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Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . November 24th, 2006

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Asthma - Caregivers not doing enough to control children's asthma before cold and flu season

Awards - Ferring announces $10,000 grand prize winner of 2006 My Little Miracle essay contest

Biomedical Engineering - Studies from Monash University add new findings in the area of biomedical engineering

Breast Cancer - Optimata's virtual cancer patient engine predicts patient response to breast cancer treatment

Business Update - MedCath reports its hospitals excel in national study of key patient care measures

Business Update - WellPoint launches national initiative to encourage family talk on health, life, aging plans

Cancer Therapy - Early stage breast cancer patients may benefit from a new, accelerated treatment

Diabetes Research - New tool can help predict diabetes complications

Finance - Align Technology reports revenues of $49 million

Finance - Lincare Holdings announces third quarter revenues of $358.0 million, a 12% increase

Gene Research - Technology predicted to revolutionize genetic analysis of preimplantation embryos

Healthcare Access - Bankers Life and Casualty Company and Coventry Health Care announce expansion of strategic alliance

Hormone Research - Endocrinologists say bioidentical hormones lack evidence for safety and effectiveness

Information Technology - InTouch Health enables statewide stroke network using remote presence robotics

Information Technology - New guide helps consumers find, evaluate credible health information online

Market Analysis - A.M. Best reports health insurers see enrollment and revenue growth

Market Analysis - Competition growing in Iowa Medicare Part D market, with Wellmark holding its ground

Personnel - BioElectronics adds Sheryl Goldstein to management team

Asthma - Sepracor presents data for two forms of Xopenex (levalbuterol)

Atopic Dermatitis - U.S. FDA approves SkinMedica's desonide gel 0.05% for treating atopic dermatitis

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Daytrana proves effective for ADHD in children; offers shorter option for long-acting medication

Awards - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield product lines ranked among America's Best Health Plans

Awards - Packard Children's Hospital receives honor from quality and safety group

Breast Cancer - Oral contraceptive use prior to pregnancy increases risk of breast cancer

Business & Finance - Centene reports $66.6 million loss, $20.5 million earnings from operations in third quarter

Business Update - BSD Medical launches interactive cancer website for physicians

Business Update - Clinical and financial impact of eICU Program presented at American College of Chest Physicians

Business Update - Computer Programs and Systems' ambulatory electronic medical record receives CCHIT certification

Business Update - Convenient care industry launches new trade association

Business Update - Cook Women's Health introduces diagnostic device for chronic pelvic pain

Business Update - DSG, Inc. and Pegus Research partner in Population Safety Trial for pharmaceutical company

Business Update - Eclipsys Sunrise Ambulatory Care receives CCHIT certification

Business Update - Emergency medicine physician extols benefits of Sonix CEP Emergency Ultrasound System

Business Update - Fairview Hospital becomes first hospital in nation to use remote fetal monitoring technology

Business Update - Highmark coordinates with national quality management programs

Business Update - U.S. FDA adds 'Black Box' warning to Coumadin/warfarin

Business Update - University Physicians Associates of Louisville selects electronic health record software

Collaborations - Volcano Corp., MediGuide announce collaboration to develop imaging and navigation technology

Contraception - Essure developer announces 94.6% bilateral placement success

Finance - Allscripts reports gross margin percentage of 49.1%

Finance - Sutter Health awarded $6.1 million grant to develop model patient safety programs

Healthcare Access - A nap a day makes doctors OK, Stanford study finds

Healthcare Access - Aetna signs a three-year agreement with HCA East Florida

Healthcare Access - Assisted living facilities must meet higher standards, journal urges

Healthcare Coverage - Humana, BCBSF push to expand real-time claims-adjudication channels for physician offices

Hepatitis B Virus Epidemiology - Researchers at Institute of Public Health target hepatitis b virus epidemiology

Infection Control - U.S. CDC urges healthcare facilities to increase efforts to reduce drug-resistant infections

Influenza - Highmark Blue Shield recommends vaccine as the best way to prevent the flu

Information Technology - LMS CALM Shoulder Screen licensed by University of Minnesota physicians

Market Analysis - Milliman survey shows slowing of HMO premium increases with smallest changes since 1997

Market Analysis - Study evaluates dosings, costs for epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in inpatient setting

Market Analysis - Study shows use of insulin pen led to better medication adherence, fewer hypoglycemic events

Medical Devices - Abbott reports positive subset results for Xience V in tough-to-treat diabetic patients

Medical Devices - Hospital offers heart patients combination defibrillator/pacemaker linked to physician's computer

Medical Devices - Olympus presents line of bronchovideoscopes

Medical Devices - Spiration's umbrella valve provides a potential alternative to lung surgery

Mental Health - Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD

Mental Health - Web-based tool allows doctors to assess mental health completely in less than three minutes

Mergers & Acquisitions - Cure Autism Now and Autism Treatment Network to merge operations

Osteoporosis - Investigators at University of Alabama, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology have published new data on osteoporosis

Personnel - Dr. Steven L. Coulter named to URAC's board of directors

Physician Certification - Independence Blue Cross works with ABIM on certification issues

Quality Assurance - StreamlineMD EMR software offered by ProPractica now carries CCHIT certification

Quality Assurance - United American Healthcare awarded NCQA "commendable" accreditation status

Tobacco Use - Study shows use of common smoking cessation therapy may be harmful for ICU patients

Weight Loss - First of its kind national survey finds misinformed consumers rely on unproven weight loss products

Angiology - Recent findings in angiology described by researchers from Germany, the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom

Breast Cancer - Scientists from University of California, U.S., target breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study data from Harvard University, U.S., shed light on breast cancer research

Cardiology - Research from Israel, the United Kingdom and the United States yields new cardiology findings

Cardiology - Studies from the United States update current cardiology data

Healthcare - Investigators from University of Illinois, U.S., target healthcare

Healthcare - Studies from Columbia University, U.S., advance healthcare knowledge

Healthcare - Study data from University of Washington, U.S., provide new insights into healthcare

Melanoma - Investigators in Australia and the United States have published new melanoma data

Pancreatic Cancer - Investigators from University of Texas, U.S., target pancreatic cancer

Virology - Researchers in Japan and the United States zero in on virology

Research and Markets - Reports summarize new developments from Research and Markets

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Journal papers present study findings from Johns Hopkins University, U.S.

Siemens - Siemens officials describe the recent activities

Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium Therapeutics provides an activity update

Columbia University, U.S. - Investigators with Columbia University, U.S., publish new medical data

Eli Lilly - Recent news from Eli Lilly summarized

University of Louisville, U.S. - Findings from studies by University of Louisville, U.S., scientists provide new insights

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Findings reported by University of Minnesota, U.S., further disease research

Advancis Pharmaceutical - Advancis Pharmaceutical details recent developments

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, U.S. - Scientists from Washington Hospital Center, Washington, U.S., publish new research findings

Yale University, U.S. - Medical findings published by Yale University, U.S.

Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Canada - Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Canada, researchers publish recent findings

Cutting Edge Information - News from Cutting Edge Information highlights the most recent developments

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Mayo Clinic, U.S., presents its most recent news and research developments

University of Liege, Belgium - Data from University of Liege, Belgium, provide new medical insights

Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, U.S. - Researchers from Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, U.S., report details of new studies and findings

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - New medical research reported by Case Western Reserve University, U.S.

Eastman Kodak - Officials from Eastman Kodak report on recent activities

GlaxoSmithKline - Reports from GlaxoSmithKline describe recent developments

Cordis - An update on recent developments released by Cordis

Monash University, Australia - Studies from Monash University, Australia, highlight latest findings

University of Colorado, U.S. - Medical study results published by University of Colorado, U.S.

AGA Medical - AGA Medical officials summarized the newest activities

University of Michigan, U.S. - Researchers from University of Michigan, U.S., publish most recent findings

Amicas - Reports describe the most recent news from Amicas

Research and Markets - Research and Markets officials report on new developments

University of North Carolina, U.S. - University of North Carolina, U.S., presents its most recent news and research developments

University of Rochester, U.S. - New developments reported by University of Rochester, U.S., officials

Chembio Diagnostics - Chembio Diagnostics presents its most recent news and research developments

St. Jude Medical - Officials at St. Jude Medical discuss recent developments

Duke University, U.S. - Scientists from Duke University, U.S., publish new research findings

University of British Columbia, Canada - Research from University of British Columbia, Canada, provides new scientific insights

University of Manitoba, Canada - Studies from University of Manitoba, Canada, highlight most recent findings

Columbia University, U.S. - Medical findings published by Columbia University, U.S.

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Medical University of Vienna, Austria, researchers report new study findings

Ege University, Turkey - Study findings from Ege University, Turkey, enhance human health research

B. Braun Medical - B. Braun Medical officials provide details on the latest developments

Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, U.S. - Recent news from Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, U.S., summarized

Cytyc - Reports from Cytyc describe recent developments

Boston Scientific - News published by Boston Scientific officials updates activities

Abbott - New developments from Abbott described

Stanford University, U.S. - Recent developments from Stanford University, U.S., highlighted

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. - Medical study results announced by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S.

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals - Officials at Accentia Biopharmaceuticals discuss recent developments

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Recent developments from Vanderbilt University, U.S., detailed

Washington University, U.S. - Washington University, U.S., officials describe recent developments

Tufts University, U.S. - Tufts University, U.S., scientists describe new study results

University of Washington, U.S. - Journal papers present study findings from University of Washington, U.S.

University of Connecticut, U.S. - Reports summarize research from University of Connecticut, U.S.

University of California, U.S. - Recent activities involving University of California, U.S., announced

Rockwell Medical Technologies - New developments reported by Rockwell Medical Technologies officials

University of Western Australia, Australia - Reports highlight recent research from University of Western Australia, Australia

University of Texas, U.S. - University of Texas, U.S., investigators have published new study data

Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Canada - Researchers' findings from Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Canada, advance research

Akdeniz University, Turkey - Recent findings from Akdeniz University, Turkey, highlighted

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Reports from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., add new data to knowledge base

University of Oslo, Norway - Medical study results announced by University of Oslo, Norway

University of Washington, U.S. - Data from University of Washington, U.S., provide new medical insights

Northern California Cancer Center, Fremont, U.S. - Medical study results published by Northern California Cancer Center, Fremont, U.S.

American Medical Association - Officials at American Medical Association discuss recent developments

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