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Table of Contents . . . December 16th, 2008
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Acuo Technologies - Acuo Technologies Announces Vendor Neutral Archiving Contract With Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform - Over 40 Hospitals Lend Support for Individual Insurance Market Reform
Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. Announces New Chief Executive Officer
meetingpages.com - meetingpages.com Announces Mile-High Expansion
Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft, Penn State Hershey Medical Center Showcase Road Map to Patient Flow Efficiencies at First Healthcare Provider Symposium
Prostate Cancer - USHIFU Announces First Sonablate(R) HIFU Device in India for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment
Questex Media Group, Inc. - Isadore Sharp to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th International Hotel Investment Forum IHIF in Berlin, Germany
Six Flags, Inc. - Six Flags Friends & Cornell University Partner to Inspire Future Industry Leaders
Aging - Research on aging detailed by scientists at Harvard University
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Overuse of narcotics and barbiturates may make migraine worse
Allergies - IBT Laboratories Expands its Menu of Tests for Immune Deficiency
American Academy of Neurology - Have numbness, pain or muscle weakness? Guidelines identify best tests for neuropathy
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology Dec.'08 research highlights
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - AASM responds to the Institute of Medicine's report on fatigue and medical resident hours
American College of Physicians - ACP recommends routine HIV screening for all patients
Artificial Neural Networks - Findings from Malmo University provide new insights into artificial neural networks
Asthma - New asthma study results from University of Toronto described
Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Urges All Wisconsin Residents to Take Vitamin D
Biomedicine - New biomedicine research from Army described
Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Offers a Clear Look Beyond Mammography, MRI and Ultrasound
Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Proves Cost-Effective for Presurgical Planning in Patients with Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - New Program Offers Breast Cancer Clinicians and Patients Support for Pre-Operative Clinical Assessment and Ongoing Surveillance of Lymphedema
Cancer - Study findings from University of Vermont provide new insights into cancer
Cardinal Health - Texas Hospital Association Endorses MedMined(TM) Services to Help Fight Hospital Acquired Infections
Cardiology - AGA Medical Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Cardiac Plug
Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease research from Brigham and Women's Hospital outlined
Cardiovascular Risk - Data from University of Lubeck advance knowledge in cardiovascular risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports from Harvard University provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online
Compressus Inc. - Compressus Installs First MEDxConnect(TM) v2.5 at Seattle Radiologists with Enterprise Interoperability Implementation
Compuware Corporation - Compuware Covisint Wins Healthcare Award Trifecta, Earning Third Consecutive 'Best Demonstration of Value/ROI' Recognition
Concierge Practice Profits - New Marketing Coaching and Consulting Firm for Physicians Practicing Concierge Medicine Launched Today
D. Morgan's - D. Morgan's Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award Designation
Dallas-Forth Worth Business Group on Health and Partnership for Peak - Partnership for Peak Healthcare Performance Research Shows Consumers' Lack Involvement in Managing Their Health
DC Patients, Doctors and Healthcare Providers - Clock Ticking for Millions of Federal Employees Hoping to Avoid Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefits Cut
Dowden Health Media - Vasomotor Symptoms? Create an Individual Treatment Plan for Your Patient
Drug Development - Family Medicine Cabinet: Free, New On-Line Tool Helps Track Your Medication Safety
Drug Resistance - Studies from University of Oklahoma have provided new data on drug resistance
Experimental Medicine - Study results from S.H. Liu et al provide new insights into experimental medicine
Family Medicine - Research conducted at I. Gravagubins and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about family medicine
Family Medicine - Study results from D. Manca and colleagues in the area of family medicine published
Family Practice - Reports from University of Patras, Medical Department highlight recent research in family practice
Fibrosis - CPF Updates Patient Education Materials to Meet Growing Demand for Pulmonary Fibrosis Information
Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology data have been reported by S. Ryle and co-authors
Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at Technical University
Health and Society - Researchers at University of Minnesota release new data on health and society
Health and Society - Study results from I-Shou University provide new insights into health and society
Health Care Management - Investigators at University of Bayreuth have published new data on health care management
Health Care Management - New health care management research from D. Crainich and co-researchers described
Health Insurance - Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation
Health Policy - Researchers' work from Florida State University focuses on health policy
HealthDay - HealthDay TV Launches
Heart Bypass Surgery - New Research Estimates 1500 Lives Could Be Saved Annually if the Lowest Performing Hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Performed as Well as Top-ranking Hospitals
Hypertension - Dental and Medical Communities Piloting Partnership in Mid-Michigan To Detect and Defeat Disease
Hypophosphatasia - Enobia Initiates Infantile Enzyme Replacement Trial for Rare Bone Disease
Infectious Diseases Society of America - No ESKAPE! New drugs against MRSA, other superbugs still lacking
Ingenious Med - Ingenious Med Hires New CEO to Maintain and Further Expand Company Development
Internal Medicine - Saint Barnabas Medical Center Pioneers New Program Bringing Humanities and Humanism to Medicine
IQ Solutions, Inc. - Study shows school-based program enables children and adolescents to better manage chronic disease
JAMA and Archives Journals - Brand-name drugs do not appear superior to generic drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Study supports value of advanced CT scans to check for clogged arteries
Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mentor Corporation
Kansas State University - K-State helps nursing home staff become comfortable with residents' sexual expression
Life Sciences - Data from S. Bergman and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at University of California
Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children published by researchers at University of Colombo
Life Sciences - Palmetto General Hospital Enters a New Era in Diagnosis - Unveils New PET-CT
Life Sciences - Research results from D.R. Crane and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at Ottawa Hospital target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from McMaster University publish findings in life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Richardson Technology Systems and Rauland-Borg Unveil Responder 5 Nurse Call System at Nurse Leader Annual Conference
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Bern describe research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University Hospital yield new information about life sciences
LifeWings Partners Llc - Hospitals Now Able to Analyze Medical Mistakes without Fear of Lawsuits
Liposuction - Sciton Introduces ProLipo PLUS(TM), the Most Robust Laser-Assisted Lipolysis System Available
Managed Care - Casenet Names Kevin Brown Chief Executive Officer
Managed Care - HCCA Announces Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 22-24, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona
Managed Care - Inter Valley Health Plan Selects Silver&FitŪ Senior Fitness Program for More than 14,000 Members in California
Managed Care - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have published new data on managed care
Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.
Managed Care Pharmacy - Data on managed care pharmacy detailed by S. Khan and co-authors
Manpower Software Plc - Boston University Radiology Associates BURA Selects Manpower Software's MAPS Healthroster Clinical Workforce Scheduling Solution
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Bon Secours, Sentara to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Universal American Announces New Patient Care Program
Medical Systems - New medical systems research from Nambu University discussed
Medicare and Medicaid - Condell Health Network and Medical Center to Pay $36 Million Settlement After Self-Reporting Possible Health-Care Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to Obama: Open Medicare to All Americans
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - HAP Expands Medicare Advantage Options to Include Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services
Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2009 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Community Braces for Massive Cuts to Medicare's Home Oxygen Benefit Starting January '09
Medicare and Medicaid - Luminex Corporation and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company Sign Distribution Agreement
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare, Social Security Owe Up to $52 Trillion to Current Retirees and Workers
Medicare and Medicaid - Radio Interview Opportunity: Important News for Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Texas, College of Pharmacy
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at College of Medicine have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of North Carolina have provided new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Western University in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - UniCare, Walmart Organize Circle of Hope To Help Mountain Mission Meet Increased Demand for Assistance
Menopause - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Signs Elestrin Marketing Agreement with Azur Pharma
Mental Health - Scientists at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences release new data on mental health
Mental Health - Studies from E. Church et al further understanding of mental health
Mental Health - Tragedies Underscore Crisis in U.S. Public Mental Health System: National Advocacy Organization Demands Reforms
Mental Health - Tragedy Focuses Spotlight on Crisis in North Carolina Mental Health System
National Conference of State Legislatures - Governors, Legislators Update Current State Fiscal Conditions, Push for Economic Recovery Package from Congress, President-elect
Neurodegenerative Disease - Transgenomic Signs Letter of Intent for an Agreement to Exclusive License With Option to Acquire Power3 Medical Products' Neurodegenerative Diagnostics
Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections study results reported from R. Salomao et al
NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine - New study on NYU primary care residency program indicates low burnout rates and career satisfaction
Obesity - Findings in obesity reported from C.H. Warner and co-researchers
Obesity - UniCare Health Plan Offers Training to Medical Community To Help Combat Obesity in Kansas
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research reported from University of Ottawa
Osteoporosis - Researchers at McMaster University publish new data on osteoporosis
Pascal Metrics Inc. - Pascal Metrics Announces Patient Safety Culture Services Offering
Public Health - Research data from J.J. Schlitt and colleagues update understanding of public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Connecticut report research in public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Copenhagen target public health
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) - Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery
Radiology - Patient Photos Spur Radiologist Empathy and Eye for Detail
Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Second Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program
Saint Louis University - Treatment for advanced hepatitis C doesn't work, researchers find
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - Researchers at Taipei Medical University release new data on sensorineural hearing loss
Skin Cancer - American Academy of Dermatology Issues Position Statement on Vitamin D
Smile Reminder - Doctors Go Viral: vSling Video Testimonial Tool Offers Doctors Access to New Channels for Acquiring Patients
Society of Nuclear Medicine - Nationwide study confirms PET as the most powerful imaging tool in cancer management
Soft Tissue Infections - Blood Tests Can Help Detect Presence of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Springer - Money motivates doctors to reduce ethnic differences in heart disease treatments
Stem Cell Research - The International Society for Stem Cell Research Releases New Guidelines to Shape Future of Stem Cell Therapy
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. - Stiefel Laboratories Announces the Expansion of Its REVALESKIN(R) Skin Care Line With Three New Products
Suicide - Scientists at University of Athens, Department of Radiology discuss research in suicide
Surgery - Study data from T.M. Dewey et al provide new insights into surgery
Telemedicine - Advanced Technologies and Wireless Telecommunications Enhance Care and Medical Training at the Ryder Trauma Center in Miami
Thomson Reuters - BAPTIST HEALTH Uses Real-Time Clinical Surveillance from Thomson Reuters to Lower Costs and Improve Quality in the Pharmacy
Thyroidectomy - Recent findings in thyroidectomy described by researchers from Sichuan University
Transplantation - Advances in Cellular Transplants Offer Opportunities for More Physicians to Enter Field
TROY Group, Inc. - TROY SecureRx Revolutionizes Prescription Printing
UHC - UHC and Safecor Health Announce Multi-Year Agreement for Repackaging Bar-Coded Medications
VisEn Medical Inc. - VisEn Co-Founder Named Radiologic Society's 'Outstanding Researcher of the Year'
Zix Corporation - Zix Corporation and UnitedHealthcare Launch e-Prescribing to Texas Physicians
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