MD Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 1st, 2009
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American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Survey research shows many Americans are aware of importance of voice care
American Friends of Tel Aviv University - A 'bionic nose' that knows
Cancer - AHRQ and Ad Council Encourage Consumers to Ask Questions and Get More Involved in Their Health Care
Cancer - Compassion Fatigue: Impact on Healthcare Providers of Caring for the Terminally Ill
Cancer - MedTrust Online to Provide NexCura Cancer Profiler Tools from Thomson Reuters to Oncologists
Cancer - New cancer findings from Curtin University of Technology described
Chlamydia - Low Chlamydia Screening Rates Spur Outreach to Health Professionals
Chronic Disease - Adult Well-Being Services Offers Valuable Resources for Caregivers
Colonoscopy - Scientists at Stanford University discuss research in colonoscopy
Diabetes Care - Research data from Virginia Commonwealth University update understanding of diabetes care
Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics to Pay U.S. $302 Million to Resolve Allegations That a Subsidiary Sold Misbranded Test Kits
Dialysis - Businessman Exposed Problems With Quest Subsidiary's Blood Test Kits; Led to $302 Million Settlement
GAB Robins North America, Inc. - GAB Robins Features MSP and Technology Experts at RIMS
Health and Medicine - Study data from University of Washington update understanding of health and medicine
Health and Society - Research from M.V. Sarrazin et al has provided new information about health and society
Health and Society - Researchers at University of California target health and society
Health and Society - Study data from E.S. Fisher et al provide new insights into health and society
Health and Society - Study results from A. Weil and colleagues update understanding of health and society
Health and Society - Study results from T. Bhattacharyya and colleagues update understanding of health and society
Hormones - IROs Help Determine Medical Necessity of Growth Hormone Therapy
Humana Inc. and SIHO Insurance Services - SIHO Insurance Services and Humana Form Alliance to Offer Benefits Solutions
Illinois Hospital Association - Report Ignores True Value of Chicago Hospitals
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Issues Statement Regarding AHRQ Draft Report
Life Sciences - Bravo Health Names Julia Ciorletti Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Lung Cancer - Research on lung cancer detailed by scientists at University of Washington
Medicare and Medicaid - AHRQ News and NumbersMedicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Spending Jumped from $5.9 billion to $44.3 Billion between 2005 and 2006
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at National Cancer Institute
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by H.N. Ibrahim and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - General Dynamics Awarded $45 Million Task Order by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare and Medicaid - Homecare Associations Nationwide Urge Policymakers to Rescind Controversial Medicare 'Competitive' Bidding Rule
Medicare and Medicaid - Improved Care for Kidney Patients Reduces Medicare Costs and Saves Taxpayers Money
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid study findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by S. Guterman and co-authors
Medicare and Medicaid - STAAR Surgical Releases Afinity(TM) Collamer(R) Aspheric Single Piece NTIOL
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Brandeis University provide new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Mental Illness - New findings in mental illness described by L. Miller and co-researchers
National Healthcare Decisions Day - Thousands of Americans Sign Living Wills on Thursday April 16
Nursing - New findings from University of Pennsylvania in the area of nursing published
Obstetrics - Reports on obstetrics findings from K. Murthy and co-researchers provide new insights
Occupational Medicine - New findings in occupational medicine described by R. Toralvillanueva and co-researchers
Prostate Cancer - Reports from F.J. Drummond et al highlight recent research in prostate cancer
Public Health - HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates the Possibility of a Better Health Care System North of the Border
Purifan, Inc. - More Schools Install Classroom Air Filters to Improve Air Quality
Skin Cancer - Research from N. Hirst and co-authors reveals new findings on skin cancer
The TriZetto Group, Inc. - CareMore’s Go-Live on TriZetto’s Clinical CareAdvance System to Enhance Member Care and Support Business Growth
Upp Technology, Inc. - Upp Technology, Inc. Promotes Director of Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infection - Investigators at University of Virginia have published new data on urinary tract infection
Adverse Drug Reactions - Prescription Solutions Provides Innovative Real-Time, Multi-Provider and Multi-Pharmacy Intervention Program to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions
Aging Research - Researchers from Trinity College detail findings in aging research
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Studies by F. Sivas and co-authors describe new findings in ankylosing spondylitis
Aptilon Corporation - Aptilon Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm
Behavior - Physician Executives and Nurses Team Up to Fight Disruptive Behavior
Biopsy - Scientists at University of Munster discuss research in biopsy
BIOTRONIK, Inc. - BIOTRONIK, Inc. Announces the First U.S. Implant of Lumax 540 Series – a Therapy for Patients Suffering From Heart Failure
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and American Well(TM) Join to Bring Online Care to Minnesota
Bowel Disorders - Studies from C. Pieper and co-researchers in the area of bowel disorders published
Cancer - bioTheranostics Joins Epics Growing List of Healthcare Clients
Cardiology - Cardiac Science Connects With EMR Partner Sage
Cardiology - Research from S.D. Persell and co-researchers in the area of cardiology published
CareHere - CareHere's Electronic Medication System Proves 100 Percent Effective in Response to Recall
Cejka Search - The Economy Plus Flexibility Keep Physicians in Practice
Chronic Disease - Studies conducted at University of California on chronic disease recently published
Clinical Trial Research - ACM Global Central Lab Announces Partnership with Chindexs United Family Hospitals in China
Colorectal - New colorectal research has been reported by S. Hirasaki et al
Courion Corporation - MEDNAX National Medical Group Uses Courion's Enterprise Suite to Automate Identity and Access Management
Dementia - Scientists at University of California detail research in dementia
Depression - Research data from University of Texas update understanding of depression
Diabetes - Data reveals that Diabetes Ten City Challenge Reduces Health Care Costs and Improves Patient Health
Diabetes - Research findings from University of California update understanding of diabetes
Diagnostics - Louisiana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians
Emory University - Exposure to valproate during pregnancy can impair a child's cognitive development
Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Alerts U.S. Physicians to Raptiva Recall Within Hours
Erectile Dysfunction - For Erectile Dysfunction, Physicians Indicate That Opportunity Exists for Emerging Therapies with Improved Efficacy in Difficult-to-Treat Patient Subpopulations
Family Practice - Findings in family practice reported from University of Manitoba
Family Practice - New family practice data have been reported by D. Wolfson and co-authors
Family Practice - Studies from University of Montreal, Medical Department reveal new findings on family practice
Ferring Pharmaceuticals - New Approach to Progesterone Supplementation in ART Revealed in Recently Published White Paper
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Comments on WellPoint's Agreement to Sell PBM Subs
Flinn Foundation - Flinn Foundation Elects New President and CEO
Fresenius Medical Services - Fresenius Medical Services' Medical Directors' Symposium Brings Together Dialysis Leaders
Greencastle Consulting - Lehigh Valley Health Network Selects Greencastle for EMR Training
HCD Research - Consumers More Optimistic than Doctors Regarding Future of U.S. Health Care Reform
HCD Research, Inc. - National Physicians' Study: Nearly One Third Would Choose Different Career Today
Health and Society - New health and society study results reported from J.M. Walker et al
Health and Society - Recent findings in health and society described by R.L. Phillips and colleagues
Health and Society - Recent studies by F.H. Decker and co-authors add new data to health and society findings
Health and Society - Recent studies from University of Toronto add new data to health and society
Health and Society - Reports from Temple University advance knowledge in health and society
Health and Society - Research on health and society detailed by scientists at Northern Illinois University
Health and Society - Research results from University of Oslo update understanding of health and society
Health and Society - Study findings from C.L. Damberg et al broaden understanding of health and society
Health and Society - Study findings on health and society are outlined in reports from University of Texas
Health and Society - Study results from University of Alabama update understanding of health and society
Health and Society - Study results from W.B. Weeks and colleagues in the area of health and society published
Health Services - Scientists at Harvard University detail research in health services
Heart Disease - Studies from K.E. Lutfey and co-researchers in the area of heart disease published
Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research - Study finds multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria high in long-term care
Hip Pain - Studies from W.R. Vanwye et al in the area of hip pain described
Hormones - Data from N.F. Sanchez et al provide new insights into hormones
Hypertension - New hypertension study findings recently were published by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Independence Blue Cross - Study Shows Consumers With High Deductible Health Plans Are More Savvy About Controlling Costs, Improving Health
InterSystems Corporation - Community Hospital Implements One-Stop Information Delivery in Emergency Department with Forerun System Built on Intersystems Ensemble
Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Botox(R) vs. Reloxin(R) -- the Wrinkle Titans Poised for Battle
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Names Jed Weissberg, MD, as Senior Vice President, Quality and Care Delivery Excellence
Kidneys - Findings in kidneys reported from E. Sellier and co-researchers
Life Sciences - FIU College of Medicine leads the way for the future of medical education
Life Sciences - Health Cost Solutions Migrates To Bloodhound's Convergence Point
Life Sciences - Investigators at Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health target life sciences
Life Sciences - J. Richard Ludgin, M.D. Named CMO at the Brooklyn Hospital Center
Life Sciences - Medimix International Offers Updated Report on Internet Usage by Latin American Physicians
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from C.Y. Wu and co-researchers described
Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from University of Sao Paulo summarized
Life Sciences - New UnitedHealthcare Web site makes health care management more convenient and efficient for women of all ages
Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds Two PACS Contracts with Orthopedic Clinics
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from University of Zurich
Life Sciences - Richard G. Bennett, M.D., to Take Helm as New President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Life Sciences - Studies from Ramon y Cajal University, Department of Neurology in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Study results from A.S. Chukmaitov and colleagues in the area of life sciences published
Managed Care - Keynote Speakers Announced for 2009 Pharmacy Benefits Academy
Managed Care - New findings from City University of New York, Baruch College in the area of managed care described
Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Provides 'Senior Sensitivity Training' to City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Network Service Providers
Managed Care - WellPoint Chief Pharmacy Officer Named President-Elect of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - ExpressMD(TM) Solutions' Remote Patient Health Monitoring Device Receives 510(K) Market Clearance Approval From FDA
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - RealMed and American Well Join Forces to Expedite Online Care Integration Into Health Plans' Financial Systems
MedAmerica - Insurer Grows with $70 Million Acquisition
Medical Care Research - Reports outline medical care research research from N.J. Zhang and colleagues
Medical Care Research - Studies from University of Rochester, Medical Department provide new data on medical care research
Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare and Thomson Reuters to Manage New York State's Medicaid Clinical Best Practices Review Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Baker Donelson Welcomes Health Lawyers Tom Baker and Gina Greenwood to Georgia Offices
Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of California release new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Among Top Five Percent in the Nation for Patient Safety for the Third Year in a Row
Medicare and Medicaid - Quantum and Renaissance Health Systems Take Leadership Role in Advancement of Electronic Health Records in Florida
Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces 10% Growth of Patient Base
MedInsights, Inc. - National Managed Care Provider First to Workers' Compensation Market with Innovative Technology that Reduces Costs to Employers
MEDmarketplace.com - Alan Weinstein Joins the Board of Directors at MEDmarketplace.com
Menopause - Studies from S.A. Huston and colleagues reveal new findings on menopause
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare - New National Online Survey Says Bipolar Depressive Symptoms Have Impact on Day-To-Day Tasks as Well as Social Activities1
Obagi Medical Products, Inc. - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. Focuses on the Physician Dispense Market and Discontinues Distribution in the Pharmacy Channel
Occupational Health - Research on occupational health reported by scientists at University of Amsterdam
Olympus Managed Health Care, Inc. - Olympus Managed Health Care Extends Proven-Cost Containment Program
Orthopedics - Concord Orthopaedics, P.A., Selects SRS Hybrid EMR for Its 25 Providers
Orthopedics - New orthopedics research reported from Uppsala University
Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Opens Nation's Most Advanced Digital Pediatric Hospital
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: New Blue Cross/Blue Shield Prescription-Drug Survey Confirms Generic Drugs Have Gone Mainstream With Consumers, Doctors & Payers
Pharmaceuticals - Health Strategies Group Expands Focus of Pharma Sales Force Effectiveness Service Under New Vision and Name
Pharmaceuticals - Study findings from University of Rochester broaden understanding of pharmaceuticals
Public Health - Getting the Word Out When the Need for Speed Is Critical to Public Health
Renal Disease - New data from Kaiser Permanente, Department of Nephrology illuminate research in renal disease
Respiratory Care - New respiratory care research has been reported by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital
Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Sage Intergy EHR Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
Sharp Community Medical Group - Sharp Community Medical Group's Electronic Health Record Goes Live
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. - Skilled Healthcare Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dallas
Smart Association, Inc. - SMART Association, Inc. Launches Its Health Information Exchange Software
Surgery - Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk?
Surve Consulting Group - TSI Healthcare and SURVE Consulting Announce a Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Business Development
Telemedicine - High Tech Brings Back the Company Doctor
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America - New Program Gives Guardian Dental Pre-Paid/DHMO Members Greater Access to Specialty Care
The Leapfrog Group - Leapfrog Group Hospital Survey Finds Majority of Hospitals Fail to Meet Important Quality Standards
The Marketing Dr Llc - Ocean Cosmetic Medicine of Santa Monica Has Created Something New: 'Personalized Boutique Style' Aesthetic Treatments
The Sullivan Group - The Sullivan Group Provides Courses to US Armed Services
Transoma Medical, Inc. - Transoma Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in Clinical Study on Long-Term Cardiac Monitoring for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation after Cryptogenic Stroke
Traumatic Shock - Research from G. Sumann and colleagues has provided new data on traumatic shock
University of Rochester Medical Center - Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone's healing process
Urinary Tract Infections - Know Your Bladder Better
Vemics, Inc. - Major Pharmaceutical Company to Utilize Vemics iMedicor Medical Communications Portal
Wellness - Physicians Wellness Network Offers Online Laboratory Testing Services On Google Health
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