/Data receives Health Canada licenses

Business Update - Bioject expands agreement with European biotechnology company

Business Update - Biovest International launches AutovaxID

Business Update - BSD Medical presents cancer treatment systems at New York Oncology Congress

Business Update - Campbell Alliance presents workshop on common errors in valuation models

Business Update - Capital BlueCross Medicare Plan ranked top in Pennsylvania for second straight year

Business Update - Cardiac Science extends GE agreement to five years

Business Update - CardioChek home-use cholesterol test meter now available at America's largest retail pharmacy

Business Update - Cedara Software showcases new technologies for oncology treatment and response assessment

Business Update - Centers for Disease Control re-enlists Unisys to manage major data center

Business Update - Cerexa expands portfolio of anti-infective therapies through in-licensing with Meiji Seika Kaisha

Business Update - Children's Network of Southwest Florida reaches contract agreement with state agency

Business Update - China Pharma receives GMP certification and SFDA production approval for cephalosporin

Business Update - Chindex International announces sale of first intuitive surgical system in mainland China

Business Update - ChloraPrep extends product line with new Hi-Lite Orange tint

Business Update - Cincinnati Children's Hospital selects Toshiba CT

Business Update - CleanRooms Group announces debut of PharmaPilot magazine

Business Update - Cleveland Clinic launches web portal to provide access to educational resources online

Business Update - Cleveland Clinic makes national list of top hospitals

Business Update - Commerce Banc Insurance Services expands Employee Benefits Practice

Business Update - Comprehensive Health Services awarded Nissan contract

Business Update - ConnectiCare again ranked #6 health plan in nation

Business Update - Cooley Dickinson Hospital selects Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager

Business Update - Covance adds Orbitrap to ADME capabilities

Business Update - Critical Therapeutics' new business strategy focuses on controlled-release and intravenous zileuton

Business Update - Criticare announces that stockholders reject BlueLine's consent solicitation

Business Update - CryoLife announces agreement with BioForm Medical to develop and market BioGlue

Business Update - CryoLife identifies key growth strategies as result of strategic review

Business Update - CuraGen and TopoTarget out-license worldwide rights for preclinical HDAC inhibitor

Business Update - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation launches new web site

Business Update - Cytel's Dr. Jerald S. Schindler speaks on adaptive clinical designs at FDAnews Audioconference

Business Update - Daxor announces UMDNJ of Newark, New Jersey acquires Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100

Business Update - Devon IT offers HIPAA-ready SafeBook, the first fully compliant thin healthcare client notebook

Business Update - Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. signs agreement with SCP

Business Update - Dow Venture Capital invests in WaterHealth International

Business Update - Dyax and ZymoGenetics enter into library license agreement for discovery of therapeutic antibodies

Business Update - Health plan Medica uses personalized preventive healthcare reminders for routine checkups

Business Update - Healthways launches Center for Health Research

Business Update - Homewatch CareGivers inks partnership with Seven Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Center

Business Update - Innovative Neurotronics receives CE Mark approval for the WalkAide System

Business Update - Integrated Surgical Systems restarts normal operations; Novatrix buys assets

Business Update - Marshall Edwards, Inc. names JPMorgan Securities Inc. as exclusive financial advisor

Business Update - Martin Nutraceuticals engages Pilot Financial Communications to head public relations program

Business Update - Med-Systems releases natural sinus and nasal wash SinuCleanse system

Business Update - MedAvant contracts with ppoONE for cost containment business process outsourcing services

Business Update - MedCost and RealMed announce transaction processing agreement

Business Update - Medical Services International begins shipping VScan TB test kits to South Africa

Business Update - Medicare Health Support celebrates first year of diabetes support program Florida

Business Update - Memory Pharmaceuticals to get $2 million payment from Roche for license to neurology drug

Business Update - Mentor, Genzyme to partner on developing, marketing hyaluronic acid dermal fillers

Business Update - Merck's cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil added to U.S. CDC Vaccines for Children contract

Business Update - Mercury Computer Systems to provide software systems for Koning's cone beam CT CAT scanner

Business Update - Mercury Computer, BRIT form partnership to integrate medical image management system

Business Update - Metabolon launches biochemical metabolite analysis system for first-in-human studies

Business Update - Microbix partners with Angiogen to market urokinase drug therapy for treating solid cancers

Business Update - Microchip forms Medical Products Group to take its electronics to medical device market

Business Update - Milliman Care introduces evidence-based clinical guidelines adapted for U.K. healthcare

Business Update - MinuteClinic marks 200-clinic milestone with 104 healthcare centers in 15 states

Business Update - Misys Healthcare partners with mTuitive, Inc. to combine software for laboratory cancer diagnosis

Business Update - Morphotek named one of top three fastest growing companies in region by 2006 Philadelphia 100

Business Update - New test may detect cancer earlier

Business Update - Premier receives site visit from Malcolm Baldrige National Quality program

Business Update - Premier wins top honor from North Carolina Awards for Excellence

Business Update - Priority Health continues to be ranked among the nation's best health plans

Business Update - ProVentive and Best Doctors sign multiyear agreement

Business Update - Red Cross board votes to modernize governance structure

Business Update - Regeneration Technologies announces domestic implantation of biocleanse- sterilized Sterling Wedge

Business Update - Research collaboration with Roche reaches first milestone ahead of schedule

Business Update - Rodman & Renshaw establishes Acumen BioFin division

Business Update - Senior Market Sales launches self-help Web site on Medicare Part D for insurance agents

Business Update - Sentillion signs agreement to provide management software to Tenet Healthcare subsidiaries

Business Update - Sermo partners with Penn Center for Bioethics to develop clinical informatics guidelines

Business Update - Shands at University of Florida selects workforce management software system

Business Update - Sigma-Aldrich launches first commercially available Universal Proteomics Standard

Business Update - Startech Environmental receives down payment for new plasma converter facility in China

Business Update - Taratec releases software suite to enable pharma companies to monitor drug safety

Business Update - TechTeam Global awarded 3-year contract to provide IT services to Boehringer Ingelheim U.K.

Business Update - Telzuit Medical Technologies makes initial sales of STATPATCH system in Florida

Business Update - TomoTherapy Incorporated marks milestone of 100th radiation system in operation

Business Update - U.S. FDA grants approval for Toshiba's injector synchronization option for tomography system

Business Update - UniCare launches Full Circle Health benefits program to promote health and wellness

Business Update - VScan test kit maker Medical Services International adds two more distributors in China

Cancer Prevention - Women are catching up to men in lung cancer deaths

Cancer Therapy - 3-D treatment planning reduces feeding-tube use

Cancer Therapy - Blocking a cancer-causing gene improves radiation's effectiveness

Cancer Therapy - Drug that interrupts a key stage of cell division shows promise for advanced solid tumors

Cancer Therapy - Enzyme inhibitor produces stable disease in patients with advanced solid cell cancers

Cancer Therapy - MultiCell Technologies details research leading to patent application for novel cancer treatment

Cancer Therapy - Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival

Cancer Therapy - Researchers find nanoparticle shows promise in reducing radiation side effects

Cancer Therapy - Researchers study maintenance therapy as a preventive treatment against multiple myeloma

Cancer Therapy - Scientists identify biochemical pathway that leads to prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Scientists identify protein that could hold the key to new leukemia treatments

Cancer Therapy - Shaped-beam radiosurgery treatment finds success treating tiniest lung tumors

Cancer Therapy - Smokers have worse side effects from radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Study finds cutting-edge holographic imaging system promising for cancer treatment planning

Cancer Vaccine - Introgen and Gendux to seek Advexin approval under exceptional circumstance rules

Cancer Vaccine - Vaccination with embryonic stem cells prevents lung cancer in mice

Cardiovascular Disease - Study suggests inflammation marker Lp-PLA2 has causal role in cardiovascular plaque rupture

Cardiovascular Research - Difficulty in the heart's ability to fill with blood is a common cause of heart failure

Cardiovascular Research - Factors related to heart function are more prevalent than previously thought

Cardiovascular Research - Genetic missing link sheds light on sudden cardiac death

Cardiovascular Research - Pacemakers, not beta blockers, may be best for some heart failure patients

Chlamydia - U.K. chlamydia screening program reports year's testings up over a third among young people

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Chronic fatigue syndrome in adults may be linked to stress and childhood trauma

Chronic Kidney Disease - Shire launches new trial for first renal anemia treatment produced in human cell lines

Chronic Pelvic Pain - Urigen reports endpoints not met in study of U101 in chronic pelvic pain

Circadian Rhythm Research - Chronic jet lag conditions hasten death in aged mice

Climatology - Chemical emissions from ocean organisms may be linked to cloud formation

Collaborations - Applied Biosystems partners with Eagle Research and Development

Collaborations - Autism Society of America, Autism Research Institute announce partnership

Collaborations - Clinical Data's Cogenics and VWR International announce strategic alliance

Collaborations - Healthx, WebMD to offer preintegrated suite of online health and wellness tools to payers

Collaborations - Lpath, Sapient to characterize interactions of Lpath's anti-S1P therapeutic antibody

Collaborations - Psychiatric group's mental health education program to be implemented in school communities

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Martin Nutraceuticals cites study showing anti-arthritis potential of turmeric extracts

Corneal Ectasia - DSG and Clinical Research Consultants develop a global registry for corneal ectasia

Dengue Fever - InViragen and Shantha Biotechnics announce dengue vaccine manufacturing agreement

Dental Research - MetLife announces dental website for federal employees

Depressive Disorder - Shire's claims analysis shows adults with depressive disorder may also have undiagnosed ADHD

Dermatology - Injectable poly-L-lactic acid provides 13-month results as wrinkle treatment

Diabetes Complications - Diabetes is leading cause of blindness in Minnesota, annual eye exams critical for early detection

Diabetes Control - Holidays require attention to carbohydrates for diabetics

Diabetes Research - Diabetes need not disqualify patients from heart transplant consideration

Diabetes Research - Enzyme may hold key to new treatment of diabetic kidney disease

Diabetes Research - More treatment options for diabetes mean fewer excuses for high blood sugar

Diet & Nutrition - Diet and exercise work equally well at reducing the risk of diabetes

Diet & Nutrition - Eating disorders organization calls on insurers to cover treatment

Diet & Nutrition - Pregnancy food guide offers health advice for moms-to-be

Drug Development - Alba Therapeutics, Royal Veterinary College initiate AT-1001 study in animals

Drug Development - Debiopharm presents new data confirming anti-HCV activity of cyclophilin inhibitor Debio-025

Ear Infections - Study shows most ear infections host both bacteria and viruses

Emergency Medicine - Cyanide poisoning poses a threat to health and safety

Endangered Species - Cambodia moves to protect endangered bird

Endometriosis - New endometriosis treatment uses physical therapy instead of surgery or drugs

Environmental Biology - Biologists learn where and how some plant seeds store iron

Eye Cancer - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reports breakthrough in eye cancer treatment

Facilities - SunTech Medical opens sales and service office in Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong

Facilities - UniCare opens Community Resource Center in Dallas, Texas

Finance - AAIPharma raises $30 million through rights offering

Finance - Acorda Therapeutics reports loss of $0.37 per share

Finance - Action Pharma raises EUR 6 million in financing round

Finance - Adolor reports loss of $0.40 per share

Finance - Advancis Pharmaceutical posts quarterly loss of $0.33 per share

Finance - Alexion Pharmaceuticals posts loss of $1.02 per share

Finance - Alpha Innotech reports 7% gain in quarterly revenues

Finance - ALTANA reports sales up 23 percent in third quarter

Finance - American HomePatient reports .6% increase in revenue

Finance - American Psychiatric Foundation provides $360,000 to World Health Organization

Finance - AMN Healthcare reports earnings of $0.28 per share

Finance - Antigenics incurs quarterly loss of $0.24 per share

Finance - Argos Therapeutics awarded $21 million contract to develop HIV immunotherapy candidates

Finance - Aristotle Corporation reports Q3 2006 net sales up 5.5% to $61.8 million over year ago

Finance - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals posts 57% increase in revenue

Finance - Avant Immunotherapeutics reports loss of $0.08 per share

Finance - Avantis Medical raises $12 million to fund device for improving detection of colon cancer

Finance - Becton, Dickinson reports 8% increase in revenue

Finance - Biofisica receives $5 million in series A financing

Finance - BioSphere Medical posts 28% increase in revenue

Finance - Breast implant maker MediCor reports Q1 2007 sales of $9.5 million, up 68% over year ago

Finance - HMS Holdings Corp. announces third quarter revenue of $21.1 million

Finance - Ikonics posts record third quarter sales, while new product expenses flatten earnings

Finance - Immunicon Corp. reports Q3 product and service revenue of $1.8M

Finance - Loan to Advanced Liquid inaugurates North Carolina Biotechnology Center program

Finance - MannKind reports Q3 2006 $61.1 million operating expenses, up from $32.9 million in Q3 2005

Finance - Matritech reports sales of bladder cancer test up 11% in Q3 2005

Finance - MedCom USA receives investment opinion with buy rating from Source Capital Group, Inc.

Finance - Medica Foundation 2006 grants target disparities in healthcare, behavioral health, seniors

Finance - Medical Action Industries reports record Q2 2006 revenues, up 12% over year ago

Finance - Mediware reports Q1 2006 total revenue of $8,475,000, compared to $9,408,000 in Q1 2006

Finance - MOCON announces 63% increase in third quarter net income