Physician Law Weekly

Movement Disorders Epidemiology - Researchers at College of Medicine, Department of Neurology publish new data on movement disorders epidemiology

Mucopolysaccharidosis I - BioMarin receives marketing approval for Aldurazyme in Japan

Myasthenia Gravis - Aspreva Pharmaceuticals CellCept fails to meet endpoints in phase III trial

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Survey reveals ignorance about Europe's number one cancer killer - lung cancer

Organ Donation - African-American organ donation could increase

Pain Management - Alpharma receives U.S. FDA approval for Kadian 80 mg capsules

Pain Management - Weightlessness does not affect anesthesia dosage

Parkinson Disease - Study findings from Institute of Mental Health, Department of Neurology provide new insights into parkinson disease

Pediatric Obesity - Children's belly fat increases more than 65% since 1990s

Pediatrics - Mutant gene causes severe kidney disease in infants

Pediatrics - Studies show emergency departments can break cycle of dependence in children's asthma

Personnel - Aesthetic Medical Institute appoints corporate executive to business strategies faculty

Personnel - Avalon names Todd R. Golub as chairman, member of scientific advisory board

Personnel - Dr. David Goldsteen joins SpeciGen board as commercialization of ProteoCage moves forward

Personnel - Drs. Madden, Oh, and Siegel join INC Research's global medical affairs team

Personnel - Healthcare executive Peter Dunphy named VP, corporate operations, by Best Doctors, Inc.

Personnel - Heiner Dreismann, former Roche executive, joins Nanogen board of directors

Personnel - James Clements named CEO at South Fulton Medical Center

Personnel - M. Keith Weikel, Manor Care's chief operating officer, to retire

Personnel - Medical Capital Advisors adds Barash, Maymon, Rovell to medical tech investment banking team

Personnel - Medifacts International appoints Michael E. Woehler as chief executive officer

Personnel - Odyssey HealthCare recruits Dirk Allison to executive team as chief financial officer

Personnel - PainCare Holdings names Maria McAfee president of Integrated Pain Solutions

Personnel - Prominent oncologist Dr. David Sidransky joins Zila board

Personnel - Robert Krieger named CEO of Delray Medical Center and Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital

Personnel - Robert L. Natt joins PayFlex board of directors

Personnel - STAAR Surgical adds senior executives to sales, regulatory and quality assurance teams

Personnel - Synarc names life sciences industry veteran Gregory Richard to head sales and marketing

Personnel - Toshiba names Robert Micer director of X-ray and vascular business unit

Personnel - U.S. Preventive Medicine appoints Calem as executive vice president and CTO

Personnel - UniCare appoints Linda Steinke director of Kansas Community Resource Center

Philanthropy - Highmark Foundation awards grants to support cancer, avian flu, and patient care programs

Preventive Medicine - Osteopathic physician says soap and water is still first step to staying healthy

Professional Education - MMTC responds to demand for Six Sigma healthcare training by offering additional seminars

Prostate Cancer - Men with prostate cancer avoid radiation due to misconceptions

Prostate Cancer - Silicon Valley Urology Center leads with 225 cesium-131 prostate brachytherapy implants

Radiation Therapy - Real-time visualization of tumors leads to more precise radiation treatment

Respiratory Medicine - Proteins may predict lung transplant rejection

Schizophrenia - Schizophrenia population in U.S. reached 1.5 million in 2002, according to new study

Small Cell Lung Cancer Quality of Care - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine update understanding of small cell lung cancer quality of care

Sports Medicine - HealthSport completes prelaunch trials for its thin film electrolyte strip

Staffing - Nap a day makes doctors OK, Stanford study finds

Tobacco Use - Researchers determine that smoking delays healing of fractures and ligament injuries

Tobacco Use - SRI International study examines link between smoking cessation and sleep problems

Tuberculosis - Studies from Stellenbosch University, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health update current data on tuberculosis in children

Vision Care Plan - J.D. Power & Associates: VSP ranks highest in satisfying vision plan members

Antibiotics - New data from the California U, Israel and United States shed light on antibiotics research

Brain Cancer - Findings from Netherlands and United States advance knowledge in brain cancer research

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from the United States described

Cardiology - New findings from the United States and Canada in the area of cardiology described

Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from Columbia University, U.S.

Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from France and the United States

Cardiology - Research reports on cardiology from the United Kingdom and United States provide new insights

Cardiology - Researchers from Cleveland Clinic, U.S., describe findings in cardiology studies

Cardiology - Studies from the People's Republic of China, Canada and United States have provided new information about cardiology

Cardiology - Study results from Germany and the United States provide new insights into cardiology

Cervical Cancer - Reports summarize cervical cancer study findings from University of California, U.S.

Depression - Reports summarize depression research from Norway, the United States and Switzerland

Diabetes - Findings from National Taiwan University, Taiwan, in diabetes research reported

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been reported by scientists from University of Oklahoma, U.S.

Head & Neck Cancer - Studies from the United States further understanding of head & neck cancer

Heart Attack - Study data from City University of New York, U.S., update heart attack knowledge

Heart Disease - Researchers from University of Minnesota, U.S., zero in on heart disease

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Columbia University, U.S., publish new HIV/AIDS data

Influenza - Researchers' work from Canada and the United States adds to influenza body of knowledge

Kidney Cancer - Scientists in the United States, Japan and Italy publish new kidney cancer data

Lung Cancer - Studies from Japan, the United States and Italy update current lung cancer data

Melanoma - New melanoma study findings recently were published by scientists in Italy and Greece

Statins - New statins data have been reported by scientists in the United States and Israel

University of Montreal, Canada - Recent studies involving University of Montreal, Canada, highlighted

Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel - New research from Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, described

University of Michigan, U.S. - University of Michigan, U.S., researchers detail recent medical findings

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Results of recent studies reported by University of Pittsburgh, U.S.

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Scientists from University of Cincinnati, U.S., publish new research findings

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

University of Texas, U.S. - Officials from University of Texas, U.S., recently report on new developments

Stanford University, U.S. - Recent developments from Stanford University, U.S., detailed

Cornell University, U.S. - Researchers from Cornell University, U.S., publish most recent findings

University of Maryland, U.S. - New medical findings reported by University of Maryland, U.S., researchers

Acorda Therapeutics - Recent findings from Acorda Therapeutics provide an update on new developments

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, U.S. - Officials from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, U.S., detail the latest developments

Conceptus - Reports from Conceptus describe recent developments

University of Texas, U.S. - Research from University of Texas, U.S., provides new insights into human health

Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland - New medical research reported by Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland

Research and Markets - Research and Markets announced its latest developments

IMPAX Laboratories - News from IMPAX Laboratories highlights the most recent developments

University of Birmingham, U.K. - Researchers from University of Birmingham, U.K., report recent findings

Columbia University, U.S. - New data from Columbia University, U.S., detailed

Criticare Systems - Criticare Systems has provided details on its latest developments

Xechem International - Xechem International provides information on its latest news and research developments

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

Cleveland Clinic, U.S. - Cleveland Clinic, U.S., researchers release new medical data

Medtronic - Officials from Medtronic report details of recent activities

City University of New York, U.S. - Medical study results published by City University of New York, U.S.

Stanford University, U.S. - Recent findings from Stanford University, U.S., provide an update on new developments

University of Washington, U.S. - Reports from University of Washington, U.S., add new data to knowledge base

EpiCept - EpiCept provides information on its latest news and research developments

University of Minnesota, U.S. - University of Minnesota, U.S., researchers describe recent findings

Roche - Roche reports on new developments

University of Rochester, U.S. - New reports from University of Rochester, U.S., detailed

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, U.S. - Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, U.S., researchers summarize new study results

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

AstraZeneca - Recent developments announced by AstraZeneca

Erasmus University, Netherlands - Journal articles summarize Erasmus University, Netherlands, study findings

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Medical study results published by Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Northwestern University, U.S. - Northwestern University, U.S., researchers detail recent medical findings

Cordis - Cordis officials describe recent developments

Emory University, U.S. - Studies from Emory University, U.S., highlight recent research

American Dental Association - New activities and developments reported by American Dental Association

Daiichi Sankyo - Daiichi Sankyo officials detail recent developments

University of Adelaide, Australia - Findings reported by University of Adelaide, Australia, further disease research

University of Montreal, Canada - New study findings published by University of Montreal, Canada

Acrongenomics - Recent reports from Acrongenomics provided an update

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

University of Bergen, Norway - New medical research reported by University of Bergen, Norway

University of Washington, U.S. - University of Washington, U.S., investigators have published new study data

Ecopia BioSciences - Officials at Ecopia BioSciences announce latest news and research developments

Nephros - New developments from Nephros outlined recently

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

Abbott - New developments from Abbott highlighted recently

FoxHollow Technologies - Recent developments from FoxHollow Technologies highlighted

Dartmouth College, U.S. - New studies from Dartmouth College, U.S., outlined

Research Australia - Research Australia provides an activity update

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

Beijing Med-Pharm - New reports from Beijing Med-Pharm detailed

Imaging Diagnostic Systems - Recent activities involving Imaging Diagnostic Systems announced

AngioDynamics - AngioDynamics officials describe the recent activities

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

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Mayo Clinic, U.S., has provided details on its latest developments

Abbott - New reports from Abbott detailed

University of North Texas, U.S. - Results of recent studies reported by University of North Texas, U.S.

Emory University, U.S. - Researchers from Emory University, U.S., publish new findings

Cytokinetics - Recent news from Cytokinetics summarized

Norwood Immunology - Officials from Norwood Immunology report on recent activities

Avecia - Reports from Avecia highlight the latest developments

University of Munster, Germany - Investigators with University of Munster, Germany, publish new medical data

University of Manchester, U.K. - Study findings from University of Manchester, U.K., are outlined in reports

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals officials provide details on the latest developments

Questcor Pharmaceuticals - Officials from Questcor Pharmaceuticals report on recent developments

Emory University, U.S. - New study findings published by Emory University, U.S.

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, - Medical findings published by University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S.

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - New study findings published by National Taiwan University, Taiwan

University of Toronto, Canada - Studies from University of Toronto, Canada, add new findings to body of knowledge

MIV Therapeutics - Reports summarize new developments from MIV Therapeutics

Par Pharmaceutical - Recent developments from Par Pharmaceutical detailed

Schering - Recent activities involving Schering announced

University of Michigan, U.S. - University of Michigan, U.S., officials summarized the newest activities

GlaxoSmithKline - Reports from GlaxoSmithKline detail the recent activities

ViroPharma - Reports from ViroPharma present the latest news and research developments

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, - New activities and developments reported by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, U.S.

Eli Lilly - Reports from Eli Lilly highlight the latest developments

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Researchers' work from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., adds to body of knowledge

Cytos Biotechnology - Reports describe the most recent news from Cytos Biotechnology

Medtronic - Recent activities involving Medtronic announced

Pall - Recent developments announced by Pall

University of Florida, U.S. - Reports highlight recent developments from University of Florida, U.S.

University of Texas, U.S. - Officials from University of Texas, U.S., provide details of new developments

World Health Organization - World Health Organization officials provide details on the latest developments

University of Toronto, Canada - Studies reveal new findings from University of Toronto, Canada, research

University of Georgia, U.S. - An update on recent developments released by University of Georgia, U.S.

University of California, U.S. - University of California, U.S., release details of medical research

American Academy of Pediatrics - American Academy of Pediatrics announced its latest developments

Ethicon - New developments from Ethicon outlined recently

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals - Reports describe the most recent news from Peregrine Pharmaceuticals

McGill University, Canada - McGill University, Canada, researchers summarize new study results

University of Virginia, U.S. - University of Virginia, U.S., researchers publish recent findings

Encore Medical - Encore Medical officials describe the recent activities

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

CytoDyn - Recent developments from CytoDyn summarized

Diomed - News from Diomed highlights the latest developments

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Reports highlight recent research from Mayo Clinic, U.S.

McGill University, Canada - New research results reported by researchers with McGill University, Canada

PhytoMedical Technologies - PhytoMedical Technologies details recent developments

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

Robarts Research Institute, Canada - Robarts Research Institute, Canada, has provided details on its latest developments

Biotechnology Industry Organization - New developments reported by Biotechnology Industry Organization officials

Cirrus Health - Officials from Cirrus Health report details of recent activities

Purdue University, U.S. - Studies from Purdue University, U.S., highlight most recent findings

University of California, U.S. - Studies from University of California, U.S., highlight latest findings

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Reports summarize new developments from Wake Forest University, U.S.

University of Patras, Greece - Study results published by University of Patras, Greece, investigators

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U. - Officials from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S., report on recent developments

Schering-Plough - Recent developments from Schering-Plough outlined

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S. - Journal articles summarize Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S., study findings

Yale University, U.S. - New developments from Yale University, U.S., highlighted recently

University of Calgary, Canada - University of Calgary, Canada, researchers publish latest findings

Eli Lilly - Reports describe the most recent news from Eli Lilly

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent University of Pennsylvania, U.S., study findings reported

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, U.S. - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, U.S., study data released

CytoDyn - Recent developments from CytoDyn highlighted

AerovectRx - AerovectRx presents its most recent news and research developments

MIV Therapeutics - An update on recent developments released by MIV Therapeutics

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Studies from VA Medical Centers, U.S., highlight latest research

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmolo - Officials at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology announce latest news and research developments

Aperio Technologies - Aperio Technologies provides information on its latest news and research developments

World Health Organization - World Health Organization officials report on new developments

University of Tubingen, Germany - Reports on University of Tubingen, Germany, study findings provide new insights

University of New South Wales, Australia - Reports present University of New South Wales, Australia, study findings

Delmarva Foundation, U.S. - New activities and developments reported by Delmarva Foundation, U.S.

Enzo Biochem - Enzo Biochem presents its most recent news and research developments

Cook - Reports from Cook present the latest news and research developments

Baxa - Baxa provides information on its latest news and research developments

Cedara Software - Reports from Cedara Software present the latest news and research developments

Companion Technologies - Reports describe the most recent news from Companion Technologies

Immunicon - Recent developments from Immunicon highlighted

Harvard University, U.S. - Scientists from Harvard University, U.S., publish new research findings

McMaster University, Canada - Study results published by McMaster University, Canada, investigators

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

University of Florida, U.S. - Studies from University of Florida, U.S., highlight latest findings

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - New Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., study results described

Columbia University, U.S. - Researchers' data from Columbia University, U.S., highlight new research

Abraxis BioScience - Officials from Abraxis BioScience detail the latest developments

Akorn - Officials from Akorn detail the latest developments

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

Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly provides an activity update

Cordis - Cordis officials describe the recent activities

Mentor - Recent developments from Mentor highlighted

Medical University of Lodz, Poland - Research from Medical University of Lodz, Poland, provides new scientific insights

IRIS International - News published by IRIS International officials updates activities

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Reports from Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., highlight the latest developments

Lumera - Reports from Lumera present the latest news and research developments

Elsevier - Reports summarize new developments from Elsevier

University of California, U.S. - Recent developments from University of California, U.S., detailed

University of California, U.S. - Recent developments from University of California, U.S., summarized

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Journal reports outline University of Minnesota, U.S., research

Blackwell Publishing - News from Blackwell Publishing highlights the latest developments

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Researchers from Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, U.S., detail new studies and findings

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - New activities and developments reported by University of Pennsylvania, U.S.

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Recent findings from University of Utrecht, Netherlands, highlighted

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

University of Southern California, U.S. - Medical study results published by University of Southern California, U.S.

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Medical study results published by Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S.

DR Systems - DR Systems officials announce the latest developments

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surge - American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons provides information on its latest news and research developments

Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Investigators with Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain, publish new medical data