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Physician Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . December 19th, 2007

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Aethon Inc. - Aethon Introduces Dedicated Pharmacy Cart

Aggression - Data from Yale University, Department of Psychology provide new insights into aggression in children

Aggression - Research reports from University of California provide new insights into aggression

Airgas, Inc. - Airgas Study Reveals Disaster Preparedness Concerns and Misconceptions About Dedicated Oxygen Supply and Replenishment

Algorithms - Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management Announces the First U.S. Enrollment in the Option Study

America's Second Harvest - Appropriations Veto Threats May Lead to Further Hardship for Hungry Americans

Applied Social Psychology - Research in the area of applied social psychology reported from Wichita State University

Arrhythmia - MedicalCV, Inc. Announces SOLAR(TM) System Cases in Milwaukee

Artificial Organs - Largest International Certification Training for CardioWest Temporary Total Artificial Heart Features Top Heart Transplant Surgeons from Four Countries

Ascent Healthcare Solutions - Amerinet Extends Medical Device Reprocessing Partnership with Ascent Healthcare Solutions

Aspyra, Inc. - Aspyra PACS Meets Microsoft ''Platform Test for ISV Solutions'' Criteria

Atrial Fibrillation - University Hospital of Bordeaux Officially Opens New Electrophysiology Lab

Avitar Inc. - Avitar Aims to Increase Its Share of $1.5B Diagnostic Market

Behavior - Findings from University of Kuopio advance knowledge in behavior

Behavior - Milliman Care Guidelines Releases New Behavioral Health Product

Behavior - Research from M.J. Vitacco and colleagues has provided new data on behavior

Behavior - Research reports on behavior from Harvard University provide new insights

Bioinformatics - Eclipsys Chief Medical Officer Bob Elson, MD, to Present on Value of e-Prescribing at Capitol Hill Briefing

Biomedicine - California Healthcare Institute Urges Congress to Extend R&D Tax Credit

Biotech Business - Wyeth Announces Executive Promotions

Biotechnology Business - Tufts-New England Medical Center Named an Abiomed Center of Excellence for Commitment to Heart Recovery for Acute Patients

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - New Report: Tobacco Regulation Would Save Utah $178 Million in Health Care Costs by Preventing 10,200 Kids From Smoking

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - New Report: Tobacco Regulation Would Save Virginia $1 Billion in Health Care Costs by Preventing 59,300 Kids from Smoking

Cancer - Access Pharmaceuticals' ProLindac(TM) to be Featured at the 10th International Symposium on Platinum Coordination Compounds in Cancer Chemotherapy Conference

Cancer - BSD-2000 Cancer Treatment System Purchased by Nanchong Hospital in China

Cancer - Navitas Opens Cancer Rehabilitation Center in Denver in Conjunction With Presbyterian / St. Luke's Medical Center

Cancer - WHO Study: Night Shift Work May Cause Cancer

Cancer Vaccines - Wyeth Receives Honors at the 2007 Scrip Awards

Chemotherapy - Protection from Hazardous Drug Exposure: B. Braun ONGUARD(TM) Contained Medication System with Tevadaptor(TM) Components Protects Healthcare Professionals, Increases Institution Compliance

Children's Miracle Network - Wal-Mart's Don Harris Joins Children's Miracle Network as Major Gifts Officer

China Medicine Corporation - China Medicine Retains CCG Elite for Investor Relations Campaign

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Cipher appoints Stefan Aigner to board of directors

Clinical Pharmacology - Studies from University of Houston describe new findings in clinical pharmacology

Cognition - Massey University details research in cognition

Colon Cancer - Vectibix(R) Approved in the European Union for the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Community Health - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Divestiture of Barberton, Ohio Hospital to Joint Venture Partner

Community Health - Redwood Community Health Coalition Selects eClinicalWorks for Electronic Health Records

Criticare Systems, Inc. - Criticare Announces the MEDRAD(R) Veris(R) MR Monitoring System is Approved for Marketing in Japan

DB Technology - DB Technology Launches New Release of Its Report Automation System for Streamlined Financial and Operational Reporting for Healthcare Organizations

DNA Research - ABA Conference in Chicago Provides Litigators First Look at DNA Technology That Can Save Millions in Workers Comp and Toxic Tort Cases

Donate Life Ohio - Colleges and Companies Ask Ohioans to Do It Now! and Register as an Organ & Tissue Donor

Drug Resistance - Antibiotics from Theravance/Astellas and Johnson & Johnson/Basilea Are the Most Promising in the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Drug Market

Drug Resistance - Cepheid Launches New GeneXpert(R) Tests in Europe for Simultaneous, Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Drug Resistance - New Study Links Animal Agriculture to More Than 20% of MRSA Infections in the Netherlands

EH&E - EPA Focus on Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste: White Paper Helps Hospitals Avoid Fines

Environmental Defense - EPA Plan to Evade Required Cuts in Mercury Pollution Challenged in Court by States, Tribes, Health and Environmental Groups

Environmental Politics - New environmental politics findings from Boston University published

Epilepsy - UCB Announces Positive Phase III Trial Results for Keppra XR(TM) (levetiracetam) Extended-Release Tablets

Fibroids - InSightec Selected as a 2008 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer

Financials - Angelica Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results

Financials - Covidien Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Results

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Teleconf Reschedule: Outlook for U.S. Healthcare and Pharma Sectors, 12/5, 11AM EST

Framework Convention Alliance - Nations from the Region of the Americas Collaborate to Save Lives and Reduce Economic Losses by Cracking Down on Illicit Tobacco Trade

Global Detection and Reporting, Inc. - Drug Detection Company, Global Detection and Reporting, Inc., Added to Fireman's Fund Insurance Company iCustomer Series(R) Portal as Preferred Vendor

HCA - HCA Announces Completion of Sale of Cedars Medical Center

Health Care REIT, Inc. - Health Care REIT, Inc. Announces Offering of 3,500,000 Shares of Common Stock

Health Information Trust Alliance - Healthcare Industry and Business Leaders Announce Initiative to Develop a Common Health Information Security Framework

Health Insurance - NEW WEBSITE HELPS CONSUMERS AND EMPLOYERS MAKE SMART CHOICES ON HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (HSAs)

Health Policy - Study results from University of Minnesota provide new insights into health policy

Health Politics, Policy and Law - Studies from La Salle University describe new findings in health politics, policy and law

Heart Attack - Portola Initiates Phase II Clinical Program in Heart Attack Patients With Its Novel Antiplatelet Agent, PRT060128

Heart Failure - CardioMEMS Closes $33 Million Series E Financing and Appoints New CFO

Heart Failure - Thoratec Announces Unanimous FDA Advisory Panel Recommendation for Approval of HeartMate II(R) for Bridge-to-Transplantation

Hematology - ASH Honors Two Congressmen and NIDDK Director for their Public Service and Leadership in Hematology

Hologic, Inc. - Hologic Announces Pricing of Convertible Senior Notes

Hologic, Inc. - Hologic Announces Public Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Honeywell International - Honeywell and Arnot Ogden Medical Center Turn Wood Chips Into Energy Savings

Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Gives Grants to Support Health Care for the Uninsured

Influenza - Vical Expands Clinical Testing of DNA Vaccine Against H5N1 Pandemic Influenza

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. - Jacobs Receives Contract for a New Teaching Hospital Project in Belgium

Javo Beverage Company, Inc. - Healthcare Purchasing Group MedAssets Authorizes Javo Beverage's Coffee Program

Langford Ic Systems, Inc. - Defining 'Clean'-First Step in Product Design

Law Reviews - Data on law reviews reported by N.Z. Hilton and co-researchers

Law Reviews - Report summarizes law reviews study findings from R.K. Ax and co-researchers

Law Reviews - Research from D.G. Kroner et al has provided new information about law reviews

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of British Columbia outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Center for Addiction and Mental Health

Life Sciences - Reports from S.P. Kiriakidis and co-researchers add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research data from Northwestern University, Institute for Healthcare Studies update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from V.V Chumak et al provide new insights into life sciences

Liko - New Online 'Help Desk' Offers Safe Lifting Assistance to Healthcare Facilities

Lung Cancer - Research conducted at P. Groenewald and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about lung cancer

MedCath Corporation - MedCath Receives Zoning Approval for Hualapai Mountain Medical Center

MedcomSoft Inc. - MedcomSoft appoints former U.S. presidential health advisor, James Haveman, to health Care advisory board

MedTouch - MedTouch Clients Recognized by Industry for Best Web Site Designs

Mental Health - Local Charity Soldiers of Love Launches Peer Specialist Program to Aid Mental Health Crisis in New Orleans

Mental Health - Reports outline mental health study findings from University of California

Mental Health - Scientists at University of California describe research in mental health

Mental Illness - Data on mental illness reported by researchers at University of Illinois

Mental Illness - Researchers from University of Cagliari report on findings in mental illness

Microscopy - IRIS International Ships 1,000th iQ(R)200 Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzer to the International Market

MilkPEP - Play by Steve Nash, Assisted by Milk

MMS - Announcing Prime Vendor Contract with LIHPA

Monoclonal Antibodies - Panacea Pharmaceuticals Announces Selection of PAN-622 - a Fully Human Sequence Monoclonal Antibody Against HAAH - As Its Lead Cancer Therapeutic Product

Multiple Sclerosis - Early Treatment with COPAXONE(R) Demonstrated Robust Protection against Progression to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis in the PreCISe Study

Neuroblastoma - Inhibiton Therapeutics Announces ICA-1 Compound Effective in In-Vitro Testing in Various Cancer Cell Lines

Neuroimaging - Research from Cornell Medical Center provides new data on neuroimaging

Organ Donation - American Society of Transplantation Applauds Rep. Inslee for His Efforts to Pass the Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act

Pancreatic Cancer - EntreMed Commences Phase 2 Study with MKC-1 in Pancreatic Cancer

Patents - Fitch: Steady Demand, Pricing Pressures for US Healthcare in '08

Pathology - Sunquest Increases Investment and Expands Development and Marketing Plans for Its Sunquest CoPathPlus Anatomic Pathology Software

Patient Care Technology Systems - Christiana Care Optimizes Enterprise Patient Flow with Integration of Patient Tracking and Bed Management Systems

Pediatrics - Berlin Heart Enrolls First Patient in US Multi-Center EXCOR(R) Pediatric VAD IDE Study

Pediatrics - Study results from Arizona State University in the area of pediatrics published

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Health Secretary Reminds Kids to Stop Germs - Wash Hands

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Survey Shows Broad Support Among Americans for Pharmacy Technician Certification

PharMEDium Services, Llc - PharMEDium Announces Electronic 222 Ordering Initiative

Pitney Bowes - The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Join Forces to Deliver Holiday Cards to Wounded Soldiers

Premier Inc. - Carteret General Hospital Expects First-Year Savings to Top $1 Million by Joining Premier Hospital Alliance

Procter & Gamble - Duracell(R) and Actress Abigail Breslin Announce Winners of 'Power a Smile' Casting Calls

PSEG - Volunteers Brighten the Day

Psychiatry - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh provide details of new studies and findings in the area of psychiatry

Psychology - Laurentian University details research in psychology

Quality of Life - Data on quality of life reported by A.C. Michalos and co-researchers

Radiology - Optimal Readings Expands Radiology Optimization Services Through Acquisition of Pin Point Radiology

Regulatory Actions - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Announces Tentative FDA Approval for Generic Lexapro(R)

RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare to Participate in RBC Capital Markets 2007 Healthcare Conference

Rehabilitation Research - Montgomery Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Joint Restoration Center

Rehabilitation Research - RehabCare and the Reading Hospital and Medical Center Develop New Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Research and Markets - 2007 Essentials of the US Hospital IT Market - Electronic Medical Record Chapter

Research and Markets - 2007 Essentials of the US Hospital IT Market - Revenue Cycle Management Chapter

Research and Markets - Military Healthcare Market Overview 2007 Provides an Understanding of the Trends Which Affect This Sector

Research and Markets - Research and Markets: 2007 Essentials of the US Hospital IT Market - Ambulatory Chapter

Research and Markets - Research and Markets: All the Information You Need on PharMerica Corporation is Contained in This Essential Business Report

Sangui BioTech International, Inc. - Sangui Partnership Enters a New Phase:

Schizophrenia - New Whole Genome Homozygosity Association Method Uncovers Nine Genetic Risk Factors Associated with Schizophrenia

SciHealth - SciHealth Inc. Helps Mary Washington Hospital Improve Emergency Department Performance

Sequoia Healthcare District - Sequoia Healthcare District Approves Terms for Sequoia Hospital Rebuild

Shire Plc - Permission Granted to Challenge the High Court Ruling to Restrict Alzheimers' Drugs Access on the NHS

Siemens Financial Services, Inc. - Siemens Financial Services, Inc. Announces Completion of Credit Facility With Merit Mountainside, LLC

Sizzler Usa - Sizzler Makes Holidays Brighter for Hospitalized Children with National Toy Drive for Children's Miracle Network

Smoking - New findings from University of British Columbia in the area of smoking described

Stemedica Cell Technologies - Stemedica Cell Technologies Strengthens Clinical Leadership Team

StoresOnline - StoresOnline Participates in Festival of Trees

Suicide - Scientists at George Mason University publish new data on suicide

Talyst - Talyst Consulting Services Provides the Insight and Information Transfer to Expedite Hospital Pharmacy Automation Projects

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Completes Sale of Shelby Regional Medical Center

The American College of Physicians - Internists Diagnose Health Care System Ills, Prescribe Remedies to Achieve Universal Coverage, Better Quality, and Lower Costs

The Beryl Institute - 'The Power of Impressions' 2008 Conference to Explore Customer Service in Healthcare

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association - Daniel R. Barnett, M.D., J.D., of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, First Recipient of NHCAA Medical Director Award

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association - NHCAA Presents 2007 Fraud 'Investigation of the Year' Award to U.S. Departments of Justice, HHS, and Treasury for Convicting Internet Pharmacy 'Drug Kingpin'

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association - NHCAA Presents CNBC and Kurtis Productions' Original Primetime Series 'American Greed' With 2007 Excellence in Public Awareness Award

The RightThing, Inc. - Various Industries Reap the Benefits of RPO

Thomson Healthcare - Saint Barnabas Health Care System Expands Business Relationship with Thomson Healthcare

Transplantation - Study findings from University of Florida, Medical Department broaden understanding of transplantation

Type 1 Diabetes - Study results from Technion in the area of type 1 diabetes published

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. - Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its Second Lien Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2015

Ventas, Inc. - Ventas Grants Stock Awards to Promote Long-Term Retention and Reward Performance

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Ceragenix Announces Promising Antimicrobial Coating Data

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. - Weitz & Luxenberg Disappointed by Watered Down 'Ban Asbestos' Bill

A.M. Best Co. - Best's Review: the Boom in Multiple Births Is Costing Health Insurers Dearly, Best's Review Magazine Reports

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from University of Washington describe findings in adverse drug reactions

Aetna - URAC names Aetna as a finalist in first-ever Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - AHRQ Releases Toolkits to Help Providers and Patients Implement Safer Health Care Practices

Aging - China's Anti-Aging Revolution

Aging - Surgical and Trauma Wound Care Market to Tie Up $7 Billion in Sales by 2011

Algorithms - Child mental health experts issue psychiatric medication treatment guidelines for preschoolers

Algorithms - New algorithms study results from University of Ljubljana described

Allina Hospitals & Clinics - Plotnikoff Named Medical Director for Abbott Northwestern's Institute for Health and Healing

Alzheimer Disease - Samarion(SM) Selects the Guardian House as First Outcome-based Study Site for Industry's Only Enterprise Quality Improvement System

Ambulatory Surgery - WolfBlock Spearheads Litigation to Protect NJ Medical Facilities

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Napping a more effective countermeasure to sleepiness in younger people

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Nurses working extended shifts, are tired at work and sleep little likely to drive drowsy

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Short, long sleep duration associated with increased mortality

American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM Welcomes Jeanne Drisko, M.D. as Next President

Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Community Care Provides 'Doctor's Office Makeover' in Houston

Anesthesia - PharMEDium Announces Availability of Pre-Filled Operating Room Perioperative Compounded Drugs

Aneurysm - Medtronic Files PMA Application for FDA Approval of Talent(TM) Abdominal Stent Graft System

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Ankylosing Spondylitis Drug Market Will Reach $661 Million in 2016

Anxiety Disorders - Genital arousal disorder adversely impacts women's lives

Anxiety Disorders - Mental illness and drug addiction may co-occur due to disturbance in part of the brain

Anxiety Disorders - Relatives of patients with Parkinson's disease face increased risk of depression/anxiety disorders

Arteriovenous Fistula - Research findings from University Medical Center update understanding of arteriovenous fistula

Arthritis - New Study Uncovers Prevalence, Burden of Pediatric Arthritis in U.S.

Asthma - New Aetna Rx-Savings(SM) Program Cuts Cost for Medications Used to Treat Chronic Health Conditions

Asthma - Reports by S.M. Gawchik and co-researchers describe recent advances in asthma

Asthma Immunology - Data on asthma immunology detailed by researchers at International Hospital

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Auriga Laboratories Obtains Rights to Market and Sell a New Product Indicated for the Treatment of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Findings from Columbia University provide new insights into attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder detailed by E.Q. Wu and co-authors

AvMed Health Plans - AvMed Announces Senior Leadership Changes

B. Braun Medical Inc. - The Pinnacle(TM) of Efficiency and Safety: B. Braun Launches TPN Manager at ASHP 2007

Baxa Corporation - Baxa Corporation Launches MedBoard(TM) Medication Tracking System

Biopharmaceuticals - Canopus BioPharma Selected to Present its Drug Candidate for HIV/AIDS Treatment at the Global Summit on AIDS and the Church

Bioscience - Leading Harvard Dermatologist Dr. Alexa B. Kimball Joins Magen BioSciences SAB

Biscom - North Shore Medical Center Transitions Central Scheduling to Paperless Workflow

Bloodless Surgery - New choices for patients: Transfusion-free medicine for Jehovah's Witnesses and transfusion-wary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida 'Insurance Store' Wins Design Award

Blue Shield of California - Generic Drugs? Blue Shield Makes it Easy

Bone Research - Tel Aviv University gives preemies a fighting chance

Breast Cancer - Genentech Provides Update from Avastin FDA Advisory Meeting

Breast Cancer - Research from Tunghai University has provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at University of Michigan publish new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies by C.M. Masi and co-authors describe new findings in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Time Magazine Names Agendia Test a Best Invention of 2007

BridgeHealth International, Inc. - BridgeHealth International (BHI) Announces Lead Investors and Executive Management Team to Direct Medical Tourism Operations

Cancer - Allovectin-7(R) May Offer Patients a New Option for Advanced Melanoma

Cancer - Cancer patients may benefit from reporting symptoms online in real time

Cancer - DiagnoCure establishes U.S. commercial operations - Lease signed on service laboratory and key directors hired

Cancer - Loma Linda University to Dedicate Proton Treatment Center to Cancer Therapy Pioneer James M. Slater, M.D.

Cancer - Oracle Healthcare Acquisition Corp. and Precision Therapeutics Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Cancer - Promising approach to a more effective sunscreen

Cancer - Reports summarize cancer study results from National Cancer Institute

Cancer - The Coriell Institute for Medical Research Selects Affymetrix SNP Array 6.0 for Delaware Valley Personalized Medicine Project

Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Neurology have published new data on cancer therapy

Cancer Vaccines - It takes a community to address cancer disparities among underserved minority populations

Cancer Vaccines - Public health and cancer prevention: Success and future challenges in cancer policy

Captaris, Inc. - Laboratory Delivers Results Immediately With Captaris RightFax

Carcinoma Therapy - Research from Naval Medical Center in the area of carcinoma therapy published

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Cardinal Health Foundation Grants $537,000 to Rural, Public Hospitals in Support of IHI'S 5 Million Lives Campaign

Cardiology - Myocor Receives Approval for Percutaneous Trial

Cardiology - Signalife Presence at XIII World Congress on Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology

CareTech Solutions - The Christ Hospital Selects CareTech Solutions to Provide Comprehensive Healthcare IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Services in Competitive Bid

Cerner Corp. - Desert Regional Medical Center Implements Cerner RxStation to Improve Medication Management

Cervical Cancer - Data on cervical cancer discussed by researchers at University of Illinois

Chemical Dependency - Hanley Center and MDVIP Announce Alliance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare to Continue Relationship with Northeast Georgia Health System and Northeast Georgia Primary Care

Citizen Outreach Project - Citizen Outreach Project to Congress: "Kill H.R. 1108"

Clinical Research - The Endocrine Society Publishes White Paper Calling for Greater Minority Participation in Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research study findings have been published by M.A. Graber and colleagues

Clinical Trial Research - Stroke study to add patients who cannot give immediate consent

CMS/HHS studies 2005) - Iowa-S. Dakota Physicians Appeal to Presidential Candidates: 'Help Defend America's Safest and Highest Quality Hospitals'

Coagulation - Jury Awards $5.25 Million Malpractice Verdict Against Fort Worth Doctor

Coherex Medical - Coherex Medical Hires Top Medical Industry Veteran to Fill Global Market Development Seat

Colon Cancer - Researchers from Northwestern University detail new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Combination Therapy - New combination therapy research from Aarhus University, Department of Intensive Care described

Community Health - IPC the Hospitalist Company Signs Contract to Provide Comprehensive Hospitalist Services to University Community Hospital in Tampa

Complementary Medicine - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. obtains Complementary Medicine approval in Australia for NKO(R)

Continucare Corporation - Continucare Opens First ValuClinic Location

Creekridge Capital LLC - Creekridge Capital Signs Private Label Leasing Program Agreement with Talyst Inc.

Critical Care Medicine - Researchers at University of Queensland target critical care medicine

Critical Care Medicine - Studies from Z.C. Casey et al further understanding of critical care medicine

Deep Vein Thrombosis - 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology Will Feature the Latest Research in Blood Diseases

Dementia - Data from University of California advance knowledge in dementia

Dementia - Mayo Clinic's Dr. Ronald C. Petersen Awarded Leon Thal Prize for Excellence in Dementia Research

Dementia Risk Factors - Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice describes research in dementia risk factors

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Names Michael Sweeney Vice President of Product Development

Dermatology - Study findings on dermatology are outlined in reports from M.H. Gold and colleagues

Diabetes - AVOS Life Sciences Releases Diabetes Research Report

Diabetes - Data on diabetes described by T.W. Cutler et al

Diabetes - Digital Healthcare Announces MacGregor Medical Center San Antonio to Utilize Retasure for Retinal Imaging Assessment

Diabetes - Endocrinology Panel Examines Interplay Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in New Report

Diabetes - Studies from Harvard University, Medical Department further understanding of diabetes

Diabetes Management - Diabetes America Teams Up with Chevron Phillips Chemical for an Innovative Diabetes Management Program

Diagnostic Imaging - Magellan Health Services Program Raises Awareness of Patient Radiation Exposure

Digirad Corporation - Digirad Corporation and the Methodist Hospital in Houston Sign Letter of Agreement

DocCheck - DocCheck(R) Establishes Worldwide Community of Healthcare Professionals

Drug Development - Transport Pharmaceuticals Receives Coveted Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award

Drug Resistance - Best treatment identified to reduce deadly Staph infections

Drug Resistance - Some common treatments for sinus infections may not be effective

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. - Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Announces Strong Market Momentum for Sunrise Pharmacy

Embryology - New embryology study results from Thomas Jefferson University described

Emergency Medicine - Data from University of Rochester advance knowledge in emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine discussed by researchers at University of Rochester

Emergency Medicine - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine research reported from Vanderbilt University

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Maryland

Emergency Medicine - Research on emergency medicine discussed by B. Bailey and co-researchers

Emergency Medicine - Research on emergency medicine published by G.P. Conners et al

Emphysema - Alpha-1 Foundation, AARC Cooperate on Study to Test 5,000 COPD Patients for Alpha-1

Epidemiology - Scientists at Dongguk University, Department of Internal Medicine target epidemiology

Epilepsy - Epilepsy Research Foundation and the Milken Family Foundation Announce Recipients of Translational Research Grants to Support Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies

Epilepsy - Leading Epilepsy Groups Unveil New Survey Results Challenging Patients to Take Charge of Their Health

Epilepsy - Researchers from Kings College report on findings in epilepsy

Epilepsy - Yale Neurosurgeon Named American Epilepsy Society President

Falciparum Malaria - Studies from V. Briand et al in the area of falciparum malaria described

Family Medicine - Studies conducted at University of Calgary on family medicine recently published

Family Practice - New family practice study findings reported from Uppsala University

Fibromyalgia - 'Circle of Care' Collaborative Aims to Reduce Barriers To Recognition and Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Financials - Fitch Affirms Scheurer Hospital's (Michigan) Rev Bonds at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Financing - Talyst Capital(TM) Leasing Program Provides Hospitals, Health Systems a Fast Path to Pharmacy Automation

Gastroenteritis - Merck's ROTATEQ(R) Reduced Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Due to G9P1A(8) Rotavirus by 100 Percent as Shown by Post-hoc Analysis of Data

Gastroenteritis Vaccines - Reports from Merck & Company, Inc. describe recent advances in gastroenteritis vaccines

Gastroenterology - Research from D.A. Johnson and co-authors yields new data on gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Illness - New gastrointestinal illness research has been reported by V.L. Edge et al

General Internal Medicine - New general internal medicine study findings recently were published by P.M. Dunn and co-researchers

General Internal Medicine - Research from University of Colorado provides new data on general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital release new data on general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Study results from A.M. Mccaffrey and colleagues broaden understanding of general internal medicine

Genetics & Genomics - Coriell Institute for Medical Research Launches Delaware Valley Personalized Medicine Project in Briefing Hosted by Rep. Rob Andrews

Genetics & Genomics - McGraw-Hill Professional Relaunches Digital Genetics Resource on Robust New Platform

Gestational Diabetes - Reports by C. Kim and co-researchers describe recent advances in gestational diabetes

Harris Interactive Inc. - U.S. Adults Not Very Confident that Physicians Have the Complete Picture, According to a New WSJ.com/Harris Interactive Survey

Headache and Migraine Therapy - Researchers from University of Texas provide details of new studies and findings in the area of headache and migraine therapy

Health Access Solutions - Health Access Solutions Marks One-Year Milestone with North America Medical Management (NAMM); Access Express(TM) Software Installed at 13 NAMM IPAs

Health Insurance - BestWeek: Cigna's $1.5 Billion Buy of Great-West Reflects Growing Competitive Pressures

Health Insurance - Consumer Reports: 'A World of Pain' for Uninsured Seeking Insurance on Their Own

Health Insurance - New study shows low-income families face 3 barriers to health care

Health Insurance - Research conducted at M.J. Ouimet and co-authors has provided new information about health insurance

Health Maintenance Organizations - Health Access Solutions Licenses Access Express(TM) Software to Hill Physicians Medical Group; Hill Physicians Offers the Most Extensive HMO Healthcare Network in Northern California

Health Maintenance Organizations - New UC Davis study finds physician style and HMO affiliation impact lengths of patient visit

Health Politics, Policy and Law - Scientists at University of Michigan target health politics, policy and law

Healthcare Businesswomen's Association - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association's Leadership Conference to Feature Washington Leaders

Healthcare Management - Investigators at Virginia Commonwealth University target healthcare management

HealthLeader-InterStudy - New Medical School and Children's Hospital Boosts El Paso, Texas Healthcare Market

HealthLeaders Media - HealthLeaders Media Announces Launch of New Website

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Michigan Health Plans Continue Focus on Generics for Cost Savings

HealthTrans - Concerned about Adverse Events HealthTrans Removes Avandia

Heart Attack - Research results from State University of New York update understanding of heart attack

Heart Attack - Safety Concerns Prompt Prime to Remove Avandia(R) from Formulary

Heart Attack - Simple two-in-one test signals high risk after a heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Participates in Ground-Breaking Heart Recovery Technology Study

Heart Surgery - Study links blood transfusions to surgery complications in women

Hematology - Inspirational Medical Teachers Honored with Mentor Awards from the American Society of Hematology

Highmark Inc. - Unique Program Means Better Care for Highmark Members

HIV/AIDS - Bristol-Myers Squibb, New Jersey Children's Hospital Launch Center for Immune System Disorders & Infectious Diseases Including HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Findings from Johns Hopkins University broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Study findings from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provide new insights into HIV/AIDS immunology

Hyperlipidemia - Reports summarize hyperlipidemia research from A.H. Lipson and co-authors

Hypertension - FDA Approves Diovan(R) for Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children

Hypertension - FDA Issues Approvable Letter for Nebivolol for the Treatment of Hypertension

Immunization - Nventa completes enrollment and initial dosing of second cohort in Phase 1 HspE7 safety trial

Immunotherapy - Allovectin-7(R) May Offer Jupiter Medical Center Patients a New Option for Treating Advanced Melanoma

Incontinence - Research results from I. Yalcin and colleagues update understanding of incontinence

Influenza - Newly Formed Infectious Diseases Advisory Council Issues Statement on Influenza Vaccination Rates

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New injury infection and critical care study results reported from Columbia University

Internal Medicine - Internists say pay-for-performance programs must put patients first

International Neuromodulation Society - International Neuromodulation Society Announces Eighth World Congress in Acapulco, Mexico

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Care - Researchers from Novartis publish new studies and findings in the area of irritable bowel syndrome quality of care

Kidney Calculi - Mission Pharmacal Sells Gold Standard Kidney Stone Diagnostic Tests to Quest Diagnostics

Laser Systems - Reliant Technologies Receives Industry's Only FDA 510(K) Clearance for a Fractional Ablative Resurfacing Device

Leukemia - National Cancer Institute Study to Determine the Optimal Time for CLL Patients to Begin Treatment

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by E. Melamed et al

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from University of Michigan published

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Kuopio discussed

Life Sciences - Recent findings from Columbia College highlight research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Recent studies from State University of New York, Department of Psychiatry add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from J.W. Hoe et al has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by V. Anderson and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research reports from A.V. Chicharro and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from University of Utah update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Colorado, Denver and Health Sciences Center yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Washington provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Tufts University, Department of Pathology

Lower Back Pain - Research reports on lower back pain from University of Sydney provide new insights

Lower Back Pain Prevention - Scientists at University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental Health publish new data on lower back pain prevention

Lung Cancer - Rural patients' colon and lung cancers diagnosed earlier, Dartmouth research says

Lung Disease - New system for classifying infant lung disease developed

Lung Transplants - Alcohol may amplify chronic rejection in lung transplants

Magnetic Resonance - World's most powerful MRI ready to scan human brain

Managed Care - American Imaging Management Enters into Agreement with Scott & White Health Plan

Managed Care - Daniel Edmonds-Waters Named Vice President, Health Plan Business Performance Management & Sales Operations, for Kaiser Permanente

Managed Care - Empire Physicians Medical Group Joins SCAN Health Plan Physician Network

Managed Care - Health Plan for Military Families Achieves Member Satisfaction Rating Among Highest In America

Managed Care - Kaiser Permanente Opens 15th Medical Facility in Georgia

Managed Care Pharmacy - Studies conducted at University of Saskatchewan on managed care pharmacy recently published

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - FatWire and Element115 Deliver the Right Prescription for Summit Health

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Primary Endpoint of Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial Achieved for Remoxy(TM)

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Research from C. Whitehead and colleagues has provided new data on marketing and licensing agreements

Massachusetts General Hospital - Direct-to-consumer advertising for genetic tests concerns physicians and may mislead patients

MedCath Corporation - MedCath Completes Disposition of Heart Hospital of Lafayette

Medcenter - Medcenter and Medscape Announce the Launch of New Physician Portal in Latin America, Spain and Portugal

MedeFinance - Former CTO of Kaiser Joins MedeFinance

Medical Education - Reports from T.S. Moores and colleagues advance knowledge in medical education

Medical Education - Studies from J.O. Busari and colleagues reveal new findings on medical education

Medical Management - Recent findings from K.L. Lapane and co-authors highlight research in medical management

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health and West Penn Allegheny Health System Partner to Offer Seniors Improved Access and Choice in Healthcare

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Membership Tops 100,000

Medicare and Medicaid - California Academy of Family Physicians Video Web Cast: Medicare Cuts Threaten Patients' Access to Care

Medicare and Medicaid - Capital BlueCross HMO Plan is Ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania for Member Satisfaction

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Begins Third Annual Medicare Provider Satisfaction Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - CQRC Statement on the NY Times Article on Medicare's Home Oxygen Benefit

Medicare and Medicaid - Dramatic Growth Projected in Visits by Elderly Patients to Emergency Departments Underscores Urgency of Medicare Physician Payment Fix

Medicare and Medicaid - Former Texas Assistant Attorney General Pat O'Connell Joins Baron & Budd, P.C., to Lead Whistleblower Litigation Practice

Medicare and Medicaid - Groups Call On Senator Charles Schumer to Lead Senate In Strengthening Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2008 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Infocrossing Awarded Multiple-Year Contract to Provide Fiscal Agent Services to MO HealthNet Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Kentucky Pharmacists Urge Senator McConnell to Put Patients First

Medicare and Medicaid - NCPA Testifies Before House Small Business Committee

Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA Launches New Print Ad Campaign Highlighting Costs Associated With the Independent Drugstore Lobby's Agenda

Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Calling for E-Prescribing Requirement in Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - Research and Markets: 2007 Business Intelligence Report on Prescription Benefits Management Company 'Health Net' Features Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Overview

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from State University of New York update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from American Association for Homecare on New York Times Article about Home Oxygen Therapy

Medicare and Medicaid - Two New Caregiver Groups Join Seniors' Advocate Coalition Opposing Medicare Cuts

MEDILINQ, Inc. - DenteMax Forms Business Alliance With MEDILINQ

Menopause - Altered sex hormone levels, higher body temp affects sleep quality in postmenopausal women

Mental Disorders Therapy - Studies from Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute in the area of mental disorders therapy described

Mental Health - Acumentra Health Assists Oregon Medicaid Program in Integrating Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Improvement Projects

Mental Health - Acumentra Health Wins Bid to Perform External Quality Review of Washington's Medicaid Managed Care Program

Mental Health Therapy - Investigators at Brandeis University zero in on mental health therapy

Misys Healthcare Systems - Dr. Jacob Reider, M.D. of Misys Healthcare Systems Named To List of Top Five Percent of Doctors in the United States

Molecular Imaging - Avid Radiopharmaceuticals Receives 2007 Frost & Sullivan Molecular Imaging Technology Innovation of the Year Award

Molecular Imaging - Frost & Sullivan Lauds Avid Radiopharmaceuticals for its Molecular Imaging Technology That Can Enable Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

MPV - University of Alabama Health Services Foundation Management Service Organization Partners with MPV to Track Payment Variances and Aggregate Appeals

Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome - Biomarkers for inflammatory disease

Myofascial Pain Syndrome - MRE could provide a definitive diagnosis for people with muscle pain, Mayo Clinic study shows

National Federation of the Blind - National Federation of the Blind to Award $100,000

National Organization of Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Associations - Statement on Executive Life of New York Matter

Neural Networks - New neural networks research from A. Andriulli and colleagues discussed

NotifyMD, Inc. - NotifyMD Announces Partnership with VocalEZ

Nursing Education - Data on nursing education discussed by researchers at University of Massachusetts

Obesity - Research data from University of Western Ontario update understanding of obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports outline obesity and diabetes research from Kaiser Permanente

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Research from University of Valladolid yields new findings on obstructive sleep apnea

Omnicell, Inc. - Omnicell Debuts Industry's First Total Automated Patient-Specific Management Solution

Oncology - US Oncology Appoints Glen Laschober EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Orbital Cellulitis - New findings from Army in the area of orbital cellulitis described

Osteonecrosis Therapy - Investigators at University of Iowa, Department of Periodontics target osteonecrosis therapy

Otolaryngology - Regional Otolaryngology Head and Neck Associates, LLC (ROHNA) Goes Live on Encoda, LLC Hosting Services

Ovarian Cancer - Biocept Announces Study to Isolate Circulating Tumor Cells from Blood

Ovarian Cancer - Clinical Studies of OvaRex in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Fail to Meet Primary Endpoint

Ovarian Cancer - Studies from I.A. Eltoum et al further understanding of ovarian cancer

Pacer Health Corporation - Pacer Health Corporation Announces Grand Reopening of South Cameron Memorial Hospital

Pain Management - Research findings from I. Decosterd et al update understanding of pain management

ParadigmHealth - ParadigmHealth Earns Prestigious NCQA Certification

Pathology - Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories Selects InterSystems CACHE Database

Pediatrics - Do medical schools affect the way future doctors interact with drug companies?

Pediatrics - LA BioMed researchers find few emergency rooms fully equipped for pediatric patients

Pediatrics - New findings from Royal Victoria Hospital in the area of pediatrics described

Pediatrics - Study suggests honey may help relieve children's cough, improve sleep during colds

Penn State - Honey a better option for childhood cough than OTCs

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Says Funds Are Within Reach to Cover the Uninsured, Continue Mcare Abatement Program

Periodontal Disease - Researchers from University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Health Institute report details of new studies and findings in the area of periodontal disease

Peripheral Neuropathy - A pain-free window into painful neuropathies

Personality Disorders - Recent findings from Children's Hospital, Department of Psychology highlight research in personality disorders

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA Launches New Round of E-Prescribing Advertising

Pharmacology - Reports outline pharmacology study findings from University of Montreal, Medical Department

Pharmion Corporation - Pharmion Corporation to Host Investor and Analyst Event at ASH 2007

Pharyngitis - Say Goodbye to Sniffles and Sore Throats

Pheochromocytoma - Data from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provide new insights into pheochromocytoma

Physicians Coalition for Injectible Safety - Holiday Self-Improvement Trends

Pneumococcal Disease - Pneumococcal vaccine linked to less hospitalizations, costs for children under age 2

Prescription Hope - $7 Brand Name Prescriptions for Low Income and Un-Insured Avoid Prescription Discount Cards!

Prostate Cancer - Early Post-prostatectomy Rehabilitation Improves Men's Natural Sexual Function, Healing and Quality of Life

Prostate Cancer - Ultrasound Treats Localized Prostate Cancer

Psychiatry - Millions of Children Held Hostage by Psychiatric Disorders

Radiology - Physician Office and Hospital Radiology and Diagnostic Image Information Systems Are Poised for Significant Growth

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon - Regence Partners with Multnomah Education Service District to Bring Free Health Services to more than 20,000 Students in Need

Rehabilitation Research - Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Therapeutic Golf Program Receives a $20,000 Matching Grant From the USGA

Rehabilitation Research - Research from E. Salsberg et al has provided new information about rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Researchers from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College describe findings in rehabilitation research

Reproductive Health - Research from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provides new data on reproductive health

Reproductive Science Center of New England - Doctors Note Increase in Same-Sex Couples Using IVF to Start Families

Research and Development - New research on research and development from University of Louvain summarized

Research and Markets - Research and Markets: 'Caremark Rx Business Intelligence Report 2007' Provides Unparalleled Insight and Analysis about This Leading US Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributor

Research and Markets - Research and Markets: HealthExtras' PBM Segment Revenue Increased by 89% to $1.2 Billion in 2006 from $650.9 Million in 2005

Research and Markets - Research and Markets: Humana Business Intelligence Report 2007 - During 2006, 67% of Humana's Premiums and Administrative Services Fees Were Derived from Contracts with the Federal Government

Research and Markets Ltd. - Laboratory Based Haematology Diagnostics Dominate Even As POC Based Tests Make Strong Gains

Research and Markets Ltd. - New Report Canadian Pharmaceutical Sales Management Analyzes Present Trends to Provide the Steps Pharmaceutical Sales Managers Must Take to Stay Competitive - and Beat the Market

Robotics - Robotics lab helps stroke patients with recovery

RxHub - Humana Launches ePrescribing Program Through Partnership with RxHub

RxHub - RxHub Attends Capitol Hill Briefing on Modernizing Healthcare through Electronic Prescribing

RxHub, LLC - RxHub Supports Premier ePrescribing Leadership Conference for ePrescribe Florida

Sage Software - Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. Announces Intergy by Sage and Intergy EHR by Sage installations for 2007

Sciatica - Researchers from Columbia University publish findings in sciatica

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - El Camino Hospital Workers Ratify New Contract

Sepsis - Fremont-Rideout Health Group Launches Groundbreaking Programs for the Treatment of Shock

Signature Hospital Corp. - Veteran Hospital Operations Executive Joins Signature

Skin Disease - Studies from P.E. Sedgwick and co-researchers in the area of skin disease published

Sleep Disorders - Journal Sleep: Insomniacs are more likely to report a family history of the sleep disorder

SonoSite, Inc. - SonoSite Begins Customer Shipments of M-Turbo System

Sports Medicine - New research on sports medicine from S.J. Karageanes and co-authors summarized

Sports Medicine - Studies conducted at University of California, Medical Department on sports medicine recently published

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk Factors - Data from Dartmouth University, Norris Cotton Cancer Center provide new insights into squamous cell carcinoma risk factors

Stem Cell Research - 'Mini-transplant' patients' outcomes similar using related and unrelated donor cells

Stem Cell Research - Vion Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Clinical Trial of Cloretazine(R) (VNP40101M) in Combination with Stem Cell Transplantation

Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. - Brian Walby Named Principal of SullivanCotter, Detroit

Surgery - Research from University of Michigan in the area of surgery published

Surgery - West Point Keller Army Community Hospital Offers Enhanced Orthopedic Surgery Capabilities with CompView Medical OR Integration Solution

Talyst - Talyst Demonstrates Advanced Features of AutoPharm(R) 3 Hospital Pharmacy Automation, Extending Controls and Efficiencies

TelaDoc - Accessible, Affordable and Convenient: TelaDoc's Medical Telephone Consult Service Announces Million Member Milestone

Telemedicine - Consult a Doctor Unveils Nationwide Consumer-Directed Telemedicine Service Providing 24/7 Phone and Secure Email Medical Consultations - Revolutionizing Affordable Healthcare Access for All

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome Therapy - New temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome therapy findings from J.J Buescher and co-authors described

The Bank of New York Mellon; The Ssi Group, Inc. - The Bank of New York Mellon and the SSI Group Announce Healthcare Services Alliance

The Medicines Company - Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Publishes One-Year ACUITY Trial Results

Thrombosis - Hatch Medical and Phase One Medical Sign Brokerage Agreement

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study results from Emory University described

Type 2 Diabetes - Recent findings from Mount Sinai School of Medicine highlight research in type 2 diabetes

Ulcerative Colitis - Study Data Show Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) is Effective in Treating All Extents of Ulcerative Colitis Including Isolated Proctitis

UnitedHealthcare - New York State Department of Civil Service Selects UnitedHealthcare to Administer Pharmacy Benefits for More Than 1 Million State Employees

University of Michigan Health System - A Major Gift of Art and History: U-M Receives 45 Significant Medical Paintings From Pfizer

University of Rochester Medical Center - Patients wonder, 'Could this be something serious?'

Vitals - 'Vitals' New Online Find-a-Doctor Service Offers the Most Comprehensive Look at Medical Professionals Available

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care(R) - VITAS Innovative Hospice Care(R) Recognized for Diversity

Wedgewood Pharmacy - Wedgewood Introduces Refresh(TM) Exchange-Program: Free Exchange of Expired Veterinary Compounded Medications Solves Key Industry Problem

Wellness - Integrative Health Technologies, Inc. (IHTI) Begins Study of its Employee and Medical Patients Wellness Tracking Program

Wellogic - CareSpark Selects Wellogic to Provide Unified View of Patient Electronic Medical Records Across Central Appalachian Region

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