MD Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 11th, 2008
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AARP - AARP 'Deeply Disappointed' by Supreme Court Decision on Retiree Health Care Benefits
AcroMetrix - AcroMetrix Announces Launch of First Liquid MRSA Positive Control
Actuate Corporation - Presbyterian Healthcare Services Relies on Actuate-Based Rich Internet Applications to Focus Staff, Improve Patient Loyalty and Exceed Regulated Performance Thresholds
Aging - Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain
Allergies - ProActive Remedies, LLC Announces Launch of New Allergy Medication
Allergies - Relief "In Sight" for Allergy Sufferers
Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer's disease survey reveals children of sandwich caregivers assist with loved ones' care
Biomedicine - Reports by L. Bornmann and co-researchers describe recent advances in biomedicine
Breast Cancer - Prepare Now for Aging Population's Breast Cancer Surge, Doctors Urge at NCCN Annual Conference
Breast Cancer - Research from University of Berlin has provided new data on breast cancer
Consumer Watchdog - Consumer Advocates Call for Governor to Make Good on His Promise to Protect Patients From Illegal Cancellations of Health Insurance
Diabetes - ArthroCare(R) Sports Medicine to Tackle Diabetic Foot Ulcers
DNA Research - Body identification by facial reconstruction will cost less time and money
Electronic Data Systems Corporation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Renews EDS Information Technology Services Contract
Elhuyar Fundazioa - Un investigador de la UPV/EHU proporciona una herramienta que permite determinar la edad de la anchoa con mayor precisión
Gene Therapy - A switch that controls whether cells pass point of no return
Healia - Healia Launches Online Health Community
Heart Disease - Groundbreaking Town Hall Meeting to Explore Why Race, Income and Geography Can Predict Health
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at Cork University, Department of Geriatric Medicine
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by D. Kotsanas and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Research conducted at RhED Consulting Pty Ltd. has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Manchester in the area of life sciences described
Malone Advisory Services - Patient Experience Expert to Present 'The Power of Wow!' in Health Care Service Delivery
Medicare and Medicaid - 2008 Social Security Report Offers Dire Warning
Medicare and Medicaid - Almost Family Announces Acquisition of Apex Home Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biostatistics
Medicare and Medicaid - Front Line Caregivers Raising Profile of Medicare Cuts, Nursing Home Funding Issues in 2008 Election
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Leaders Warn That Competitive Bidding Program Reductions Combined with Other Pending and Proposed Cuts Are 'Unsustainable and Unpredictable'
Medicare and Medicaid - Loyola University publishes research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Trustees' Report Highlights Need for Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2008 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA: Independent Drugstore Lobby's 'Prompt Pay' Agenda Could Cost Medicare $3.3 Billion Over the Next Decade
Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from University of Colorado, Medical Department update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Tabula Rasa Strategies(TM), LLC, Announces Their Company Launch - a 'Clean Slate' Approach to the Practice of Pharmaceutical Care
Myeloma - Research from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center yields new data on myeloma
Nursing Research - New nursing research study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Missouri
Public Health - An efficient response in primary care would reduce the use of hospitals by elderly people
Quality of Life - Jack LaLanne and Matthew J. Rettick Announce 'FISCAL FITNESS'
Rheumatic Disease - New research on rheumatic disease from University of Wisconsin summarized
Seizure - Scientists find a key culprit in stroke brain cell damage
Silverchair Learning Systems - HealthMEDX Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems
Telemedicus, Inc. - Telemedicus Provides Educational DREAMS(TM) Demonstrations to My Healthy Access Clinics
Universidad de Granada - Un nuevo sistema permitirá ahorrar tiempo y dinero en la identificación de cadáveres mediante su reconstrucción facial
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies conducted at University of London on abdominal aortic aneurysm recently published
Acne Vulgaris Therapy - Study data from Naval Medical Center, Dermatology Department update understanding of acne vulgaris therapy
Addiction Medicine - Hospitality tops list of industries with highest rates of alcohol problems
Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers at Birmingham University, Department of Medicine release new data on adverse drug reactions
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - AHRQ's 2007 State Snapshots Provide Broader Portraits of State-By-State Health Care Performance
Anesthesia - Research conducted at Mayo Clinic, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about anesthesia
Anesthesia - Studies from E. Michinov and colleagues yield new information about anesthesia
Anesthesiology - Synthetic Blood International, Inc. Expands Board of Directors
Antibiotics - Research results from F. Legare and co-authors update knowledge of antibiotics
Asthma - Research reports on asthma from R.T. Hsu and colleagues provide new insights
Atrial Fibrillation - CryoCath Introduces Arctic Front in Australia
Breast Cancer - New findings reported from G. Albrand and co-authors describe advances in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial - New breast cancer clinical trial findings from University of Virginia, Department of Surgery described
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings have been reported by J.Y. Chen and co-researchers
Bridges to Excellence - First Health Plans Receive Bridges to Excellence Endorsement and Certification
California Nurses Association - 4,000 RNs at 8 Sutter Hospitals to Strike Over Patient Care Problems
California Nurses Association - UC RNs Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract
Cancer - Haymarket Adds Two Cancer Journals to Its Family of Clinical Publications
Cancer - MedCath Enters Definitive Agreement to Sell Dayton Heart Hospital to Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton
Cancer - PacifiCare Capitulates to Latest Patient Revolt
Cancer - Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) Improve Cancer Treatment -- Experts Agree
Cancer - Research reports on cancer from J.L. Winkler and colleagues provide new insights
Cardiology - TomTec meets PACS
Cerner - Tri-City Medical Center Improves ED Operations with Cerner Solutions
Chest Pain - Study findings on chest pain are outlined in reports from Northwestern University
CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Signs New Agreements with MacNeal Hospital and Weiss Memorial Hospital
CIGNA International - CIGNA International Expands Network Through Direct Settlement Arrangements with Hospitals in Turkey
CIGNA Pharmacy Management - Saving on Prescriptions Just Got Easier for Many CIGNA Members
Clinical Research - HC Innovations Appoints Industry Veterans to Management Team
Clinical Trial Research - Silk'n(TM) Personal Light-Based Hair Removal Device Cleared by FDA
Colon Cancer - Scientists at Tufts University publish new data on colon cancer
Contraception - Publication Addresses Misconceptions About Emergency Contraception
Council on Physician and Nurse Supply - Council Calls on White House to Convene Conference on Physician and Nurse Supply
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus - New cutaneous lupus erythematosus study results from University of Pennsylvania described
Cvcta Education - CVCTA Education Announces New LOW DOSE Initiative for CT Angiograms
D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center - Zero Patient Infections Reported as D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center Sets New Standard for Specialty Hospitals
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Turns Awareness Into Action as it Declares First-Of-Its-Kind National DVT Screening Day
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Premier Healthcare Alliance Launches Comprehensive Website on Deep Vein Thrombosis
Defibrillators - In Motion Technology Now Sends Life Saving Patient Data from Philips HeartStart Monitor/Defibrillators with Bluetooth-Enabled Solution
Diabetes - Elixir Announces Completion of Enrollment in Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial for New Diabetes Drug
Diabetes - Report summarizes diabetes study findings from Y. Rozenfeld and co-researchers
Dominion Diagnostics, Llc - Dominion Diagnostics Announces Launch of Comprehensive New Company Website
Dr. Lisa Zdinak - New Technology Improves the Appearance of Cellulite in a Single Treatment
Dr. Richard Merkin - Danny Calegari Appointed the Richard Merkin Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology
Drug Development - Reports outline drug development research from L. Magro and colleagues
Eclipsys Corporation - Great Plains Regional Medical Center Selects Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Essentials to Help Drive Quality and Outcomes Improvements
Emergency Medicine - Reports from San Francisco General Hospital highlight recent research in emergency medicine
Financing - QMed, Inc. Announces $750,000 in Financing and Settlement with DAKOTACARE
Gerontological Nursing - Research from C.M. Chaperon and co-authors reveals new findings on gerontological nursing
Gerontological Nursing - Research from Ege University, Nursing Department in gerontological nursing provides new insights
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Announces New Chief Program Officer for Its San Francisco Bay Area Program
HART Associates Inc. - HART's New Software DAT Gives Unmatched Feedback on Medical Revenue Cycles
Headache and Migraine - Studies from J.L Brandes and co-researchers yield new data on headache and migraine
Heart Disease - Hospitals that participate in clinical trials may provide better patient care
Heart Disease - VAP Test Helps Researchers Uncover Best Cholesterol Lowering Treatment for Type II Diabetes
HIV/AIDS - Findings from University of Malawi, Medical Department in HIV/AIDS reported
Hypertension - Investigators at Catalan Health Institute target hypertension
Hypertension - New hypertension data have been reported by investigators at University of Toronto, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute
In Motion Technology - Nova Scotia's Emergency Health Services System Deploys onBoard Mobile Gateway
Intravascular - Volcano Announces U.S. and European Launch of Rotational IVUS and Integrated FFR
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Opens New Hospital in Panorama City
Life Sciences - Data from Massachusetts General Hospital advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by P.S. Ganly and colleagues
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from D. Zirkle and co-researchers described
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Massachusetts General Hospital outlined
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Split, Medical Department report research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Illinois in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Study results from H. Alexander and colleagues broaden understanding of life sciences
Managed Care - New managed care study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Washington, Medical Department
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - General Data Partners with Dako to Increase Patient Safety
Medicare and Medicaid - Community First Health Plans Selects TCS Healthcare Technologies' Care Management Software System
Medicare and Medicaid - DNV Healthcare Advances in Bid to Accredit Hospitals
Medicare and Medicaid - INSPIRIS Partners with Elderplan to Bring CarePlus to New York Members
Medicare and Medicaid - National, State Front Line Caregivers Warn About $64 Million Cut to Medicare Funding for Care of Michigan Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Over 300 Individual Physicians Call on Congress to Preserve Medicare Health Support Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Ukiah Home Oxygen Therapy Patients and Physicians Meet with Congressman Mike Thompson to Share Benefits of Quality Home Oxygen Care
MediNotes Corporation - MediNotes Joins with Akamai Practice Management to Deliver Comprehensive EHR Systems for Physician Offices
Menopause - Hot Information for Physicians Treating Vasomotor Symptoms During the Menopausal Transition
Michigan State Medical Society - Michigan State Medical Society Announces Community Service Award Winners in Conjunction With Doctors' Day on March 30
Multiple Sclerosis - Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Hires National Accounts Manager to Expand Multiple Sclerosis Program
National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry - Insights on Paying for Boomers' Care Needs in 20-40 Years Helped by New Report
NationsHealth, Inc. - NationsHealth Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results
Nuclear Medicine - Western Reserve Heart Care Receives ICANL Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
Obesity and Diabetes - Introducing Great Moves! a New Pediatric Weight Management Program in Collaboration with the Physicians of Children's Hospital Boston
Obstetrics - Investigators at University of Texas publish new data on obstetrics
Obstetrics - Women's health-related scientific findings presented by University of Pittsburgh researchers
Ohio State Medical Association - Governor Strickland Signs House Bill 125 Into Law
Opus Healthcare Solutions - Opus Healthcare Solutions Provides Texas Hospital District With Advanced Clinical Information System on ASP Basis
Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc. - Pacific Partners Management Services Appoints Lori Vatcher, Chief Operating Officer
Pancreatic Cancer - Mounting evidence shows red wine antioxidant kills cancer
Pediatrics - Otsuka to Pay More Than $4 Million to Resolve Off-Label Marketing Allegations Involving Abilify
Pennsylvania Homecare Association - Three Out of Four Pennsylvania Voters Support Increased State Funding for Home Healthcare Services
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Announces 'Own Your Future' Campaign; Urges Consumers to Better Plan Their Long-Term Care Needs
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Signs Executive Order Implementing Information Technology Initiative From Prescription for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases March Advisory Highlighting Communication Issues That Affect Patient Safety
Peripheral Artery Disease Prevention - Findings in peripheral artery disease prevention reported from Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Scientists at National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Department of Veterans Affairs target post-traumatic stress disorders
Prostate Cancer - Men's Health Policy Center Hosts Petition to Protest Government Barrier to Prostate Cancer Medications
Prostate Cancer - Study results from N. Sadetsky and colleagues in the area of prostate cancer published
Prostheses - SpineMark CRO Management Helps Spinal Device Company Reach Patient Enrollment Goal
PSS World Medical, Inc. - PSS World Medical Announces Partial Sale of athenahealth, Inc. Stake
Public Health - Study data from University of Saskatchewan update understanding of public health
Regulatory Actions - Kodak Demonstrates Anticounterfeiting Solutions at INTERPHEX 2008
Rheumatology - National Pain Organizations Converge at PAINWeek(TM) 2008
Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida - Safety Net Hospital Alliance Launches www.safetynetsflorida.org
Siemens Healthcare - Siemens Installs First High-Definition PET-CT
Standard Register - New Online Rx Pad Ordering System Offers Convenience, Security and Free Shipping for Busy Medical Practitioners
Surgery - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for Ethnic Patients Up 13 Percent in 2007
Surgery - New findings from H.S.M. Cho and co-authors in the area of surgery published
Surgery - Plastic Surgery Focuses on Face, Chest in 2007
Surgery - Plastic Surgery Procedures Maintain Steady Growth in 2007
TheraDoc, Inc. - The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Licenses TheraDoc(R)
Thromboembolism - Medicare to Now Cover INR Self Testing for Patients on Anticoagulants for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Installs Milestone 500th Vantage 1.5T MR System at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Transfusion Medicine - ISBT 128 Labeling Implementation Date Looms for Blood Centers
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Diana Accinelli, M.D. as Managing Physician in West Sacramento
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Hieu Hoang, D.O., M.P.H. as Managing Physician in Santa Ana
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Jason Kouri, M.D. as Managing Physician in Escondido
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Michael Valdez, M.D. as Managing Physician in Riverside
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Minh Nguyen, D.O., M.P.H. as Managing Physician in Hillcrest
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Robert Wagner, M.D. as Managing Physician in Berkeley
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Appointment of Spencer Olsen, M.D., M.P.H. as Managing Physician in Kearny Mesa
Ulcerative Colitis - Shire and TAP Agree to Co-promote LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine), the First Oral Once-Daily Mesalamine for Patients With Active, Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
University at Buffalo - Ibuprofen destroys aspirin's positive effect on stroke risk
University of Chicago Medical Center - Free drug samples may burden patients' pockets
Wellness - Physicians Wellness Network Launches Consumer-Selected Lab Testing Platform on Microsoft HealthVault
Wilms' Tumor - St. Jude Study Offers New Hope for Children With Kidney Tumors Deemed Inoperable
Women's Health - Research on women's health detailed by scientists at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Women's Health - The surprising power of the pill
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