Physician Law Weekly

Addiction Medicine - Dr. Drew Joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free America in Supporting TimeToTalk(TM)

American Association for Justice - Statement from AAJ President Kathleen Flynn Peterson on ATRA's Latest Attack on Civil Justice Attorneys

Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Board Names Ebert as President and CEO

Amerinet Inc. - OSF HealthCare System Signs Exclusive Agreement with Amerinet

Angiogenesis - New Biotech SynDevRx, Inc. Establishes Scientific Advisory Board with Key Anti-Angiogenesis and Oncology Leaders

Antibiotics - Trius Initiates U.S. Phase I Trial for its Oxazolidinone Antibacterial Drug, TR-701

Artromick International, Inc. - Artromick Names LTC Pharmacy Veteran William Shields CEO

Baxter International Foundation - Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Receives Prestigious $100,000 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

Biomedicine - American Red Cross Announces New Leader for Biomedical Services

Biomedicine - Proteus Biomedical Announces Appointment of Independent Directors

Biopharmaceuticals - PAREXEL Names Biopharmaceutical Industry Executive Eduard E. Holdener to Board of Directors

Biotechnology Business - Primera Biosystems Raises $21 Million in Series B Private Round

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Getting the Real Scoop on Health Care

Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure's CEO Hala Moddelmog Earns 'High Heels in High Places' Recognition at 2008 Trumpet Awards

Burn Care Research - Studies from N.E. Leahy and colleagues provide new data on burn care research

Cadaver - Cryolife Once Again Severely Maims an Innocent Knee Surgery Patient

Cancer - Cancer Patient Housing Project Under Way in South Lake Union

Cancer - ExonHit and bioMerieux Amend Their Strategic Partnership

Cancer - Federal Government Receives Failing Grades on Tobacco Control in Annual American Lung Association Report

Cancer - Investigators at University of Stirling zero in on cancer

Cancer - Researchers at National Cancer Institute target cancer

Cardiology - OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R Stent(TM) has Lower MACE Rate than TAXUS(R) and CYPHER(R) Stents in Clinical Trial

Center for Medicine in the Public Interest - Online Information: Dangerous to Your Health?

Colonial Life - New Colonial Life Brand Clarifies Company's Strengths

Community Health - New Research Shows That Community Health Centers Meet and Exceed National Performance Standards

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care Re-Affirms Fourth Quarter 2007 and Full Year 2008 Financial Guidance

Craneware, Inc. - Craneware Announces Release of Pharmacy ChargeLink(TM)

Critical Care - Ikaria Appoints Daniel Tasse as President and Chief Executive Officer

Crowell & Moring Llp - Crowell & Moring's Irvine, California Office Adds Health Care and Antitrust Partner Karen A. Gibbs

Dairy Council of California - For Healthier Lifestyles That Can Be Habit-Forming, Take the Meals Matter Nutrition & Fitness Challenge!

Diabetes - Novo Nordisk Appoints Alan C. Moses as Chief Medical Officer Worldwide

Dow Jones & Company - Private Equity's Top Execs to Share Advice, Candid Predictions at 2008 Outlook Conference

Doyle Raizner Llp - Judge Rules Texas Mutual Insurance Co. Committed Litigation Fraud With Falsified Document, According to Doyle Raizner LLP

Emergency Medicine - Study results from L.K. Arnold and colleagues update understanding of emergency medicine

Encentuate - Encentuate Automates Workflow, Strengthens Security for Marion General Hospital

Financials - Studies from University of Cape Town further understanding of financials

Focus Media Holding Limited - Focus Media Makes Strategic Investment in Yanhuang Health Media Limited

Food and Drug Law Institute - 51st Food and Drug Law Institute Annual Conference Focuses on Relationship Between Scientific Advances and FDA Law & Regulation

Health and Society - Research results from C. Molyneux and co-authors update knowledge of health and society

Health and Society - Scientists at Sydney University target health and society

Health Insurance - Insurance Agents Call for State Senate to Improve California's Health Care Reform Compromise

Health Insurance - MA Proponent of Health Insurance Mandate Says 'Mean' Penalties Needed to Force People to Buy Insurance

Health Insurance - New health insurance findings from Y.C. Lee and co-researchers published

Health Policy - Researchers at University of Tampere release new data on health policy

Health Policy - Study findings on health policy are outlined in reports from E.H. Morrato and colleagues

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society - Map the Canadian Healthcare IT Market with the New HIMSS Analytics Canadian Database(SM)

Heart Attack - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Launches Austin and Lubbock Chapters

Heart Attack - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Launches Long Island and Queens Chapters

HIV/AIDS - Academic Alliance Foundation Announces Publishing of Global HIV/AIDS Medicine

HIV/AIDS - AIDS Breakthrough Welcome News, Says AHF

HIV/AIDS - New research on HIV/AIDS from Johns Hopkins University summarized

Hyland Software Inc. - Hyland Software Signs Agreement with VHA

Idera Pharmaceuticals - Idera Pharmaceuticals Announces Management Promotions

Influenza - Major Progress in Anadis' Milk-Based Anti-Influenza (Flu) Virus Antibodies Project

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New findings from University of Texas in the area of injury infection and critical care described

Irell & Manella Llp - Irell & Manella Posts Strong Year for Corporate Transactions

Ivivi Technologies, Inc. - Ivivi Technologies Signs New Three Year Contract with Regency Hospital to Facilitate the Expanded Use of our Roma3 Device for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds

Javo Beverage Company, Inc. - Javo Beverage Company Wins Premier, Inc. Contract

Lady of America - Get a Six Pack While Giving Back

Law Reviews - Data on law reviews published by G.T. Harris and colleagues

Law Reviews - Findings from G.D. Walters and co-authors provide new insights into law reviews

Law Reviews - Research from G.D. Walters and co-researchers yields new findings on law reviews

Learning Disability - New learning disability research reported from Temple University

Life Sciences - HP Helps Healthcare Providers Improve Patient Care, Regulatory Compliance with Medical Archiving Solution

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

Liver Cancer - Celsion Abstract Chosen for Oral Presentation in Award Session at IHPBA Congress in Mumbai, India

LSU Health Care Services Division - LSU Forum Examines Health-Care Disparities and Access to Care

Malaria - Study results from C. Goodman and colleagues in the area of malaria published

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Receives $450,000 Grant from King Saud University

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Nobel Laureate Dr. Gunter Blobel to Speak at Florida Atlantic University

National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association - NHCAA Releases 'Fraud Fighters Handbook' Outlining Strategies to Protect the Public Against Health Care Fraud

NYFIX, Inc. - NYFIX Raises More than $100,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Obesity and Diabetes - American Heart Association President Urges Congress to Support Preventative Measures to Reduce Risk Factors for the Nation's No. 1 Killer

OhioHealth - OhioHealth Opens Doors to Next Generation Hospital

Patents - KCI and Wake Forest File Federal Patent Lawsuit Against Innovative Therapies, Inc.

Pfizer Inc - ADDING MULTIMEDIA Pfizer Names Sally Susman Senior Vice President of Worldwide Communications and Chief Communications Officer

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Names Sally Susman Senior Vice President of Worldwide Communications and Chief Communications Officer

Physiology - High School Students Explore Career Paths at Methodist Mansfield

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Executive Recruiting Services Agreements

Premier, Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Physical Therapy Products Agreements

Psychosocial - A New Book on Sexual Medicine Calls Attention to 'The Couple' and Presents State-of-the Art Treatments for Sexual Dysfunction

Public Health - New findings reported from Erasmus University describe advances in public health

Public Health - Quintiles Names Kelly McKee Executive Director of Operations for Public Health and Government Services Unit

Public Health - Reports outline public health research from Central South University

Quintiles Transnational Corp. - Quintiles Central Lab, Clinical Development in China to Expand, Relocate to New Facility

Reproduction Research - Researchers from University of Edinburgh provide details of new studies and findings in the area of reproduction research

Reproductive Health - Findings from C. Rossier and co-authors broaden understanding of reproductive health

Research and Markets - Introducing Latest Study on 'Optimizing Partnerships with Contract Organizations: Effective Management, Key Issues and the Development of Virtual Pharmacos'

Research and Markets - Understand the Filing Procedures Required Bringing an Animal Drug Product to Market in Asia Effectively and Efficiently

Round Table Family Charities - Round Table Family Charities Raises $350,000 for Children's Miracle Network

Smart Disc, Inc. - Smart Disc Names M. Ross Simmonds to Board of Directors

Smoking - Famed Attorney Willie Gary Files $10.6 Billion in Lawsuits against Big Tobacco Companies on Behalf of Florida Smokers and their Families

Stem Cell Research - Investment Banker Donates $20 Million to Fund Stanford's Stem Cell Research, Therapeutic Efforts

Substance Abuse Treatment - Data from Brandeis University advance knowledge in substance abuse treatment

Surgery - Patient Safety Authority Visits Facilities for Information on Wrong-Site Surgery

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Taro to Launch Oxcarbazepine in the United States

Telemedicus, Inc. - Telemedicus Signs Research and Development Agreement with Texas A&M University

The Garcia Law Firm - Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 18 California Nursing Homes

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Report by Congressional Watchdogs Highlights VA Strengths

USANA Health Sciences Inc. - SEC Closes Informal Inquiry of USANA

Vaccine Safety - Consumer Reports Health News

Washington Hospital Center - Hospital Launches Landmark Emergency Medicine Project

Wayport, Inc. - Wayport Signs Agreement with Berkshire Health Systems for Wi-Fi

Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride Hits Florida in the Sunshine State Challenge

Zynx Health - Iowa Health System Initiates Pilot Study with Payer

A.D.A.M., Inc. - New York's Lenox Hill Hospital Taps A.D.A.M. for Website Health Content

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Medtronic Launches AneuRx AAAdvantage(R) Stent Graft on New Xcelerant(R) Hydro Delivery System in U.S. for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Acid Reflux Disease - Recent findings from University of Munich highlight research in acid reflux disease

Acid Reflux Disease - Research from Ludwig-Maximilians University yields new data on acid reflux disease in children

Acute Pharyngitis - Recent findings in acute pharyngitis described by J.A. Woodburn and colleagues

Addiction Medicine - Study data from Alcohol Research Group provide new insights into addiction medicine

Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital - Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital Opens to the Public

Adverse Drug Reactions - Findings from P. Mick et al in adverse drug reactions reported

Aetna - Aetna Helps Individual Members Organize Medical Information and Improve Health with Unique, Interactive Personal Health Record

Aetna - Puget Sound and Spokane Region Hospitals Look to Receive Rewards for High Quality Patient Care

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - Physicians Want to Learn From Medical Mistakes but Say Current Error-Reporting Systems are Inadequate

Aggression - Data on aggression reported by J. Nau and co-researchers

Aging - Holiday Visits Nudge Many Towards Senior Housing Decision

Align Technology, Inc. - Align Technology Previews New Invisalign Products at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Allergies - Data from A. Bodini et al provide new insights into allergies

Allscripts - Allscripts to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Results on February 13

Alzheimer Disease - Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics Publishes Positive Report on Nymox Alzheimer Test

Alzheimer Disease - International Brain Aging Expert Challenges the Existence of Alzheimer's as a 'Disease'

American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM to Present Ishwarlal Jialal, M.D., Ph.D., with the Linus Pauling Award in April

American Medical Association - AMA Uninsured Campaign Kicks Into High Gear With National Advertising

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Looking Older? How Square is Your Jaw Line?

Angiomyolipoma - New research demonstrates potential diagnosis, treatment benefits

Angiomyolipoma - Transplant drug sirolimus shrinks tumors, improves lung function

Arthritis - Studies from I. Gonzalezalvaro and colleagues yield new information about arthritis

Arthritis Therapy - New arthritis therapy research has been reported by scientists at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Arthritis Therapy - Reports summarize arthritis therapy study results from Wonkwang University, Department of Rheumatology

Asphyxia - Better access to cool caps improves outcomes, lowers cost of treating asphyxia in newborns

Asthma - Data from Aarhus University advance knowledge in asthma

Asthma - New asthma study findings have been reported by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital

Asthma - Reports outline asthma study findings from L.K. Williams and colleagues

Asthma - Reports summarize asthma research from G.J. Rodrigo and co-authors

Asthma - Research conducted at School of Medicine has updated our knowledge about asthma

Asthma - Researchers at University of Minnesota target asthma

Asthma - Studies from D.V. Perng and colleagues yield new information about asthma

Asthma - Study results from S.J. Szefler and colleagues in the area of asthma published

Asthma Therapy - Reports outline asthma therapy research from G.J. Rodrigo and colleagues

Asthma Therapy - Researchers from University of Alberta, Department of Emergency Medicine describe findings in asthma therapy

Atopic Dermatitis - SkinMedica Introduces Desonate(R) (desonide) Gel 0.05% TwinPack for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Authentidate Holding Corp. - Advanced Home Care Extends Its Use of Authentidate's Inscrybe(TM) Healthcare Platform

Bariatrics - Research results from J.M. Chevallier and colleagues update understanding of bariatrics

Behavior - Research from Mayo Clinic provides new data on behavior

Benefit Informatics, Inc. - Custom Design Benefits Leverages Benefit Informatics Solutions to Gain Competitive Marketing Edge

Best Practices, Llc - Creating an Effective Sales Force to Win a Place on Hospital Formularies

Biomedicine - Data from T.F. Boat and colleagues advance knowledge in biomedicine

Biomedicine - High-energy ultrasound sharpens view of liver tumors

Biomedicine - Studies from University of California have provided new information about biomedicine

Biopsy - New biopsy study findings have been reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Biopsy - New biopsy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Biotechnology Business - Biogen Idec Announces Appointment of Nancy L. Leaming to Board of Directors

Blood Pressure - Scientists at University of Alabama describe research in blood pressure

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Business Coalition Honors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Leadership in Forging Health Care Partnerships

Blue Cross of California - Blue Cross of California Launches Zagat Health Survey Tool in Los Angeles

Breast Cancer - American women are more likely to choose overly aggressive treatments for breast cancer

Breast Implants - Reports outline breast implants study results from I. Niechajev et al

Bronchoscopy - Reports outline bronchoscopy research from A.J. Reddy and colleagues

Bronchoscopy - Researchers from Duke University, Department of Medicine publish findings in bronchoscopy

Cancer - Findings from Ewha Womans University, Medical Department in cancer reported

Cancer - Research from University of Texas provides new data on cancer

Cancer - Research on cancer described by scientists at Leiden University

Cancer - UM/Sylvester Offers Community the Gift of Well Being

Cancer Prevention - Researchers from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center report on findings in cancer prevention

Cancer Therapy - Findings from German Cancer Research Center advance knowledge in cancer therapy

Carcinoma - Recent studies from University of California, Medical Department add new data to carcinoma

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Cardinal Health Taps Teva Executive George Barrett to Lead Healthcare Supply Chain Services Sector

Cardiology - Piedmont Hospital Rated Best in Atlanta for Overall Cardiac Care and Cardiac Surgery

Cardiology - Positive Results Published Using AtriCure Minimally Invasive Products

Cardiology - Research on cardiology described by scientists at University Hospital

Cervical Cancer - Women Benefit from Scientific and Technological Advancements to Detect, Prevent and Treat Cervical Cancer

Children's Specialty Care Coalition - Children's Specialty Care Coalition Seeks to Protect California's Sickest Children from Budget Cuts that Limit Access to Care

Chronic Bronchitis - Researchers from Pakistan Medical Research Council, Medical College describe findings in chronic bronchitis

Chronic Bronchitis - Study results from T. Akhtar et al provide new insights into chronic bronchitis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease data have been reported by researchers at University of Groningen

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reported from Hokkaido University, Medical Department

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reported from University of Pittsburgh

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Epidemiology - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease epidemiology published by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Therapy - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy study findings have been reported from University of Tsukuba, Institute of Clinical Medicine

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Therapy - Studies from University of Groningen, Department of Pulmonary Diseases have provided new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy

Clinical Trial Research - New statistical technique shows more informative picture of survival

Coagulation - Research results from Ruhr University update knowledge of coagulation

Colon Cancer - Colonoscopy fears overcome when patients support patients

Colon Cancer - Higher Medicare spending yields mixed bag for patients

Colon Cancer - Researchers from University of Pennsylvania report details of new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Congestive Heart Failure - Research from S. Reingold and co-researchers in the area of congestive heart failure published

Cosmetic Boot Camp Llc - Cosmetic Bootcamp LLC Announces Second Financial Summit Set for Summer '08

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care Selected by the Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Trust Fund to Provide Retiree Health Benefits

Critical Care - James Ferguson, MD Joins the Medicines Company as Vice President, Global Medical, Surgical and Critical Care

Crohn Disease - UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program to Award $300,000 to Students with Crohn's Disease

CureDuchenne - CureDuchenne Appoints Executive Director to Lead Business Development, Marketing & Fundraising

Cushing Syndrome Therapy - Scientists at Ondokuz Mayis University, Medical Faculty target Cushing syndrome therapy

Cystic Fibrosis - Study findings on cystic fibrosis are outlined in reports from M.A. Martinezgarcia and colleagues

Cystic Fibrosis Therapy - New cystic fibrosis therapy research reported from M.A. Martínez-García and co-authors

Cystotomy - Reports from University of Crete highlight recent research in cystotomy

Cytokines - Research on cytokines detailed by D. Talmor and co-authors

Deafness - Researchers from Medical College discuss findings in deafness

Delirium - New delirium study findings have been reported by N. Matsuo and colleagues

Depression - Researchers from University of California detail new studies and findings in the area of depression

Dey, L.P. - Dey, L.P. Settles State of Alabama Pricing Litigation

Diabetes - New diabetes research has been reported by scientists at University of Dusseldorf

Diabetes - New diabetes research reported from West Virginia University

Diabetes - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente target diabetes

Dialysis - Fresenius Medical Care Selected To Provide Dialysis Care to More than 400 Patients in the U.K.

Dialysis - Researchers from University of Michigan publish new studies and findings in the area of dialysis

Diarrhea Prevention - New findings reported from University of Montreal, Department of Pharmacy describe advances in diarrhea prevention

Digirad Corporation - Digirad Corporation Announces Preliminary Financial Results for 2007, Initial Guidance for 2008

Digirad Corporation - Digirad Corporation Board of Directors Appoints R. King Nelson Chairman

DNA Research - Examine the U.S. Market for DNA-Based Test Products That Are Commercially Available Today, or Will Be Soon

Drugs - Researchers Use Magnetism to Target Cells to Animal Arteries

DSS Research - DSS Research Announces Senior Health Risk Assessment Tool

DuPont - DuPont Provides Technology for Washington Hospital Center's Emergency Department

Dyspnea - New findings reported from University of Hamburg describe advances in dyspnea

Dyspnea - Research on dyspnea detailed by scientists at University of Hamburg, Department of Psychology

EC Research (ECR) - Cosmeceutical Company Reports Sales Surge for Novel Stretch Mark Cream

Echocardiography - Reports on echocardiography findings from A. Vieillardbaron and co-researchers provide new insights

Eclampsia - Researchers from Birzeit University detail new studies and findings in the area of eclampsia

Emergency Medicine - Data from University of Ottawa provide new insights into emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine study results from Roosevelt Hospital described

Emergency Medicine - Reports from University of Alberta highlight recent research in emergency medicine