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Table of Contents . . . December 14th, 2007

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Addiction Medicine - New addiction medicine data have been reported by D.A. Highfield and co-authors

Anencephaly - Study data from D. Diniz and co-authors update knowledge of anencephaly

Autism - Data on autism in adolescents published by researchers at Deakin University

Behavior - Studies from University of California, Center for Health Policy Research further understanding of behavior

Bioethics - Report summarizes bioethics study findings from R.G. Costa and co-researchers

Gynecology - Study findings from University of South Florida provide new insights into gynecology

Leprosy - Reports from N.M. Prasad and co-researchers add new data to research in leprosy

Life Sciences - Data from M. Kolossa-Gehring and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at University of Copenhagen, Institute of Public Health

Life Sciences - New findings reported from Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Tufts University outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at State University of New York

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by A.S. Bhati and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from L. Zhang et al

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Pennsylvania State University

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from A. Baoutina and co-authors summarized

Life Sciences - Reports from T.J. Miles et al highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from University of Toronto provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research by S.A. Ahmad and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research from A.A.J. Blokland and colleagues provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from C.J. Schreck and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from E.U. Petersmann et al has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from University of Heidelberg, Central Institute of Mental Health update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Arizona State University focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Keio University focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University College provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Missouri broaden understanding of life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from Center for Clinical and Genetic Economics summarized

Mental Health - Investigators at University of Central Lancashire release new data on mental health

Mental Health Prevention - Research from University of Dundee, Department of Public Health in the area of mental health prevention published

Mental Health Risk Factors - Scientists at University of Massachusetts, Department of Psychiatry publish research in mental health risk factors

Mental Health Therapy - New mental health therapy research from University of Massachusetts, Department of Psychiatry described

Mental Illness Risk Factors - Data on mental illness risk factors detailed by J.A. Pandiani and co-authors

Mental Illness Therapy - Research on mental illness therapy detailed by F.C. Osher and co-authors

Midwifery - New findings reported from Queen's University describe advances in midwifery in women

Palliative Care - Research from A. Gregory et al broadens understanding of palliative care

Personality Disorders - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in personality disorders

Personality Disorders - Research conducted at University of Helsinki has provided new information about personality disorders

Physiology - Studies from Utrecht University, Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences have provided new data on physiology

Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry published by B. Boyadjiev and colleagues

Psychiatry - Duke University reports research in psychiatry in children

Psychiatry - Researchers at Dartmouth University, Research Center target psychiatry

Public Health - Findings from M. Valenti et al in public health reported

Public Health - New public health research from University of Nairobi outlined

Public Health - New research on public health from City University of New York summarized

Reproductive Health - New reproductive health data have been reported by researchers at University of Brasilia

Surgery - Research from Harvard University yields new findings on surgery

Vaccines - New vaccines research from University of Maryland outlined

Vaccines - Research on vaccines described by P.L.Y.H. Ching and colleagues

Whiplash Injury Therapy - Research from I.A. Karnezis and co-authors reveals new findings on whiplash injury therapy

Acid Reflux Disease - Research data from University of Arkansas, Department of Pediatrics update understanding of acid reflux disease in children

Acne Vulgaris - Isolagen Modifies Ongoing Clinical Program for Acne Scars

Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions research from W.Z. Zhou and colleagues discussed

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from P. Michel and colleagues has provided new data on adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Vermont Requires Reporting of NQF Serious Reportable Events

Aesthetic Extender Symposium, Llc - Aesthetic Extender Symposium, LLC Announces its Inaugural Event

Alcoholism - Both alcohol dependence and conduct disorder contribute to having a high number of sex partners

Alexian Brothers Hospital Network - New Study Shows More Than Half of All Americans are Unable to Access Vital Records Quickly During an Emergency

Allergies - Inspire Initiates Phase 3 Trial of Epinastine Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis

Alliance Imaging, Inc. - Alliance Imaging Announces Proposed Private Offering of $125 Million of Senior Subordinated Notes

Allograft Nephropathy - Research from J. Baltar and colleagues provide new insights into allograft nephropathy

American Veterinary Medical Association - AVMA Executive Board Issues Policy to Boost States' Authority to Control Quality of Veterinary Care

Aneurysm - Data on aneurysm discussed by researchers at University of Wurzburg

Aneurysm - Reports outline aneurysm research from Chung-Ang University, Medical Department

Angiology - Investigators at University of Montpellier, Research Center publish new data on angiology

Angiology - New angiology study findings have been reported by scientists at Iwate Medical University, Medical Department

Angiology - Research reports from Imperial College London provide new insights into angiology

Angiology - Studies from University of Leipzig, Heart Center in the area of angiology described

Angioplasty - New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Enables NJDHSS to Prevent Gap in Ongoing Angioplasty Project

Angiotensins - Findings from Ajinomoto Co., Inc. in angiotensins reported

Aortic Stenosis Therapy - Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine publish findings in aortic stenosis therapy

Appendicitis - AspenBio Pharma Pursues FDA 510(k) Application Pathway for Appendicitis Blood Test

Astigmatism Therapy - New research on astigmatism therapy from Navy, Department of Ophthalmology summarized

Atorvastatin - Report summarizes atorvastatin study findings from Kanazawa University

Atrial Fibrillation - Research from E. Bertaglia and co-authors reveals new findings on atrial fibrillation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Biological Psychiatry Publishes Study Showing VYVANSE Demonstrated Significant Efficacy for Treatment of ADHD for up to 12 Hours After Administration

Autopsy - Forensics Go High-Tech with CT Autopsies

Axiom Worldwide - Axiom Worldwide Receives Japanese Certification as a Medical Device Manufacturer

Behavior - Research from Wageningen University has provided new information about behavior

Behavior - Scientists at Vanderbilt University target behavior

Bioengineering - Data from Y.M. He et al provide new insights into bioengineering

Bioethics - Recent studies by M. Carranza and co-authors add new data to bioethics findings

Biomedicine - LifeNet Health and LOPA Announce a Partnership

Biomembranes - Research from Kumamoto University has provided new data on biomembranes

Biopharmaceuticals - CardioVascular BioTherapeutics Engages the Bruckner Group To Find a Joint Commercialization Partner for Its FGF-1 Protein Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Biotech Business - eResearchTechnology, Inc. to Announce Agreement to Acquire the Centralized ECG Business of Covance

Biotech Business - Growth Achieved in Spherix's Health Sciences Consulting Business

Bone Research - Integrative Health Technologies, Inc. (IHTI) Portfolio Company, AlgaeCal International, Achieves Record Monthly Sales in October

Brandeis University - 2 out of 3 middle class American families on shaky financial ground, according to new report

Breast Cancer - Komen for the Cure Central New Mexico Affiliate, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, Senators, Legislators, Breast Cancer Survivors Call on Decision Makers to 'Close the Gap' in Access to Breast Health S

Breast Cancer - MIT radar technology fights breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings recently were reported by researchers at University Hospital

Breast Cancer - New findings reported from Mansoura University, Cancer Center describe advances in breast cancer

California Department of Industrial Relations - DIR Announces First Workers' Comp Carve-Out With Integrated Medical Care

Cancer - FEATURE/Breakthrough for Cancer Pain

Cancer - First Patient Dosed with KX2-391 in Phase 1 Clinical Trial

Cancer - Gloucester Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Romidepsin Data at 2007 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

Cancer - Introgen's ADVEXIN Advances as Marketing Authorization Application is Accepted for Review in Europe

Cancer - New cancer study findings have been reported from University of Calgary

Cancer - Recent findings from M. Tharp and co-authors highlight research in cancer

Cancer - Statement by MITA Vice President Andrew Whitman on the Benefits of CT Scans Relative to Radiation Dose Risks

Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy research reported from University of Arkansas, Arkansas Cancer Research Center

Cancer Therapy - Studies from Columbia University, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center reveal new findings on cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Studies from P.Y. Marcy and colleagues reveal new findings on cancer therapy

Cancer Vaccines - Drinking and Smoking Don't Boost HPV-Related Cancer Risk

Cardiology - Covance Agrees to Enter Strategic Relationship with eResearchTechnology to Offer its Clients eRT's Centralized Cardiac Safety Services

Cardiology - eResearchTechnology (eRT) Agrees to Acquire the Centralized ECG Business of Covance

Cardiomyopathy - Research from Memorial Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine has provided new data on cardiomyopathy

Cardiovascular Disease - Amarin Commences First Clinical Trial in Cardiovascular ProgramAmarin Commences First Clinical Trial in Cardiovascular Program

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Pedophilia may be the result of faulty brain wiring

Cervical Cancer - A. Philip Randolph Institute Joins Coalition of Labor Union Women in Praising Medicare Bill Requiring Coverage of HPV Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening

Choroidal Neovascularization Therapy - Reports outline choroidal neovascularization therapy study results from J.F. Arevalo et al

CIGNA - CIGNA Well Informed: Supporting Physicians in Finding More Ways to Help Patients Improve Health

Clinical Pharmacology - Studies in the area of clinical pharmacology reported from M. Ries and co-researchers

Clinical Trial Research - 4SC Announces Initial Results From its Phase IIa Clinical Study With SC12267

Clinical Trial Research - CytRx Phase IIa Open-Label Arimoclomol Data to Be Presented at the 18th International Symposium on ALS/MND

Clinical Trial Research - First Patient Completes StemCells, Inc.'s Phase I Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Research - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Secures Access to Nationwide Consumer Mass Market in the United States

Clinical Trial Research - Next Pharmaceuticals Discloses Results of Nexrutine(R) Clinical Study

Clinical Trial Research - QRxPharma Doses First Patients in Phase III Clinical Trial Program for its 'Dual Opioid' Pain Therapy

Clinical Trial Research - Reports on clinical trial research findings from University of Freiburg, Department of Medicine provide new insights

Clinical Trial Research - Research from Alfred Hospital provides new data about clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Sosei Announces Approval to Start AD 923 Phase III Studies in Europe

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from INSERM further understanding of clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from University of Oxford in the area of clinical trial research in children described

Coagulation - Research from University of Florida provides new data about coagulation

Coagulation - Research reports from Charite University, Department of Nephrology provide new insights into coagulation

Colloid Science - Research results from Kumamoto University update knowledge of colloid science

Colorectal - Research reports from A. Repici and co-authors provide new insights into colorectal

Combination Therapy - Research from University of Tokyo, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of combination therapy described

Computer Simulation - Argonne's nuclear energy research moves toward greater reliance on computer simulation

Constipation - Sucampo Pharma, Ltd., a Subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Announces Start of Phase 2b Study in Japan to Evaluate Lubiprostone for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Constipation Therapy - Research from University of South Alabama, Division of Gastroenterology reveals new findings on constipation therapy

Contraception - New contraception data have been reported by scientists at University of Florida, Medical Department

Controlled Release - Zogenix Licenses Exclusive U.S. Commercial Rights for Late Stage, Controlled-Release, Opioid Product from Elan

Convulsive Therapy - Research from S.H. Lisanby and co-researchers provides new data on convulsive therapy

Cosmetic Surgery - New Low-Impact Cosmetic Surgery Treatments Revolutionizing Industry

Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP - Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit against Aetna Inc.

Covidien Ltd. - Covidien Division Wins National Award for Environmental Achievement

Cressey & Company Lp - Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., Agrees to Join Cressey & Company as Partner

Dementia Prevention - Researchers from St. Louis University publish new studies and findings in the area of dementia prevention

Depression - FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for Maintenance Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Diabetes - Research from S. Kirsh and co-researchers provides new data on diabetes

Diabetes - The University of Miami is Enrolling Patients with Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers for MATRIX Clinical Trial

Diabetes - Treating Depression Prolongs Life for Older People with Diabetes

Diabetes - URAC Names Medco as a Finalist in First-ever Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

Diabetes Prevention - Studies from S. Keidar et al provide new data on diabetes prevention

Diabetes Therapy - Research results from University of Pennsylvania, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics update understanding of diabetes therapy

Dialysis - Renal Solutions, Inc. Announces Acquisition by Fresenius Medical Care

Dialysis - Reports from Harvard University add new data to research in dialysis

Diarrhea - Study data from University of Akron provide new insights into diarrhea in children

Drug Development - BioMarin Files Investigational New Drug Application for PEG-PAL for the Treatment of PKU

Drug Development - First European Patient Treated in CABERNET Trial With Novel Treatment for Wet AMD

Drug Development - Regeneron Initiates Major Global Collaboration with Sanofi-aventis to Develop and Commercialize Fully-Human Therapeutic Antibodies

Drug Resistance - Data from D.J. Bolton and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance findings from University of Groningen, Department of Clinical Pharmacology published

Drug Safety - Drug Safety Experts Call for Increased Patient Involvement

Drug Safety - eHealth Initiative Foundation Launches Collaborative Research Effort to Improve Drug Safety

Drugs - BIND Biosciences, Inc. Closes $16M Series B Financing Round

Drugs - Luna Works with the National Institutes of Health Exploring New Diagnostics for Heart Attack Prevention

Economic & Social Research Council - Internet users give up privacy in exchange for trust

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - eFoodSafety.com, Inc. Announces Successful Formulation of a Trans-dermal Delivery System for Citroxin Aimed at Eradicating the MRSA Virus 'Super Bug'

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine described by researchers at Western Michigan University

Emergency Medicine - Study results from University of Michigan in the area of emergency medicine published

Environmental Medicine - Data on environmental medicine published by researchers at Air Force

Environmental Medicine - Studies from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the area of environmental medicine described

Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Otago discuss research in epidemiology

Epilepsy - Valeant Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment of Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial for Epilepsy Drug Retigabine

Escherichia Coli - Reports from University of Virginia, Department of Internal Medicine describe recent advances in Escherichia coli

ESIS, Inc. - ESIS Announces Top Ten Precautions To Take When Exposed to Cold Weather: What Every Construction and Outdoor Worker Should Know

Fibrosis - New data from State University of New York illuminate research in fibrosis

Flu Vaccines - Research from Children's Hospital has provided new information about flu vaccines

Flu Vaccines - Research on flu vaccines discussed by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine

Foot and Mouth Disease - K-State Researchers Predict That an Outbreak of Foot-And-Mouth Disease Could Cost Kansas Nearly a Billion Dollars

ForHealth Technologies Inc. - ForHealth Technologies Inc. Announces IntelliFlowRx(TM) - World's First I.V. Room Workflow Manager for Hospital Pharmacies

Gastric Cancer Therapy - Yonsei University, Cancer Metastasis Research Center publishes research in gastric cancer therapy

Genital Wart Therapy - New data from University of Rostock illuminate research in genital wart therapy

genX International and IVFonline - Warning - Beware of Counterfeit Coda(R) Products

Geriatric Nursing - New geriatric nursing study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Massachusetts

GetWellNetwork, Inc. - Florida Hospital Altamonte Enriches Patient Experience with GetWellNetwork PatientLife System, Committed to Raising Patient Safety and Satisfaction

Health Insurance - New LJS Study Finds Broad Consumer Acceptance of Behind-The-Counter Drugs

Health Policy - NHHF Scholarship Program Targets Growing Demand for Diversity Among Health Care Professionals; Students Selected From New York and New Jersey

Heart Attack - Research from N. Shinozaki and co-researchers in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital discuss findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Study data from University of Queensland provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack Prevention - Research from H.O. Peels and co-authors in the area of heart attack prevention published

Heart Disease - Studies from Technical University of Munich further understanding of heart disease

Heart Failure - Reports by D.L. Mann and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart failure

Heart Transplants - Reports outline heart transplants study results from J. Moro et al

Heart Transplants - Studies from M.G. Crespoleiro and colleagues reveal new findings on heart transplants

Heart Transplants - UC Davis researchers find evidence of mature heart cell potential in embryonic stem cells

Hepatitis A Virus Vaccines - Research reports on hepatitis A virus vaccines from INSERM provide new insights

Hepatitis B Virus Vaccines - New hepatitis B virus vaccines study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Madras, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences

Hepatitis C Virus - Drug boosts platelets in hepatitis C patients

Herpes Labialis - Transport's Phase 2 Data Show Single Treatment SoloVir(TM) ETS Significantly Stops Progression of Cold Sore Episode

Hiatal Hernia - Studies from University of Padova provide new data on hiatal hernia

HIV/AIDS - Avexa's ATC Demonstrates Activity Against Emerging Class Resistance

HIV/AIDS - Boehringer Ingelheim Initiates NEwArT Study Comparing Viramune(R) (nevirapine) to a Ritonavir-Boosted Atazanavir-based Regimen in Treatment-Naive HIV Patients

HIV/AIDS - Cavidi Signs Agreement With the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative to Lower Costs of HIV Monitoring

HIV/AIDS - Experts Available to Discuss World AIDS Day, HIV/AIDS Issues Facing America

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS co-infection research from G. Schifitto and co-authors

Homicide Studies - Investigators at University of Manchester zero in on homicide studies

Hormones - Reduce Stress Hormones to Beat Sleep Problems

Human Studies - New human studies study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Berlin

Huntington Disease - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Neurology report research in Huntington disease

Hypercholesterolemia Therapy - Studies from Research Center update current data on hypercholesterolemia therapy

Hyperparathyroidism - New hyperparathyroidism study findings reported from Columbia University

In Motion Technology - Guilford County EMS Improves Pre-Hospital Care With Next Generation Wireless Network

Inspiris and Urac - URAC Names INSPIRIS as a Finalist in First-ever Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

International Money and Finance - Studies from L.G. Telser and colleagues provide new data on international money and finance

Ischemia Therapy - New ischemia therapy study results from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Division of Vascular Surgery described

Jejunostomy - Recent studies from Nanjing Medical University, Department of Radiology add new data to jejunostomy

Kidney Transplants - Findings from E. Gavela and co-authors broaden understanding of kidney transplants

Kidney Transplants - New research on kidney transplants from E.M. Arellano and co-authors summarized

Kidney Transplants - Reports summarize kidney transplants study results from A.S. Fructuoso and co-researchers

Kline - REACH Legislation Could Catch Many Companies Unprepared

Law Reviews - Investigators at New York University target law reviews

Law Reviews - New law reviews data have been reported by scientists at New York University

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by M. Walden and colleagues

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children published by researchers at Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Findings from C. Fischer and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from E.P. Mauser-Bunschoten and co-authors broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from G. Fischer and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings in pediatric in children reported from Institute of Public Health

Life Sciences - Investigators at University Hospital, Department of Clinical Pharmacology release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from Lawson Health Research Institute in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - New findings from Wageningen Centre for Food Sciences describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from University of Sao Paulo

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Baylor University outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at University of Toronto

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from University Catolica Portuguesa

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from University of Cincinnati, Department of Psychiatry described

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University of Lund, Department of Ophthalmology

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from University of Nottingham

Life Sciences - Reports from A. Abizaid et al highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from Temple University advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from St. George's Hospital, Radiology Department

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from University of Washington

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from F. Rossi and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research from Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in the area of life sciences in children published

Life Sciences - Research from Georgetown University, Department of Neurology provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from J. Stanback and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from L.S. Brown et al broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from T. Roth and co-researchers in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research from Tehran University of Medical Sciences provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Toronto, Department of Medicine yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from Baylor University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by D. Boyd et al

Life Sciences - Research results from American Red Cross update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Okayama University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Manchester further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Toledo reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Yonsei University, Institute of Vision Research have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from Temple University, Department of Public Health provide new insights into life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Study results from German Heart Center broaden understanding of life sciences

LifeNet Health - LifeNet Health and IMS Announce Partnership

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. - LifePoint Hospitals Board Approves $150 Million Share Repurchase Program

Long-QT Syndrome Therapy - New long-qt syndrome therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Sanofi Aventis

Lung Cancer - Research by Y. Tomizawa and colleagues in lung cancer provides new insights

Macular Degeneration Clinical Trial - Studies from Long Island University provide new data on macular degeneration clinical trial

Magnetic Resonance - Novel MRI Technique Shows Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs

Managed Care - Researchers from Harvard University discuss findings in managed care

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - HealthiNation Partners with U.S. News & World Report to Distribute World-Class Online Health Videos

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - IMPAX Laboratories to Resume Limited Sales of Extended Release Oxycodone Under License from Purdue Pharma L.P.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - IMPAX to Reinitiate Sales of Limited Quantity of Generic OxyContin(R)

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Norman Physician Hospital Organization Selects eClinicalWorks Unified EMR/PM Solution

Mayo Clinic - Canadian Pacific and Mayo Clinic Build Understanding and Commit to Ongoing Dialogue

Medex Global Group - MEDEX 360m Rates the State of Global Medical Care for Travelers

Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA: Independent Drugstore Lobby's 'Prompt Pay' Agenda Could Cost Medicare $3.1 Billion Over the Next Decade

Medicare and Medicaid - Smokers Cost Medicaid System Nearly $10 Billion

Medsphere Systems Corporation - Medsphere Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer

Medtronic, Inc. - New Medical Device and Irrigation Solution Exhibits Promising Results in the Removal of Bacterial Colonization in Chronic Sinus Infections

Medversant Technologies LLC - Unlicensed Medical Providers Threaten the Healthcare Industry, Medversant Technologies Offers Continuous Credentials Monitoring Solution

Mental Health - Psychiatric Advance Directives: Controversies and Benefits, From the Harvard Mental Health Letter

Mental Health - Research and Markets: Shire Spends over Us$8 Billion on Acquisitions in the Last Five Years

Mental Health - Research from B.V. Watts and co-researchers provides new data on mental health

Mental Health - Understanding College Student Mental Health: the Psychological, Institutional and Legal Issues

Metabolism - Data on metabolism reported by researchers at University of Washington, Department of Pharmaceutics

Microbiology - Researchers from Katholieke University Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering report details of new studies and findings in the area of microbiology

Midwest Business Group on Health - HHS Names the Midwest Business Group on Health as Community Leader to Promote Health Care Transparency

Monoclonal Antibodies - Genmab Announces Update on Recruitment of Patients in ofatumumab CLL Pivotal Study

Monoclonal Antibodies - New findings from R. Vogel and co-authors in the area of monoclonal antibodies published

Monoclonal Antibodies - Raven Announces Continued Enrollment of Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of RAV12 Therapeutic Antibody for Treatment of Adenocarcinomas

Monoclonal Antibodies - Study data from All India Institute of Medical Sciences update knowledge of monoclonal antibodies

Mumps Vaccines - Report summarizes mumps vaccines study findings from P. Goh and co-researchers

MWW Group - Ame Wadler Joins MWW Group As Executive Vice President, Chief Management Officer and Global Healthcare Practice Leader

Myeloma - Geron Initiates Clinical Trial of Telomerase Inhibitor Drug in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Myeloma - Penn's Abramson Cancer Center part of major phase III study for myeloma

Myopia - New myopia study findings have been published by J.L. Alió and colleagues

Nanochannels - NanoLogix Inc. Files Multiple International Patent Applications for BioNanoChannel(TM) and Hydrogen Bioreactor Technology

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - NIST measures performance of auto crash warning systems

Necrosis - Report summarizes necrosis study findings from University of Amsterdam

Nektar Therapeutics - Nektar Therapeutics to Present at 2007 BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference

Neuro-Hitech, Inc. - Neuro-Hitech Announces Private Offering of $5.0 Million

Neurology - Research results from Hospital of Santa Maria, Department of Neurology update understanding of neurology

Neurology - Studies from University of Amsterdam have provided new data on neurology

Neuropathic Pain - Sosei Announces Update on Phase I Trials for SD118

Neurotomy - Research from University of Wisconsin in neurotomy provides new insights

NSAIDS - Study data from University of Queensland provide new insights into NSAIDS

Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation - Nventa Updates Progress with New HspE7 in Phase 1 Trial in Cervical Dysplasia

Obesity and Diabetes Therapy - Research from Nihon University has provided new data on obesity and diabetes therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Brain pattern associated with genetic risk of obsessive compulsive disorder

Oncology - Oncologists Nationwide Choose IntelliDose for Clinical Safety and Efficiency

OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Appoints Southern Marine & Aviation Inc.

Oridion Systems Ltd. - Oridion Announces Major Medical Research and Congress Presentations

Osteoarthritis - Scientists at University of Bern release new data on osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis - Proposed Bill to Protect Patient Access to Osteoporosis Testing by Reversing Cuts in Medicare Reimbursement

Osteoporosis - Report summarizes osteoporosis study findings from Medical University of South Carolina

Papilloma Vaccines - Researchers from University of Geneva, Center for Vaccinology discuss findings in papilloma vaccines

Parkinson Disease - Research reports from Washington University, Medical Department provide new insights into Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Prevention - Research on Parkinson disease prevention described by scientists at Juntendo University, Department of Neurology

Patents - Datasci and etrials Worldwide Announce Settlement in Patent Dispute; Licensing Agreement Now in Place

Pediatrics - Berlin Heart Enrolls First Patient in US Multi-Center EXCOR(R) Pediatric VAD IDE Study

Pediatrics - New pediatrics study findings have been reported from R.M. Viner et al

Pediatrics - Research on pediatrics described by scientists at University of Utah

Pemphigus Vulgaris - Research from University of Tehran has provided new data on pemphigus vulgaris

Pemphigus Vulgaris Therapy - New pemphigus vulgaris therapy research from G.CH. Chaidemenos and co-researchers described

Peritonitis Therapy - Findings from Southampton University broaden understanding of peritonitis therapy

Peritonitis Therapy - Findings from University Hospital broaden understanding of peritonitis therapy

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Inc Commences Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Coley Pharmaceutical Group, Inc.

Pharmacogenetics - New research on pharmacogenetics from University of Paris summarized

Pharmacy Research - Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital target pharmacy research

Phenylketonuria - Findings in phenylketonuria reported from Northwestern University

Phototherapy - Research on phototherapy reported by A. Yung et al

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Studies in the area of plastic and reconstructive surgery reported from J.B. Wise and co-researchers

PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Achieves Successful Early Conclusion of RenalGuard(TM) Pilot Safety Trial

Pleural Effusion - Research from C. Daniel et al broadens understanding of pleural effusion

Pneumococcal Disease - Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines can improve the lives of HIV-infected children

Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Investigators at Seoul National University, Department of Pediatrics release new data on pneumococcal disease vaccines

POH Regional Medical Center - POH Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman

Political Science - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh detail new studies and findings in the area of political science

Political Science - Scientists at University of Texas detail research in political science

Political Science - Studies from University of North Carolina describe new findings in political science

Port-Wine Stain - New findings from A.M. Chapas and co-authors in the area of port-wine stain published

Prematurity - Studies from B. Schmidt et al further understanding of prematurity

Presbyopia Therapy - Reports outline presbyopia therapy study results from J.E Stahl et al

Proctitis Therapy - Study results from Royal Liverpool University, Department of Gastroenterology in the area of proctitis therapy published

Prolapse - Researchers from University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Science Center publish findings in prolapse

Prostatic Hyperplasia - Nymox Announces Positive Results in New 2 Year Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study of NX-1207 for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Public Health - New public health research reported from S. Hilton and co-authors

Public Health - Reports summarize public health study results from Georgetown University

Public Health - Researchers at University of Kentucky publish new data on public health

Public Health - The USDA 'E. coli Loophole' in Ground Beef: Much Ado About Nothing

Public Health - Tobacco marketers targeting teens near schools

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Findings from T.C. Foster and co-researchers advance knowledge in quality and safety in health care

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Research from University of Pennsylvania in the area of quality and safety in health care described

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Researchers at University of Sydney release new data on quality and safety in health care

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Studies conducted at University of Leicester on quality and safety in health care recently published

Radiological Society of North America - Injury Report Shows All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play

Regulatory Actions - Abbott to Present Comprehensive Safety and Efficacy Data on XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent to FDA Advisory Committee on Nov. 29

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance for Two New Rapid Tests for the Detection of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Schizophrenia Quality of Care - Scientists at Institute of Psychiatry target schizophrenia quality of care

SEIU - SEIU Endorses Anderson, Perea, and Perea in Fresno

Sendai Virus - Reports outline sendai virus study findings from K. Nishimura and colleagues

Smallpox Vaccines - Bavarian Nordic A/S Reports Positive Data From First EUA Enabling Study With IMVAMUNE(R) Smallpox Vaccine

Smallpox Vaccines - Bavarian Nordic Reports Positive Data From First EUA Enabling Study With IMVAMUNE(R) Smallpox Vaccine Candidate

Smallpox Vaccines - Research from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in the area of smallpox vaccines published

Software & Information Industry Association - Kaplan, SIIA Sue Individuals Over Piracy of Test Preparation Materials

Stem Cell Research - Data from University of Copenhagen advance knowledge in stem cell research

Stent System - FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Abbott's XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent System

STMicroelectronics - STMicroelectronics Introduces Free Self-Test Software for STM32 MCU to Simplify End-Product Safety Compliance

Supratek Pharma Inc. - Supratek Pharma Inc. announced that under the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process, it has obtained agreement with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the design of its pivotal

Surgery - Cardinal Health Signs Agreement with Novation for Presource(R) Custom Procedure Kits, Procedure Based Delivery Systems

Surgery - Cornell University reports research in surgery

Surgery - Data on surgery published by researchers at University of Kentucky, Department of Surgery

Surgery - Findings from Carlos Haya Hospital provide new insights into surgery

Surgery - Findings from Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery broaden understanding of surgery

Surgery - New surgery study findings have been reported by S. Fernandezcossio and colleagues

Surgery - Study results from Wenzhou Medical College, Department of General Surgery in the area of surgery published

Surgery - Yale University publishes research in surgery

Surgical Technology - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Implements LiveData's Visually Integrated Operating Room; 'Wall of Knowledge' Advances Patient Safety

Swedish Research Council - Chalmers first with integrated receiver for high frequency applications

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Enters into New National Agreement with UnitedHealthcare

The American College of Physicians Foundation - System of Simplified, Standardized Dosing Instructions for Prescription Medication Container Labels Proposed at Sixth Annual National Health Communication Conference

The First Church of Christ, Scientist - New Yorkers Deserve Access to Spiritually Based Healing

Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Eltrombopag studied in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Two Studies in the New England Journal of Medicine Demonstrated That PROMACTA (TM) (Eltrombopag) Significantly Raised Platelet Counts in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C-Associated Thrombocytopenia and

Thrombolysis - New thrombolysis data have been reported by researchers at University of Erlangen

Tissue Engineering - Reports outline tissue engineering study findings from Fourth Military Medical University

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Unveils New Low-Contrast X-Ray Imaging Feature at RSNA

Toxicology - Research from University of Cincinnati, Department of Psychiatry provides new data about toxicology

Transfusion Medicine - Researchers at Karolinska Institut target transfusion medicine

Transplantation - Research on transplantation described by J.C. Ruiz and colleagues

Transplantation - Researchers from University of California, Medical Department report recent findings in transplantation

Tuberculosis Therapy - New research on tuberculosis therapy from Sungkyunkwan University summarized

Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Investigators at University of Texas, Department of Medicine zero in on type 2 diabetes therapy

University of Missouri-Columbia - Britney and K-Fed doing it all wrong, MU family researcher says

University of Missouri-Columbia - Researchers find that experienced teachers reap the benefits of pension spikes, then retire

URAC - URAC Names Finalists in First-Ever Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

Urinary Tract Infections - Scientists at University of California publish research in urinary tract infections

Uveitis Therapy - Research on uveitis therapy published by scientists at University of Illinois

Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm(R) Launches New Device, Precision Flow(TM)

Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Studies from J. Namur et al in the area of vascular and interventional radiology described

Ventricular Septal Defects Epidemiology - New ventricular septal defects epidemiology research from University of Virginia, Division of Pediatric Cardiology outlined

Wiley-Blackwell - New test finds diisobutyl phthalate in some cardboard food packaging -- recycling is the issue

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