MD Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 8th, 2008
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Age and Ageing - Research data from Cork University update understanding of age and ageing
Align Technology, Inc. - Align Technology Launches Aligntech Institute to Help Invisalign Providers Enhance Treatment Success and Practice Economics
Allergies - Study Says Allergy Shots Help Children, Reduce Health Care Costs
Arthritis - A new view of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Breast Cancer - Six in 10 Voters Support Raising Taxes to Fight Breast Cancer
Case Management - Research from R. Bojalil and co-researchers provides new data on case management
Cervical Cancer Screening - New cervical cancer screening study findings reported from Technical University
Degenerative Disc Disease - New findings from D.A. Levin and co-authors describe advances in degenerative disc disease
Dentistry - Study data from University of Manitoba update understanding of dentistry
Depression - Selective reporting of antidepressant trials exaggerates drug effectiveness
Drugs - Super-Thin Drug-Free Coating 'Hides' Stent as It Unblocks Heart Arteries
Elsevier - Elsevier Acquires Edra S.p.A
Family Medicine - Study results from Oregon Health & Science University in the area of family medicine published
Financials - Study data from Veterans Affairs Medical Center provide new insights into financials
HIV/AIDS - AHF Criticizes Tibotec Over Steep Price for Newest AIDS Drug, Etravirine
HIV/AIDS - Obafemi Awolowo University reports research in HIV/AIDS
Influenza - Europe's Winter Flu Season Starts
Knee Replacement - Listen-up ladies: Don't postpone knee-replacement surgery
Lawson-Hawks Insurance Associates - Michael Ludt Joins Lawson-Hawks Insurance Associates Healthcare Practices Group
Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Washington report recent findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery yield new information about pediatric in children
Macular Degeneration - Recent studies by G.P. Zlateva and co-authors add new data to macular degeneration findings
Medicare and Medicaid - BurgessGroup Announces New Client Contract With Veridign Health Solutions
Medicare and Medicaid - Data from University of South Carolina, Medical Department advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - DSS Announces Market Research Program for the Design of 2009 MA and PDP Products and Marketing Programs
Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO Awarded First-Ever Medicaid Integrity Contract
Medicare and Medicaid - Lawsuit Filed in Florida Federal Court Over Marketing of Vytorin and Zetia By Merck and Schering-Plough
Medicare and Medicaid - Mississippi State Medical Association Selects Standard Register as its Exclusive Provider of Secure Prescription Pads
Medicare and Medicaid - New data from Brigham and Women's Hospital illuminate research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from University of California discussed
Medicare and Medicaid - Nine Miami Defendants in Strike Force Cases Sentenced for $56.5 Million in Medicare Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings from C.W. Tseng and co-authors highlight research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center detail new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at University of Pennsylvania on medicare and medicaid recently published
Medicare and Medicaid - Timing is Everything for Medicare Advantage Membership
Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins False Claims Act Cases Against Three New Jersey Hospitals
National Pain Foundation - New Survey Finds Majority of Americans in Pain; Acute Pain Sufferers Reluctant to Treat
NSAIDS - Research on NSAIDS reported by scientists at University of Alabama
Obesity and Diabetes Epidemiology - Research from Urban Institute has provided new information about obesity and diabetes epidemiology
OrthoSynetics - Richard Drouant Joins OrthoSynetics(TM) as Graphic Designer
Quality and Safety In Health Care - New quality and safety in health care findings from B. Campbell and co-researchers published
RadarFind Corporation - Southeastern Regional Medical Center and RadarFind Partner Sophisticated Tracking Technology with Ease of Use
Reportlinker - Learn about the U.S. Elder Care Services Market
Research and Markets - New Publications Contains Policies, Procedures and Tools to Better Manage Post-Acute Care and Other Extended Care Services
Transplantation - Stanford Study Finds Transplant Patient Thrives Two Years After Stopping Immunosuppressive Drugs
Ulcerative Colitis - Data on ulcerative colitis discussed by M.D. Kappelman and colleagues
Vascular Disease - Adult stem cell application effective in treatment of peripheric vascular disease
Women's Health - Study findings from S.E. Mooney et al broaden understanding of women's health
Adverse Drug Reactions - Allergan, Inc. Comments on BOTOX(R) (Botulinum Toxin Type A) Safety Profile
Aegis Health Group - Aegis Announces Creation of a Physician Services Division; Hospitals in California and Tennessee Become First to Avail Themselves of Company's New Services
Aging - Report: Too Few Physicians, Nurses to Implement Presidential Candidates' Health Reform Plans
Aging - Researchers from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department report recent findings in aging
Angiography - Studies from University of Wisconsin in the area of angiography described
Angiology - ImpactRx Tracks Decline in Zetia and Vytorin Prescribing
Angiology - New angiology study findings recently were published by R.A. Wyman and co-researchers
Antinuclear Antibodies - New data from A. Rigon et al illuminate research in antinuclear antibodies
Arthritis - Research from University of Montreal in the area of arthritis published
Assisted Living Federation Of America - Assisted Living Federation Challenges Presidential Candidates
Bariatrics - Research from University of North Carolina, Department of Surgery provide new insights into bariatrics
Baxa Corporation - Baxa Corporation Launches Campaign to Recognize IV Nurse Day and Introduce the New PadLock(R) Set Saver
Behavior - Aetna Behavioral Health Receives Full Three-Year MBHO Accreditation for Quality from NCQA
Biomedicine - Data from University of Illinois advance knowledge in biomedicine
Brain Death - Study finds significant differences in protocols hospitals use to determine brain death
California Association of Physician Groups - LAO Analysis of Health Reform Proposal Indicates Need for Quality Health Plan Product That Controls Cost
Cancer - Advanced Medical Specialties Joins US Oncology Network
Cancer - MultiCare Joins Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Network
Cancer - Reports from R.S. Go and colleagues advance knowledge in cancer
Cardiology - Digirad to Introduce New Clinical Standard for Cardiac SPECT
Cardiology - Heart patients find education programs lead to better health
Cardiology - St. Jude Medical Distributes Programmer Software Upgrade to Eliminate Low-Frequency Anomaly
Cardiovascular Disease - Welchol(TM) (colesevelam HCl) Receives FDA Approval to Reduce Blood Glucose in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Center for Consumer Freedom - Phony 'Physicians Committee' Suing Restaurants is Animal-Rights Trojan Horse, says CCF
Center for the Advancement of Health - Few strategies exist to prevent MRSA spread in nursing homes
Cerner - MedStar Health Chooses Cerner Solutions to Drive Superior Clinical Outcomes
Cognition - New findings from T.Y. Tzung and co-researchers in the area of cognition described
CollaborateMD - CollaborateMD to Distribute RelayHealth Secure Online Messaging Under Private Label
Colon Cancer Epidemiology - New colon cancer epidemiology study findings have been reported from I. Zbidi et al
Congestive Heart Failure - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department provides new data on congestive heart failure
Cord Blood - Dr. Charles A. Sims of California Cryobank's Family Cord Blood Services Named to National Stem Cell Advisory Council
Corgenix Medical Corporation - Corgenix Medical Corp. Expands Distribution of AspirinWorks(R) Test
Cosmetic Bootcamp, Llc - Cosmetic Bootcamp, LLC Announces Cosmetic Bootcamp University
Dentistry - Offices of Dentists in the US Report Presents and Analyzes the Advances in Cosmetic Dentistry
Dermatology - Data on dermatology discussed by J. Ho and colleagues
Diabetes - Reports from University of Colorado advance knowledge in diabetes
Diabetes Care - Bridges to Excellence Physician Reward Program Expands to New Jersey
Diabetes Risk - Glycemion, Inc. to Market BIOSAFE's First FDA Approved Consumer Diabetes Risk Assessment Available in the United States
Diarrhea - Studies from M. Beausoleil and co-researchers yield new data on diarrhea
Drug Development - New Drug Application Submitted to FDA for Centrally Acting Analgesic Tapentadol Immediate Release Tablets
Drug Resistance - Reports outline drug resistance research from L. Mody and colleagues
Echocardiography - Research on echocardiography published by S. Fujiwara et al
Emergency Medicine - Research by D.A. Pearson and colleagues in emergency medicine provides new insights
Emergency Medicine - Studies from K.M. Ban et al add new findings in the area of emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine - Studies from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department update current data on emergency medicine
Endoscopy - Reports summarize endoscopy study results from St. James University
EnzySurge Ltd - EnzySurge Raises US$2 Million
Family Medicine - Report summarizes family medicine study findings from McGill University
Family Medicine - Research from University of Texas yields new findings on family medicine
FinCor Holdings Inc. - MHA Insurance Company Offers Financial Incentive to Physician Policyholders Who Use Electronic Medical Records
Geriatrics - Reports outline geriatrics study results from D.P. Sulmasy et al
Geriatrics - Research results from S.N. Hastings and colleagues update understanding of geriatrics
Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. - Greenway Experiences Quick Success in the Community EHR Marketplace by Securing Contracts with 10 Community-Based Health Organizations
HC Innovations, Inc. - HC Innovations Signs Contract with HealthSpring to Provide Medical Management Services to Members Residing in Long-Term Care Facilities
Head and Neck Cancer - Study results from University of Zurich broaden understanding of head and neck cancer
Health and Medicine - McGill University publishes research in health and medicine
Health and Medicine - New health and medicine findings from V. Chariatte and co-authors described
HealthTrans - HealthTrans Appoints Arthur Sorg as Vice President of Regional Sales
Heart Attack - Research in the area of heart attack reported from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Heart Attack Epidemiology - Research from S. Valente and co-researchers in the area of heart attack epidemiology described
Heart Disease - Data from Y.J. Yang et al provide new insights into heart disease
Heart Failure - Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval for New Devices to Treat Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Death
Heart Failure - Studies from University of Michigan update current data on heart failure
Hepatitis C Virus - Study results from University of Texas in the area of hepatitis C virus published
HIV/AIDS - Studies from J.S. Haukoos and co-researchers yield new data on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Research results from A. Suri and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection
Hypothyroidism - Healthcare Providers Direct, Inc. Announces First Rapid Thyroid Point-of-Care Screening Test - Millions of Undiagnosed Women to Benefit
Internal Medicine - Recent findings from J. Farber and co-authors highlight research in internal medicine
Ischemia - Researchers from Imperial College London discuss findings in ischemia
Kaiser Permanente - Sixty Kaiser Permanente Volunteers Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Life Sciences - Data from S. Sarma and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by investigators at University of Iowa, Center for Health Policy and Research
Life Sciences - New findings from H.L. Casele and co-authors in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - New findings from W. O'Neill and co-authors in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from E. Amsallem and co-researchers described
Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from W.A Bolesta and co-authors
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Norwegian Institute of Public Health described
Life Sciences - Research findings from National University update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Helsinki University, Department of Allergology reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Oslo target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Hadassah University, Department of Gastroenterology report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of North Carolina, Department of Family Medicine describe research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics reveal new findings on pediatric in children
LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, Inc. - LifeMasters Continues to Strengthen Executive Team
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Expands Publishing Partnership with American College of Sports Medicine
Lower Back Pain Risk Factors - Studies from V.M. Mattila et al provide new data on lower back pain risk factors
LTC Financial Partners - Long Term Care Insurance Leader Offers Advice on Preventing Dementia, the Leading Cause of Care Claims
Managed Care - Gentiva(R) Health Services Promotes Boelsen to Senior Vice President, CareCentrix(R)
Managed Care - HealthTrans Appoints Joe Snow as Vice President of Managed Care Sales
Managed Care - Tenet Reaches Agreement with Blue Cross of California
McKesson Corporation - McKesson Declares Quarterly Dividend and Elects Andy Bryant as New Director
Medical Care Research - Research from University of Washington provide new insights into medical care research
Medical Management - Reports from University of Missouri describe recent advances in medical management
Medical Management - Research from C.M. Glew et al has provided new information about medical management
Medical Management - Research on medical management detailed by scientists at University of Pittsburgh
Medical Management - Scientists at New York Medical College, Medical College target medical management
Medical Management - Studies conducted at R.P. Laje et al on medical management recently published
Medical Management - Studies from Dalhousie University yield new information about medical management
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by investigators at Brown University, Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Increases Rates for Vasomedical EECP Therapy for 2008
Medicare and Medicaid - New Category III CPT Code Created for NeoVista's Novel AMD Treatment
Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from Arizona State University update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Struggling Medical Delivery System Impacts Hospitals and Physicians Hardest
Medicare and Medicaid - UPMC Health Plan Expands Medicare and Special Needs Plan Into Additional Western Pennsylvania Counties
Medicine - Investigators at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on medicine
Medicine - New findings from L.A. Green and co-researchers in the area of medicine described
Medicine - New medicine study findings have been reported from M.A. Keroack et al
Medicine - Report summarizes medicine study findings from University of California
Medicine - Report summarizes medicine study findings from W.T. Mallon and co-researchers
Mental Health - Research from M. Taiseale et al broadens understanding of mental health
NexCore Group - NexCore Group Opens Chicago Office Recruits New Hires
Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. - Noteworthy Medical Systems' NoteworthyEHR 6.0 Receives 2007 CCHIT Certification
Nuclear Medicine - Research conducted at Emory University, Department of Radiology has updated our knowledge about nuclear medicine
Nutrition, Health and Ageing - Reports outline nutrition, health and ageing study findings from M.H. Suominen and colleagues
Oncology - US Oncology Announces Realignment of Executive Team
Outcome Sciences, Inc. - OUTCOME Expands Offerings to Include Joint Commission and CMS Outpatient Hospital Quality Program
Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc. - Pacific Partners Management Services Appoints Swati Awsare, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Pathology - Data on pathology described by J.L. Lindner et al
Pediatrics - National study will look at German-made heart pump for children needing heart transplants
Perfusion - Data from University College provide new insights into perfusion
Pleural Effusion - Researchers from Tel-Aviv University detail findings in pleural effusion
Prostate Cancer - Pros, cons of drug proven to prevent prostate cancer should be considered, researchers recommend
Prostate Cancer - Scientists at University of California, Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care target prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Quality of Care - Research conducted at Harvard University has updated our knowledge about prostate cancer quality of care
Public Health - Research from University of New Mexico provide new insights into public health
Pulmonary Embolism - Studies from S. Jouveshomme et al in the area of pulmonary embolism described
Regulatory Actions - ImaRx and Microbix Sign Letter of Intent to Manufacture and Further Develop the FDA-Approved Clot-Dissolving Drug, Abbokinase(R)
Research and Markets Ltd. - Health Care Policy and Procedure Resources 2nd Edition Is Available Now
Research and Markets Ltd. - This Report Presents Policies and Procedures To Develop a Practical and Physician Friendly Hospitalists Program
Respiratory Medicine - Studies from F. Templier et al provide new data on respiratory medicine
Restenosis - Studies by M.R. Reynolds and co-authors describe new findings in restenosis
Sevocity - Sevocity Offers New Ob-Gyn EHR Solutions with Sevocity 4.2
Siemens Healthcare - ...And the Grand Prize Goes to... Lockport Memorial Hospital, Winner of Siemens National 'Win an MRI' Contest
SK&A Information Services, Inc. - SK&A Issues Report on Physician Access
Skura Corporation - Another Major Life Sciences Company Awards Skura Corporation a Global Contract for SFX (TM) Closed-Loop Marketing (CLM) Software
Sleep Medicine - AASM statement on use of sleep medications
Strep Infection - Study data from M.C. Thigpen and colleagues update understanding of strep infection
Thoracostomy - Studies from C.G. Ball and co-authors have provided new information about thoracostomy
Transfusion Medicine - Scientists at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine publish research in transfusion medicine
Vascular Disease - Research from Kaiser Permanente has provided new information about vascular disease
Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Excessive overtriage in US trauma centers overwhelming system resources, delaying patient care
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