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Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . November 15th, 2007

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Alcoholism Therapy - Studies from RTI International reveal new findings on alcoholism therapy

Autism - International Hyperbarics Association Sponsors the National Autism Conference, Atlanta

Bio Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. - Bio Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. Announces Cancellation of Approximately 8.8 Million Common Shares

Biotechnology Business - Biomira Inc. announces date for special meeting of shareholders; Oncothyreon Inc. registration statement declared effective

Breast Cancer - Minnesota Hormone Therapy Lawsuit Dismissed

Cancer Vaccines - American Cancer Society to Present Highest Honor to Matthew L. Myers, Douglas R. Lowy, and Mark Schiffman for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Fight

Cardiology - Cardiac Science Reports Record Third Quarter Results

Catholic Health Association of the United States - Catholic Health Association Participates in U.S. Senate Finance Committee Discussion on Not-For-Profit Hospitals

Chemical Dependency - Brotman Medical Center Facilitates Restructuring Through Chapter 11 Filing

Chronic Bronchitis - Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Receives Approvable Letter From FDA for Mucinex(R) With Codeine

CIGNA - CIGNA Tel-Drug Pharmacist Named to State Board of Pharmacy

Consejo de Latinos Unidos - Latino Advocacy Group Investigates Immigrant 'Dumping' by U.S. Employers

Dementia - MedicAlert Foundation Joins the Alzheimer's Association to Offer MedicAlert(R) + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return(R) - Live 24-Hour Emergency Response for Wandering an

Dermatology - Nycomed Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Strengthening US Specialty Business

DNA Research - Biomatrica and Cal State, Los Angeles Get Federal Grant to Study SampleMatrix in Crime Scene and Forensics Investigation

Drug Delivery - Perrigo Announces that Dexcel's Settlement with AstraZeneca Allows OTC Omeprazole Launch Following Final FDA Approval

Drug Resistance - APIC Conference to Discuss MRSA Elimination

Financials - CSC Agrees to Acquire First Consulting Group

Financials - McKesson Reports Fiscal 2008 Second-Quarter Results

Financing - Beanstalk Capital Ltd. and iCo Therapeutics Inc. amend arrangement agreement

Financing - Crdentia Announces Completion of $5M Financing

Flu Vaccines - Humana 2008 Showcase Offers Free Flu Shots, Health Screenings for Medicare Recipients

Genoptix, Inc. - Genoptix, Inc. Announces Pricing for Initial Public Offering

Health Insurance - Governor's Health Plan Hides the True Cost of a Mandatory Purchase Requirement, Testimony Shows

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Agents Warn Against Imposing a 'Health Care Reform' Tax in California

Health Insurance - National Patient Advocate Foundation Hails Senator Rockefeller for Introducing Bill Protecting Patient Access to Health Coverage

Health Insurance - PA Residents Losing Employer Coverage at Rate Second Only to CA

Health Insurance - Statement by Bruce Bodaken, Chairman & CEO, Blue Shield of California

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Records $296.8 Million in Third Quarter of 2007 Pretax Charges Relating to Class Action Litigation Settlement, Regulatory Matters and Other Litigation Expenses

Health Policy - Genta Announces Resignation of Dr. Betsy McCaughey from Board of Directors

Health Policy - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces $15.6 Million Grant to Apply Power of the Archimedes Model to Critical Health Care Decisions

Health Policy - SciHealth Awarded Multi-year Contract with U.S. Department of Defense, Military Health System

Heart Disease - Just-Released Cancer Report Provides New Ammunition for Farm Bill Reform Effort

HIV/AIDS - Hillary Clinton Pledges Bold Approach to Stopping HIV/AIDS & Global Poverty

Homeland Security - Guardian Technologies International, Inc. Announces Dismissal of VisualGold.com, Inc. Lawsuit

Innovatier, Inc. - Innovatier Files Suit Against CardXX for Breach of Licensing Agreement and Nondisclosure Agreement

Insulet Corporation - Insulet Corporation Announces Proposed Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock

IsoTis Inc - IsoTis Reports Status of Merger Vote

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Litigation Management, Inc. - Litigation Management, Inc. Introduces Innovative Web-based Application for Management of Medical Information in Litigation

Managed Care - ImPART GROUP Joins Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Launches Product to Help Employers Navigate Health Choices for Employees Entering Retirement Years

Medicare and Medicaid - Dreier LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG)

Mental Disorders - National Chronic Disease Coalition to Launch Ohio Chapter

Merge Healthcare - Merge Healthcare Provides Update on the Restatement of Its Financial Statements

Michigan State Medical Society - Michigan State Medical Society Foundation 'Makes a Difference' by Assisting Those in Crisis Shelters

Mylan Inc. - Mylan Launches Registered Offering of Common Stock and Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

Nanoemulsions - Pharmos Corporation to Present at the Acumen BioFin Rodman & Renshaw 9th Annual Healthcare Conference

Neuroscience - Stanford Law School to Advance ''Neurolaw'' as Part of $10 Million Grant

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Closes Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

Patents - AngioDynamics Granted Summary Judgment Motion On Willfulness in VNUS Litigation

Patents - Boston Scientific Announces Verdict in Cordis Litigation

Patents - ev3 Inc. Announces Agreements in Principle to Settle Patent Litigation

Patents - ev3 Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Patents - Martek to Obtain Permanent Injunction Against Lonza in U.S. Patent Infringement Suit; Jury Verdict on Infringement of Two of Three Patents Upheld by Judge

Patents - Masimo Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Patents - Pfizer to Appeal German Court Decision in Lipitor Patent Case; Company Notes That Ruling Has No Immediate Commercial Impact

Patents - Sonic Innovations Announces Results for Third Quarter 2007

Patents - SonoSite Revenue Grows 24% Worldwide in Third Quarter

Personnel - Impact Medical Solutions Announces Appointment of New Director

Personnel - Mylan Announces Appointment of Joseph F. Haggerty as Senior Vice President and Global General Counsel

Prostate Cancer - EDAP TMS S.A. Announces $20 Million Placement to Fund US Clinical Studies

Radiation Therapy - Health Care Professionals to Participate in 'Virtual March' for Patient Safety Legislation

Radiology - NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. Releases Record Third Quarter 2007 Results

Research and Markets - The Croatian Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence On the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry

Respiratory Disease - New Bill Would Improve Services to Lung Patients

RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation - RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation Files Registration Statement with SEC

SRSsoft - SRSsoft Launches Clinical Manager(TM) 6.0: Automating Workflow with Personalized and Intuitive Interfaces

Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Universal Health Realty Income Trust Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Vanda Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed $100 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Women's Health - Bionovo Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Abdominal Pain - Review of probiotic research finds only Bifantis can claim efficacy vs. placebo for IBS symptoms

Abdominal Pain Therapy - Studies from J.F. Johanson et al have provided new data on abdominal pain therapy

Accounting - New findings reported from University of Oregon describe advances in accounting

Addiction Medicine - New findings from Queensland University of Technology in the area of addiction medicine described

Addiction Medicine - Studies from North Dakota State University in the area of addiction medicine published

Adolescent Health - New research on adolescent health from University of Texas summarized

Adverse Drug Reactions - Data on adverse drug reactions reported by researchers at Kyung-Hee University

Adverse Drug Reactions - Findings from Children's Hospital advance knowledge in adverse drug reactions in children

Adverse Drug Reactions - Neuromed Initiates Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NMED-1077 for Chronic Pain

Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions data have been reported by scientists at Odense University, Department of Infectious Diseases

Adverse Drug Reactions - Phase Forward Acquires Green Mountain Logic, an Innovative Provider of Software for Managing Phase I Clinical Trials

Adverse Drug Reactions - Reports on adverse drug reactions findings from University zu Koln provide new insights

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from A. Nelson and co-researchers provides new data on adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research results from University Medical Center update understanding of adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from Ohio State University detail new studies and findings in the area of adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Southeastern Michigan ePrescribing Initiative Reports Substantial Reduction in Medication Error Risks

Adverse Drug Reactions - Study data from University of Massachusetts update understanding of adverse drug reactions

Aggression - New aggression data have been reported by D.A. Hines and co-authors

Agricultural Economics - Studies from College of William & Mary yield new information about agricultural economics

Alcoholism - African-American and Hispanic alcohol abusers need more residential alcohol treatment

Alcoholism - Researchers' work from University of California focuses on alcoholism

Algorithms - Entry of Biogenerics and Decreasing Use of Amgen's Epogen and Johnson & Johnson's Procrit Will Cause a $2.8 Billion Decline in the Drug Market for Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia by 2016

Algorithms - Medtronic Initiates Long-Term, Post-Market Study with InterStim(R) Therapy for Overactive Bladder

Algorithms - Polyanalgesic Consensus Panel's New Treatment Guidelines Via Intraspinal Infusion for Severe Chronic Pain

Allergies - Findings from M.B. Abelson et al in allergies reported

Allergies - Hospital Launches State of the Art Patient Tracking and Integrated Patient Data System

Allergies - Hospital Launches State-of-the-Art Patient Tracking and Integrated Patient Data System

Allergies - NEWSWEEK: Cover: Kids and the Growing Food Allergy Threat

American Association for the Advancement of Science - Possible cosmic defect may be a window into the early universe

Anesthesia - ADDING MULTIMEDIA Epidemic of Anesthesia Overdosing ... How Can You Avoid It?

Angiogenesis - Enzon Initiates Second Phase 1 Study of Its HIF-1 Alpha Antagonist

Angiogenesis - Nexavar Becomes First and Only Approved Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Europe

Angiogenesis - Vessel-thwarting antibody might help starve cancerous tumors

Antibiotics - Premier Healthcare Alliance Announces Renewal Contracts for Cutting Edge Technology to Better Protect Patients from Healthcare-Associated Infections

Antimicrobials - New antimicrobials data have been reported by A. Nakama and co-authors

Antimicrobials - Study results from University Hospital in the area of antimicrobials published

Antisocial Behavior - Studies from Texas A&M University in the area of antisocial behavior described

Anxiety Disorders - New findings in anxiety disorders described by A. Herreraarellano and co-researchers

Aortic Disease Therapy - Research from University of Naples provides new data about aortic disease therapy

Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical's 5-Year Safety and Efficacy Data Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Conference

Aspiration Pneumonia - Scientists at Yale University, Department of Surgery publish new data on aspiration pneumonia

Association for Psychological Science - Are women being scared away from math, science, and engineering fields?

Asthma - Amira Pharmaceuticals Announces Favorable Phase 1 Clinical Trial Results for Lead Product Candidate AM103 and Initiates Clinical Studies for the 2nd Entry Molecule for the Treatment of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disease

Atherosclerosis - Findings from Korea University broaden understanding of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Research conducted at Institute of Hematology has provided new information about atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Toronto detail research in atherosclerosis epidemiology

Atomic Force Microscopy - New atomic force microscopy study findings recently were reported by A.C. Varghese and co-researchers

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Long-term 12-month safety data on ADHD patch DAYTRANA

Behavior - Findings from J.M. Avery et al in behavior reported

Biocompatibility - Evera Medical Announces the Two-Year Mark Since the First Treatment With its Saline-Filled Facial Implant

Biodelivery - BioDelivery Sciences International Reveals Additional Details Regarding BEMA LA

Biodelivery - BioDelivery Sciences Submits NDA for BEMA Fentanyl

Bioelectronics - Study data from Purdue University, Center for Food Safety provide new insights into bioelectronics

Bioengineering - King Pharmaceuticals Files Citizen Petition with FDA Asserting ZymoGenetics Has Not Submitted Adequate Data for Approval of Its Recombinant Thrombin Product

Biohit Oyj - Biohit Launches a New Autoclavable Mechanical Pipette Range: Proline(R) Plus

Biomechanics - Research results from Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery update understanding of biomechanics

Biomedicine - Cambridge Heart Welcomes John F. McGuire and Keith M. Serzen to the Board of Directors

Biomedicine - Investigators at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering target biomedicine

Biomedicine - New findings from M.S. Fewtrell and co-researchers in the area of biomedicine described

Bioreactors - Research on bioreactors detailed by scientists at Humboldt University

Biosafety - Agencies must win trust of locals to contain Marburg and Ebola outbreaks

Biotechnology - Researchers help develop pest-resistant eggplant for South Asia

Biotechnology Business - FDA Accepts New Drug Application for NEBIDO(R) Submitted by Indevus

Bioterrorism - BioFactura Announces Positive Results in Development of New Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Infections and Bioterrorism Threats

Biotransformation - Research conducted at Panjab University, Department of Biophysics has updated our knowledge about biotransformation

Bird Flu - Healthy planet, places and people at risk

Blood Safety - Data on blood safety published by researchers at Lapeyronie Hospital

Blood Safety - Research in the area of blood safety reported from Kyoto University

Blood Safety - Schering-Plough Highlights PEGINTRON(TM) Clinical Data Presentations at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2007 Annual Meeting

Blood Safety - Studies from Institute of Mental Health in the area of blood safety published

Borne Disease - Fine-tuning lasers to destroy blood-borne diseases like AIDS

Borne Disease - Red wine and grape juice help defend against food-borne diseases, according to MU researchers

Borne Disease Prevention - Studies from University of Texas in the area of borne disease prevention described

Brain Metastasis Therapy - Scientists at Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Radiotherapy Department report research in brain metastasis therapy

Breast Cancer - Alzheimer's Disease to be Highlighted on Stamp Next Year

Breast Cancer - Cytori Receives European Approval for 2nd Generation Celution(TM) Stem & Regenerative Cell Processing System

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings recently were published by M. Tubianahulin and co-researchers

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance yields new data on breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research on breast cancer therapy reported by scientists at University of Oxford

Cancer - Data from C. Bertacchini et al provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - Milliken & Company's New Innovation Minimizes VOC Hazards Inside Vehicles

Cancer - Studies from R.M. Mcclain et al add new findings in the area of cancer

Cancer Gene Therapy - University of Helsinki publishes research in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Vaccines - A missed shot: The failure of HPV vaccination state requirements

Cancer Vaccines - AlphaVax Announces Results From Phase 1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial

Cancer Vaccines - Coley Pharmaceutical Group and Pfizer Nominate Additional Anti-Cancer Compound for Clinical Development

Cancer Vaccines - Coley Pharmaceutical Group Receives $3.0 Million Milestone Payment from GlaxoSmithKline

Cancer Vaccines - New data from Mainz University, Medical Department illuminate research in cancer vaccines

Cardiovascular Disease - New findings from University of Quebec in the area of cardiovascular disease published

Carnegie Mellon University - Carnegie Mellon's Adrian Perrig studies black markets

Cell Biology - Researchers at University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have published new data on cell biology

Cervical Cancer - Diamics Receives European CE Mark Approval for Its Pap-Map(TM) System for Cervical Cancer Screening

Chemical Toxicology - Research on chemical toxicology detailed by M.P. Dent and co-authors

Chromatography - Reports summarize chromatography study results from N. Hashii and co-researchers

Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research discussed by K. Nukui and co-researchers

Coagulation - Horizons AMI trial data to be presented at TCT 2007

Coagulation - Roche Diagnostics Launches CoaguChek XS Plus System to Provide New PT/INR Point-of-Care Solution for Non-Waived Anticoagulation Services

Cogon Systems, Inc. - Cogon Systems Supports the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce with the Strategic Health Intelligence Summit

Cogon Systems, Inc. - Cogon Systems Supports the South Florida Health Information Initiative's 2nd Annual Health Information Exchange Summit - November 8th in Miami, FL

Colon Cancer - Studies conducted at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center on colon cancer recently published

Colon Cancer - Study data from Kurume University, Medical Department provide new insights into colon cancer

Colonoscopy - Studies from Medical College of Georgia, Medical College further understanding of colonoscopy

Colorectal Disease - Studies from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital further understanding of colorectal disease

Congestive Heart Failure - Palatin Technologies, Inc. Reports Initiation of Human Trials for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure

Connective Tissue Disease Therapy - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University detail findings in connective tissue disease therapy

Contraception - New contraception study findings reported from Emory University

Critical Care Medicine - Findings in critical care medicine reported from M. Zacharias and co-researchers

Critical Care Medicine - Study findings on critical care medicine are outlined in reports from S.Y. Yoo and colleagues

Crohn Disease - Scientists at University of North Carolina report research in Crohn disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Research reports on deep vein thrombosis from New York Medical College, Medical College provide new insights

Dermatology - Dr. Stacy Smith Launches Study to Test Duration, Safety and Patient Preference for Dermal Fillers for the Treatment of Smile Lines

Diabetic Retinopathy Therapy - New diabetic retinopathy therapy research from R.A. Costa and co-researchers described

DNA Research - HiFi DNA Tech Urges FDA to Institute DNA Sequencing as Standard Validation for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotyping

DNA Vaccines - Research conducted at Montreal Neurological Institute has provided new information about DNA vaccines

Drug Abuse - Study findings from E. Meririnne et al provide new insights into drug abuse

Drug Development - Lake Hospital System First Community Hospital in Nation to Utilize VaproSure Room Sterilizer in Fight Against 'Superbugs'

Drug Development - Pro-Pharmaceuticals to Present: 'Advancing Drugs Through Glycoscience(R)' at Rodman & Renshaw's Healthcare Conference

Drug Development - SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Initiates Pivotal Trials for 12-hour Ibuprofen

Drug Resistance - Cardinal Health Releases New Tool to Combat MRSA Infections in Hospitals

Drug Resistance - Research from Institute of Environmental Science and Research has provided new information about drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Research from University of Milan broadens understanding of drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Spate of Staph Infections Highlight the Need for Thorough, Consistent Cleaning Regimen at Home, at School and at Work

Drug Safety - Hand hygiene initiative aims to decrease healthcare-associated infection in developing countries

Drug Safety - NPS Pharmaceuticals Names Douglas N. Dobak Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Drug Safety

Drugs - Dr. Joyce Sutcliffe Joins the NanoBio Team as Vice President of Research

Drugs - Nanoengineers mine tiny diamonds for drug delivery

Ecotoxicology - New ecotoxicology research from Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne described

Ecotoxicology - New ecotoxicology study results from Environmental Protection Agency described

Ectopic Pregnancy - Research on ectopic pregnancy discussed by R. Hart and co-researchers

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - eFoodSafety.com, Inc. Announces Launch of Newest Retail Product

Electrical Safety Foundation International - Video: Holiday Safety Is Important

Electronic Patient Records - Researchers from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne discuss findings in electronic patient records

Embedded Systems - New computer architecture aids emergency response

Emphysema - Emphasys Medical Granted Expedited Review From FDA for Zephyr(R) Endobronchial Valve

Encephalitis Vaccines - New encephalitis vaccines research has been reported by scientists at University of Texas, Department of Pathology

Epidemiology - New findings from Johns Hopkins University describe advances in epidemiology

Epilepsy Prevention - Reports from Hospital General de Mexico describe recent advances in epilepsy prevention

Epilepsy Therapy - New data from Hebrew University illuminate research in epilepsy therapy

Experimental Design - Studies from Indian Institute of Chemical Technology reveal new findings on experimental design

Fatigue - Crash prevention could be a DREAM

Financials - Chemists urge swift passage of Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill

Financials - Encision Reports Second Fiscal Quarter Results

Financials - Span-America Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2007

Financing - LSR Announces Third Quarter Results

Food Poisoning - Consumer demand flavors food import safety issues

Food-Borne Illness - Fighting the spread of food poisoning

Forensic Medicine - New research on forensic medicine from J.K. Pinckard and co-authors summarized

Forensic Science - Reports from B.J. Ko and co-researchers add new data to research in forensic science

Gastric Cancer Therapy - Data on gastric cancer therapy reported by researchers at University of New South Wales, Department of Surgery

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy research has been reported by scientists at Chiba University, Medical Department

Gene Therapy - Research from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine has provided new information about gene therapy

Gold Nanoparticles - Findings from Chung-Shan Medical University broaden understanding of gold nanoparticles

Hair Loss Therapy - Studies from University of Otago reveal new findings on hair loss therapy

Headache and Migraine - Blinded by the Light? Vision Problems and Visual Discomfort Make Driving in the Dark Difficult, Uncomfortable for Most Americans

Health and Society - New health and society research from University of Alabama discussed

Health and Society - Research from Technical University in health and society provides new insights

Health Insurance - Aetna Statement in Support of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Initiative on Electronic Health Records

Health Insurance - Medical identity theft: the importance of protecting your health records

Health Insurance - New report: private/public insurance mix is most practical way to achieve universal coverage

Health Insurance - Reports outline health insurance study findings from Monash University, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Health Policy - Medical school departments, department heads often have industry relationships

Health Policy - Stronger EPA leadership needed to improve water quality in Mississippi River

Health Policy - Study shows reducing class size may be more cost-effective than most medical interventions

Healthy Chef Creations - Introducing the First Organic Diet Delivered Fresh to Your Door

Heart Attack - AMIHOT II trial data presented at TCT

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by J.V. Tu and co-researchers

Heart Attack - New heart attack study results reported from S.S. Mikhail et al

Heart Attack - Token resuscitation attempts on hopelessly ill patients prolong suffering

Heart Attack Prevention - New heart attack prevention research from University of Ottawa, Heart Institute described

Heart Bypass Surgery - Findings from N. Ad et al in heart bypass surgery reported

Heart Disease - Chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables stops cancer, heart disease, depending on the dose

Heart Disease - City University of New York publishes research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Expert Cardiologist Joins Quintiles Medical Group

Heart Disease - Fewer adverse cardiac events at one year

Heart Failure - Percutaneous valve therapy: is it safe and effective?

Hematologic Disease Therapy - Data from Schering Plough Research Institute provide new insights into hematologic disease therapy

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - How 1 bacteria colonizes the gut and causes food poisoning

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - New findings in hepatitis B virus therapy described from Tufts University, Tufts-New England Medical Center

Hepatitis C Virus - Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment Ahead of Schedule in Second Phase 3 Albuferon(R) Trial

Hepatitis C Virus - Ono and Medarex Announce Allowance of Investigational New Drug Application for Fully Human Anti-PD1 Antibody

Hepatitis C Virus - Significant New Data on Roche's PEGASYS(R) and Hepatitis C Pipeline Compounds to be Featured at 58th Annual AASLD Meeting

Hepatitis C Virus Prevention - Researchers from St. Louis University report recent findings in hepatitis C virus prevention

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - New hepatitis C virus therapy research from Brooke Army Medical Center described

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - New hepatitis C virus therapy study findings reported from P. Marcellin and co-authors

Hepatocellular Cancer Therapy - Studies from V. Boige and co-researchers update current data on hepatocellular cancer therapy

Heroin Dependence - New findings reported from University of New South Wales, National Drug and Alcohol Research Center describe advances in heroin dependence

Herpes Labialis Epidemiology - Studies from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reveal new findings on herpes labialis epidemiology

HIV/AIDS - HIV is spread most by people with medium levels of HIV in blood, says study

HIV/AIDS - Improvement still needed in HIV testing in high-risk groups

HIV/AIDS - Researchers at Duke University publish new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Prevention - New HIV/AIDS prevention data have been reported by researchers at University of California, Department of Community Health Sciences

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Research conducted at K.M. Macqueen and co-authors has provided new information about HIV/AIDS prevention

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Studies from J.M. Molina et al in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention described

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings from University Autonoma of Barcelona advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Fukuoka University, Department of Ophthalmology publishes research in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - New HIV/AIDS vaccines findings from P. Thongcharoen and co-authors described

Homeland Security - Katrina victims increasingly depressed, traumatized, and suicidal as relief efforts drag on

Homeopathy - Hyland's Inc. Reports More Consumers Turn to Homeopathic Medicines to Fight Illness at Home

Human Factors - Reports from University of California add new data to research in human factors

Immune-mediated Disease - Study results from P. Cravedi and colleagues in the area of immune-mediated disease published

Implantable Devices - CVRx(R), Inc. Receives CE Mark Approval for Rheos(R) Baroreflex Hypertension Therapy(TM) System

Implantable Devices - Reports outline implantable devices research from Queen Mary Hospital

Incontinence Risk Factors - Research from J.P. Spinosa and co-authors yields new data on incontinence risk factors

Industrial Engineering - New industrial engineering study results reported from T.C. Hsia et al

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy - Research from University of North Carolina provide new insights into inflammatory bowel disease therapy

Injury Research - Investigators at University of Tokyo, Medical Department zero in on injury research

Intermittent Claudication - VertiFlex Commercially Releases Superion(TM), a Percutaneously Delivered Interspinous Spacer

Iron Deficiency - Highlights from the November 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Joint, Bone and Spine Research - Reports summarize joint, bone and spine research study results from X. Guennoc and co-researchers

Kalorama Information - By 2012, Prescribing Pharmacists Could Influence $145 Billion in Drug Sales

Kent State University - Does race still play a role in capital punishment sentencing?

Kidneys - New kidneys study findings have been reported by scientists at Indiana University

Leishmaniasis - New findings from Federal University in the area of leishmaniasis described

Life Sciences - Data from University Nacional Autonoma of Mexico advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by M. R-s-nen et al

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children detailed by V.A. Pieribone and co-authors

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Otago, Department of Public Health have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from University of Canterbury, Department of Psychology described

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children research from A.K. Gupta and colleagues discussed

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children study findings have been reported from S.G. McKenzie et al

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children study findings have been reported from University of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Reports from S.G Charlton and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Economics provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research data from Yale University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Center for Drug Evaluation and Research reveals new findings on pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Texas target life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Syracuse University, Department of Exercise Science describe research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Plymouth describe research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Tubingen add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Health Resources and Services Administration

Life Sciences - Study data from Queen Elizabeth Hospital provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from R. Lobjois and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Linden Llc - Linden and Edgewater Acquire BarrierSafe Solutions International, Inc.

Liver Disease - New hope for horse lovers as effective control for killer ragwort is proposed

Lung Cancer - Data on lung cancer discussed by P. Lee and colleagues

Lupus - La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company to Present March 2007 Riquent(R) Interim Antibody Data at Two Leading Medical Meetings

Magnetic Resonance - Research on magnetic resonance reported by scientists at Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry

Malaria - Coley Pharmaceutical Group Diversifies Pipeline with First-in-Class TLR Antagonist for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Malaria - New malaria research has been reported by scientists at University of Modena

Management Journal - New findings from Cornell University in the area of management journal described

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Microsoft to Acquire Innovative Healthcare Technology and Assets From Global Care Solutions

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Shared Health, Inc. Receives National Health Information Technology Award

Medical Law - Research from G. Dickens et al broadens understanding of medical law

Medicare and Medicaid - U of M study: Medicare lacks tools, incentives to enforce evidence-based coverage policies

Mediware Information Systems, Inc. - Texas Health and Human Services Commission Adopts Mediware's ClosedLoop(TM) Medication Management Strategy

Menopause Therapy - New findings reported from Ipswich Hospital describe advances in menopause therapy

Mental Disorders - New research warns of the lack of specialization when judging individuals with mental disorders

Mental Health - Are some men predisposed to pedophilia?

Mental Health - Consumer Reports Health News

Mental Illness - Studies from Institute of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Department have provided new information about mental illness in women

Metastatic Cancer Therapy - Chang Gung Memorial Hospital reports research in metastatic cancer therapy

Microbiology - Study findings on microbiology are outlined in reports from Agricultural Research Service

Molecular Imaging - Data on molecular imaging published by researchers at Cornell University, Division of Nuclear Medicine

Molecular Imaging - Research from University of Milan in the area of molecular imaging published

Molecular Targets - Human Genome Sciences Announces Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results and Key Developments

Molecular Therapies - Studies from F. Larcher et al in the area of molecular therapies described

Morbid Obesity - Houston's University General Hospital is Recognized for High-Quality Care in Bariatric Surgery

Morbid Obesity - New morbid obesity study results from J. Himpens et al described

Movement Disorders - New movement disorders study findings have been published by M. Tir and colleagues

MSA - MSA Announces Record Third Quarter Sales

Multiple Myeloma - Study findings on multiple myeloma are outlined in reports from Pennsylvania State University

Multiple Sclerosis - Investigators at National Institutes of Health zero in on multiple sclerosis

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Researchers from Fukui University describe findings in myelodysplastic syndrome

Myeloma - Seattle Genetics Initiates SGN-40 Clinical Trial in Combination with Revlimid for Multiple Myeloma

Myocardial Ischemia Therapy - New myocardial ischemia therapy study findings have been reported by C. Alessandria and colleagues

Nanotechnology - US government delays nanotechnology safety measures

Nasal Obstruction - Research on nasal obstruction reported by scientists at Kasturba Medical College, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Nephrology - PLC Medical Systems to Display RenalGuard(TM) During Renal Week 2007

Neural Networks - Findings from Texas A&M University, Department of Civil Engineering broaden understanding of neural networks

Neuroscience - Research from Astellas Pharma, Inc. broadens understanding of neuroscience

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Data on non-hodgkin lymphoma published by J.M. Li and colleagues

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Scientists at Columbia University report research in non-hodgkin lymphoma in children

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research conducted at Y.L. Chang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about non-small cell lung cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - New data from J.R. Pereira et al illuminate research in non-small cell lung cancer therapy

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Reports outline non-small cell lung cancer therapy study results from S. Vázquez et al

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Research from Harvard University, Division of Hematology yields new data on non-small cell lung cancer therapy

Nursing - Research conducted at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has updated our knowledge about nursing

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from INSERM described

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinical Trial - Data on obsessive-compulsive disorder clinical trial discussed by investigators at Research Center

Obstetrics - Researchers at KK Women's and Children's Hospital have published new data on obstetrics in children

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Findings from University of Aberdeen advance knowledge in obstetrics and gynecology

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Schneider National, Inc. Recognized as Leader in Driver Health Initiatives

Occupational Health - No evidence that regulations on construction sites reduce fatal and nonfatal accidents

Ocular Hypertension - Allergan, Inc. Receives FDA Approval for COMBIGAN(TM) (brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) 0.2%/0.5%

Organ Transplants - LABS Inc. to Acquire Assets of Laboratories at Bonfils

Organization Science - Researchers from University of South Australia report on findings in organization science

Ovarian Cancer - Scientists at University of Wurzburg describe research in ovarian cancer

Pacific Gas and Electric Company - The Healing Power of Green

Pain Management - Javelin Pharmaceuticals Receives Marketing Authorization Approval for Dyloject(R) in the United Kingdom

Pancreatic Cancer - ArQule Announces Initiation of Two Phase 2 Trials with c-Met Inhibitor, ARQ 197

Patents - Senomyx Announces Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Patents - Synergetics USA, Inc. Adds ''Energy Burst(TM)'' to Malis(R) Advantage(TM) Electrosurgical Generator

Patents - TransMedia Group to Open Curtain on Innovative Hospital Bed Curtain that Will Save Millions in Maintenance

Pathology - New pathology study findings reported from Norwich University

Pediatrics - HealthTek Software Solutions Licenses First DataBank's OrderView Med Knowledge Base(TM) to Streamline Medication Selection, Management and Reconciliation

Pediatrics - MAP Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2a Clinical Trial of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients with Asthma

Pediatrics - New pediatrics research from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department discussed

Pediatrics - Research from Johns Hopkins University provides new data on pediatrics

Pediatrics - Research in the area of pediatrics reported from M. Trent and colleagues

Pediatrics - Studies from J. Blumer and colleagues reveal new findings on pediatrics

Pediatrics - Studies from Johns Hopkins University provide new data on pediatrics

Pediatrics - Take Care Health Systems' Sandra Ryan Honored with American College of Nurse Practitioners' Nancy Sharp Cutting Edge Award

Pediatrics - US adults most likely to report medical errors and skip needed care due to costs

Pediatrics - What is a critical lab value? It depends, Hopkins researchers find

Perinatology - Research from University of Arkansas yields new findings on perinatology

Peripheral Neuropathy Therapy - Reports from University Medical Center add new data to research in peripheral neuropathy therapy

Personality Disorders - New findings reported from S.B. Menezes and co-authors describe advances in personality disorders

Personality Disorders - New personality disorders research from S.R. Ross and co-researchers described

Pharmacodynamics - Arete Therapeutics Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial for AR9281 as a First-in-Class Antihypertensive Agent

Pharmacogenetics - Reports outline pharmacogenetics study results from Institute of Reproductive Medicine

Pharmacokinetics - New pharmacokinetics study findings reported from Environmental Protection Agency

Pharmacology - Gene Logic Selects New Company Name: Ore Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Pharmacy Research - Research on pharmacy research detailed by scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Pheochromocytoma - Research from R.R. Indupur and co-researchers in the area of pheochromocytoma described

Phlebotomy - Researchers at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Transfusion Medicine target phlebotomy

Polymerase Chain Reaction - Data on polymerase chain reaction published by researchers at University of Gottingen

Prevent Disease - JGIM: studies show importance of language services on disparities, quality of care

Protein Arrays - Clinical studies in the pipeline: the therapies of tomorrow in trials today

Psychiatry - Study data from Malmo University provide new insights into psychiatry

Public Health - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in public health

Public Health - Studies from National Institute for Public Health and the Environment provide new data on public health

Public Health - UGA study: Youth exposed to smokeless tobacco ads despite settlement

Publishing - New publishing study findings recently were published by M. Thommen and co-researchers

Pulmonary Embolism - New pulmonary embolism research from University of Heidelberg, Medical Faculty discussed

Radiation Therapy - New radiation therapy in children study results reported from University Children's Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia

Radiology - Research on radiology published by scientists at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Research Department

Reactive Arthritis - Reports from X.W. Wang and colleagues advance knowledge in reactive arthritis

Rectal Cancer Therapy - Investigators at National Cancer Center Hospital publish new data on rectal cancer therapy

Renal Disease - Aethlon Medical Initiates Human Clinical Studies

Respiratory Disease - Reports from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health highlight recent research in respiratory disease

Rhabdomyosarcoma - Research from F. Pein et al broadens understanding of rhabdomyosarcoma in children

Robotic Systems - Study results from Erasme University update understanding of robotic systems

Robotics - Leading Pediatric Hospital Chooses RIVA System for Safe and Efficient IV Preparation

Robotics - Researchers from University of Michigan, Medical Department report on findings in robotics

Schizophrenia - BioLineRx Announces Positive Results From Phase 2a Interim Trial Analysis of BL-1020 for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia

Single-vessel Disease - Stanford analysis shows little difference in risk rates for angioplasty, bypass procedures

Sleep Research - Reports on sleep research findings from Ohio State University provide new insights

Small Cell Lung Cancer - Other highlights in the Oct. 30 JNCI

Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Reports summarize small cell lung cancer therapy research from Sungkyunkwan University, Division of Hematology-Oncology

Social Policy - Findings in social policy reported from University of Kent

Social Policy - Investigators at University of Paisley release new data on social policy

Sociology - Research from T.H. Yang and co-researchers in the area of sociology described

Solid Cancer - Phase I pharmacokinetic study of ECO-4601, a novel bifunctional targeting agent

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Studies from University of Heidelberg provide new data on subarachnoid hemorrhage

Surgery - New surgery research reported from G.L. Davies and co-authors

Surgery - Research on surgery detailed by scientists at University Hospital

Terrorism - Reports outline terrorism research from A. Ostin and colleagues

Terrorism - Terrorism risk insurance program benefits taxpayers, policyholders, RAND study finds

Thyroid Cancer Prevention - New thyroid cancer prevention research from Columbia University outlined

Toxicology - New data from Providence University illuminate research in toxicology

Toxicology - Research data from Y. Nagasakoakazome and colleagues update understanding of toxicology

Toxicology - Research on toxicology reported by Y. Naito et al

Toxicology - Studies from University of Ghent add new findings in the area of toxicology

Type 1 Diabetes - Altea Therapeutics Announces Positive Clinical Results for its Basal Insulin Transdermal Patch in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial - Studies from Johns Hopkins University update current data on type 1 diabetes clinical trial

Type 2 Diabetes - Once-Weekly Exenatide Showed Statistical Superiority in Glucose Control Compared to BYETTA in Head-to-Head Study

Type 2 Diabetes - Over 2 decades experiences shows that ultrasound-guided liver biopsy is the procedure of choice

University of California - Santa Cruz - Small-scale fishing in Mexico rivals industrial fisheries in accidental turtle deaths

University of Haifa - Almost 90 percent of children reported experiencing sexual violence

University of Manchester - High-tech textiles pave the way for glowing garments

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Researchers examine world's potential to produce biodiesel

Ureteral Calculi - Researchers from Brown University, Department of Surgery report on findings in ureteral calculi

Urinary Calculi Therapy - Studies from M. De Sio and co-researchers yield new data on urinary calculi therapy

Urology and Nephrology - Findings in urology and nephrology reported from H. Sheashaa and co-researchers

Vaccine Development - New Book Addresses Issues In Relation To Existing Vaccine Adjuvants, Those In Clinical Trials, and Those Still at a Pre-Clinical Stage

Vaccine Safety - Fight against HIV needs local scientists, say researchers

Vaccine Safety - NACCP and Families Fighting Flu Team Up to Educate Parents About the Importance of Annual Flu Vaccination for Children

Vaccine Safety - Researchers from Leiden University describe findings in vaccine safety

Vaccinia Virus - Research from Robert Koch Institute in the area of vaccinia virus published

Vascular Disease - Depression and cardiovascular disease

Vascular Grafts - Data from J. Lornage et al provide new insights into vascular grafts

Ventricular Fibrillation - Findings from University of Washington in ventricular fibrillation reported

Ventricular Septal Defects Risk Factors - Research on ventricular septal defects risk factors detailed by M. Carminati and co-authors

Violent Behavior Prevention - Studies in the area of violent behavior prevention reported from University of California, Department of Surgery

Weight Management - Research from R.L. Sprando and co-researchers provides new data on weight management

Women's Health - Level of oxytocin in pregnant women predicts mother-child bond

XanGo, Llc - XanGo Introduces Meal Replacement Product to Treat the Severely Malnourished

Xenobiotics - New Guide Outlines Basic Principles on the Analysis of Drugs, Poisons and Other Relevant Analytes in Biological Specimens

Zynx Health - Zynx Health and Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Enter Strategic Evidence-Based Nursing Partnership

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