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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 - BSD-2000 Cancer Treatment System Purchased by Nanchong Hospital in China
Cancer - WHO Study: Night Shift Work May Cause Cancer
Cancer Vaccines - Wyeth Receives Honors at the 2007 Scrip Awards
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
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
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
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
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
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 - 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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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
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
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?'
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
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