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Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . April 24th, 2008

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Aging - United Health Foundation and Aging with Dignity Win National Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Award for 500,000 Wishes Campaign

Alcoholism - New MedPredict Report Suggests Market for Alcoholism Therapies is Underestimated

Allergies - 11th Annual 'Food Allergy Awareness Week'

Allergies - Epi-Ready(R) to Launch Wall-Mounted Storage Unit for Auto-Injectible Epinephrine

American Optometric Association - Rep. Dan Boren Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Rep. Jim Clyburn Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Rep. Joe Pitts Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Rep. Nathan Deal Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Rep. Steve Kagen Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Reps. Holt, Pallone and Pascrell Receive AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Sen. Charles Grassley and Sen. Tom Harkin Receive AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Sen. Ken Salazar and Rep. Mark Udall Receive AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Sen. Robert Byrd Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

American Optometric Association - Sen. Ted Kennedy and Sen. John Kerry Receive AOA Health Care Leadership Award

Anapol Schwartz - Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Removes State Law Recourse for Suicide after Depression Drug: Lead Plaintiff Attorney from Anapol Schwartz Outraged by Federal Infringement of State Police Power

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses - ANA and AORN Agree to Affiliate Partnership

Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP - Ballard's Reisman Argues to Protect Developers from Onslaught of Fair Housing Lawsuits in Ninth Circuit En Banc Hearing

Biologics - Insmed Selected to Complete Congressional Questionnaire Regarding the Potential Establishment of a Follow-On Biologics Regulatory Pathway

Biotechnology Business - Biovail Announces Withdrawal of Legal Action by Eugene Melnyk

Breast Cancer - The PA Breast Cancer Coalition Participates in 2008 Patient Advocacy Leaders Summit (PALS): PALs (Patient Advocacy Leaders) for a Healthier America!

Business Roundtable - Video: Senators and CEOs Urge Passage of Health IT Bill Now

California Veterinary Medical Association - Worried Your Pet Will Get Lost or Stolen? Invest in Pet Identification

Cardiology - Boston Scientific Announces Appointment of Timothy Pratt as General Counsel

Caring Advocates - 'Interview by Internet' Can Decrease Greatest End-of-Life Fears: It Facilitates Creating Effective Advance Directives, Living Wills

Clinical Trial Research - PeerView Completes Acquisition of Veritas Clinical Trial Register(TM)

Cooney & Conway - $3 Billion Asbestos Deal Reached by W.R.Grace Company to Pay Asbestos Victims

Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP - Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit against ArthroCare Corporation

Dendreon Corporation - Dendreon Announces Closing of Registered Direct Offering

Diomed Holdings, Inc. - Diomed Holdings Enters into Sale Agreement with AngioDynamics

DNA Research - HEART Founder Urges Congress to Reduce DNA Case Backlogs by Reauthorizing the Debbie Smith Act

DocuBank - National Healthcare Decisions Survey: It's Easier to Talk About Drugs and Sex Than End-of-Life Planning

Dr. Tom Chi - SNAP! CRACKLE! POP! Untrained Chiropractors Doing Acupuncture!

Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group - Elder Falls Bill Passes Congress, Heads to President

Genetics & Genomics - Leading Geneticist Francis Collins Named First Recipient of the Inamori Ethics Prize at Case Western Reserve University

GLC - GLC Awarded New Custom Publishing Business from American Insurance Association

Health Insurance - Pennsylvania Health Secretary Focuses on Changing the Climate of Health Care During National Public Health Week

Heart Bypass Surgery - Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Responds to Allegations of Patent Infringement

HIV/AIDS - Modest Global AIDS Funding Increase Approved by House

Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, Inc. - Court Issues an Injunction in San Diego Clinical Laboratory Bidding Case

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Receipt of Subpoena Relating to Promotional Practices for XIBROM(TM)

Kidney Disease - Kidney Community Gathers on Capitol Hill to Ask Congress to Support Legislation for Increased Kidney Care Education, Updates for Kidney Dialysis Benefit

Kroll Fraud Solutions - Gaps in Hospital Security Policies Put Patient Data at Risk, According to New Report

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP - Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Baxter for Near Fatal Adverse Reaction From Contaminated Heparin Drug

Martek Biosciences Corporation - Martek Announces Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal in Class Action

Medicare and Medicaid - Chronically Ill Patients Get More Care, Less Quality, Says Latest Dartmouth Atlas

Medicare and Medicaid - North Carolina Dental Services Chain Pays $10 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - National Healthcare Decisions Day in All 50 States, DC, Puerto Rico, and Internationally

National Safety Council - National Safety Council Applauds House Passage of Safety of Seniors Act

Oncothyreon Inc. - Oncothyreon announces effectiveness of shelf registration statement

Parkinson Disease - Neurogen Announces $30.6 Million Financing to Advance Clinical Development Programs

Patents - Baxter Healthcare Wins Patent Infringement Suit

Patents - Depomed Settles Patent Litigation Against IVAX

Patents - Fresenius Medical Care Announces Status in Patent Case

Patents - Pennsylvania Bio Thanks Senator Specter for Continuing Efforts on Patent Reform

Patents - Repligen Announces Settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb in Orencia(R) Lawsuit

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA: 'Protect Your Pharmacy Week' Should Focus on Safeguarding Part D Anti-Fraud Tools

Public Health - Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Position on Ban Asbestos Legislation

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Wins Appeal in 'Lights' Case

Regulatory Actions - Premier Healthcare Alliance, Adventist Health and Salem Hospital Recognize Rep. Darlene Hooley for Her Efforts to Improve Patient Care While Safely Reducing Costs

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America - The 'Zero' Mentality: Is It Good for Infection Control?

Speech - Healthcare Workers Sue SEIU for Infringing on Free Speech Rights

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Tapestry Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notice

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - New Legislation Would Expedite Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapy

The American Optometric Association - Rep. Earl Blumenauer Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

The American Optometric Association - Sen. Chris Dodd Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

The American Optometric Association - Sen. Kit Bond Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

The American Optometric Association - Sen. Max Baucus Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

The American Optometric Association - Sen. Susan Collins Receives AOA Health Care Leadership Award

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals - VioQuest Pharmaceuticals Completes Final Closing of Previously Announced Private Placement

Vitals.com - Dr. Robert CJ Krasner Appointed to Vitals.com as Independent Advisor

W. R. Grace & Co. - Grace to Retain Medical Program for Libby, Montana, Make Additional Donation to Local Hospital

WuXi PharmaTech Inc. - WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Follow-On and Secondary Offering

Acne Vulgaris - Findings from M.J. Gonzalez et al in acne vulgaris reported

Acne Vulgaris - Research from University of Texas yields new data on acne vulgaris

Acromegaly Therapy - Research from University of California broadens understanding of acromegaly therapy

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital publish new data on acute myelogenous leukemia

Addiction Medicine - New findings from University of Victoria describe advances in addiction medicine

Affymax, Inc. - Affymax and Takeda Report Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness Data of Hematide in Chronic Renal Failure Patients With Anemia

Aggression - Research on aggression published by scientists at City University of New York

Alcoholism - New findings from University Hospital describe advances in alcoholism

Allergies - Findings from J.R. Cornelissevermaat and co-researchers advance knowledge in allergies

Allergies - Research from S. Nakano and colleagues provide new insights into allergies

Allergies - Spring Weather Brings Flea Season

Allergies - Use of Rx to OTC Switch as Product Management Tactic Enjoys Comeback

Alliant-GMCF - Alliant-GMCF Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Alzheimer Disease - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Receives Notice of Allowance and Completes Grant Requirements for Pivotal European Patent Related to Passive Immunization of Alzheimer's Disease

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - Authority on Patient Safety and Quality to Address Key Initiatives on the National Agenda in Keynote Speech

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Raise Awareness About the Importance of Facial Protection

American Veterinary Medical Association - Want a Free Education? Consider Being a Farm Veterinarian

Amerinet Inc. - Members Save $335 Million - Amerinet Releases 2007 Fiscal Report

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Knopp Neurosciences Initiates Phase 2 Study of KNS-760704 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Analgesics - Studies from L. Delvecchio and co-authors have provided new information about analgesics

Anesthesia - New research on anesthesia from K.A. Julian and co-authors summarized

Angiography - Researchers at Sunnybrook Health Science Center, Division of Cardiology release new data on angiography

Angiology - New angiology data have been reported by researchers at Jikei University, Medical Department

Angiology - SAPPHIRE trial shows long-term benefit of carotid stenting as alternative to surgery

Angioplasty - Gore Revise Study Receives Approval from FDA

Angioplasty - New angioplasty study findings reported from University of Hamburg, Medical Department

Anti-Infectives - Enanta Reports New Macrolide-Related Drug Class, Bicyclolides, to Combat Hospital and Community Acquired Superbug Infections, Including MRSA

Anti-Infectives - New anti-infectives study findings have been published by scientists at University of Munich

Anti-Infectives - Study findings on anti-infectives are outlined in reports from University of Texas

Antifungals - Research from University of Cologne has provided new information about antifungals

Arpida Ltd - Arpida Invited to Present Data on Iclaprim at Scientific Conference

Artificial Organs - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in artificial organs

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - New York Infection Prevention Expert Named Recipient of Carole DeMille Award

Asthma - MAP Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results From Phase 2a Clinical Trial of Combination Therapy in Adult Asthmatics

Asthma - Operating Room Nurses are Concerned about Complications Associated with Powdered Gloves

Bariatrics - Research from J. Deviere and colleagues provide new insights into bariatrics

Battelle - MEDRAD, Battelle Win Medical Design Excellence Award for MEDRAD XDS(TM) Extravasation Detector

Behavior - New ''Wellness Score'' from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in Advance

Behavior - New behavior study findings have been published by scientists at Uppsala University, Department of Psychology

Behavior - New findings reported from H. Pape and co-authors describe advances in behavior

Behavior - Studies from University of Cincinnati have provided new data on behavior

Behavior - Study Finds Mass Media Campaigns Alone Can Effectively Reduce High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Impulsive, Sensation-Seeking Young Adults

BioReliance Corporation - BioReliance Names Darryl L. Goss to Lead New Toxicology/LADS Business Unit

Biotechnology Business - Biopure Receives Comment Letter From U.K. Regulatory Body on Marketing Application for Hemopure(R)

Bipolar Disorder - Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Receive European Marketing Authorisation for ABILIFY(R) in the Treatment and Prevention of Moderate to Severe Manic Episodes in Bipolar I Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Therapy - Research from Case Western Reserve University, Research Center broadens understanding of bipolar disorder therapy

Bladder Cancer - Data from University of British Columbia provide new insights into bladder cancer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Greater Use of Generic Drugs Is Saving Millions of Dollars for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and its Members

Bone Marrow - Research on bone marrow reported by G. Banfi et al

Bone Research - Reports from University of Lyon advance knowledge in bone research

Brain Cancer - BiPar Sciences Expands Clinical Program for BSI-201, a Novel DNA Repair Inhibitor, in Brain Cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by N.J. Bundred and co-authors

Breast Cancer - Research findings from K.S. Lee et al update understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Studies from University of Otago reveal new findings on breast cancer screening

CamelBak Products, Llc - CamelBak(R) CEO Statement on BPA and Plastic Re-Usable Water Bottles

Cancer - Data on cancer described by researchers at University of Tokyo, Medical Department

Cancer - Investigators at University of Ottawa, Institute of Population Health zero in on cancer

Cancer - Luna Innovations Plans Preclinical Studies and Collaboration with National Cancer Institute

Cancer - New findings reported from University of Sydney describe advances in cancer

Cancer - Research reports on cancer from Tor Vergata University provide new insights

Cancer - Tour de Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Collaborate for the Health and Wellness of Children Across the State of Georgia

Cancer Gene Therapy - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Reports Positive Interim Results of U.K. Combination REOLYSIN(R) and Carboplatin/Paclitaxel Trial

Capillary Electrophoresis - Studies conducted at Capital Normal University on capillary electrophoresis recently published

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Cardinal Health Awards $1 Million to Fund Patient Safety Initiatives

Cardiology - Virginia's largest Cardiac Surgery program adopts SPY as standard of care

Cardiovascular Nursing - Studies in the area of cardiovascular nursing reported from University of Kentucky

Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Researchers from University of Queensland report on findings in cataract and refractive surgery

Central Falls Detention Facility Corporation - Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility Scores 3-Year Accreditation and Among Highest Rated in the United States

Central Venous Catheter - HealthTrust Purchasing Group Awards Contract to Arrow Central Venous Catheter Line

Cervical Cancer - Study results from S. Alouini and colleagues update understanding of cervical cancer

Clinical Pharmacology - Researchers at Food & Drug Administration release new data on clinical pharmacology

Clinical Trial Research - Clinical trial volunteers mostly indifferent -- but not blind to -- researchers' financial conflicts

Clinical Trial Research - National Institutes of Health details research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Parion Sciences Announces Phase I Clinical Results for Novel Dry Mouth Treatment

Clinical Trial Research - Quintiles Ranks First in Pan-European Clinical Investigator Study

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from P. Mariconti and co-researchers add new data to research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Synthetic Blood International, Inc. Announces Plans to File Protocol for Phase II-b Oxycyte(R) Clinical Trial

Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc. - Clinsys(R) Redefines Resource Services with the Launch of Clinsys ALTERNA(TM)

Coagulation - Findings from A.A. Alfadhli and co-researchers advance knowledge in coagulation

Coagulation - ParagonDx Forms Partnership with Iverson Genetic Diagnostics

Coagulation - Research from Hadassah University in the area of coagulation published

Colon Cancer - Study data from University of Texas update knowledge of colon cancer

Colonoscopy - Study results from L.B. Cohen and colleagues update understanding of colonoscopy

Combination Therapy - Scientists at Central South University, Division of Hematology release new data on combination therapy

Community-Acquired - Study data from University Hospital update understanding of community-acquired

Community-Acquired - TaiGen Announces Positive Data From the Phase II Study of Nemonoxacin (TG-873870) in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Comprehensive Pharmacy Services - Comprehensive Pharmacy Services to Acquire McKesson Medication Management

Contraception - New research on contraception from H.J.T.C. Bennink and co-authors summarized

Contraception - Research from Columbia University broadens understanding of contraception

Cord Blood - New cord blood study findings have been reported from University of Tokyo

Coronary Stents - Study data from J.A. Ormiston and co-authors update knowledge of coronary stents

Cosmetic Surgery - Dr. Edmund Kwan to Speak on Facial Contouring Among Asian Patients at Cosmetic Surgery Seminar

CytoCore Inc. - CytoCore Reports on Interim Trial Results

Cytokines - Reports from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health highlight recent research in cytokines

Defibrillators - Data from University of Calgary advance knowledge in defibrillators

Demographics - Studies conducted at University of Maryland on demographics recently published

Depression - New depression research from F. Lattanzio et al outlined

Depression Therapy - New depression therapy data have been reported by researchers at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Dermatology - Charite University, Medical Department publishes research in dermatology

Developmental Disorders - Researchers from Bispebjerg Hospital report on findings in developmental disorders

Diabetes - Elixir Pharmaceuticals Establishes National Diabetes Advisory Board

Diabetes Therapy - Research reports on diabetes therapy from University of Miami provide new insights

Dialysis - Xcorporeal Announces 2007 Operational Highlights

Disability Research - Study results from H. Keeley et al provide new insights into disability research

Discourse Studies - New discourse studies findings from Loughborough University published

Drivewear - Drivewear(R) Technology Helps Combat Growing Percentage of Traffic Accidents Caused by Driving Distractions

Drug Abuse - Prescription Drug Abuse Threatens Availability of Pain Medication

Drug Development - Study findings on drug development are outlined in reports from C.G. Curtis and colleagues

Drug Development - Transdel Pharmaceuticals Advances Lead Topical Pain Drug into Phase 3 Program

Drug Resistance - Baxter's V-Link Luer-Activated Device With VitalShield Protective Coating Now Available for Hospitals

DuPont - DuPont and TERI Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Green Building Design in India

Eclipsys Corporation(R) - University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Activates Sunrise Ambulatory Care, On-time and On-budget

Edema - New edema findings from University of Foggia described

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - eFoodSafety Launches Cinnechol(TM), an All-Natural Alternative to Conventional Cholesterol Drugs

Emergency Medicine - UC Irvine researchers present latest findings at emergency medicine forum

Emergency Nurses Association - Emergency Departments Nationwide Institute New Alcohol Screening and Intervention Process

Endarterectomy - NEJM Study Demonstrates Carotid Stenting with Embolic Protection is Comparable to Surgery

Endoscopy - Reports from University of Barcelona describe recent advances in endoscopy

Endoscopy - Studies from College of Medicine in the area of endoscopy described

Epilepsy - Investigators at Inje University, Epilepsy Center publish new data on epilepsy in children

Epilepsy - Researchers' work from Rush University focuses on epilepsy

Erythema - Research from Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in the area of erythema described

Evaluation and Program Planning - Research on evaluation and program planning discussed by scientists at Boston University

Fatigue - Study data from James Cook University update knowledge of fatigue

Fibrin Tissue Adhesives - Haemacure Discloses Positive Results of a preclinical study of its fibrin sealant in adhesion prevention and opens a new opportunity in a market with a significant unmet medical need

Fibroma Animal Studies - Data on fibroma animal studies reported by M. Kouchi and co-researchers

Food Poisoning - Fungus fight: Researchers battle against dangerous corn toxin

Forensic Medicine and Pathology - New forensic medicine and pathology study results from J.A. Granados et al described

Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Studies from F. Introna and colleagues provide new data on forensic medicine and pathology

Gastric Cancer - Findings from University of Ulsan broaden understanding of gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - Reports from Kitasato University, Medical Department highlight recent research in gastric cancer

Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Data on gastrointestinal bleeding published by T. Lipof and colleagues

Gene Therapy - Recent findings from University of Heidelberg highlight research in gene therapy

Genital Herpesvirus - Investigators at GlaxoSmithKline publish new data on genital herpesvirus

Giardiasis - Research from L.J. Robertson et al has provided new information about giardiasis

Glaucoma - New glaucoma research from B. Shingleton and colleagues discussed

Glaucoma - Research by N. Nassiri and colleagues in glaucoma provides new insights

Gynecology - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new insights into gynecology

Health and Society - Investigators at University of Rochester target health and society

Health and Society - Study results from University of Western Australia in the area of health and society published

Health Insurance - Study findings from J.H. Hung et al provide new insights into health insurance

Health Policy - Research results from McMaster University update understanding of health policy

Health Policy - Study findings from Brunel University broaden understanding of health policy

Heart Attack - Data on heart attack described by researchers at University of Amsterdam

Heart Attack - Research conducted at National University, Heart Center has updated our knowledge about heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - New research on heart bypass surgery from S. Kanemitsu and co-authors summarized

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from EPI-Q, Inc. discuss findings in heart bypass surgery

Heart Catheterization - Study findings from University of Cincinnati provide new insights into heart catheterization

Heart Disease - JAMA article looks at data-sharing in clinical trials for heart disease

Heart Transplants - Researchers from University of California detail findings in heart transplants

Hematology - New hematology study results reported from Columbus Children's Hospital

Hematology - Reports from N. Sessarego and co-researchers add new data to research in hematology

Hepatitis B Virus Risk Factors - Research conducted at C. Niederhauser and co-authors has provided new information about hepatitis B virus risk factors

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Findings in hepatitis B virus therapy reported from University of California, Department of Laboratory Medicine

Hepatitis C Virus - Research conducted at Z.D. Goodman and co-authors has provided new information about hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis Prevention - Study data from National Institutes of Health, Department of Transfusion Medicine update knowledge of hepatitis prevention

HIV/AIDS - Data on HIV/AIDS published by researchers at Yale University

HIV/AIDS - NanoViricides Commences HIV Drug Animal Trials

HIV/AIDS - Reports by C.J. Cohen and co-researchers describe recent advances in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Research in the area of HIV/AIDS reported from Y. Maor and colleagues

HIV/AIDS - Researchers at University of Lausanne release new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Technical University report on findings in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Studies from P.T.L. Vanwijk et al in the area of HIV/AIDS described

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Research from University of Colorado, Health Science Center in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy published

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome - New hypereosinophilic syndrome study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Cincinnati

Hypertension - Aradigm Initiates Trial of Lung Rx's Inhaled Treprostinil

Hyponatremia - Data from R. Ljung and colleagues advance knowledge in hyponatremia

Hyponatremia - Reports summarize hyponatremia research from A. Perianayagam and co-authors

Hypothermia - Reports on hypothermia findings from University of Bristol provide new insights

Hysterectomy - Studies from J.H. Lee et al add new findings in the area of hysterectomy

IC Sciences Corporation - IC Sciences Deepens Commitment to Pioneer Digital Informatics Instruments through New Medical Division

Incontinence - Researchers from University of Ulsan publish findings in incontinence

Incontinence - Studies from A. Kuhn and co-researchers yield new data on incontinence

Infection Control - Study results from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health provide new insights into infection control

Inotek Pharmaceuticals - Inotek Focuses Resources on Clinical Programs, Adds to Executive Management Team and Consolidates Operations in Massachusetts

Internal Medicine - Report summarizes internal medicine study findings from Harvard University, Medical Department

Internal Medicine - Study shows doctor's offices can help stem abuse of Oxycontin, other narcotic painkillers

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Callisto Pharmaceuticals Files IND for SP-304 (Guanilib) in Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Joint Replacements - Scientists at University of Western Ontario, Medical Department detail research in joint replacements

Kidney Failure - New kidney failure study findings have been reported by scientists at George Washington University

Knee Replacement - Anesiva Announces Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Adlea(TM) for Reducing Post-Surgical Pain Following Total Knee Replacement

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Research from Delft University of Technology provide new insights into laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Lead Poisoning - Reports summarize lead poisoning research from L. Creemers and co-authors

Leukemia Animal Studies - Findings in leukemia animal studies reported from Environmental Protection Agency

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by E.M. Wolf et al

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Ghent University

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Tennessee, Department of Family Medicine publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from Liverpool John Moores University in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - New findings from University Hospital in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by researchers at University of South Australia

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by scientists at University of Nijmegen

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Wright State University, Department of Economics

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from St. Louis University

Life Sciences - Reports from Institute for Public Health add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences in children study results from Children's Hospital

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided new information about life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Research data from City Hospital update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Technical University of Denmark yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Illinois has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from L. Weinstein and colleagues

Life Sciences - Research in the area of pediatric in children reported from Graz University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by P.L. Willert and colleagues

Life Sciences - Researchers from Emma Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics describe findings in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of East Anglia publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Montana State University report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Queen's University report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Tel-Aviv University, Abarbanel Mental Health Center publish research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Athens detail research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from A. Fagerlund and co-authors have provided new information about life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Study data from K.A. Braitman et al provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - University of Maryland details research in life sciences

Liposuction - Data from B.M. Coldiron et al provide new insights into liposuction

Liver Failure - Reports outline liver failure research from University of Manitoba

LMS Medical Systems INC. - LMS receives Achievement Award from Healthcare Industry Association

Lung Cancer - Exposure to low levels of radon appears to reduce the risk of lung cancer, new study finds

Lung Cancer - Investigators at Queen's University target lung cancer

Lung Cancer - MannKind Addresses Pfizer's Announcement Regarding Exubera

Lung Cancer - Pfizer Statement on Exubera Labeling Update in the United States

Lung Cancer Therapy - Research from L. Widesott and colleagues has provided new data on lung cancer therapy

Magnetic Resonance - Research conducted at University of Western Ontario has updated our knowledge about magnetic resonance

Magnetic Resonance - Research from Z. Berkova and co-authors in the area of magnetic resonance published

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital - Marianjoy Names Two Vice Presidents

Mass Spectrometry - Research from L.A. Pérez-Estrada and co-researchers yields new findings on mass spectrometry

McKesson - A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Pursues Clinical Excellence with McKesson Solutions

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Medco Acquires Majority Interest in Europa Apotheek; Delivering Innovation, Clinical Quality and Lower-Cost Solutions to Fast-Growing German Health Care Market

Medical Ethics - Data from G. Helgesson and colleagues advance knowledge in medical ethics

Medical Ethics - New medical ethics findings from I. Liseckiene and co-researchers published

Medical Ethics - Reports from University of Witwatersrand add new data to research in medical ethics

Medicare and Medicaid - ACP reports on how scheduled Medicare pay cuts will affect patients

Medicare and Medicaid - Massive Medicaid Cuts Will Impact All Floridians, Safety Net Hospital Leaders Warn

Medicare and Medicaid - Medical Errors Cost U.S. $8.8 Billion, Result in 238,337 Potentially Preventable Deaths, According to HealthGrades Study

Meningococcal Vaccines - Study results from University Medical Center provide new insights into meningococcal vaccines

Mental Health - Research from University of KwaZulu-Natal, Medical Department in mental health provides new insights

Mental Illness - New findings from T.K.J. Craig and co-authors in the area of mental illness published

Mental Illness - New mental illness findings from Butler Hospital described

Mental Illness - Scientists at University of Pennsylvania target mental illness

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. - Metrologic and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Sponsored Healthcare Educational Forum

Midwifery - Research from Emporia State University in the area of midwifery described

Monoclonal Antibodies - Investigators at Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Immunology Division release new data on monoclonal antibodies

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy - Research reports on multiple sclerosis therapy from U. Baumhackl and colleagues provide new insights

Mumps - Parents follow pediatrician advice on administering MMR vaccinations

Myopia Therapy - Study data from Eye Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmology provide new insights into myopia therapy

Nephrectomy - Data on nephrectomy published by R.C. Minnee and colleagues

Nephrolithotomy - New nephrolithotomy study findings have been reported by P. Mouracade and co-researchers

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Research from A. Shimoni and colleagues provide new insights into non-hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Researchers' work from University of Nottingham focuses on non-hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research conducted at A.A. Chiappori and co-authors has provided new information about non-small cell lung cancer

Northwest Hospital and Medical Center - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center Earns Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety

Nosocomial Infections - Madico Announces Suite of Antimicrobial Laminates

Nosocomial Infections - Research from M.J.A. Joosen and co-researchers yields new findings on nosocomial infections

Nucleic Acids Research - Data on nucleic acids research published by researchers at University of Oslo

Obesity - Active living in diverse and disadvantaged communities

Obesity - New obesity research reported from A. Liu and co-authors

Obesity - Recent findings in obesity described by F. Zhai and colleagues

Obesity - Study data from Cornell University provide new insights into obesity

Obesity - Study results from C. Hawkes and colleagues broaden understanding of obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from G. Ma and colleagues discussed

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports summarize obesity and diabetes research from Y. Li and co-authors

Obesity and Diabetes - Vaccine Induced Inflammation Linked to Epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

Obstetrics - Photo: OB/GYN Launches New Line of Personal Care Products - Safe for Pregnant Women & Developing Fetus

Obstetrics - Studies from D.S. Penney and colleagues yield new information about obstetrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reports from University of Michigan highlight recent research in obstetrics and gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Research on obstetrics and gynecology reported by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine

Occupational Health - Data on occupational health detailed by researchers at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Omnicell, Inc. - Rice Memorial Hospital Implements SinglePointe(TM) Automated Patient-Specific Management Solution From Omnicell

Oncology - Findings from A. Bernardi and co-authors provide new insights into oncology

Open Health Tools - Tri-Continental Foundation of Experts to Collaborate on Global Health IT Solutions

Osteoma - Research on osteoma in children discussed by scientists at Cairo University, Department of Radiology

Osteoporosis - FORSTEO(R) Receives Approval from the European Commission for the Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer - Studies from New York University provide new data on ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Studies in the area of ovarian cancer reported from V. Halpern and co-researchers

Pancreatic Cancer - New pancreatic cancer research has been reported by D. Laheru et al

Pancreatitis - Research on pancreatitis discussed by S. Baghdadi and co-researchers

Pancreatitis - Scientists at University of Virginia, Digestive Health Center detail research in pancreatitis

Parata Systems - Prescription for Disaster: One-Third of Consumers Experience Prescription Errors, New Survey Finds

Patents - Studies from L. Garattini et al in the area of patents described

Pediatrics - Alnylam Initiates Phase II Trial to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of ALN-RSV01 in Adult Lung Transplant Patients Naturally Infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - PA Secretary of Public Welfare Releases 2007 Child Abuse Report

Pharmacokinetics - Critical Therapeutics Completes Phase I Clinical Trial of the R(+) Isomer of Zileuton

Pharmacokinetics - Metabasis Therapeutics Presents the Discovery of Its Second-Generation FBPase Inhibitor, MB07803, at the 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting

Pharmacokinetics - New pharmacokinetics study findings have been published by scientists at Eli Lilly and Company

Pharmacokinetics - Reports from H. Blode and colleagues advance knowledge in pharmacokinetics

Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics - Studies from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in the area of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics published

Photocoagulation - Researchers at Masaryk University, Medical Department have published new data on photocoagulation

Pneumonia Therapy - New findings from R. Paris and co-authors describe advances in pneumonia therapy

Poisoning - Data on poisoning discussed by K.G. Sam and colleagues

Poisoning - Study findings on poisoning are outlined in reports from University of Santiago

Post Operative Pain - Studies from Khon Kaen University, Medical Department reveal new findings on post operative pain

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Research from Georgetown University has provided new data on post-traumatic stress disorders

PPD, Inc. - Paul Covington to Retire from PPD

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Data on prostate cancer therapy reported by researchers at University of York

Prostatectomy - New prostatectomy research from K.C. Zorn and colleagues discussed

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center - Providence Saint Joseph Medical Named LA County's Third Primary Stroke Center

Psychiatry - Data from University of Massachusetts, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into psychiatry

Psychiatry - Investigators at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Department of Psychiatry publish new data on psychiatry

Psychosis - Studies from U. Lertxundi et al add new findings in the area of psychosis

Public Health - Investigators at University of Washington release new data on public health

Public Health - Safe Kids Worldwide Names Stoller New President, CEO

Quality of Life - Studies from H. Imai and co-authors have provided new information about quality of life

Radiation Injury - Studies conducted at F. Milliat et al on radiation injury recently published

Radiology - Findings from Indiana University, Department of Radiology advance knowledge in radiology in children

Rectal Cancer - Findings from S.H. Baik and co-researchers advance knowledge in rectal cancer

Refractive Errors - New refractive errors study results from Eye Institute described

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from Dartmouth College update current data on rehabilitation research

Renal Cell Carcinoma - Researchers from University of Barcelona report on findings in renal cell carcinoma

Roche Molecular Diagnostics - Roche Molecular Diagnostics Invests $57.5 Million in 'Green' Research Building

Salmonellosis - Dr. Mom was right -- and wrong -- about washing fruits and vegetables

Salmonellosis - Reports from University of California add new data to research in salmonellosis

Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia findings from Wingate University described

Sepsis - Spectral's EAA(TM) to be used in Phase III study for a sepsis anti-endotoxin therapy

Sepsis Prevention - Reports outline sepsis prevention research from J.S. Garland and colleagues

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. - Siemens Wins Process Automation Order to Modernize Bayer CropScience Facility

Smoking - Reports on smoking findings from R.M. Anthenelli and co-researchers provide new insights

Solid Cancer - New solid cancer study findings recently were published by T. Shimizu and co-researchers

Spartan Motors, Inc. - Road Rescue Introduces Patient-Centric Concept Ambulance at FDIC

Spinal Cord Research - Reports by B.N. Upendra and co-researchers describe recent advances in spinal cord research

Spinal Cord Research - Studies in the area of spinal cord research reported from Harvard University

Spondylolisthesis - Studies from Z. Ying and co-researchers yield new data on spondylolisthesis

State Fund - State Fund Rolls Out 24 'Heat Illness Prevention' Seminars Across California

Stem Cell Research - Advanced Cell Technology's Executive Invited to Present Today to FDA Advisory Committee on Cellular Tissue Therapies

Stem Cell Research - TaiGen Initiates Phase I Trial of the Stem Cell Mobilizer TG-0054

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Reports from Medical University of South Carolina add new data to research in subarachnoid hemorrhage

Surgery - Research from C. Avery et al broadens understanding of surgery

Surgery - Research from University of Texas provide new insights into surgery

Surgery - Researchers at University of Heidelberg publish new data on surgery

Surgical Technology - Ault Glazer & Co.'s Medical Device Holding, SurgiCount Medical, Receives Acclaim from Prestigious Boston Teaching Hospital

SurgiQuest, Inc. - SurgiQuest Announces First Procedure Using AirSeal(TM) Access System

Texas Mutual Insurance Company - Texas Mutual Gives $100K Grant to Kilgore College

ThromboGenics Nv - ThromboGenics Completes Patient Enrolment of MITI IV Trial, a Phase II Study Evaluating the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Microplasmin in the Treatment of Acute Stroke

Thrombosis - New thrombosis research from S. Watnick and co-researchers described

Thrombosis Risk Factors - Scientists at Hannover Medical School, Department of Haematology publish new data on thrombosis risk factors

Tissue Engineering - Studies from Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne provide new data on tissue engineering

Ulcerative Colitis - Medical Futures signs North American licensing rights to New Biologic agent for Ulcerative Colitis

Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Urigen Announces Early Closure of URG101 Phase II Clinical Trial based on Positive Interim Analysis Results

Urinary Tract Infections - Researchers from Catholic University of Korea, Department of Urology describe findings in urinary tract infections

Vaccines - New research on vaccines from G. Chenard and co-authors summarized

Violent Behavior - Research in the area of violent behavior reported from American University

Whiplash Injury - Researchers at University of Sydney publish new data on whiplash injury

Women's Health - Research on women's health in children discussed by scientists at National Taiwan University, Institute of Health Policy and Management

Women's Health - Research on women's health reported by M.E. Doherty et al

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