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Table of Contents . . . December 8th, 2006
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Awards - Ferring Pharmaceutical's director of medical science services receives Family Building Award
Business Update - DeVry Inc. issues correction to Ross University enrollment
Business Update - EDS selected to support anti-fraud program at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Business Update - Elder Health introduces new 'Bravo' product identity
Business Update - FONAR Upright Multi-Position MRI gains traction with new sale to neurosurgical practice
Cancer Therapy - New way of tracking muscle damage from radiation revealed
Cancer Therapy - Surgical biopsy may reveal cancer in women with rare but benign breast condition
Diet & Nutrition - Energy drinks and food bars often deliver significant sugar and caffeine
Diet & Nutrition - Holiday season could ring in heartburn season
Electronic Medical Records - Leading healthcare authorities to address safety and effectiveness of electronic health records
Finance - Advocat reports 4.8% increase in revenue
Finance - Medco reports strong third quarter 2006 GAAP earnings per share of $0.62
Finance - Nasdaq confirms NationsHealth's compliance with marketplace minimum value rule
Finance - PolyMedica reports earnings growth in fiscal 2007 second quarter
Genetics & Genomics - New family health history projects focus on Alaska Native and Appalachian communities
Healthcare Access - Study shows little public money is spent on health care to undocumented immigrants
Healthcare Costs - Public can design fair and affordable health insurance for the uninsured
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Queen's University outlined
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from General Hospital, Emergency Department
Medical Devices - Lab-on-a-chip could speed up treatment of drug-resistant pneumonia
Mental Health - University of Kentucky professor helps state garner suicide prevention grant
Smoking - Findings from Center for Health and Public Policy Studies broaden understanding of smoking
Alcoholism - Research from University of Naples yields new data on alcoholism
Alzheimer Disease - Counseling for spouses keeps Alzheimer patients out of nursing homes
Atrial Fibrillation - Cleveland Clinic-led study shows self-administered blood thinners safe for AF patients
Awards - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wins awards for partnership program
Awards - National Business Coalition on Health honors health plan initiatives
Brain Injury - Hospital discharge instructions for mild brain injury are faulty
Breast Cancer - North American Scientific introduces ClearPath
Burn Care - Researchers from Loyola University, Institute for Bioethics publish findings in burn care
Business & Finance - Amicas reports quarterly positive operating cash flow
Business Update - American Surgical Hospital Association becomes Physician Hospitals of America
Business Update - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Centura Health launch HMOSelect
Business Update - BioSante Pharmaceuticals signs Bio-E-Gel agreement with Bradley Pharmaceuticals
Business Update - Clinical Data's Total Lab Care Group in service agreement with Cincinnati physician group
Business Update - Colorado-based Memorial Health selects IBM electronic medical records online software
Business Update - Connetics launches Verdeso Foam for treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis
Business Update - Massachusetts physician group, Microsoft collaborate on access to electronic health records
Business Update - Westside Medical Associates implement novel technology to help prevent sudden cardiac death
Cancer Therapy - New genetic test predicts risk of metastasis in patients with deadly eye cancer
Cancer Therapy - Peer and family support tops needs of young adult cancer survivors
Cardiovascular Research - African Americans more likely to die from coronary artery disease than whites
Cardiovascular Research - MRI detects early heart damage in patients with sarcoidosis
Cardiovascular Research - Specific strategic plans ensure timely emergency care for heart attack patients
Cardiovascular Research - Study outlines how strategy can save lives after a heart attack
Collaborations - Bridges to Excellence and HealthGrades ink partnership agreement
Diet & Nutrition - Patient's bill of rights will help guide people with eating disorders
Drug Development - Pharmacy study aims to improve drug regimens of South Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries
Emergency Medicine - Biopure's phase II trauma trial of Hemopure in South Africa continues
Epilepsy - New guideline aims to help physicians diagnose the causes of status epilepticus
Fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers applaud U.S. CDC's heightened efforts to address CFS
Finance - Obesity surgery company secures $18.5 million in capital to develop ambulatory surgery centers
Healthcare Access - Clinical IT gaps persist between small and large physician practices
Healthcare Access - Younger stroke survivors have less access to medical care and medications
Hospitals & Health Networks - Radiation oncologists, healthcare management launch outpatient services company
Information Technology - Quovadx to integrate RxHub's PRN Solution through Cloverleaf Integration Services
Information Technology - RxHub, Systems Xcellence provide clinical information to physicians at point-of-prescribing
Life Sciences - Findings from General Hospital, Department of Surgery in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from College of Medicine, Department of Critical Care
Life Sciences - Research findings from College of Medicine, Department of Urology update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Deakin University
Life Sciences - Research results from Price Institute of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery update understanding of life sciences
Market Analysis - Research and Markets reports on eSampling strategies
Medical Devices - Boston Scientific gains U.S. FDA approval of NexStent carotid artery stenting system
Meningococcal Vaccines - Research from University of Michigan, Division of General Pediatrics provide new insights into meningococcal vaccines
Mergers & Acquisitions - Andover Medical reports pending acquisition of SRS Medical
Mergers & Acquisitions - EMSC announces definitive agreement to acquire Clinical Staffing Solutions
Mergers & Acquisitions - Indegene acquires MedCases, LLC
Ophthalmology - Artificial cornea offers better results for infants and children
Personnel - Chem Rx appoints head of aggressive acquisition team
Personnel - Ciphergen appoints Debra A. Young as chief financial officer
Personnel - Cirrus Health appoints Ira B. Korman senior vice president, operations and strategy
Personnel - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition adds prominent physicians to medical advisory board
Robotic Technology - Mobile robots offer 24/7 care to the neurosurgical ICU
Spontaneous Abortion - Researchers from Army Medical Center, Department of Psychology report details of new studies and findings in the area of spontaneous abortion
Urology - Study confirms safety, effectiveness of Renessa procedure for female incontinence
Uterine Fibroids - More women with fibroids discussing uterine fibroid embolization with physicians
Angiology - Findings from the United States and Canada in angiology provide new insights
Breast Cancer - Research in the area of breast cancer reported from Harvard University, U.S.
Cardiology - Research from Mayo Clinic, U.S., advances cardiology knowledge
HIV/AIDS - Studies from Columbia University, U.S., have provided new HIV/AIDS data
Lung Cancer - Studies from France, Italy and Germany provide new data about lung cancer
Lupus - Studies from Germany, Italy and Japan yield new lupus data
University of Texas, U.S. - Reports on University of Texas, U.S., study findings provide new insights
Cornell University, U.S. - Study findings from Cornell University, U.S., highlighted recently in medical journals
Amgen - Recent reports from Amgen provided an update
University of Washington, U.S. - Research from University of Washington, U.S., provides new insights into human health
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., report recent findings
Elan - Recent developments from Elan highlighted
Columbia University, U.S. - Studies reveal new findings from Columbia University, U.S., research
Harvard University, U.S. - Harvard University, U.S., researchers describe recent findings
Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Recent studies involving Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., highlighted
Ohio State University, U.S. - Ohio State University, U.S., announced its latest developments
University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Reports from University of Cincinnati, U.S., detail the recent activities
ZLB Behring - New developments from ZLB Behring outlined recently
Saint Louis University, U.S. - Officials from Saint Louis University, U.S., detail the latest developments
Wyeth - Wyeth details recent developments
University of Washington, U.S. - University of Washington, U.S., researchers summarize new study results
Endocare - Endocare officials report on new developments
NuVasive - Reports from NuVasive present the latest news and research developments
NeoGenomics - New activities and developments reported by NeoGenomics
Columbia University, U.S. - Researchers' findings from Columbia University, U.S., advance research
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals officials describe recent developments
Novartis - Recent developments from Novartis detailed
Harvard University, U.S. - Studies from Harvard University, U.S., add new findings to body of knowledge
EuroPharma - New reports from EuroPharma detailed
Columbia University, U.S. - New study findings published by Columbia University, U.S.
McGill University, Canada - Studies from McGill University, Canada, highlight recent research
HemoSense - HemoSense describe recent developments
Kawasaki Medical University, Japan - Reports on Kawasaki Medical University, Japan, study findings provide new insights
Shire - Reports summarize new developments from Shire
University of Toronto, Canada - Studies from University of Toronto, Canada, highlight latest findings
Boston Scientific - Officials from Boston Scientific detail the latest developments
University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Researchers from University of Oklahoma, U.S., detail new studies and findings
AnorMED - AnorMED officials summarized the newest activities
Clinical Data - Officials at Clinical Data discuss recent developments
American Academy of Neurology - American Academy of Neurology officials summarized the newest activities
Maine Medical Center, Portland, U.S. - Maine Medical Center, Portland, U.S., researchers release new medical data
Johnson & Johnson - Officials from Johnson & Johnson recently report on new developments
American Medical Association - News from American Medical Association highlights the most recent developments
Decision Resources - Decision Resources details recent developments
Jerini - News from Jerini highlights the most recent developments
American Association for Cancer Research - American Association for Cancer Research presents its most recent news and research developments
Hopital Avicenne, Bobigny, France - Hopital Avicenne, Bobigny, France, describe new medical findings
University of Chicago, U.S. - Researchers' work from University of Chicago, U.S., adds to body of knowledge
Cardinal Health - Recent developments from Cardinal Health highlighted
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium - Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium, researchers report new study findings
University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - New developments from University of Pennsylvania, U.S., described
Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - New medical findings reported by Case Western Reserve University, U.S., researchers
Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University, U.S., describe new findings
University of Texas, U.S. - Reports present University of Texas, U.S., study findings
University of Alberta, Canada - Officials at University of Alberta, Canada, announce latest news and research developments
University of Michigan, U.S. - University of Michigan, U.S., has provided details on its latest developments
Ankara University, Turkey - Medical study results published by Ankara University, Turkey
Harvard University, U.S. - Journal reports outline Harvard University, U.S., research
Frost & Sullivan - Recent news from Frost & Sullivan summarized
American Gastroenterological Association - New developments from American Gastroenterological Association described
Alkermes - Recent news from Alkermes summarized
Loyola University, U.S. - Reports from Loyola University, U.S., describe recent advances
American Medical Association - New reports from American Medical Association detailed
Radiological Society of North America, U.S. - Recent developments announced by Radiological Society of North America, U.S.
McMaster University, Canada - McMaster University, Canada, describe new medical findings
Cadence Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Cadence Pharmaceuticals report on recent developments
Covance - Covance announced its latest developments
University of Tokyo, Japan - Studies from University of Tokyo, Japan, highlight most recent research
University of Rhode Island, U.S. - New findings from University of Rhode Island, U.S., detailed
University of Alabama, U.S. - Recent research from University of Alabama, U.S., summarized
University of Alabama, U.S. - University of Alabama, U.S., researchers detail recent medical findings
BioElectronics - Officials from BioElectronics report on recent activities
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