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Table of Contents . . . January 21st, 2007
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Arthritis Quality of Care - New arthritis quality of care study results reported from Malmo University, Department of Orthopaedics
Bacteremia Epidemiology - Scientists at State University of New York report research in bacteremia epidemiology
Bone Research - New findings in bone research described from Harvard University, Department of Environmental Health
Breast Cancer - Research results from Royal Marsden Hospital, Department of Biochemistry update understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - St. Louis physician agrees hormone replacement therapy creates breast cancer risk
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Reports outline breast cancer epidemiology study findings from Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Studies from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center further understanding of breast cancer epidemiology
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at Karolinska Institut release new data on breast cancer risk factors
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Harvard University have provided new data on breast cancer risk factors
Breast Cancer Therapy - Research data from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine update understanding of breast cancer therapy
Business Update - Acrux reports U.S. FDA acceptance of new drug application for EvaMist for vasomotor symptoms
Business Update - Cariten Senior Health uses Silverlink automated phone calls to help manage member relationships
Business Update - Lusora Healthcare Systems, New Product Innovations sign pact on producing monitoring systems
Cancer Epidemiology - Study findings from General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights into cancer epidemiology
Cancer Quality of Care - Researchers from American Cancer Society detail findings in cancer quality of care
Clinical Pharmacy - Research from Cork University, Department of Geriatric Medicine broadens understanding of clinical pharmacy
Cystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation publicly reports care center data
Dementia - Data on dementia published by researchers at Medical University of South Carolina
Depression - New depression study findings have been reported by researchers at Duke University
Depression - Research conducted at EMGO Institute, Department of Nursing has provided new information about depression
Depression - Research from Vrije University Brussel broadens understanding of depression
Depression - Researchers from University of Zaragoza publish new studies and findings in the area of depression
Depression Epidemiology - Studies from University of Groningen, Department of Cardiology in the area of depression epidemiology published
Depression Prevention - Studies from St. James's Hospital have provided new data on depression prevention
Depression Risk Factors - New findings from Hospital in the area of depression risk factors described
Depression Risk Factors - Research from Inha University, Department of Psychiatry has provided new data on depression risk factors
Depression Therapy - New data from Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, Department of General Practice illuminate research in depression therapy
Depression Therapy - Recent studies from Duke University add new data to depression therapy
Depression Therapy - Research on depression therapy discussed by scientists at Royal Preston Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
Diabetes - University of Nancy, Department of Neurology details research in diabetes
Endometrial Cancer Therapy - New endometrial cancer therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at Lund University
Epidemiology - Research from St. James's University provides new data on epidemiology
Finance - Alliance Imaging issues 2007 financial guidance
Finance - Grant of Fujitsu technology includes transformational gift to U.S. hospice industry
Finance - Hospice services provider VistaCare reports Q4 2006 patient revenue up 12.3% over year ago
Finance - United American Healthcare Corporation completes $6.50 million private placement
Gastroenterology - Acid suppression medication is linked with increased risk of hip fracture
Geriatrics - U.S. Health & Human Services launches new web site promoting long-term care planning
Gerontology - Studies from Queen Mary Hospital, Department of Medicine have provided new information about gerontology
Healthcare Policy - American Physical Therapy Association applauds signing of HR 6111
Healthcare Policy - Congress supports long-term care through expanded Health Savings Accounts
Heart Failure Therapy - Research from Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Department of Cardiology provide new insights into heart failure therapy
Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Studies from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Digestive Diseases describe new findings in hepatitis c virus therapy
Hygiene - Research from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine yields new findings on hygiene
Hypertension Epidemiology - Research conducted at Harvard University has updated our knowledge about hypertension epidemiology
Information Technology - Hawaii Medical Service Association chooses Zynchros.com to manage drug formulary databases
Insomnia - Somaxon's Silenor shows positive results in long-term phase 3 trial in seniors with insomnia
Internal Medicine - Research from Comenius University, Department of Pharmacology provides new data on internal medicine
Ischemia - Report summarizes ischemia study findings from Wake Forest University
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Tzu Chi College of Technology, Department of Physical Therapy
Life Sciences - Researchers from Institute on Aging report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Macular Degeneration Risk Factors - Studies from University of California, Jules Stein Eye Institute provide new data on macular degeneration risk factors
Malnutrition Prevention - Reports outline malnutrition prevention research from Karolinska Institut, Division of Geriatric Epidemiology
Managed Care - Reports outline managed care study findings from RTI International
Market Analysis - Comprehensive New Jersey Health Care Almanac finds imbalances, variations in health care delivery
Medicare - Abiomed announces positive reimbursement recommendation at Medicare meeting
Medicare - Analysis shows Medco's Medicare Part D drug plan saved seniors $1,519 on drugs in first year
Medicare - Georgia Medicare raises coverage of Maretek's urea breath test kit for H. plori bacterium
Medicare - UPMC Health Plan earns rating of excellence for Medicare product from NCQA
Menopause - BioSante Pharmaceuticals receives U.S. FDA approval of Bio-E-Gel
Menopause - Data on menopause described by researchers at University of Colorado, Department of Integrative Physiology
Menopause - Reports summarize menopause research from Henry Ford Hospital
Menopause Prevention - Research from University of Basel, Department of Medicine yields new data on menopause prevention
Menopause Risk Factors - Data from University of British Columbia, Department of Ophthalmology advance knowledge in menopause risk factors
Menopause Risk Factors - Reports from University of Modena add new data to research in menopause risk factors
Menopause Therapy - New findings reported from Gunma University describe advances in menopause therapy
Menopause Therapy - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Division of Cardiology yields new findings on menopause therapy
Menopause Therapy - Research on menopause therapy published by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon National Primate Research Center
Menopause Therapy - Research results from University of Thessalia update knowledge of menopause therapy
Menopause Therapy - Researchers at University Hospital have published new data on menopause therapy
Menopause Therapy - Studies in the area of menopause therapy reported from Sun Yat-Sen University, Department of Nutrition
Mental Health - Investigators at University College, Department of Mental Health Sciences zero in on mental health
Mental Health - New mental health research from University of Manchester discussed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Langer inks agreement to acquire Regal Medical Supply
Neurology - Research from University of Nijmegen provide new insights into neurology
Neuroticism - Scientists at University of Plymouth publish research in neuroticism
Osteoporosis - Women on an osteoporosis drug can maintain protection even after discontinuing use
Osteoporosis Therapy - Research from Hospital, Department of Orthopedics provides new data on osteoporosis therapy
Palliative Care - Findings from Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine provide new insights into palliative care
Personnel - Conseco announces management changes
Personnel - Michael J. Sicilian promoted to president of Managed Health Care Associates
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Report summarizes polycystic ovarian syndrome study findings from University Hospital
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Research on polycystic ovarian syndrome detailed by scientists at University Hospital, Department of Molecular Genetics
Psychosomatic Research - University of New South Wales reports research in psychosomatic research
Public Health - Scientists at Medical Research Council release new data on public health in children
Public Health - Study data from Institute of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health update understanding of public health
Rehabilitation Research - Reports summarize rehabilitation research from Harvard University
Schizophrenia Therapy - Researchers from HECON Associates, Inc. report details of new studies and findings in the area of schizophrenia therapy
Schizophrenia Therapy - Studies from Veterans Affairs Medical Center describe new findings in schizophrenia therapy
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Enrollment complete in pre-menopausal cohort of Phase II clinical trial of bremelanotide
Suicide - New suicide data have been reported by researchers at University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry
Type 1 Diabetes Therapy - Reports outline type 1 diabetes therapy research from Geriatric Hospital, Department of Endocrinology
Vascular Disease Prevention - New data from Sahlgrenska University, Department of Pulmonary Medicine illuminate research in vascular disease prevention
Vascular Disease Therapy - Study findings on vascular disease therapy are outlined in reports from Johns Hopkins University
Alzheimer Disease - Reports from University of California, U.S., advance knowledge in Alzheimer disease research
Alzheimer Disease - Studies from Japan and the United States provide new Alzheimer disease data
Angiology - Study results from Japan and Canada update angiology research
Atherosclerosis - Study data from Japan and the United States update atherosclerosis knowledge
Boston University, U.S. - Recent studies from Boston University, U.S., add to knowledge base
Breast Cancer - Investigators from University of Toronto, Canada, have published new breast cancer data
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported by scientists in and the United States
Breast Cancer - Research from Italy and Belgium advances breast cancer knowledge
Breast Cancer - Research from University of Texas, U.S., has provided new breast cancer data
Breast Cancer - Research results from the United States, United Kingdom and Italy update understanding of breast cancer
Cancer Research - Researchers from University of Virginia, U.S., release new cancer data
Cardiology - Studies from University of Texas, U.S., reveal new findings on cardiology
Colon Cancer - New findings in colon cancer described from the United Kingdom, United States and Denmark
Gastric Cancer - Study findings from Japan and Greece update gastric cancer knowledge
Genetics - Studies from Harvard University, U.S., have provided new genetics data
Geriatrics - New findings from the United States, Canada and Taiwan in the area of geriatrics described
Healthcare - Research from Harvard University, U.S., in the area of healthcare detailed
Heart Disease - Reports from Japan, Greece and folsom@epi highlight recent research in heart disease
Heart Disease - Research from Netherlands, Scotland and Canada yields new heart disease findings
Heart Disease - Studies from Denmark, the United States and Netherlands have provided new information about heart disease
HIV/AIDS - New findings from University of Cape Town, South Africa, describe advances in HIV/AIDS research
HIV/AIDS - Study findings about HIV/AIDS are outlined in reports from City University of New York, U.S.
Lung Cancer - Data from South Korea, Taiwan and United States provide new insights into lung cancer
Lung Cancer - New findings in lung cancer described from University of Pittsburgh, U.S.
Menopause - Research findings from Turkey, the the Netherlands; n and Brazil update understanding of menopause
Menopause - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, U.S., publish new menopause data
Neurology - New findings reported from University of California, U.S., describe advances in neurology
Osteoporosis - New findings from Lebanon, Spain and the United States in the area of osteoporosis detailed
Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis described by researchers from Korea and the United States
Osteoporosis - Reports from Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom add new data to osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Researchers from Iran, the United States and the United Kingdom detail new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis
American Medical Association - New developments reported by American Medical Association officials
Barr Pharmaceuticals - Recent activities involving Barr Pharmaceuticals announced
Nagoya University, Japan - Nagoya University, Japan, researchers publish most recent findings
Osaka University, Japan - Researchers from Osaka University, Japan, report recent findings
Washington University, U.S. - New studies from Washington University, U.S., outlined
Wake Forest University, U.S. - Journal reports outline Wake Forest University, U.S., research
Othera Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Othera Pharmaceuticals report on recent developments
Wayne State University, U.S. - Journal papers present study findings from Wayne State University, U.S.
Nagoya University, Japan - Researchers' data from Nagoya University, Japan, highlight new research
State University of New York, U.S. - Recent findings from State University of New York, U.S., illuminate medical research
Ohio State University, U.S. - Researchers from Ohio State University, U.S., provide details of new studies and findings
University of California, U.S. - Recent studies involving University of California, U.S., highlighted
Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan - New findings from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan, detailed
Novartis - Novartis officials announce the latest developments
Sepracor - Sepracor details recent developments
University of British Columbia, Canada - Researchers' work from University of British Columbia, Canada, adds to body of knowledge
University of North Carolina, U.S. - Recent research from University of North Carolina, U.S., summarized
University of Tromso, Norway - Medical study results published by University of Tromso, Norway
University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Study results from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., discussed
Academia Sinica, Taiwan - Reports from Academia Sinica, Taiwan, describe recent advances
American Medical Association - News from American Medical Association highlights the latest developments
Duke University, U.S. - Researchers from Duke University, U.S., publish new findings
University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., highlight most recent research
National Cancer Institute, Italy - National Cancer Institute, Italy, researchers describe recent findings
University of Kuopio, Finland - University of Kuopio, Finland, release details of medical research
University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - University of Pennsylvania, U.S., describe new medical findings
University of Oklahoma, U.S. - New research from University of Oklahoma, U.S., described
Mie University, Japan - Researchers from Mie University, Japan, publish recent findings
Osaka City University, Japan - Osaka City University, Japan, researchers summarize new study results
Leiden University, Netherlands - New findings from Leiden University, Netherlands, detailed
University of Chicago, U.S. - Studies from University of Chicago, U.S., highlight most recent findings
Emory University, U.S. - Study results from Emory University, U.S., discussed
sanofi pasteur - New activities and developments reported by sanofi pasteur
Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiw - Researchers from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, report recent findings
Seoul National University, South Korea - Reports summarize research from Seoul National University, South Korea
University of Texas, U.S. - Studies from University of Texas, U.S., add new findings to body of knowledge
University of Washington, U.S. - New data from University of Washington, U.S., detailed
AstraZeneca - Officials from AstraZeneca report latest developments
Hacettepe University, Turkey - Researchers from Hacettepe University, Turkey, publish most recent findings
Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Johns Hopkins University, U.S., researchers summarize new study results
University of Bologna, Italy - Journal papers present study findings from University of Bologna, Italy
Texas A&M University, U.S. - Texas A&M University, U.S., researchers publish recent findings
University of South Carolina, U.S. - University of South Carolina, U.S., researchers summarize new study results
Chang-Gung University, Taiwan - Studies from Chang-Gung University, Taiwan, highlight most recent research
University of Minnesota, U.S. - University of Minnesota, U.S., researchers report new study findings
Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., report details of new studies and findings
University of Leipzig, Germany - New medical research reported by University of Leipzig, Germany
Istanbul University, Turkey - Reports from Istanbul University, Turkey, add new data to knowledge base
University of Turku, Finland - University of Turku, Finland, researchers describe recent findings
AstraZeneca - Recent developments from AstraZeneca summarized
Tel-Aviv University, Israel - Recent research focus of reports from Tel-Aviv University, Israel
University of Michigan, U.S. - Scientists from University of Michigan, U.S., publish new research findings
University of California, U.S. - University of California, U.S., researchers publish recent findings
University of Toronto, Canada - Medical findings published by University of Toronto, Canada
University of Oslo, Norway - Findings from University of Oslo, Norway, advance medical research
City University of New York, U.S. - New developments from City University of New York, U.S., highlighted recently
Uludag University, Turkey - Results of recent studies reported by Uludag University, Turkey
University of Chile, Chile - Study results from University of Chile, Chile, discussed
University of Alabama, U.S. - New study findings published by University of Alabama, U.S.
University of Georgia, U.S. - Reports from University of Georgia, U.S., highlight the latest developments
Ain Shams University, Egypt - Medical study results published by Ain Shams University, Egypt
Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University, U.S., report details of new studies and findings
Monash University, Australia - Journal articles summarize Monash University, Australia, study findings
McMaster University, Hamilton - McMaster University, Hamilton, researchers publish recent findings
Columbia University, U.S. - Study results published by Columbia University, U.S., investigators
Cornell University, U.S. - Study results published by Cornell University, U.S., investigators
Bioenvision - Bioenvision provides an activity update
University of Massachusetts, U.S. - New study findings published by University of Massachusetts, U.S.
Erciyes University, Turkey - Researchers' work from Erciyes University, Turkey, adds to body of knowledge
Queen's University, Canada - Queen's University, Canada, researchers report new study findings
University of Padova, Italy - University of Padova, Italy, scientists describe new study results
Boston Scientific - Officials at Boston Scientific discuss recent developments
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Reports from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, describe recent advances
King's College London, U.K. - Researchers with King's College London, U.K., discuss study findings
University of Insubria, Italy - Data published by University of Insubria, Italy, researchers advance medical knowledge
Umea University, Sweden - New Umea University, Sweden, study results shed light on medical research
Drexel University, U.S. - Medical findings published by Drexel University, U.S.
Trakya University, Turkey - Papers describe findings from Trakya University, Turkey, studies
Yale University, U.S. - Medical study results published by Yale University, U.S.
IMS Health - IMS Health officials describe the recent activities
Linkoping University, Sweden - Investigators with Linkoping University, Sweden, publish new medical data
University of Chicago, U.S. - Reports present University of Chicago, U.S., study findings
Depomed - Officials from Depomed report details of recent activities
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., investigators have published new study data
Boston University, U.S. - Boston University, U.S., describe new medical findings
Semmelweis University, Hungary - Recent research focus of reports from Semmelweis University, Hungary
Eclipsys - New developments reported by Eclipsys officials
University of Virginia, U.S. - New developments reported by University of Virginia, U.S., officials
Saint Louis University, U.S. - Saint Louis University, U.S., provides information on its latest news and research developments
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals - Somaxon Pharmaceuticals announced its latest developments
Duke University, U.S. - Study results from Duke University, U.S., discussed
Indiana University, U.S. - Study data released by Indiana University, U.S.
University of Southern California, U.S. - Reports highlight recent research from University of Southern California, U.S.
University of Kuopio, Finland - Studies from University of Kuopio, Finland, highlight latest findings
Ohio State University, U.S. - Reports from Ohio State University, U.S., describe recent developments
Tohoku University, Japan - Studies from Tohoku University, Japan, highlight latest findings
Northwestern University, U.S. - Studies from Northwestern University, U.S., add new findings to body of knowledge
University of Rochester, U.S. - Studies from University of Rochester, U.S., highlight recent research
University of Alberta, Canada - Results of recent studies reported by University of Alberta, Canada
Lund University, Sweden - Data published by Lund University, Sweden, researchers advance medical knowledge
Eisai - News from Eisai highlights the latest developments
CardioDynamics - Recent developments from CardioDynamics highlighted
Mersin University, Turkey - Mersin University, Turkey, researchers publish recent findings
Vivus - New developments from Vivus described
American College of Chest Physicians - Recent news from American College of Chest Physicians summarized
Tohoku University, Japan - Medical findings reported by Tohoku University, Japan, scientists
University of Turin, Italy - Findings from studies by University of Turin, Italy, scientists provide new insights
University of Sao Paulo - New University of Sao Paulo study results described
University of Melbourne, Australia - Data from University of Melbourne, Australia, provide new medical insights
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore - Researchers from Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, publish latest findings
Research and Markets - Research and Markets officials detail recent developments
University of Toronto, Canada - Researchers from University of Toronto, Canada, describe new findings
University of Minnesota, U.S. - University of Minnesota, U.S., researchers detail recent medical findings
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S. - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S., researchers publish latest findings
University of Cape Town, South Africa - Reports from University of Cape Town, South Africa, add new data to knowledge base
Duke University, U.S. - Duke University, U.S., study data released
Sapporo Medical University, Japan - Scientists from Sapporo Medical University, Japan, publish new research findings
Decision Resources - Decision Resources describe recent developments
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U - New research from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U.S., described
University of Virginia, U.S. - Scientists from University of Virginia, U.S., publish new research findings
Novartis - Novartis details recent developments
University of Toronto, Canada - Reports from University of Toronto, Canada, add new data to knowledge base
Evotec - Officials from Evotec report on recent activities
Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Researchers' findings from Mayo Clinic, U.S., advance research
University of Washington, U.S. - Findings from University of Washington, U.S., advance medical research
University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Recent developments from University of Cincinnati, U.S., detailed
Eli Lilly - Recent developments announced by Eli Lilly
Leiden University, Netherlands - Leiden University, Netherlands, researchers publish most recent findings
University of Southern California, U.S. - Researchers from University of Southern California, U.S., describe new findings
State University of New York, U.S. - Findings from State University of New York, U.S., research reported
Baskent University, Turkey - Recent studies involving Baskent University, Turkey, highlighted
Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Case Western Reserve University, U.S., study data released
University of Washington, U.S. - News published by University of Washington, U.S., officials updates activities
University of Alberta, Canada - University of Alberta, Canada, investigators have published new study data
Bionovo - Bionovo describe recent developments
University of Umea, Sweden - Recent studies involving University of Umea, Sweden, highlighted
University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Reports from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., add new data to knowledge base
Columbia University, U.S. - Columbia University, U.S., researchers publish most recent findings
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