MD Week

Anaphylactic Shock - Studies from R. Jose and colleagues reveal new findings on anaphylactic shock

Anthrax - Russian Cold War Era Immune Biotechnology Gives Retired Pharmacist Second Career

Biomedicine - New system would use rotating magnetic field to detect pathogens

Complementary Medicine - New findings in complementary medicine described by C.C.L. Xue and co-researchers

Diabetes - INSPIRIS Adds Fuqua as Product Development Executive

Diabetes - November is National Diabetes Month; BlueChoice HealthPlan Shows Good Outcomes for South Carolina Diabetics

Electrophysiology - Cambridge Heart Releases Statement by Dr. Theodore Chow on MTWA Testing

Epidemiology - Studies in the area of epidemiology reported from M. Eriksson and co-researchers

Foot Pain - Crocs Rx(TM): a Prescription for Your Feet

GE Healthcare Financial Services - Will Your Hospital Be Prepared? New Report Examines Unfunded Liabilities and its Impact on Current and Future Capital Planning

Health and Medicine - Studies from National University have provided new data on health and medicine

Health Insurance - Commonwealth Fund Commission issues reform recommendations for next president

Heart Disease - Studies from University of Michigan provide new data on heart disease

Heart Failure - Diabetes dilemma: older people with diabetes face a heavy burden from co-existing health conditions

IncentOne - Consumer-Directed Choices and Pay-for-Performance Measures Share Common Link

Kidney Cancer - Data on kidney cancer described by researchers at National Cancer Institute

Life Sciences - Recent studies from Uppsala University, Department of Pharmacy add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at Virgen of Rocio University

Life Sciences - Studies from U. N-rhi and co-researchers update current data on life sciences

Managed Care - ADDING MULTIMEDIA Health Net Reorganizes Management to Enhance Efficiency and Achieve G&A Cost Savings: Woys Named COO, Lynch Becomes Head of New Health Plan Division

Managed Care - Health Net Reorganizes Management to Enhance Efficiency and Achieve G&A Cost Savings: Woys Named COO, Lynch Becomes Head of New Health Plan Division

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Program to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Group Health Cooperative Implements Zynchros.com to Increase Pharmacy Data Consolidation and Collaboration

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - New Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Begins at Metropolitan State University

Medical Care Research - Reports outline medical care research study findings from M.N. Elliott and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Disputes Validity of Internet Power Wheelchair Prices as Basis for Reimbursement of Services in Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces Flexible, Affordable Blue MedicareRx(SM) Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Announces Flexible, Affordable Blue MedicareRx(SM) Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Announces Flexible, Affordable Blue MedicareRx(SM) Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - CareGuide Announces New Client Agreements and Contract Expansions

Medicare and Medicaid - Cha-Ching! Seniors Enrolled in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Might Be in for Sticker Shock Next Year

Medicare and Medicaid - CVS/pharmacy Helps Seniors Navigate Medicare Part D Plan Changes

Medicare and Medicaid - Four Miami Health Care Company Owners Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Net Introduces Oregon's First Health Plan to Address High Cholesterol Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Care Proven to Benefit Patients, Families and Medicare's Bottom Line

Medicare and Medicaid - Kidney Patient Organizations, Kidney Community Come Out in Support of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Extension

Medicare and Medicaid - My Medicare Matters(TM) Announces New Online Community

Medicare and Medicaid - Nevada Pharmacists Urge Senate Majority Leader Reid to Put Patients First

Medicare and Medicaid - Rite Aid Pharmacies to Assist and Educate Seniors During Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Medicare and Medicaid - Stryker Corp. & Physiotherapy Associates to Pay U.S. $16.6 Million for Alleged False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - Walgreens Offers Support Evaluating Medicare Part D Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint and Rite Aid Launch New Alliance to Assist Medicare Beneficiaries During Open Enrollment

Osteoporosis - Research from M. Kamatari and co-authors yields new data on osteoporosis

Pediatrics - Research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department provide new insights into pediatrics

Reproductive Health - National Survey Shows Most Women Are Not Satisfied With Their Progesterone Treatment

Robotics - Babies Driving Robots at University

SearchMedica.com - SearchMedica.com Reveals Top Searches Among Medical Professionals

U.S. Department of Justice - $40 Million Forfeiture Sought in Nation-Wide Internet Pharmacy Case

University of North Texas Health Science Center - UNT Health Science Center Announces Administration Appointments

Vaccine Safety - FDA petition would protect public from dangerous drugs

Wellness - SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Launch 'Doctor Radio,' a Groundbreaking, 24/7 Health and Wellness Channel, in Partnership With NYU Medical Center

YourCity.MD LLC - YourCity.MD Rolls Out Fair and Constructive Doctor Rating/Patient Feedback System on its 301 Local Healthcare Web Sites

Aging - New Research Shows Sharp Rise in Nursing Home Care Violations Under Private Equity Ownership

Alzheimer Disease - Research from N.G. Castle and co-researchers in the area of Alzheimer disease described

American College of Chest Physicians - ICU survival determines family's satisfaction with care

American Medical Association - AMA Honors Former Indiana State Medical Association Executive

American Medical Association - AMA Honors Idaho Medical Association Executive

American Medical Association - AMA Honors Kentucky Medical Association Executive

American Medical Association - AMA Honors New Jersey Medical Executive

American Medical Association - Fortune 500 Executive Elected to AMA Board of Trustees

American Medical Association - Portland Physician Wins AMA Distinguished Service Award

American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - American Medical Systems' Her Option(R) Office Cryoablation Effectiveness to Be Presented at Upcoming AAGL Congress

Arrhythmia - iCardiac Technologies Raises Funds to Develop Personalized Approach to Cardiac Safety

Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results; Announces New Initiatives to Increase Sales Force, Training of Physicians and Consumer Awareness

Arthroplasty - Study data from J. Molinacabrillana and co-authors update knowledge of arthroplasty

Behavior Research - Data from J.G. Schwartzberg and colleagues advance knowledge in behavior research

Bioengineering - 5,000 Patients Treated With OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R Stent(TM) Now Enrolled in Real-Life Use Global Registry

BioRx - BioRx Offers Vivaglobin(R) to Patients with Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders

Bladder Cancer - AUA releases new guidelines on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Bone Research - Researchers from Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons publish new studies and findings in the area of bone research

Breast Cancer - Cell response to stress signals predicts tumors in women with common pre-breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Center for Molecular Medicine One of the First Midwest Labs to Offer Advanced Test for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - LA BioMed research finds simpler way to assess breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer Screening Prevention - Researchers at Stony Brook University, Department of Psychology release new data on breast cancer screening prevention

Cancer - Research findings from M. Aldoghether et al update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Studies from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department in the area of cancer published

Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy published by researchers at Tokyo Medical University, Department of Internal Medicine

Cardiology - MedicalCV, Inc. Announces Completion of 75th Laser-Based Ablation

Cardiology - New cardiology research from University of Heidelberg outlined

CareView Communications, Inc. - CareView Communications, Inc. Acquired by Public Company

Cejka Search - Cejka Search and the American College of Physician Executives Release Findings from 2007 Physician Executive Compensation Survey

Chronic Pain - Research by L.G. Clark and colleagues in chronic pain provides new insights

Clinical Trial Research - Pharmarama to Offer Comparator Drug Sourcing Services for Clinical Trials in China

Colon Cancer - Goal of Expanded CIGNA HealthCare Program is Simple

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study results from University of Iowa described

Colon Cancer - Panacea Pharmaceuticals Announces the Availability of CC Detect(SM), a Serum-Based Diagnostic Test for Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer - Scientists at University of California target colon cancer

Comprehensive Health Services - CHS Expands HybridHealth(SM) and Primary Care Teams with Strategic New Hires

Constipation - Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2007

Defibrillators - Wolf Popper Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Medtronic Inc. - MDT

Dementia - Study findings from University of California broaden understanding of dementia

Diabetes - Preventing or reducing enlarged heart may decrease risk for diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy - Research Highlights Potential Benefits of Telemedicine in Treating Eye Disease