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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
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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