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Financing - AngioScore Announces Completion of $30 Million Financing

Flu Vaccines - Research findings from L.R. Carpenter et al update understanding of flu vaccines

Fmqai - Florida Health Care Community Stepping Up for the 2007-2008 Flu Season

Food Poisoning - Sterilox Food Safety System Named FCSI Product of the Year

Gastroenterology - Nighttime Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep

Gastroenterology - Use of Common, But Potentially Dangerous, Pain Medicines Underreported

Gastroesophageal Reflux - Research reports on gastroesophageal reflux from Toho University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Acquires Dynamic Imaging, LLC

Gene Therapy - Children's Hospital Physician Elected to Institute of Medicine

Gene Therapy - Study findings from University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into gene therapy

General Internal Medicine - Researchers at Harvard University release new data on general internal medicine

Granuloma - New granuloma study findings have been reported by scientists at Stanford University

Gynecology - Research from E.S.K. Morhe and co-authors provides new data about gynecology

HCPro, Inc. - Growth in Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs Spurs New Professional Association

Health and Society - Research from George Washington University yields new data on health and society

Health and Society - Research results from University of Arizona update knowledge of health and society

Health Insurance - New findings from University of Minnesota in the area of health insurance described

Health Insurance - New health insurance study findings have been published by A. Bramesfeld and colleagues

Health Insurance - New Online Tool Makes Enrollment in Blue Cross of California Easier

Health Insurance - Paving the Difficult Road to Universal Insurance Coverage: Spotlight on U.S. Innovators

Health Insurance - Research from Yale University provides new data about health insurance

Health Policy - Data from Swedish Institute for Health Economics provide new insights into health policy

Health Policy - National Medical Association Selects New Director of Health Policy

Health Policy - New findings from Erasmus University in the area of health policy published

Health Policy - Researchers from Kyushu University, Department of Health Services detail new studies and findings in the area of health policy

HealthLeaders Media - HealthLeaders in October

Heart Attack - Data on heart attack detailed by researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Heart Defects - Severe heart defect likely caused by genetic factors

Heart Disease - Novel Approach to Improving Cardiovascular Care

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease described by G. Mancia and colleagues

Heart Failure - New research on heart failure from University of California summarized

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings have been reported from E. Funk et al

HIV/AIDS - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department reveals new findings on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Research reports from University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings from Columbia College in HIV/AIDS therapy reported

Homeland Security - SAMBA Selects CIGNA HealthCare to Offer Members Nationwide Physician and Hospital Choices, Expanded Services

Hunter Syndrome - Scientists at Nihon University, Department of Dermatology target Hunter syndrome

Hyponatremia - Data Show Vaprisol(R) Is Effective & Safe in Promptly Increasing Serum Sodium Levels in Patients With Euvolemic or Hypervolemic Hyponatremia

Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy - New hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Cincinnati

Implantable Devices - Boston Scientific Announces European Approval of Next-Generation Implantable Defibrillator

Impotence - Research results from Cornell University update knowledge of impotence

Indiana Health Information Exchange - Indiana Health Information Exchange Announces Milestone for Quality Health First(SM) Program

Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. - Indiana Health Information Exchange Expands Reach to Morgan County

Influenza - Baylor Health Care System Recognized for Best Practices in Influenza Immunization

InfoMedics, Inc. - Patient Feedback Leader InfoMedics Reaches Multiple Milestones in its Work with 14 of the Top 15 Pharmaceutical Companies

Internal Medicine - New internal medicine findings from T.J.T. Kennedy and co-authors described

Kidney Disease Vaccines - Researchers at Christian Medical College, Medical College release new data on kidney disease vaccines

Kryptiq Corporation - MedStar Health to Transform Care Collaboration With Kryptiq's CareManager and Connect IQ Suite

Life Sciences - Data from Johns Hopkins University, Department of International Health provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Investigators at Erasmus University, Department of Public Health zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New data from R.L Hilderbrand et al illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from Mahidol University, Department of Pediatrics describe advances in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Mayo Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children findings from University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics published

Life Sciences - Recent studies by A. Lattavo and co-authors add new data to pediatric in adolescents findings

Life Sciences - Research from Department of Health and Human Services in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Department of International Health has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from L.M Plauntz and co-researchers provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Columbia University report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Marshall University, Department of Pediatrics update current data on pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Studies from University of California, Department of Pediatrics have provided new information about pediatric in children

Liver Cancer - China's Liver Cancer Drug Market to Quadruple by 2011

Lower Back Pain - New Low-Back Pain Guidelines Should Encourage Patients to Utilize Spinal Manipulation

Lower Back Pain - Researchers at University of Washington publish new data on lower back pain

Lower Back Pain Prognosis - Reports from Research Center advance knowledge in lower back pain prognosis

Lung Cancer - New findings from P.A. Kvale and co-authors describe advances in lung cancer

Lung Cancer - Reports from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center advance knowledge in lung cancer

Lung Cancer - Research findings from Yale University, Division of Thoracic Surgery update understanding of lung cancer

Lung Cancer - Research reports from University Hospital, Department of Respiratory Medicine provide new insights into lung cancer

Lung Cancer - Researchers from Duke University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer

Lung Cancer - University of Tennessee, Health Science Center publishes research in lung cancer

Lung Cancer Cytology - Research from University of North Carolina broadens understanding of lung cancer cytology

Lung Cancer Epidemiology - New lung cancer epidemiology study results reported from M.K. Gould et al

Lung Cancer Epidemiology - Researchers from George Washington University, Department of Pathology publish new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer epidemiology

Lung Cancer Prevention - Findings from H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center advance knowledge in lung cancer prevention

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Research from J. Rubins et al has provided new information about lung cancer risk factors

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Research from Medical University of South Carolina, Hollings Cancer Center has provided new information about lung cancer risk factors

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Research from Washington Hospital Center in the area of lung cancer risk factors described

Lung Cancer Therapy - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reports research in lung cancer therapy

Lung Cancer Therapy - Recent findings from University of Michigan highlight research in lung cancer therapy

Lung Cancer Therapy - Research from T.C. Kennedy and co-researchers yields new findings on lung cancer therapy

Lung Cancer Therapy - Study results from University of Virginia, Division of Thoracic Surgery update understanding of lung cancer therapy

Managed Care - Express Scripts Acquires Industry Leading CDHP Account Administrator

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, LLC Announces Multi-Site Expansions and Corporate Promotions

MD Kiosk - New Patient Education Initiative Offers Online Health Videos and 3D Virtual Spacepods

MEDecision - MEDecision Outlines Q4 Events to Promote Electronic Health Records for Patients, Physicians and Health Plans

MEDHOST - Doctors' Center Hospital First In Puerto Rico To Implement MEDHOST Emergency Department Information System

Medical Check In Systems, Inc. - Medical Check In Systems Introduces HIPAA Compliant Touch Screen Sign In System to Replace Traditional Sign in Sheet

Medical College of Georgia - Taking the stress out of choosing the right stress test

Medical Ethics - Relationships Involving Financial Interests Between Industry and Medical Schools Reportedly Are Highly Prevalent

Medical Informatics - Data on medical informatics described by researchers at University of Iowa, Medical Department

Medical Informatics - Data on medical informatics detailed by H. Singh and co-authors

Medical Simulation Corporation - Medical Simulation Corporation Announces Partnership with Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston

Medicare and Medicaid - Average Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise 21%

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Receives Approval for Medicare Advantage BlueMedicare Plans in 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from University of Massachusetts, Center for Health Policy and Research

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Acquires Permedion to Expand Clinical Review Capabilities

Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Jury Convicts Medical Company Owner of Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - New National Medicaid Study: Minnesota Under Funds Seniors' Nursing Home Care $167 Million Annually

Medicare and Medicaid - New National Medicaid Study: New Jersey Under Funds Seniors' Nursing Home Care $305 Million Annually

Medicare and Medicaid - New Resource Explains What Seniors Can Do if Medicare Denies Coverage of Their Medicines

Medicare and Medicaid - News From USW: Steelworker Retirees Set to Receive New Health Care Benefit

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from Texas A&M University, University Health Science Center

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from S. Feltlisk and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of Minnesota describe recent advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University target medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at Harvard University on medicare and medicaid recently published

Melanoma - Studies in the area of melanoma reported from Brown University

Menopause - Postmenopausal Sex Hormone Levels May Impact Blood Vessel Function

Metabolism - Testosterone Deficiency May Increase Risk of Death in Older Men

MPV - University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Selects MPV for Payor Contract Management

Nanotechnology Business - Transgenomic Names New Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing

Neurology - New neurology research reported from Columbia University

Neurology - Study findings from American Academy of Neurology broaden understanding of neurology

Neurosurgery - Data-Driven Physician Dialogue Leads to Big Savings for St. Joseph/Candler Orthopedics, Neurosurgery Programs

NextPhase - NextPhase to Offer Allscripts Health Care Customers IT Asset Disposition Services

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research reports on non-small cell lung cancer from Medical University of South Carolina provide new insights

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Data on non-small cell lung cancer therapy reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Findings from University of North Carolina, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in non-small cell lung cancer therapy reported

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Research from Fudan University, Department of Oncology reveals new findings on non-small cell lung cancer therapy

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Studies in the area of non-small cell lung cancer therapy reported from Fox Chase Cancer Center

Nurse Savvy Research Group - Nursesavvy.com Promoting Quality Healthcare for Everyone

Obesity - Data from T.K. Fehring and colleagues advance knowledge in obesity

Obesity - New obesity study results from Duke University described

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from University of Virginia provides new data on obesity and diabetes

Occupational Medicine - Scientists at George Washington University detail research in occupational medicine

Ocular Hypertension - Data on ocular hypertension discussed by researchers at University of Copenhagen

Oncology - McKesson Expands Specialty Pharmaceutical Business with Agreement to Purchase OTN for $575 Million

Oncology - Oncologists Want to See Significant Improvement in Overall Survival Before Adopting Targeted Polytherapy in a First-Line Setting

OTN - OTN Recognized by InformationWeek for Innovative Use of Technology

Paralysis - Studies from A.D. Rubin et al further understanding of paralysis

Patient Education - Reports summarize patient education study results from R. Gorawarabhat and co-researchers

Patient Education - Study findings on patient education are outlined in reports from Columbia University

Pediatrics - Armed with cameras, teens spread health advocacy message in their communities

Pediatrics - ChemGenex Appoints Experienced Biotechnology Executive as Chief Medical Officer

Pediatrics - McNeil Consumer Healthcare is Voluntarily Withdrawing Infants' Cough and Cold Products:

Pediatrics - New pediatrics study results from University of Michigan described

Pediatrics - Physicians Perform Cutting-Edge Stem Cell Procedure

Pediatrics - Recent studies by H. Mussaffi and co-authors add new data to pediatrics findings

Pediatrics - Reports from University of Sherbrooke describe recent advances in pediatrics

Pediatrics - Reports summarize pediatrics study results from Bastyr University

Pediatrics - Research from Groningen University provides new data on pediatrics

Pediatrics - Research on pediatrics published by scientists at University of Wisconsin

Pediatrics - Researchers from Queen's University report recent findings in pediatrics

Personnel - National Medical Association Appoints New Director of External Affairs

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - New Hampshire: 1st in the Nation Primary State Takes a Stand on E-Prescribing

Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. - Physicians Adult Daycare Comments on Study That Shows Adult Daycare May Help Reduce Onset of Alzheimer's

Physicians Online, Inc. - New Physicians' Websites Make Patients' Lives Easier

Precyse Solutions - Precyse Solutions Introduces the Precyse Performance Benchmark(TM) to Establish HIM Best Practices

Pressure Ulcer - Hill-Rom Introduces New Wound Therapy Surface With Innovative Safety and Treatment Features

Pressure Ulcer - Research reports on pressure ulcer from B. Leblebici and colleagues provide new insights

Prostate Cancer - Findings from J.A. Cesaretti and co-authors broaden understanding of prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer research has been reported by R.M. Hoffman et al

Prostate Cancer - Scientists at Dalhousie University publish research in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Studies from R.J. Sotelo and co-researchers yield new data on prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Quality of Care - Studies from Mount Sinai School of Medicine provide new data on prostate cancer quality of care

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings have been published by scientists at University of Chicago, Department of Medicine

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Texas, Health Science Center

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Louisville, Medical Department

Psychiatry - Researchers at Army target psychiatry

Psychiatry - Studies from University of Toronto reveal new findings on psychiatry

Psychiatry - UCLA's Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Partners with Within3

Quality of Life - Data from J. Martinfernandez and colleagues advance knowledge in quality of life

ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Agreement with Internet Marketer Helio Health; Anticipates 12% Additional Profit

Regence - Regence Introduces Two New Plans Designed Especially for Small to Mid-Size Companies

Regulatory Actions - Coalition Urges Congress to Increase Funding for National Health Service Corps

Regulatory Actions - Consumer Safety Alert on Fat Dissolving Injections

Rehabilitation Research - Investigators at Uppsala University, Department of Neurosciences zero in on rehabilitation research

Renal Disease Risk Factors - Study results from Columbia University update understanding of renal disease risk factors

Robotics - St. David's Medical Center Implements New Robotic Technology to Treat Common Heart Rhythm Disorders

S.M. Health Communications, LLC. - New Conference to Answer Questions About Pharmacy Benefit Costs, Ethics and Contracting

Schizophrenia Therapy - Studies in the area of schizophrenia therapy reported from Sha'ar Menashe Mental Health Center

SCI Solutions - SCI Solutions Partners with Health First Inc. to Provide Comprehensive Access Management Solutions

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Sutter Moves to Reduce Public Accountability, Slash Hospital Beds

Siemens Medical Solutions - Siemens Soarian Health Information Management is Widely Adopted by Leading Healthcare Institutions in 2007

Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - New findings reported from D.J. Samson and co-authors describe advances in small cell lung cancer therapy

Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - New small cell lung cancer therapy data have been reported by scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

SpectraScience, Inc. - SpectraScience Receives Final European Certification

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Research findings from J. Jagdeo et al update understanding of squamous cell carcinoma

Stem Cell Research - NeoStem Announces Opening of Las Vegas Adult Stem Cell Collection Center and Further Market Penetration in Western United States

Summa Health System - Summa Health System's Akron City Hospital Named 'Leapfrog Top Hospital' for 2007

Surgery - Health Dialog Shared Decision-Making(R) Videos Honored at the 14th Annual National Health Information Awards

Surgery - National Surgical Hospitals Acquires Majority Share of Houston-Area Surgery Center

Surgery - Risks Associated With Face Transplants May Be Lower Than Previously Thought, ASPS Journal Review Suggests

Surgery - Scientists at University of Sydney, Breast Cancer Institute report research in surgery

Sutter Health - Sutter Health Medical Groups Among the Best for Health Care Quality

Tachycardia - New tachycardia research has been reported by S. Piccirilli et al

Telemedicus Inc. - Telemedicus Creates Medical Technology Advisory Board

Telemedicus, Inc. - Telemedicus Retains CPA Consulting Firm Newton and Associates

Thrombosis - FDA Clears OmniWave(TM) Endovascular System for Clot Removal in Peripheral Blood Vessels

Transplantation - Studies from Leiden University, Medical Department yield new data on transplantation

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies in the area of type 2 diabetes reported from Michigan State University

Ultrasound - Investigators at Palacky University target ultrasound

UnitedHealthcare - Carolina Health Care Joins UnitedHealthcare Physician Network

Urinary Tract Infection - Research from Radboud University reveals new findings on urinary tract infection

Vaccine Safety - Research on vaccine safety detailed by B.H. Levi and co-authors

Vascular Disease - News from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Ventricular Fibrillation - Research from G. Ristagno and co-authors yields new data on ventricular fibrillation

Verispan - Verispan's Vector One(R): Higher than Average GERD Market Growth in Hispanics

Vomiting Therapy - Study data from Martin-Luther University, Department of Internal Medicine IV provide new insights into vomiting therapy

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Welch Allyn Aligns Business Units With Global Customer Segments, Positions for International Growth

Women's Health - Data from Kaiser Permanente advance knowledge in women's health