Medicine and Law Weekly

Laparoendoscopy - Studies from S.S. Rothenberg and colleagues provide new data on laparoendoscopy

Laparoscopy - Research in the area of laparoscopy reported from Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Laparoscopy - Studies from Kings College in the area of laparoscopy described

Laparotomy - Researchers at University of Colorado target laparotomy

Life Sciences - Data from University of Nebraska advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from Columbus Children's Hospital

Life Sciences - Investigators at Drew University have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Mayo Clinic yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Tufts University in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Studies from S. Finlay et al have provided new data on life sciences

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

Litchfield Enterprises, Inc. - CytoDyn Engages Litchfield Enterprises for Investor Relations

Lumetra Healthcare Solutions - Long-standing San Francisco Healthcare Consulting Organization is Now Lumetra Healthcare Solutions

Lung Cancer Alliance - LCA Releases 5th National Report Card on Lung Cancer

Lymphoma - Researchers at University of California publish new data on lymphoma

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Study results from A. Mansour and colleagues in the area of magnetic resonance imaging published

Marin Institute - Marin Institute Commends New FDA Probe of Caffeinated Alcohol Producers

Marin Institute - No Happy Hour for States In the Red

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Cardinal Health, Patient Safety Technologies Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement for SurgiCount(TM) Surgical Safety Products

Medical College of Wisconsin - Stronger graduated driver's licensing program would save lives, prevent injuries in Midwest

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - Medical Properties Trust, Inc. in Settlement of Litigation

Medical Systems - Data on medical systems detailed by H.H. Huang and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Towers Perrins 2010 Retiree Health Care Cost Survey Shows Continuing Affordability and Access Concerns

MedSynergies Inc. and Seton Family of Hospitals - Seton Family of Hospitals Partners with MedSynergies to Offer Financial Services to Physicians

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Provides Statement on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal

Medversant Technologies, LLC - Medversant Cites Importance of Continuous Electronic Credentialing of Health Care Providers as Key to Ensuring Safety

Merck - Merck's Investigational Anacetrapib Phase IIb Study Results Presented at American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Expresses Confidence in the Efficacy and Safety Profiles of ZETIA(R) ezetimibe and VYTORIN(R) ezetimibe/simvastatin as Effective Medicines for Managing Elevated Cholesterol

MileMeter - Nation's First By-the-Mile Auto Insurance Provider Celebrates First Anniversary with National Attention

Millennium - Millennium Initiates First Clinical Trial with the First Oral Proteasome Inhibitor

Morbid Obesity - Reports summarize morbid obesity study results from N. Tagaya and co-researchers

Morris Animal Foundation - Research Investigates Common Cold, Which Often Leads to Death of Shelter Cats

Multiple Sclerosis - New multiple sclerosis research from K. Hawker et al outlined

Multiple Sclerosis - Reports outline multiple sclerosis study results from X. Montalban et al

MyClyns - MyClyns Now Available to Greater Clevelanders

Myeloma - Reports from J. Li et al highlight recent research in myeloma

Myeloma - Research from University of Michigan reveals new findings on myeloma

Myopathy - Investigators at Boston University release new data on myopathy

Myra Nourmand - Expert Advice for Americans Suffering from Recession Blues

National Center for Healthcare Leadership - NCHL Honors Gail Warden with Naming of Leadership Award

National Consumers League - Consumer Watchdog to FDA: Mislabeled Food Products a Bad 'Choice' for Consumers

National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association - NHCAA Presents the Southern District of Florida Health Care Fraud Team With Its 2009 Excellence in Public Awareness Award

nContact Surgical, Inc. - nContact Announces Initiation of Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Open-Chest Procedures

Neogen Corporation - Neogen Announces 3 for-2 Stock Split

Neuralstem, Inc. - Neuralstem, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Neurorehabilitation - Residential Design for Persons with Neurological Disability: Special Issue of NeuroRehabilitation Unique Source of Design Perspectives, Insights and Practical Information

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - World's first delivery of intra-arterial Avastin directly into brain tumor

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to 1 dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data from H. West and colleagues advance knowledge in non-small cell lung cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Studies from T.S.K. Mok and co-researchers yield new data on non-small cell lung cancer

NORC at the University of Chicago - Michael Davern Named Director of Public Health Research at National Opinion Research Center

Novavax, Inc. - Novavax Announces Public Offering of Common Stock

Novavax, Inc. - NOVAVAX Completes First Stage of Enrollment in Pivotal H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Study in the Country of Mexico

Novavax, Inc. - Novavax Prices Public Offering of Common Stock

Ophthalmology - Researchers from Kitasato University, Medical Department detail new studies and findings in the area of ophthalmology

Organic Alliance, Inc. - Organic Alliance, Inc. Broadens Its Comprehensive Food Safety Program to include Global Supply Chain and New Markets

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - OSI Pharmaceuticals Announces Tarceva to Be Reviewed by the FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee for Use as a First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - OSI Pharmaceuticals to Webcast its R&D Analyst Day on Thursday, December 3rd

Otolaryngology - New otolaryngology study findings have been reported from Raigmore Hospital

Pain Medicine - Research results from Johns Hopkins University update understanding of pain medicine

Pandemics - New pandemics study findings have been published by G. Rust and colleagues

Pandemics - Sinovac Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Paraganglioma - Studies conducted at Cleveland Clinic on paraganglioma recently published

Partnership to Improve Patient Care - Patient Group Supports CER Language in Senate Health Care Reform Bill

Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. - Patient Safety Technologies Reports Third Quarter Results

Pediatrics - CMT Develops an Integrated Program to Identify Children at Risk from Inappropriately Prescribed Psychotropic Drugs

Pediatrics - Governor Rendell Helps to Break Ground for New Children's Hospital at Penn State Hershey

Pediatrics - Survey Finds Mothers Take Children's Health Into Their Own Hands

Pennsylvania Department of Banking - PA Banking Department Warns Consumers About Apparent Internet Loan Scam

Perfusion - Uni.H.A. in France Signs Purchasing Agreement for Masimo SET(R) Pulse Oximetry Products

Pew Health Group - Foodborne illness: an acute and long-term health challenge for the 21st century

Pfizer - Research from Pfizer Inc. reveals new findings on pfizer

Pfizer Inc - FDA Advisory Committee Finds Data Support the Claim That SPIRIVA(R) HandiHaler(R) Reduces COPD Exacerbations

Pfizer Inc - FDA Advisory Committee Finds Data Support the Safety and Effectiveness of Prevnar 13(TM) Vaccine for the Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Infants and Young Children

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer and DNDi Advancing International Research Efforts In the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Encourages Families To Bring Their Dogs To This Year's Holiday Celebration

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America - Pharmaceutical Companies Don't Expect Industry Increase With Health Care Reform

Pharmaceuticals - China Sky One Medical, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2009 Results

Pharmaceuticals - H. D. Smith Appoints Robert Appleby to Head Generics Division

Pharmaceuticals - Study results from M. Fujita and colleagues update understanding of pharmaceuticals

Pharmacodynamics - Research findings from E. Gruenig et al update understanding of pharmacodynamics

Pharmacokinetics - Research from Z. Wlodarczyk and co-authors provides new data about pharmacokinetics

PHT Corporation - PHT Corporation Grows Bookings by 41% Over 9 Month Period, Announces Vice Presidents' Promotion and Professional Award

Plant Cell Research - New plant cell research study findings have been reported by scientists at Okayama University

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. - Pluristem Therapeutics Presents Three Month Follow-Up Data from First Patient to Receive Placental Derived PLX-PAD at Two Meetings in Germany and France

Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Pivotal Phase 3 SPEAR Trial of Picoplatin in Small Cell Lung Cancer Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint

Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Updated Positive Clinical Data from Phase 2 Trial of Picoplatin in Colorectal Cancer and New Phase 1 Cardiac Safety Trial Results

Population Research - New findings from T. Hansenturton and co-authors describe advances in population research

Posit Science - New Technology Keeps Senior Drivers Safe on the Road

PositiveID Corporation - PositiveID Forms Animal Health Division Focused on Diagnostic/Clinical Response and Source Food Safety Applications

PPD, Inc. - PPD to Acquire BioDuro

Proactive Family Solutions - High Court Rules to Protect Interests of Twin Boys Born to German Couple

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists PASS, AFL-CIO - Impacts From Communications Outage Should Have Been Minor, Says Union

Prostate Cancer - Research from L. Decicco and co-authors yields new data on prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Studies from E.S. Antonarakis and colleagues yield new information about prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Institute of Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy target prostate cancer therapy

Proteinuria - New proteinuria study findings have been reported by I.S. Anand and co-researchers

Psoriasis - Researchers' work from Toulouse University focuses on psoriasis

Public Health - Findings from J.C. Nelson and co-authors provide new insights into public health

Purfresh, Inc. - New Purfresh(TM) Transport Service from Carrier Transicold Improves Quality and Enhances Food Safety of Produce Shipments

Quintiq - Airservices Australia Selects Quintiq for Rostering

Radiology - Insight Health Solutions Introduces RadiologyInsight for Peer Review Management

Refractive Surgery - Reports from S. Okamoto et al highlight recent research in refractive surgery

Reproduction Research - New reproduction research data have been reported by Z.P. Nagy and co-authors

Reproduction Research - Studies conducted at A. Borini et al on reproduction research recently published

Retractable Technologies, Inc. - Retractable Technologies, Inc. Has 3Q 2009 Revenues Increase 19.5 Percent Over 3Q 2008

Road Safe America - USA to Observe Drive Safer Sunday Nov. 29

Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson - Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson Announces That California Court Has Certified Class Action Lawsuit Against Abbott Medical Optics

Rules-Based Medicine, Inc. - Rules-Based Medicine Forms Biomarker Alliance With Covance Inc.

Ruptured Aneurysm - Researchers from Seoul National University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of ruptured aneurysm

SafeBridge Consultants, Inc. - SafeBridge Consultants, Inc. Announces "Potent Compound Safety Certification" Approval of ScinoPharm Taiwan, Ltd.

SafeStitch Medical, Inc. - SafeStitch Medical, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance to Market the AMID StaplerTM for Hernia Repairs

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Announces Pricing of a Public Offering of Common Stock

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Sangamo BioSciences Provides Update on Phase 1 Safety Trial of SB-728-T for HIV/AIDS

Schizophrenia Therapy - Reports from University Hospital highlight recent research in schizophrenia therapy

Sciele Pharma, Inc. - Sciele Pharma, a Shionogi Company, Presents Pivotal Study for PSD502 - the First Potential Treatment for Premature Ejaculation - At the Sexual Medicine Society of North America SMSNA

ScinoPharm Taiwan, Ltd. - ScinoPharm Announces SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - Piedmont Triad, N.C., biotech news/Targacept Presents Data from Highly Successful Phase 2b Trial of TC-5214 as Augmentation Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

SenSage, Inc. - SenSage Announces Increased Cooperation With SAP to Drive Convergence of IT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Controls

Sequella, Inc. - Sequella and NIH Sign Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement for SQ109 for New Infectious Disease Indications

Singletouch - Singletouch Labor Monitor report shows real-time productivity, percentage complete

Sleep HealthCenters - Sleep HealthCenters Launches SleepPartners Network

Smith & Nephew - Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Announces Availability of TRUCLEAR Hysteroscopic Morcellator at the AAGL Annual Meeting

Social Science - Research from D. Fast and co-authors in the area of social science published

Soft Tissue Infections Therapy - New soft tissue infections therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Sydney University

Solid Cancer - Research on solid cancer detailed by scientists at University of Perugia

Southern Methodist University - Oscar Pistorius' artificial limbs give him clear, major advantage for sprint running

Spinal Cord Injury Genetics - Research from Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides new data about spinal cord injury genetics

Spinal Research - Research conducted at E. Mendel and co-authors has provided new information about spinal research

Stem Cell Research - Study results from University of Missouri broaden understanding of stem cell research

StemCells, Inc. - StemCells, Inc. Provides Update on NCL Program Meeting with FDA

Stroke - Destination Therapy Trial Data Demonstrate Superiority for HeartMate II(R) Over HeartMate(R) XVE

Stroke - Recent findings in stroke described by researchers from State University of New York

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sucampo Receives Marketing Authorization for Amitiza(R) in Switzerland for Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

SynerMed, Inc. - SynerMed and L.A. Care Launch E-Consult Program to Improve Access to Specialty Care for L.A. Care Members

The IEEE Standards Association - IEEE-SA Introduces Advanced Corporate Membership, Allowing Unlimited, Single-fee Participation in Standards Working Groups

The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security - Get Oklahoma Red Dirt Ready!

ThromboGenics Nv - ThromboGenics and BioInvent Complete Phase I Patient Trial of Anti-PlGF Cancer Therapeutic TB-403 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumours

Tics - Data on tics reported by E.Y. Miao and co-researchers

Tics - LA BioMed Researcher to Edit New Journal Publication to Explore the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

Tics - New tics study findings recently were published by D.A. Lichtenstein and co-researchers

Tics - Studies from Oklahoma State University describe new findings in tics

Tics - Studies from University of Navarra yield new information about tics

Trace - TRACE Launches Compendium

Transfusion Medicine - FDA Clears the First Rapid Test to Detect Bacteria in Pooled Platelets

Transfusion Medicine - Researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department release new data on transfusion medicine

Transfusion Medicine - Scientists at Paul-Ehrlich-Institute target transfusion medicine

Transfusion Medicine - Studies in the area of transfusion medicine reported from Research Center

Transportation Security Administration - TSA Names Stephen Wood Federal Security Director for Three Tennessee Airports

Transportation Security Administration - TSA Opens Comment Period for Proposed Rule Making to Strengthen Security at Aircraft Repair Stations

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study findings recently were reported by J. Rosenstock and co-researchers

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies from University of Vermont further understanding of type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial - Research from Fourth Military Medical University, Department of Health reveals new findings on type 2 diabetes clinical trial

U.S. Department of Justice - Departments of Justice and Defense Announce Forum Decisions for Ten Guantanamo Bay Detainees

U.S. Department of Justice - Florida Man Sentenced to 87 Months for Receiving Child Pornography

U.S. Department of Justice - Mexican Citizen Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison for her Participation in an Organization that Forced Young Mexican Women into Sexual Slavery in New York

U.S. Department of Justice - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $3 Million to Resolve Allegations of Medicare Fraud

U.S. Department of Justice - New Jersey Man Sentenced on International Sex Tourism and Child Pornography Charges

U.S. Department of Justice - Occupational Therapist and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in Detroit-Based Medicare Fraud Schemes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA to Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - New u.s. food and drug administration findings from S.B. Russek and co-researchers published

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Overwhelming Majority of Wyoming Voters Support New Government Oversight of Food, Pew-Commissioned Poll Finds

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - UPDATE: FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web site Operators

Ullico Inc. - Union Labor Life Selects Prescription Solutions To Provide Pharmacy Benefit Management Services

United American Healthcare Corporation - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results

UnitedHealthcare - Dr. Thomas Biuso of UnitedHealthcare of Arizona Named One of the Nation's Top Hospitalists for 2009

University of Chicago Medical Center - Common pain relief medication may encourage cancer growth

University of Oklahoma Outreach - Founder of Harlem Children's Zone Named 2010 Winner of Brock International Prize in Education

US Oncology, Inc. - Federal Legislation Impacting Cancer Care in 2010 Free Educational Webinar

USAction - 60 Votes: Democratic Caucus Must Move Forward With Promise of Quality, Affordable Health Care for All With a Public Insurance Option

Vaccines - New vaccines research reported from M.R. Griffin and co-authors

Vaginitis - Data on vaginitis reported by C. Lynch and co-researchers

Ventas, Inc. - Ventas Prevails Against HCP Post-Trial Motions

Verizon Business - ICSA Labs Study Finds Majority of Security Products Do Not Perform as Intended

Verizon Wireless - Verizon Wireless Launches Ninth Annual 'Kids In Need' Holiday Drive

Virology - Research in the area of virology reported from Wayne State University, Medical Department

Viron Therapeutics Inc. - Viron reports positive Phase II data in Acute Coronary Syndromes ACS patients

Viveve - Clinical Results of First-in Woman Study Show Nonsurgical Viveve Procedure Provides Significant Treatment Effect in Patients With Post-Birth Vaginal Laxity

VIVUS, Inc. - VIVUS Announces Positive Results From Phase 3 Study of Avanafil in Erectile Dysfunction; Data Demonstrate Robust Efficacy, Favorable Side-Effect Profile

Vomiting - Research on vomiting reported by scientists at Medical College

Waltham Technologies, Inc. - Una Ryan Named Cartier Women's Initiative Award Laureate

Warner Chilcott plc - Warner Chilcott Prices Secondary Equity Offering

Washington State Nurses Association - Respirators and H1N1 Information Distributed to Registered Nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center Out of Concern for Nurse and Patient Safety

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. - WatchGuard Expands Into Messaging and Content Security Markets

Wedgewood Pharmacy - Wedgewood Pharmacy Compounding Cherry-Flavored Oseltamivir Phosphate Suspension During Tamiflu Shortage; Warns of Possible Dosage Errors

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. - Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Highlight Study on Danger of Certain Zicam Products

Wilms Tumor - Research from P. Kalaiselvan et al has provided new information about Wilms Tumor

Wolters Kluwer Law & Business - Employer, Medicare Provisions of House Health Care Reform Detailed in New CCH Briefing

Women's Dermatologic Society - Houston Dermatologists to Round Up for Sun Safety at World-Class LPGA Tour Championship

Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Applauds the Senate for Passing Crucial Family Caregiver Legislation

XenoPort, Inc. - Astellas and XenoPort Announce Submission of a New Drug Application in Japan Requesting PMDA Approval of ASP8825/XP13512 for Restless Legs Syndrome

XL Insurance - XL Insurance Strengthens Equine Underwriting Team

Xoft, Inc. - L.A. Zoo Announces Successful Cancer Treatment of Rhinoceros With Electronic Brachytherapy

ZigBee Alliance - The ZigBee Alliance and the American Telemedicine Association to Collaborate on Advancing Use of Telehealth Solutions

ZOLL Medical Corporation - Correction: ZOLL Medical Awarded Federal Supply Schedule Contract for Intravascular Temperature Management

Research and Markets - Kenya Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2010