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Physician Business Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . January 16th, 2007

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Business Update - Aetna introduces new health insurance options for individuals

Business Update - Mergers and acquisitions firm MidMarket Capital advises Van Slyck on sale to Eclipsys

Business Update - Virginia Health Information publishes first hospital and nursing facility efficiency report

Addiction Medicine - Researchers from Harvard University publish new studies and findings in the area of addiction medicine

Alcoholism Therapy - Study data from University of Queensland provide new insights into alcoholism therapy

Allergies - Recent findings in allergy in children described by researchers from Children's Hospital

Arthritis - Studies from Teikyo University yield new data on arthritis

Asthma - Half of newly diagnosed asthmatics do not fill prescriptions within a year of diagnosis

Asthma Risk Factors - Research on asthma risk factors discussed by scientists at National University of Singapore

Bladder Cancer - Study results from University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center update understanding of bladder cancer

Breast Cancer - St. Louis physician agrees hormone replacement therapy creates breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer Genetics - Research conducted at Brown University has updated our knowledge about breast cancer genetics

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Boston University, Department of Epidemiology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer therapy

Business Update - Albert Einstein is first facility in South America to offer image-guided radiation therapy

Business Update - Biopure announces next steps for Navy's proposed RESUS trauma trial of Hemopure

Business Update - CapMed joins with IBM and leading community pharmacies to provide patients with medication history

Business Update - CardiacAssist places TandemHeart PTVA System at two new medical centers

Business Update - Cariten Senior Health uses Silverlink automated phone calls to help manage member relationships

Business Update - CellSearch System cleared for monitoring metastatic breast cancer

Business Update - El Camino Hospital invests in new Eclipsys Solutions and Services

Business Update - Lexmark wins 5-year managed print services contract with Australian pediatric hospital

Business Update - MedAptus introduces revenue cycle software for point-of-care technical charge capture

Business Update - Medifast launches new low fat, low cholesterol, low calorie scrambled eggs product

Business Update - VISICU announces agreement with Resurrection Health Care to implement VISICU's eICU program

Cancer - Research reports from Brown University, Department of Community Health provide new insights into cancer

Chronic Disease Prevention - Study results from Stanford University provide new insights into chronic disease prevention

Depression Therapy - Research on depression therapy discussed by scientists at Royal Preston Hospital, Department of Psychiatry

Depression Therapy - Scientists at Kyoto University target depression therapy

Diabetes Management - Eli Lilly and Company responds to New York Times article of 12/17/06

Drug Abuse - Wound botulism is found in a man who injected heroin

Electronic Medical Records - Healthvision, North Texas Specialty to build interoperable health information exchange

Environmental Health - New environmental health study findings recently were reported by investigators at Center for Health and Population Research

Epidemiology - Reports from Children's Hospital add new data to research in epidemiology in children

Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Chicago, Department of Medicine detail research in epidemiology

Finance - Alliance Imaging issues 2007 financial guidance

Finance - Hospice services provider VistaCare reports Q4 2006 patient revenue up 12.3% over year ago

Finance - TechniScan Medical Systems awarded $2.8 million from U.S. National Institutes of Health

Finance - United American Healthcare Corporation completes $6.50 million private placement

Healthcare Access - Medical teams are key to patient safety

Healthcare Coverage - Habersham County Medical Center inks new contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

Healthcare Policy - American Physical Therapy Association applauds signing of HR 6111

Heart Attack Therapy - Studies from University of California, Division of Cardiology in the area of heart attack therapy published

Heart Failure Therapy - New data from Hospital illuminate research in 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

Hypertension Therapy - Studies from University of Manchester have provided new information about hypertension therapy

Information Technology - Hawaii Medical Service Association chooses Zynchros.com to manage drug formulary databases

Information Technology - Presbyterian Healthcare deploys array networks for instantaneous, secure remote access

Internal Medicine - Research from Comenius University, Department of Pharmacology provides new data on internal medicine

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from University of California, Department of Medicine published

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University of Massachusetts

Life Sciences - Study results from Medical University of Vienna in the area of life sciences published

Lower Back Pain Therapy - Researchers at University of Heidelberg publish new data on lower back pain therapy

Macular Degeneration Risk Factors - Studies from University of California, Jules Stein Eye Institute provide new data on macular degeneration risk factors

Managed Care - Reports outline managed care study findings from RTI International

Market Analysis - Abbott, Eisai's Humira and UCB's Cimzia will drive sales of Crohn drugs to $1.3 billion

Market Analysis - Comprehensive New Jersey Health Care Almanac finds imbalances, variations in health care delivery

Market Analysis - Verispan report says about half of physicians satisfied with number of drug sales reps

Medical Errors - Clinical simulators can find the source of miscommunications during medical treatments

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

Mental Health - Physicians are enlisted in efforts to keep older drivers with dementia off the road

Mergers & Acquisitions - On Assignment, Inc. to acquire VISTA Staffing Solutions

Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Scientists at Harvard University target obesity and diabetes risk factors

Personnel - Alan Rabinowitz resigns as Patient Safety Authority administrator

Personnel - Cymetrix names Al Franklin as COO

Personnel - John Sculley named to PDSHeart board

Psychology - Reports from University College highlight recent research in psychology

Quality Assurance - Cheap, simple, and low-tech steps create safer ICUs

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

Sports Medicine - Back pain left untreated may become a chronic problem

Surgery - Researchers at University Hospital have published new data on surgery

Tuberculosis Therapy - Recent findings in tuberculosis therapy described by researchers from Aga Khan University, Department of Medicine

Vascular Disease Prevention - New vascular disease prevention research has been reported by scientists at Hospital, Department of Cardiology

Vascular Disease Risk Factors - University of Bristol, Department of Social Medicine publishes research in vascular disease risk factors

Cancer Research - Reports from University of California, U.S., add new data to cancer research

Cancer Research - Researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, U.S., report recent findings in cancer

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings reported from the United States and Australia

Colon Cancer - New findings in colon cancer described from the United Kingdom, United States and Denmark

Depression - New depression study findings from University of New South Wales, Australia, were highlighted recently in medical journals

Diabetes - New data from University of Melbourne, Australia, illuminate research in diabetes

Healthcare - Research from Harvard University, U.S., in the area of healthcare detailed

Heart Attack - New heart attack study results reported from Israel, the People's Republic of China and the United States

Heart Attack - Study results from China, Qatar and the United States in the area of heart attack discussed

HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS study findings from University of Miami, U.S.

Hypertension - Reports from Australia and Germany describe recent advances in hypertension research

Surgery - New findings from Sweden, Italy and France describe advances in surgery research

University of British Columbia, Canada - Findings from studies by University of British Columbia, Canada, scientists provide new insights

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Recent developments reported by Mayo Clinic, U.S.

University of Adelaide, Australia - Journal articles summarize University of Adelaide, Australia, study findings

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. - Reports highlight recent research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Recent research focus of reports from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Novartis - Novartis officials announce the latest developments

McGill University, Canada - Medical findings reported by McGill University, Canada, scientists

University Children's Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Study findings from University Children's Hospital, Basel, Switzerland, are outlined in reports

Questcor Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Questcor Pharmaceuticals report details of recent activities

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals details recent developments

Omnicell - Reports summarize new developments from Omnicell

State University of New York, U.S. - Reports describe the most recent news from State University of New York, U.S.

University of Tampere, Finland - Researchers with University of Tampere, Finland, discuss study findings

University of Alabama, U.S. - New study findings published by University of Alabama, U.S.

IMS Health - IMS Health officials describe the recent activities

University of Montpellier, France - Recent findings from University of Montpellier, France, highlighted

Duke University, U.S. - Researchers from Duke University, U.S., publish new studies and findings

Oulu University, Finland - New data from Oulu University, Finland, studies illuminate research

Boehringer Ingelheim - Officials from Boehringer Ingelheim recently report on new developments

Abbott - Recent developments from Abbott outlined

DR Systems - Recent developments from DR Systems highlighted

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, U.S. - Studies from Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, U.S., highlight most recent research

Boston Scientific - Officials from Boston Scientific report on recent developments

University of Toronto, Canada - Researchers from University of Toronto, Canada, describe new findings

University of Washington, U.S. - Researchers from University of Washington, U.S., publish new findings

Food and Drug Administration, U.S. - Food and Drug Administration, U.S., officials announce the latest developments

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Case Western Reserve University, U.S., scientists describe new study results

Columbia University, U.S. - Findings from Columbia University, U.S., advance medical research

University of Texas, U.S. - New findings from University of Texas, U.S., detailed

Barr Pharmaceuticals - Recent activities involving Barr Pharmaceuticals announced

Decision Resources - New activities and developments reported by Decision Resources

CardioDynamics - Recent developments from CardioDynamics highlighted

British Medical Journal - British Medical Journal announced its latest developments

Research and Markets - Research and Markets presents its most recent news and research developments

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Johns Hopkins University, U.S., announced its latest developments

Ohio State University, U.S. - Researchers from Ohio State University, U.S., provide details of new studies and findings

Critical Therapeutics - Critical Therapeutics officials describe the recent activities

Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, U.S. - Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, U.S., describe new medical findings

Aarhus University, Denmark - Investigators with Aarhus University, Denmark, publish new medical data

AstraZeneca - Officials from AstraZeneca report details of recent activities

MedMira - New developments from MedMira described

Boston Scientific - Officials at Boston Scientific announce latest news and research developments

Boston Scientific - Officials at Boston Scientific discuss recent developments

Kaiser Permanente, U.S. - Study findings from Kaiser Permanente, U.S., highlighted recently in medical journals

Washington University, U.S. - New studies from Washington University, U.S., outlined

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Studies from University of Cincinnati, U.S., add new findings to body of knowledge

Cordis - Recent developments announced by Cordis

Optimata - Optimata officials describe recent developments

University of Iowa, U.S. - University of Iowa, U.S., officials provide details on the latest developments

American Medical Association - News from American Medical Association highlights the most recent developments

Pharmaxis - Officials at Pharmaxis announce latest news and research developments

American College of Chest Physicians - Recent news from American College of Chest Physicians summarized

Tufts University, U.S. - Recent findings from Tufts University, U.S., highlighted

University of Georgia, U.S. - Reports from University of Georgia, U.S., highlight the latest developments

University of Texas, U.S. - New research from University of Texas, U.S., described

University of North Texas, U.S. - University of North Texas, U.S., researchers publish recent findings

American Medical Association - News from American Medical Association highlights the latest developments

Cordis - Recent activities involving Cordis announced

Frost & Sullivan - Officials from Frost & Sullivan report details of recent activities

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Reports summarize new developments from Mayo Clinic, U.S.

Harvard University, U.S. - Studies from Harvard University, U.S., highlight latest findings

University of Michigan, U.S. - University of Michigan, U.S., researchers report new study findings

University of Ottawa, Canada - Journal reports outline University of Ottawa, Canada, research

Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. - Reports describe the most recent news from Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.

WaveLight - Recent activities involving WaveLight announced

University of Texas, U.S. - University of Texas, U.S., provides information on its latest news and research developments

Erasme University, Belgium - Journal articles summarize Erasme University, Belgium, study findings

Columbia University, U.S. - New data from Columbia University, U.S., studies illuminate research

Stanford University, U.S. - New medical research reported by Stanford University, U.S.

AGA Medical - AGA Medical provides information on its latest news and research developments

Cardinal Health - Recent activities involving Cardinal Health announced

University of Munich, Germany - Recent studies from University of Munich, Germany, add to knowledge base

IRIS International - IRIS International officials report on new developments

Columbia University, U.S. - New Columbia University, U.S., study results shed light on medical research

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals - An update on recent developments released by Accentia Biopharmaceuticals

Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, U.S. - Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, U.S., officials announce the latest developments

Siemens Medical Solutions - Officials from Siemens Medical Solutions report on recent activities

Queen's University, Canada - Queen's University, Canada, scientists detail new medical studies and findings

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany - University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, researchers detail recent medical findings

Erasmus University, Netherlands - Erasmus University, Netherlands, scientists detail new medical studies and findings

Ventracor - Reports summarize new developments from Ventracor

Medtronic - Recent developments reported by Medtronic

McGill University, Canada - Findings reported by McGill University, Canada, further disease research

Saint Louis University, U.S. - Saint Louis University, U.S., provides information on its latest news and research developments

Decision Resources - Decision Resources describe recent developments

University of Florida, U.S. - Reports describe the most recent news from University of Florida, U.S.

Southern Illinois University, U.S. - Studies from Southern Illinois University, U.S., highlight recent research

Novartis - Novartis officials summarized the newest activities

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals - Accentia Biopharmaceuticals officials announce the latest developments

Abbott - Officials at Abbott discuss recent developments

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent studies involving University of Pennsylvania, U.S., highlighted

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals - Officials at Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals discuss recent developments

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Oregon Health & Science University, U.S., has provided details on its latest developments

Shire - New developments from Shire outlined recently

University of British Columbia, Canada - Data from University of British Columbia, Canada, provide new medical insights

Hacettepe University, Turkey - Researchers from Hacettepe University, Turkey, publish latest findings

Ohio State University, U.S. - Reports from Ohio State University, U.S., describe recent developments

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S. - New findings from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S., detailed

Siemens Medical Solutions - Officials at Siemens Medical Solutions discuss recent developments

University of Chicago, U.S. - Reports summarize research from University of Chicago, U.S.

Research and Markets - Research and Markets officials detail recent developments

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., describe recent developments

Possis Medical - Possis Medical officials describe recent developments

Ortho Biotech - New activities and developments reported by Ortho Biotech

University of Iowa, U.S. - Reports present University of Iowa, U.S., study findings

Radlink - Recent developments from Radlink outlined

Immunicon - Officials from Immunicon report on recent activities

Endo Pharmaceuticals - Recent developments reported by Endo Pharmaceuticals

University of Toronto, Canada - Medical findings published by University of Toronto, Canada

Conceptus - Conceptus has provided details on its latest developments

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Journal papers present study findings from University of Pittsburgh, U.S.

American Medical Association - American Medical Association has provided details on its latest developments

Oscient Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Oscient Pharmaceuticals detail the latest developments

AngioDynamics - AngioDynamics officials report on new developments

University of California, U.S. - University of California, U.S., reports on new developments

Cirrus Health - New developments from Cirrus Health described

I-Flow - Reports from I-Flow present the latest news and research developments

Texas A&M University, U.S. - Texas A&M University, U.S., researchers publish recent findings

Loyola University, U.S. - New findings from Loyola University, U.S., detailed

Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - Officials from Thomas Jefferson University, U.S., report on recent developments

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U - Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U.S., report details of new studies and findings

McMaster University, Canada - Reports summarize research from McMaster University, Canada

University of Tampere, Finland - Researchers from University of Tampere, Finland, report details of new studies and findings

University of British Columbia, Canada - Researchers' work from University of British Columbia, Canada, adds to body of knowledge

University of Insubria, Italy - Data published by University of Insubria, Italy, researchers advance medical knowledge

University of Michigan, U.S. - Findings reported by University of Michigan, U.S., further disease research

PhotoMedex - Reports from PhotoMedex describe recent developments

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Johns Hopkins University, U.S., officials detail recent developments

Eclipsys - New developments reported by Eclipsys officials

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan reports on new developments

Sorin Group - New activities and developments reported by Sorin Group

Accuray - Accuray officials describe the recent activities

University of Michigan, U.S. - Recent studies involving University of Michigan, U.S., highlighted

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