MD Week

Aetna - Aetna Monthly Health Watch, September 2009

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - ahrq Announces New Video to Help Patients Use Blood Thinner Pills Safely and Effectively

Align Technology, Inc. - Align Technology Introduces Innovative New Features for Invisalign(R) Products

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Inclusion of Cognitive Screening for Medicare Beneficiaries in Senate Finance Committee Health Reform Proposal

American Academy of Neurology - Guideline: Kids with small head size at risk of neurologic problems, screening needed

American Association for Homecare - Senate Finance Committee Cuts Home Medical Equipment in Reform Package

American Library Association - Libraries on Frontline of Connecting Americans With Online Government, Job Resources

Asthma - Researchers from University of Maryland report details of new studies and findings in the area of asthma

Atrial Fibrillation - Health Leaders Issue Recommendations to Improve Management of a Common, Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation

Blue Shield of California - Marc Russo Named Vice President of Individual, Small Group, and Government Business Unit at Blue Shield of California

Breast Cancer - Young Survivor and Advocate, Amanda Nixon, Named 2009 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego

Breast Cancer Screening - New research on breast cancer screening from University of California summarized

Breast Cancer Survivor Coalition for Advancement, Reform and Equity Because we Care - Breast Cancer Survivors Praise House Committee Action as Vital to Health Care Reform

Business Roundtable - Business Roundtable Report Shows Health Care Costs Will Skyrocket to Nearly $29,000 per Employee in the Next Decade Without Effective Reform

Cancer - Young Adults with Cancer Focus of Program Developed by Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Cardiovascular Nursing - Data on cardiovascular nursing discussed by L. Garavalia and colleagues

Cervical Cancer Screening - September 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Ovarian Cancer, Salt and Breaking a Sweat

Chandler Chicco Agency - Health leaders issue recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation

Chronic Kidney Failure - New Data Shows DaVita Facilities Lead Virginia in Improving Kidney Patient Care

Clinical Medicine - New clinical medicine research from M. Chaponda and co-researchers described

Clinical Medicine - Scientists at St. Thomas' Hospital target clinical medicine

Clinical Trial Research - Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. Begins Clinical Trial With Burner Balm

Clinical Trial Research - Senate Introduces Bill to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases

Colon Cancer - Report summarizes colon cancer study findings from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department

Depression - New depression in adolescents study findings reported from M. Ferrin and co-authors

Diabetes - Reports from Technical University highlight recent research in diabetes

Genetics & Genomics - BioNanomatrix Appoints Genomic Research Experts Charles Lee and David L. Barker as Advisers

Health Coalition on Liability and Access - Broad Health Coalition Disappointed in Baucus Bill

Health Dialog - Health Dialog Demonstrates Cost Efficient Method for Easing Transitions in Care

Health Insurance - Statement of Robert Greenstein, Executive Director, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on Chairman Baucus' Health Reform Plan

HealthPort - HealthPort's RACPro Achieves Certification Status from Executive Health Resources

Hernia - Researchers from University of California describe findings in hernia

HMS - HMS Awarded Third Party Liability Services Contract by Minnesota

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Announces Availability of Its Full Line of ON-Q(R) SilverDressings(TM)

IBM - Bangkok Hospital Group and IBM Collaborate on Smarter Healthcare Initiative

Immunotherapy - Study results from University of Texas update understanding of immunotherapy

IntraOp Medical Corporation - Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Radiation Technique Delivers Proven Long-Term Benefits and Saves Lives

Joint Replacements - Research on joint replacements published by W.Q. Tian et al

Kidneys - Study data from New York University, Medical Department update knowledge of kidneys

Laryngology - Studies from D. Biswas and colleagues provide new data on laryngology

Life Sciences - Research from School of Nursing yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Australian National University report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Cincinnati in the area of life sciences published

Managed Care - OurHealthCareSource.com Offers Unique Spin on Health Care Reform Information

Managed Care - Riverside County Community Agencies Participate in Senior Sensitivity Training Provided by SCAN Health Plan

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Announces Medicare Market Analysis Tools and the Latest Market Updates

MedAssurant, Inc. - Milliman Report Validates Computations of Cost Savings for MedAssurant's CCS Advantage(TM) Disease Management Program

Medical Device Depot, Inc. - More Doctors Diagnose PC as a Winner

Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare Unveils New Corporate Headquarters in White Plains, Bringing 200 New Jobs, With Help From New York and Westchester

Medicare and Medicaid - Care Improvement Plus Names Anthony Colistra as Vice President, Market Growth and Development

Medicare and Medicaid - Dey L.P. Settles State of Utah Pricing Litigation

Medicare and Medicaid - Elderplan Opts for Care to Care's Radiology Network

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Insurance Reform DAILY MYTHBUSTER: 'Constitutionality of Health Insurance Reform'

Medicare and Medicaid - J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Among Pharmacy Customers, Satisfaction is Equally as High for the Privately Insured and for Those With Public-Private Insurance

Medicare and Medicaid - LifeMasters Files Chapter 11 to Restructure CMS Liabilities

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from Harvard University, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid research from Y.C. Shen and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of the Pacific provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by G.F. Joyce et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Seniors in Medicare Advantage Receive Higher Quality Care, New Reports Show

Medicare and Medicaid - UHC Develops Resource for Recovery Audit Contractor Reviews

Mental Health - Celebrity Dancer, Karina Smirnoff, Speaks Out for the First Time on How ADHD Has Impacted Her Life

Mental Illness - Findings from T.M. Hassan and co-authors broaden understanding of mental illness

National Community Pharmacists Association - New Program Offers Community Pharmacies an Expanded Role in Diabetes Self-Management Training, Increases Access and Treatment Options for Patients

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Urges CMS to Preserve Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment by Suspending Looming Pharmacy Accreditation Requirement

Ovarian Cancer - Medical Malpractice Victim Helps Uphold Constitutional Rights of Patients in Washington State Supreme Court Decision, Perey Law Announces

Pierce & Pierce - Veterinarian Group Launches New Website to Help Pet Owners With Medical Advice and the Best Vet-Approved Products

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in September

Prostate Cancer - 'My Diary for Life' Improves Medical Record-Keeping, Encourages Better Communications With Healthcare Providers

Prostate Cancer - Consumer Reports Health News

Psychiatry - Medical Doctor Creates 'Mantra Medicine' Company

State Coverage Initiatives - Health Care Reform and American Federalism

THE SAGE GROUP - THE SAGE GROUP Supports the "Stop P.A.D." Petition Drive to Expand Medicare Coverage to Test Patients for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Tuberculosis - Studies from Vanderbilt University add new findings in the area of tuberculosis

Walgreens - Walgreens Reaches One Million Seasonal Flu Shots as Consumer Awareness Drives Record Pace for Immunizations

Weight Loss - Jumpstart Medicine Opens Two New Locations in San Francisco

Accumetrics, Inc. - Accumetrics, Inc. Announces Endotech SPA as Exclusive Distributor for the VerifyNow System in Italy

Adverse Drug Reactions - Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results for Once-Daily ARIKACE(TM) in the Treatment of Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients Who Have Pseudomonas Lung Infections

Alzheimer Disease - Rockefeller Announces Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Disease Partnership at BRNI

Ambulatory Surgery - Research from University of Michigan reveals new findings on ambulatory surgery

American Academy of Family Physicians - September/October 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet

American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM Partners with Jonathan Wright, MD and Daved Rosensweet, MD to Produce Comprehensive Hormone Seminar

American Headache Society - Cindy McCain Helps Raise National Awareness to Conquer Migraine

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - ERCP quality outcomes in a community hospital setting compare favorably with academic centers

Anesthesia - Survey: Temporary Primary Care Physicians in Most Demand

Angiotensins - Novartis Receives FDA Approval for Valturna(R), a Single-Pill Combination of valsartan and aliskiren, to Treat High Blood Pressure

Arthritis - Researchers from University of Leeds report recent findings in arthritis

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company - AXA Equitable Enhances Variable Universal Life Insurance Coverage

Baylor Health Care System - Baylor Health Care System Named Among 2009 Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Behavior - New behavior findings from La Sapienza University published

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Blue Care Network's Healthy Blue Living(SM) Membership Exceeds 100,000

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings reported from J.T. Pham and co-authors

Cancer - Dedication of N.C. Cancer Hospital Highlights New Face of Cancer Care

Cancer - Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Receives Purchase Order from the National Cancer Institute

Cancer - US Oncology Named to InformationWeek 500 as Top User of Business Technology

CardiacAssist Inc. - CardiacAssist Partners with Mentice to Showcase Transseptal Puncture Training Simulation at "TCT 2009" Exhibit Booth #2005

CardiacAssist Inc. - Carolinas Medical Center Adopts TandemHeart(R)- Versatile Circulatory Support Device from CardiacAssist

Cejka Search - Experts to Highlight Key Trends in Physician and Healthcare Executive Recruitment, Leadership and Compensation

Celsion Corporation - Celsion and the American Liver Foundation Partner to Promote Awareness of Primary Liver Cancer and the ThermoDox(R) Phase III Global HEAT Study to Patients and Physicians

Chronic Disease - Researchers from University of California report on findings in chronic disease

Chronic Disease - Studies from Los Andes University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of chronic disease

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Study findings from University of Paris broaden understanding of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Clinical Medicine - Research on clinical medicine discussed by P. Dainty and co-researchers

Clostridium - Research from H. Nemat and co-researchers in the area of clostridium described

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New complementary and alternative medicine data have been reported by researchers at University of Texas

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from University of California

Diabetes Care - Recent findings in diabetes care described by researchers from Kaiser Permanente

Diagnostic HYBRIDS - Diagnostic HYBRIDS Announces FDA Clearance of D3(R) FastPointTM L-DFATM Respiratory Virus Identification Kit

Diagnostics - Findings from O. Kostopoulou and co-authors provide new insights into diagnostics

Doctations, Inc. - Doctations Names Former Hospital CEO Dr. Ronald Gade to Board of Directors

Drug Safety - Reports outline drug safety study results from S.E. Bronskill et al

eClinicalWorks - eClinicalWorks Opens Office in California