MD Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 11th, 2009
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AARP Idaho - Idaho's Members of Congress Turning Blind Eye to State's Health Care Woes
AARP Illinois - AARP Hosts Rep. Bill Foster In Health Care Reform Forum
Alzheimer Disease - Research from P.J. Lin and co-researchers in the area of Alzheimer disease published
American Association for Homecare - American Association for Homecare Endorses New U.S. Senate Bill, the 'Prevent Health Care Fraud Act of 2009'
American College of Radiology - USPSTF Mammography Recommendations Should Be Specifically Excluded From Health Care Reform Legislation
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology - Medicare Cuts Will Limit Patients' Access to Cardiology Services
BestHealthcareRates.com - BestHealthcareRates.com Offers Tips on Cutting Medical Bills Not Covered by Medical Insurance
Bionorica - Bionorica Offers Expert Resources, Health Tips for 'Natural Moms'
Breast Cancer - Cancer Center expands new radiation technology to breast cancer
Broad Institute of Mit and Harvard - Gene mismatch influences success of bone marrow transplants
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Receives Notification of Intent to Contract From the State of Mississippi
Center for Justice & Democracy - Virginia Patients Injured by Medical Malpractice Ask Senate to Protect Patients' Rights in Health Care Bill
Christiana Care Health System - Christiana Care Shares $4 Million Cardiac Comparative Effectiveness Research Grant
Citrus Health Care, Inc. - Citrus Health Care Approved to Enroll New Members
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste - CCAGW Urges Senator Blanche Lincoln to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste - CCAGW Urges Senator Mark Begich to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste - CCAGW Urges Senator Mark Warner to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste CCAGW - CCAGW Urges Senator Ben Nelson to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste CCAGW - CCAGW Urges Senator Evan Bayh to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste CCAGW - CCAGW Urges Senator Mary Landrieu to Oppose Reid Healthcare Bill
Epsom Salt Council - Doctors' Advice: Treat Cold, Flu with Epsom Salt
Family Practice - Research conducted at Radboud University has provided new information about family practice
Health and Medicine - Research from St. James University has provided new information about health and medicine
Health Care Research - Research from University of North Carolina broadens understanding of health care research
Health Care Research - Research on health care research detailed by D.L. Blackwell and co-authors
Healthways, Inc. - Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Physicians Health Choice Members in Four States
Healthy African American Families - California Minority Advocacy Groups Send Letter to Blue Shield of California Calling for an End to Discriminatory Practice that Denies Patients in Pain Access to Proper Medication
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - New findings in human papillomavirus vaccines described from Hammersmith Hospital
International Menopause Society - Menopause-cardiology consensus statement on cardiovascular disease and on HRT
IPRO - IPRO Earns Third Consecutive Quality Management Certification
Louisiana Association of Health Plans - Congressional Health Care Reform Proposals Would Make Health Care More Expensive, Reduce Benefits for Louisianians
Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute - Remedium Technologies Wins Most Promising Security Idea at Global Security Challenge 2009 with Blood-Clotting Foam
Medicare and Medicaid - More Seniors Considering Health Insurance Switch
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings reported from M.L. Maciejewski and co-authors
Medicare and Medicaid - UnitedHealthcare To Offer Seniors Hispanic-Centered Medicare Education Seminars Combined With a Latin-Themed Fitness Program
MedImmune - MedImmune Announces Winners of First European Cancer Research Abstract Competition
Mental Health - Data on mental health published by researchers at George Mason University
Mental Health - Research on mental health described by J.A. Buck and colleagues
Merck - Merck Wins Summary Judgment in Texas Attorney General's Lawsuit Involving VIOXX(R)
National Association of Free Clinics - Kansas City Prepares for Largest Free Health Clinic
National Changing Diabetes Program - Diabetes Population to Double, Diabetes Costs to Nearly Triple, in 25 Years, New Study Shows
National Cheng Kung University - University of Cambridge Recruits NCKU Students
Neutropenia - Study data from M.E. Stokes and colleagues update understanding of neutropenia
OpenConnect - "The Paid-for Option, Bending Back the Healthcare Cost Curve" Released
Pancreatic Cancer - Data on pancreatic cancer discussed by researchers at University of Texas
Physicians for a National Health Program - Projections of savings from health IT are baseless, Harvard researchers say
RetireSafe - RetireSafe Calls on Seniors to Grab their Bullhorns to Save Medicare from Rationed Care
SCAN Health Plan - SCAN Employees and Community Volunteers to Help Deliver One Thousand Thanksgiving Meals to Homebound Seniors
Sirius Xm Radio - SIRIUS XM to Broadcast 'Doctor Radio Reports: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Mammograms'
Special Needs Alliance - Bridget O'Brien Swartz Elected President of Special Needs Alliance
Stroke - New research on stroke from Yale University, Medical Department summarized
Stroke - Study results from University of Cincinnati update understanding of stroke
The 60 Plus Association - Senate Votes to Proceed - 60 Plus Announces New 9 State TV Campaign Targeted at Senators to Protect Medicare
The American Society of Echocardiography - Lives Compromised and Patient Access Limited with New Cuts to Medicare
The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation's LogistiCare Subsidiary Announces Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Contracts Worth Over $11 Million Annually in Florida
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA and Kaiser Permanente Invite Veterans to Participate in Health Record Pilot Program
Ullico Inc. - Union Labor Life & VSP Vision Care Align to Offer Vision Insurance Products
United Spinal Association - United Spinal Association Praises Senator Charles Schumer's Commitment to Health Care Reform for People With Disabilities
Wiley-Blackwell - Alarming trend -- antiviral therapy to treat hepatitis C is declining in the US
Zargis Medical Corp. - Zargis Cardioscan(TM) Featured on the Early Show on CBS
Acute Appendicitis - Smart Phones Allow Quick Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Alcohol and Alcoholism - New alcohol and alcoholism data have been reported by M. Geirsson and co-authors
Amcom Software, Inc. - Miami Children's Hospital Establishes Unified Communications Foundation with Amcom Software
AmSurg Corp. - AmSurg Names John W. Popp, Jr., M.D. To Board of Directors
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine - The Doctor Will See You Now. . .Online
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wisconsin - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Earns NCQA Accreditation Status of Excellent
Antiretrovirals - Research from University of Washington yields new data on antiretrovirals
ARCA biopharma, Inc. - ARCA Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for GencaroTM Development in Genotype-Defined Heart Failure Population
Baylor Health Care System - Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Joins One of Nation's Largest Cancer Clinical Trials Groups
Burness Communications - New study finds MRSA on the rise in hospital outpatients
Cardiology - Cardiac Science and eClinicalWorks Form EMR Connectivity Partnership
Cephalon, Inc.; Ception Therapeutics, Inc. - Ception Therapeutics and Cephalon Provide Initial Results of a Phase IIb/III Study of CINQUIL in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Exposure to lead, tobacco smoke raises risk of ADHD
Clinical Trial Research - Research from M. Andresen and colleagues has provided new data on clinical trial research
Clinical Trial Research - Study results from Yale University, Medical Department broaden understanding of clinical trial research
CoActiv Medical - CoActiv Debuts Industry-Leading Multi-Faceted Image Management at RSNA 2009
CoActiv Medical - CoActiv EXAM-PACS(R) Adds a Wealth of New Features and Value at RSNA 2009
CoActiv Medical - EXAM-PACS(R) for iPhone, EXAM-PACS for Mac and EXAM-PACS for Windows 7-We've Got Your PACS at RSNA 2009
Cook Medical - New Laparoscopy Tools Advance Care for Common Gynecological Ailments
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Caldolor Ibuprofen Injection Demonstrates Significant Fever Reduction in Hospitalized Burn Patients
CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach - CyberKnife Center of Miami Announces New Cancer Patient Treatment Enhancements
Dermatology - Study data from Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Dermatology update understanding of dermatology
Diabetes - Findings from T.L. Gary et al in diabetes reported
Drug Resistance - Researchers from University libre of Bruxelles, Department of Microbiology report details of new studies and findings in the area of drug resistance
Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Marks 50 Millionth Order at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology research from University of Berlin discussed
Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease - Study data from J.P. Gisbert and co-authors update knowledge of gastrointestinal reflux disease
Gaucher Disease - Shire Submits European Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for velaglucerase alfa for the Treatment of Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Health and Medicine - Research from University of Toronto in the area of health and medicine published
Health Services - Research data from University of Kentucky update understanding of health services
Heart Failure Prevention - Research reports on heart failure prevention from M. Gasparini and colleagues provide new insights
Hepatitis C Virus - Russia's Hepatitis C Virus Drug Market Will Grow Nine Percent Annually, Reaching $327 Million by 2013
Heritage Provider Network, Inc. - Heritage Provider Network CEO Dr. Richard Merkin, Announces the Acquisition of Lakeside Medical Systems, Inc.
Immunization - Research on immunization described by scientists at University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department
Indiana University School of Medicine - Involving family in medical rounds benefits both family and medical team
Infectious Disease - Data on infectious disease detailed by D. Aujesky and co-authors
Instacare Corp. - ISCR Becomes Instant Player in the Obamacare EMR/Cost Savings Sweepstakes
InteGreat - Golden Valley Medical Selects InteGreat EHR
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company's Philip Vaidyan, M.D. Named a Top Hospitalist of 2009
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Burned out, depressed surgeons more likely to commit more major medical errors
Kaiser Permanente - Jump on Board the Kaiser Permanente Rose Parade Float, and Let's Ride Our Way to a Healthier New Year!
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plan Ranks Number 1 on 'America's Best Health Insurance Plans'
Leukemia - Study results from E. Estey et al provide new insights into leukemia
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at West Virginia University
Life Sciences - NoMoreClipboard.com Creates Branded PHR for Bon Secours Health System
Life Sciences - Studies from Catholic University reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Malmo University in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Regina yield new information about life sciences
Managed Care - IEHP Continues to Earn 'Excellent' Accreditation from NCQA
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from J.L. Wolff and co-authors in the area of medicare and medicaid published
National Comprehensive Cancer Network - NCCN Emphasizes Tailored Treatment in Discovery Health Channel Program Metastatic Breast Cancer: Individualizing Treatment
Nursing Ethics - Investigators at University of Regina have published new data on nursing ethics
Obstetrics - Studies from Tokyo University provide new data on obstetrics
Omnicell, Inc. - Omnicell Introduces Anywhere RN for Remote Medication Management to Improve Clinician Efficiency in Hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology - Study data from College of Medicine update understanding of otorhinolaryngology
Ovarian Cancer - Kyoto University, Medical Department publishes research in ovarian cancer
Palliative Care - Investigators at Yale University publish new data on palliative care
Pediatrics - Wood-Prince Family Gives Northwestern Memorial Endowment Gift
Perfusion - Advocate Health Care Renews Multi-Year, System-Wide Contract for Masimo SET(R) Pulse Oximetry Technology
Pharmaceuticals - Marmara University, Medical Department reports research in pharmaceuticals
Praxis Electronic Medical Records - Praxis EMR Wins Top Rankings in 2009 AAFP EHR User Satisfaction Survey
ProSightMD, Inc. - ProSightMD, Inc. Announces New Allscripts Meaningful Use Guarantee
Quantros - Dr. Sanjaya Kumar's Trade Mission From the Heart
Quantros - Quantros Licenses Adverse Event Identification Technology from University of Michigan
Radiology - NightHawk Radiology Launches Redesigned Quality Assurance Program
Radiology - Unindicated CT Series Result in Unnecessary Radiation Exposure for Patients
Respiratory Research - Research from University of Paris yields new data on respiratory research
Respiratory Research - Studies from G.B. Bierer and co-researchers in the area of respiratory research published
Security Health Plan - Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Ranked among Nation's Best Health Plans
Simbionix Ltd. - Simbionix First Procedure Rehearsal Studio(TM) Training Workshop
Sports Injury - New findings from A. Junge and co-authors in the area of sports injury published
StemCells, Inc. - StemCells, Inc. Initiates Landmark Trial Targeting "Communication Highway" of the Brain
Stroke - Data from University of Texas advance knowledge in stroke
Stroke - Data on stroke described by researchers at University College
Sun Knowledge, Ltd. - Sun Knowledge, Ltd. Offers In-House Medication Therapy Management Services for Medicare Part D Providers
The Beryl Companies - The Beryl Companies Named One of the 'Top 10 Outsourcing Firms' in Healthcare
The Children’s Hospital - Three Denver Area Health Care Organizations Link Patient Electronic Health Records to Improve Care and Safety
Transfusion Medicine - Catholic University, Medical Department publishes research in transfusion medicine
Transplantation - Findings from D.A. Mandelbrot et al in transplantation reported
University HealthSystem Consortium - University HealthSystem Consortium and ECRI Institute(R) to Provide Enhanced Health Technology Assessment Services
University of Michigan Health System - Half of Eligible Patients Do Not Get Aortic Valve Replacement
University of Utah Health Sciences - Discovery leads to effective treatment of painful skin condition
Verizon Business - Verizon Introduces Telehealth Collaboration Services for Health Care Industry
Wellness - MinuteClinic Opens First Retail Clinic in Washington, D.C. at CVS/pharmacy Store in Northeast
ZOLL Medical Corporation - ZOLL LifeVest Presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2009
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Orlando Health FL Series 2009 Bonds 'A'; Affirms Outstanding Debt; Outlook Stable
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