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Susan Hasty, Publisher

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

Obesity - Recent findings in obesity described by researchers from Children's Hospital, Division of Endocrinology

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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