Physician Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 5th, 2008
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Adams Management Services Corporation - ADAMS Performs Management Services for University Hospitals' $600 Million Expansion/Renovation Program in Cleveland, OH
AHA Solutions, Inc. - AHA Focus on Patient Flow: Four Exclusive Endorsements Assist with Surgical Scheduling, Bed Management, Emergency Notification and Disaster Preparedness Challenges
Air Methods Corporation - Air Methods Announces New Chief Operating Officer
AK Steel - U.S. Court Approves AK Steel's VEBA Health Care Settlement With Middletown Works Retirees
American Psychological Association - 'Internet predator' stereotypes debunked in new study
Anatomy - Dazzling Dissection Images from Stanford's Famed Bassett Collection Go Online
Anesthesia - Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Enhances Patient Safety Initiatives With Perioperative Technology From DocuSys
Arcapita Inc. - Arcapita to Sell TLC Health Care Services, Inc. for $395 Million
Aribex, Inc. - Aribex Unveils New Handheld Intraoral X-ray System - NOMAD Pro
ARMSRx - New Jersey Hospital Association Prescription Program Outpaces Industry
Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services - Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services Raises Concerns Over Impact of New Illinois Medical Record Acts
Autism - AAP Initiates Public Relations Effort to Counter Bad Vaccine Publicity
Behavior - Regions Hospital to Open New Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. - CapMed Showcases New Personal Health Record (PHR) Solutions at HIMSS 2008 Interoperability Showcase
BODY Worlds - Specimens in BODY WORLDS Exhibitions Stem Primarily from German Body Donation Program
Breast Cancer Screening - FUJIFILM's Digital Mammography Technology Now Available for Mobile Use
California Pharmacists Association - Pharmacists Contributions to Society Highlighted in California Pharmacists Association Annual Awards
Cancer - Algeta Receives IND Approval for Alpharadin(TM) to Commence Clinical Development in the USA
Cancer - Bionomics Achieves US$1 Million Milestone Payment from Genmab
Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers at the Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center Participate in Study to Treat Advanced Melanoma
Cancer Vaccines - Dutton Associates Announces Investment Opinion: Sinobiomed Strong Speculative Buy Rating In Initiating Coverage By Dutton Associates
CapsuleTech, Inc. - Trinity Health Selects CapsuleTech to Automate Patient Data Collection at Two Hospitals
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Sets New National Standard for CO Screening by Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM)
Cardiology - Providence Heart and Vascular Institute Selects Patient Care Technology Systems' Tracking Software
Cognition - Sharp Memorial Hospital Achieves Highest Honor for Nursing Excellence
Community Health - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Divestiture of Ireland Facility
Craniocerebral Trauma Prevention - Recent findings in craniocerebral trauma prevention described by researchers from University of Plymouth
Criterion Economics, Llc - New Report Finds Mandatory Price Disclosure for Med Tech Would Likely Increase Prices
CSL Behring - CSL Behring Launches LEAD Program to Support Patient Group Advocacy Efforts
DB Technology - DB Technology Celebrates 25 Years of Success and Innovation in Automated Information Management Software
Democratic National Committee - Walter Reed Anniversary Exposes More McCain Double Talk
Dental Hygienist - MNDHA Supports Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner Bill in Legislature of the State of Minnesota
Domino's Pizza - Domino's Pizza Raises Record Amount for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Emergency Nursing - Emergency Nurses Association Announces 2008-2010 Strategic Sponsors
Emergency Preparedness - Bioscience Purification Kills MRSA in One Hour, reports Tri-Air Developments
Epilepsy - Research from University of Sheffield in the area of epilepsy published
Furniture Row - Ronald McDonald House Receives Furniture Donation From Furniture Row
Gastroenteritis - Rotarix(R) Receives Favorable Recommendation from FDA Advisory Committee
Genetics & Genomics - TIBCO Spotfire and Integromics Partner on Development of Genomics Platform for Province of Andalusia
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - StemCyte Presents Six Abstracts on the Applications of Plasma-Depleted Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Products at BMT Tandem Meetings
Health Contact Partners, Inc. - Pat Stern Joins Health Contact Partners as Director of Advocacy Services
Hearing Screen - March of Dimes Implores Legislators to Vote in Favor of Hearing Screen
Heart Attack - Hispanics are Least Likely to Recognize Heart Attack Warning Signs and Take Appropriate Action, CDC Study Reveals
Heart Attack - Senator Collins, Maine EMS Applaud Donation of 25 Defibtech AEDs for Maine Schools
Heart Disease - Free Health Screenings Aim to Identify Risk of Heart Disease in Women
Heart Surgery - Randone Trasylol Lawsuit Profiled on CBS' '60 Minutes'
Heart Transplants - CircuLite Reports Preliminary Results of First-in-Man Pilot Study for Synergy(TM) Circulatory Assist Device
HIV/AIDS - Congress Retreats on Global AIDS, Says New AHF Ad Campaign
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Research conducted at L. Yang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about HIV/AIDS therapy
HUG Video Productions - New Scenic Relaxation Videos Help Reduce Stress, Promote Sense of Calm and Tranquility
InforMedix Holdings Inc. - Creative Tecknology to Market and Sell InforMedix's Med-eMonitor(TM) System Into its Canadian Customer Base
Kidney Disease - California Dialysis Patients and Providers Visit State Capitol to Oppose Medi-Cal Cuts to Life-Saving Dialysis Services
Kryptiq Corporation - Regence Automates Provider Contracting with Kryptiq's Choreo Contract Manager
Kurt Salmon Associates - Kurt Salmon Associates Names John Karonis Managing Director, North America
Life Sciences - Findings from Friends Research Institute Inc. in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Alabama
Life Sciences - Reports from University of Heidelberg advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from RAND Corporation describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Sam Houston State University, Department of Psychology reports research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Pennsylvania State University, Department of Psychology reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Temple University have provided new data on life sciences
LifeSync Corporation - LifeSync Corporation Opens New Research Facility in Atlanta
LifeSync Corporation - LifeSync Hires Dr. Mark Phelps to Lead Research & Development
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Arkansas Non-profit Hospitals Announce $2.6 Million Savings in 2007, $11.4 Million since 2000 Through Premier Healthcare Alliance
MemorialCare Medical Centers - MemorialCare Medical Centers CEO Barry Arbuckle Elected Chair of California Hospital Association
Michigan Health & Hospital Association - Media Statement: MHA Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality OHRP Ruling
Microsoft Corp. - Simplifying and Saving Costs, Methodist Healthcare Completes Shift to Microsoft Technology Infrastructure
Multiple Sclerosis - Stanford Researchers Find Protein Targets for Potential Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Nanomedicine - HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. to Acquire Alltracel Pharmaceuticals Plc
Nanotechnology - New data from GlaxoSmithKline illuminate research in nanotechnology
Occupational Health - 'Occupational Health Nursing' Has Now Become a Major Reference Text on Occupational Health Nursing Courses
Ophthalmology - Dr. Ira Wong to Assume Medical Director Role for Chakshu Research
OptumHealth - Counseling Help Line Available for People Coping with the Northern Illinois University Campus Shooting
Ossi, Najem & Rosario - John Travolta and Kelly Preston Help Raise $1.2 million for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida
Pediatrics - Children's Hospital Researchers Pursue Multiple Approaches to Preventing and Treating Type 1 Diabetes
Pediatrics - Neonatologists and Pediatricians Highlight Progress and Barriers to Preemie Care
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Investment in UPMC Braddock Expansion
Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Ranked #1 IT Vendor by Healthcare Providers
Picis - Picis' Customer Results Featured at HIMSS 08 Annual Conference
Prematurity - Researchers Aim to Prevent Global Prematurity and Stillbirths
Premier Inc. - 32 Participants in Premier Insurance Management Services Share $733,000 in Experience Credit Payments
Premier Inc. - Premier Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Agreements for Exam Room Furniture
Premier Inc. - Premier Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Contracts for Material Safety Data Sheets
Public Health - Sen. Durbin & Public Health Leaders Call for Legislation to Protect Kids from Tobacco
RBC Life Sciences - RBC Life Sciences Names Vice President of Marketing
REACT Systems, Inc. - REACT Systems Expands Healthcare Industry Presence Via Partnerships with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Seton Medical Center
RehabCare Group, Inc. - John Short Appointed to Maryville University Board of Trustees
Research and Markets - Healthcare IT Outsourcing is Projected to Be One of the Fastest Growing Segments of Outsourcing Growth in 2008-2009
RF Technologies, Inc. - The Special Addition Birth Center at Shawnee Mission Medical Center Expands Partnership with RF Technologies(R) to Protect Newborns and Children with Safe Place(R) Infant Security Solution; Offers A
Sacramento Central Labor Council - Philanthropist Moe Mohanna Hosts Fundraiser for Honduran Hospital
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Nursing Home Workers Strike Over Employer Misconduct
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - UHW Launches Campaigns for More Than 75,000 Hospital and Nursing Home Workers
Service Employees International Union - SEIU Members Endorse Sen. Barack Obama
Stanford University - Discrimination against blacks linked to dehumanization, study finds
Stem Cell Research - Stem Cell Experts and New York Lt. Gov. David Paterson to Participate in 3rd Annual Stem Cell Summit as Keynote Speakers
Surgical Technology - B-Line Medical and Immersion Medical Announce Partnership
Tangent Inc. - Tangent to Exhibit New Medical Grade PC Line-up at HIMSS to Help Healthcare Go Digital
Terumo Interventional Systems - New Manufacturing Techniques Employed in the Terumo Pinnacle TIF Tip(TM) Introducer Sheath Reduce Vascular Complications
Transplantation - Scientists at University of Oxford, Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology target transplantation
Tri-Isthmus Group, Inc. - TIGroup Launches Updated Website
Unotron, Inc. - Washable Keyboard News Debuts as Authoritative Source for Healthcare, Government, Education and Retail Information Technology Decision-Makers
Vaccine Safety - Lack of political will and the subordination of women are major barriers to tackling AIDS
Vaccines - Studies from Harvard University have provided new information about vaccines
Vendormate, Inc. - Vendormate Eases Compliance Burden for Healthcare Vendors
Wellness - 1-Minute Wellness Website Helps Business Achieve a Health Culture
Women's Health - BMP Sunstone Completes Sunstone Acquisition
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare - Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Names New Head of Global R&D
ABC Coding Solutions - Demo from ABC Coding Solutions Shows Money-Saving Business Benefits of Medical Billing System
Accenx Technologies, Inc. - Accenx Technologies Brings Healthcare IT Solutions to HIMSS08 Interoperability Showcase
Accenx Technologies, Inc. - BayCare Health System Collaborates With Accenx to Provide Reliable Exchange of Information
Accenx Technologies, Inc. - New Accenx Physician's Relations Department! Now At Your Service
Acne Vulgaris - Education programs may boost teens' knowledge about acne
Acne Vulgaris - Treating acne: 2 different acid peels are both effective, study finds
Acute Appendicitis - New acute appendicitis study findings have been reported from National University
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Xenomics Announces License with Warnex of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Assay
Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions study findings have been reported by N.S. Sadick and colleagues
AeroScout, Inc. - AeroScout Launches Cost-Effective Wireless Temperature Monitoring Solution for Healthcare
AirMagnet Inc. - AirMagnet and InfoLogix Help Healthcare Organizations Successfully Deploy and Manage High-Performance Wireless Networks
Alcoholism - Alcoholics underestimate the risk of bleeding
Algorithms - Researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital publish new data on algorithms
Allergies - Premier Healthcare Alliance Provides Members Comprehensive Latex-Free Catalog
American College of Chest Physicians - Smoking linked to sleep disturbances
American Institute of Physics - CT radiation dose report released by American Association of Physicists in Medicine
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Anaheim, California Physician for International Service
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Canton, Ohio Physician for Increasing Access to Health Care in the U.S.
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Compassionate Physicians With Excellence in Medicine Awards
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Memphis, Tennessee Physician for Increasing Access to Health Care in the U.S.
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Oakland, California Physician for Volunteerism
American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Wooster, Ohio Physician for Volunteerism
American Safety Insurance Services, Inc. - ASI Launches MedSolutions(TM) Liability Insurance Product for Long-Term Care Facilities, Healthcare Groups
Amerinet Inc. - Stratum Med Inc. Saves Millions - Renews Agreement with Amerinet
Anatomy - Research on anatomy discussed by scientists at University of Alabama
Angiology - Research on angiology published by scientists at Cleveland Clinic
Anti-Infectives - Reports outline anti-infectives study findings from B.A. Auslander and colleagues
Anxiety Disorders - Insomnia patients often denied sleep treatment when they have mental health conditions
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - APP Pharmaceuticals Announces Plan to Respond to Potential Therapeutic Heparin Shortage in the United States
Arrhythmia - Focus on atrial fibrillation recognizes growing importance of common arrhythmia
Arthritis - New arthritis study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Ottawa
Arthritis - Recent findings in arthritis described by researchers from Stanford University
Asthma - Research reports on asthma from F. Cetinkaya and colleagues provide new insights
Atherosclerosis - Research from Rush University in the area of atherosclerosis published
Atorvastatin - Research results from K.M. Fox and colleagues update understanding of atorvastatin
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Prevention - Report summarizes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder prevention study findings from Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute
Bariatrics - New Outpatient Weight-Loss Surgery Option in Charlotte with NewHope Bariatrics
Bariatrics - Veteran Bariatric Surgeon Expands Services to Solano County
Best Practices, Llc - Building an Effective Sales Force to Serve the U.S. Hospital Market
Bioness Inc. - New Clinical Evidence Shows Treatment Breakthrough for Foot Drop in Chronic Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
Blindness - USC and second sight announce European clinical trial for Argus II retinal implant
Bone Research - LifeNet Health Saves 303 Lives and Restores Health to 265,967 Patients in 2007
Brachytherapy - Research from University of Calgary provides new data about brachytherapy
Brachytherapy - Studies conducted at A. Raben et al on brachytherapy recently published
Breast Cancer - Abviva Announces Patent Issuance for Core Technology Used in Mammastatin Serum Assay Diagnostic Test for Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Jill Anderson Named President and CEO of Cianna Medical
Breast Cancer - Personalized medicine can cut breast cancer risk
CalOptima - CalOptima Retains iacunato/mclane Marketing Firm
Cancer - Defining cancer's genetic 'support network'
Cancer - Major study links insurance status to advanced stage in multiple cancers
Cancer - Researchers from University of California report on findings in cancer
Cardiovascular Risk - Research by E. Raum and colleagues in cardiovascular risk provides new insights
Carefx Corporation - From Physicians to Portals: Carefx Clients to Offer Insights from the Insides of the Health Enterprise at HIMSS 2008
Case Management - ACS Acquires Bowers & Associates to Strengthen Health Information Capabilities
Cell Therapy - Harvest Technologies to Present at ''3rd Annual Stem Cell Summit''
Cell Therapy - The Secret to Aging Gracefully (without Surgery): Treat Your Body from the Inside Out
Chickenpox - New chickenpox research reported from K. Beer and co-authors
Cholecystectomy - Studies from H. Bektas et al provide new data on cholecystectomy
Chronic Pain - Chronic pain should be considered a disease
Clinical Trial Research - Accumetrics Announces $28.8 Million Financing and Initiation of Pivotal Clinical Trial
Clinical Trial Research - Impressive Combination of Stellar Funding and NCI Grants Readies TechniScan Medical Systems for Commercial Sales
Clinical Trial Research - Innocoll Announces Dosing of First Patient in Second US Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Investigate CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research study findings reported from L.C. Lambeek and co-authors
Clinical Trial Research - Phosphagenics Initiates U.S. Clinical Trials for Its Topical Retinoic Acid
Clinical Trial Research - PLx Pharma Initiates Clinical Trial for PL 2100 - Aspirin-PC
Clinical Trial Research - Reports on clinical trial research findings from E. Amsallem and co-researchers provide new insights
Coagulation - Investigators at University of Perugia have published new data on coagulation
Cogdell Spencer Inc. - Cogdell Spencer Inc. Acquires Leasehold Interest on Two Floors at St. Mary's North Medical Office Building
CollaborateMD - CollaborateMD to Integrate Electronic Medical Record and Billing Software Creating 'One-Stop Shopping' Solution for Medical Professionals
College of American Pathologists - Congressman Altmire Tours Women's Health Clinical Laboratory; Learns Vital Role in Patient Care
College of American Pathologists - Congressman Diaz-Balart Tours Florida Clinical Laboratory; Learns Vital Role in Patient Care
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer data have been reported by D. Rosiquerobles and co-authors
Colon Cancer - U.S. Cancer Deaths Down but Far Too Few Americans Screened for Colon Cancer
Community Health - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $2.5 Billion
Constipation Risk Factors - University of California details research in constipation risk factors
Contraception - New contraception study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Antwerp
Contraception - Reports outline contraception research from T. Hansen and colleagues
Cottonwood Partners and Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. - Cottonwood Partners and Rockwall Hospitals Announce Land Acquired for Sunnyvale, Texas' First Hospital
Craniosynostosis - Craniosynostosis minimally invasive surgery holds more promise than old procedure
Cysticercosis - Studies from M.A. Cortez et al add new findings in the area of cysticercosis
Dementia - Memory loss and other cognitive impairment becoming less common in older Americans, study finds
Dementia - Merging discovery with therapy: Second generation memory care debuts
Dementia - New dementia study findings recently were reported by R.G. Stefanacci and co-researchers
Dementia - Research from L.A. Daiello et al has provided new information about dementia
Dentistry - Research results from G. Mckenna and co-authors update knowledge of dentistry
Dentistry - Researchers at University of Maryland publish new data on dentistry
Depression - As depression symptoms improve with antidepressants, hopelessness can linger
Depression - Biovail Receives Canadian Approval for Wellbutrin(R) XL for the Prevention of Seasonal Major Depressive Illness
Depression - Comparison of venlafaxine and SSRIs in the treatment of depression
Depression - Investigators at University of Southampton have published new data on depression
Depression - Reports outline depression study findings from Northwestern University, Medical Department
Dermatology - Dr. Carolyn Jacob Hires Empower Public Relations
Diabetes - AMA Foundation Honors Atlanta Physician for Increasing Access to Health Care in the U.S.
Diabetes - Express Screening Process Aims to Put Diabetics on the Fast Track to Better Health
Diabetes - Hispanics have more difficulty controlling diabetes than non-Hispanic whites
Diabetes - Lilly Launches KwikPen(TM) for Humalog(R) and Humalog Mixtures
Diabetes - New data from O. Faergeman et al illuminate research in diabetes
Diabetes - New diabetes study results from H.J. Manley et al described
Diabetes - New research on diabetes from University of Maryland, Medical Department summarized
Diabetes - Novo Nordisk Consolidates U.S. Diabetes Sales Leadership Under Single Vice President
Diabetes - Standard test for blood sugar control not accurate in diabetic dialysis patients
Diabetes - Studies from University of California in the area of diabetes described
Diabetes Prevention - Research on diabetes prevention discussed by scientists at Columbia University
Diabetic Neuropathy - Data from J. Unger and colleagues advance knowledge in diabetic neuropathy
Dr. Tom Chi - Warning! Doctors, Insurers Hold Patients Hostage! Says Top Acupuncture Physician
Drug Development - 6N Systems Licenses First DataBank's OrderView Med Knowledge Base(TM) for Long Term Care CPOE and eMAR
Drug Development - Artisan Pharma's Lead Product, ART-123, Approved in Japan
Drugs - UCF technique promises to aid doctor's ability to identify, treat bacterial infections
Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys to Debut Sunrise Enterprise at HIMSS08
Endometrial Cancer - National Cancer Institute describes research in endometrial cancer
Epilepsy Quality of Care - Findings from University of Kansas provide new insights into epilepsy quality of care
Female Infertility - New female infertility research from Erciyes University described
Financials - FONAR Announces 39.2% Increase in Revenues for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008
Financials - TIGroup Reports Q1 Revenue of $4.7M
First DataBank - First DataBank Launches Campaign to Focus Public and Industry Attention on Medication Error Prevention
Flu Vaccines - Akorn Inc. and CSL Biotherapies Sign a Specialty Distributor Agreement for Afluria(R) (Flu Vaccine)
Gastroenteritis - GSK Receives Favorable Recommendation by FDA Advisory Committee for Rotarix(R) (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Mayo Clinic Studies New Treatment for Patients with Otherwise Fatal Gastrointestinal Bleeding
GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Announces First Deployment of ApexPro FH Telemetry System on CARESCAPE Enterprise Access at Memorial Hospital North
Gestational Diabetes - Studies from Medical University of Graz further understanding of gestational diabetes
Glomerulonephritis Immunology - Research in the area of glomerulonephritis immunology reported from Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons
Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies Broadens Sales Efforts With Entrance Into Federally Qualified Health Center Marketplace
Halleland Health Consulting - Halleland Health Consulting Assists PBMs in Achieving URAC Accreditation for Pharmacy Benefit Management
Headache and Migraine Prevention - Research from Institute for Health in the area of headache and migraine prevention described
Headache and Migraine Therapy - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente provide details of new studies and findings in the area of headache and migraine therapy
Health Care for the Poor - New findings in health care for the poor described from University of California
Health Insurance - Capital BlueCross: 70 Years Strong
Health Insurance - Chambers of Commerce Endorse New Health Insurance Plan To Help Small Businesses Cope With the High Cost of Healthcare
Health Insurance - Health Insurer Highmark Inc. Expands with Teradata as Demand Grows for Active Enterprise Intelligence
Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Earnings
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Kaiser Permanente Adds New Hospital in Orange County
Heart Attack - Calls to doctor's office may delay stroke treatment
Heart Attack - Heart attack prescription drug strategy may save lives and reduce healthcare costs
Heart Attack - In-hospital cardiac arrest occurring during night, weekends may lower patient survival rate
Heart Disease - 60 U.S. Cities Simultaneously Dance Their Way to Health
Heart Disease - diaDexus Receives FDA Clearance for Automated Blood Test That Identifies Stroke & Heart Attack Risk
Hemochromatosis - Research on hemochromatosis published by J.C. Barton et al
Hepatitis C Virus - New hepatitis C virus research from St. Louis University outlined
Hepatitis C Virus - Research on hepatitis C virus discussed by scientists at Duke University
HIV/AIDS Quality of Care - Study findings from Harvard University provide new insights into HIV/AIDS quality of care
HTP, Inc. - HTP Charity Compliance Manager(SM) Helps Hospitals Meet IRS 990 Requirements
Hypertension - Blacks awaiting lung transplants more likely to die or be denied than whites
Hypertension - Impact of electronic personal health record on hypertension under study
Institute for Health Freedom - IFH Says Google Personal Health-Records System Gives Consumers Greater Control Over Privacy than HIPAA Rules
International Neuromodulation Society - The International Neuromodulation Society Reports Record Growth in Professional Membership and Attendance at World Congress
Kensey Nash Corporation - Kensey Nash Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for New Safe-Cross(R) Vessel Wall Detection Technology
Kidney Disease - Research from S. Sullivan and co-researchers provides new data on kidney disease
Kidney Disease - Researchers from University of Minnesota publish findings in kidney disease
Kidney Failure - Study: Before a CT scan or angiogram, many people should take inexpensive drug to protect kidneys
Life Sciences - Findings from J.J. Huang et al in life sciences in children reported
Life Sciences - Findings from University of Cincinnati broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at Karolinska Institut publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from Linkoping University
Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University Medical Center
Life Sciences - Research conducted at S. Stojanovicspehar and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from Howard University update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Toledo, Department of Pediatrics reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Ghent University discuss research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Tennessee, Health Science Center report research in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Studies from F.J. Drummond and colleagues yield new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from L. Clark et al provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Texas, Health Science Center have provided new information about life sciences in adolescents
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Bern
Life Sciences - Study data from A. Garland and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. - LifePoint Hospitals Announces New Director
Liver Cancer - Researchers from Stanford University detail new studies and findings in the area of liver cancer
Liver Transplant - Reports outline liver transplant research from Mayo Clinic, Department of Surgery
Lower Back Pain - Physical Therapists Offer Low-Cost Solution to High-Cost Expenditures for Spinal Conditions
Lung Cancer - Studies from University of Louvain have provided new data on lung cancer
Malaria - Appropriate medical screening for antimalarials vital to US military personnel
Managed Care - New 2008 Health Plan Directory Features Year-End 2007 Enrollment Data and 4,600 Key Executives
Managed Care - Research from C.B. Harley and colleagues has provided new data on managed care
Managed Care - Researchers at University of California have published new data on managed care
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - 3M Teams with Patient Care Technology Systems To Broaden 3M's Track and Trace Portfolio
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Cleveland Clinic Collaborates with Google
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Medsphere and Century City Doctors Hospital Implement Enterprise-wide Clinical Application in Record Time
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Opelousas General Selects McKesson Technology to Advance Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - RemedyMD and Dell Team to Deliver Solutions for Information Based Medicine and Research
McKesson Corporation - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Chooses McKesson for Advanced Clinical Environment
MD On-Line, Inc. - Blue Shield of California and MD On-Line Make Claims Processing Easier
MedCath Corporation - MedCath Announces Venture With Two New Jersey Hospitals
Medicare and Medicaid - Access Diabetic Supply Helps to Save Lives by Providing Free Diabetic Meters
Medicare and Medicaid - Blunt Praises President's Plan to Save Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid - HAP Announces Largest Expansion in Its History With Securing of Statewide Provider Networks for PPO Products
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from City University of New York describe recent advances in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid study findings from University of Minnesota
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from RTI International publish findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of California describe findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Extends LifeMasters Demonstration Project in Florida
Medicare and Medicaid - TrailBlazer Announces Final Medicare Administrative Contractor Schedule for Claims Processing in Four States
MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Announces Appointment of Warren E. Pinckert II to Its Board of Directors
Medversant Technologies, LLC - Puerto Rico-based New Image Credentialing Services Selects Medversant's OneSource(TM) Physicians Credential Verification System
Melanoma Pathology - Researchers at University of Washington release new data on melanoma pathology
Menopause - Scientists at Autonomous University, Medical Department detail research in menopause
Mental Health - Reports from Medical University of South Carolina, Research Center advance knowledge in mental health in children
Mental Illness - Arizona State bioethicist says mental illness is subject to biological and sociocultural factors
Mergers & Acquisitions - Amedisys Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire TLC Health Care Services, Inc.
Mesothelioma - Giving Patients a Lift
Millennium Research Group - Fixed C-Arms Revolutionize Operating Room Environments
Misonix, Inc. - Misonix Announces Initial Sales into Chile
Mobile Anesthesiologists Holdings, LLC - Mobile Anesthesiologists Announces the Spin-Off of its Procurement Operation to Serve the Rapidly Growing Alternate Site Surgical and Diagnostic Market
Molecular Systems - Siemens Receives FDA Approval for the VERSANT 440 Molecular System
Multiple Sclerosis - Research reports on multiple sclerosis from W.J. Hader and colleagues provide new insights
Neck Pain - 7-year neck pain study sheds light on best care
Nerve Sheath Tumors - Tumor-targeting viral therapy slows neuroblastoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
Neurology - Research on neurology published by scientists at Duke University, Medical Department
New Jersey Hospital Association - Statement of Betsy Ryan, President-elect and Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Hospital Association
NotifyMD, Inc. - Large Healthcare Providers Benefit from New Patient Care Initiatives
Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe findings in obesity and diabetes risk factors
Obesity Neurobiology - New findings from University of Munster, Department of Neurology describe advances in obesity neurobiology
Oncology - Research from University of Wisconsin yields new data on oncology
Ovarian Cancer - Phase II Results for Yale's Early Stage Ovarian Cancer Blood Test 99% Accurate
Pain Management - Physicians focus on stopping pain epidemic
Pancreatitis - Study data from N.A. Vandergaag and co-authors update knowledge of pancreatitis
Pathology - Congressman Buchanan Tours Florida Clinical Laboratory; Learns Vital Role in Patient Care
Pediatrics - National survey shows minority children experience multiple disparities in health care
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Research from Royal Free and University College in the area of polycystic ovarian syndrome described
Priority Health - Priority Health Expands Coverage Area
Prostate Cancer - Diagnostic Center for Disease: Prostate Biopsy Spreads Prostate Cancer Cells
Prostate Cancer - Early warning: PSA testing can predict advanced prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - New, noninvasive prostate cancer test beats PSA in detecting prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - PSA testing can predict advanced prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Study identifies which men are likely to have persistent prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Research on prostate cancer therapy published by scientists at University of Nijmegen, Department of Radiation Oncology
Prostheses - Studies from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery reveal new findings on prostheses
Psychiatry - Studies from S. Kumar and co-researchers in the area of psychiatry published
Public Citizens for Children and Youth - Bush Budget Shortchanges Pennsylvania's Children, Communities and Families
Public Health - Studies from University of Lausanne provide new data on public health
Pulmonary Embolism - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University report on findings in pulmonary embolism
Quality of Life - Researchers from University of California, Medical Department describe findings in quality of life
Quantum - ADVISORY/Quantum CEO To Speak At 2008 National Pay for Performance Summit in Los Angeles
Radiation Therapy - Data from Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology advance knowledge in radiation therapy
Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. Completes Merger with an Affiliate of Vestar Capital Partners, L.P.
Radiology - Data on radiology detailed by researchers at Indiana University, Department of Radiology
Radiotherapy and Oncology - Study findings from Z.R. Gao et al provide new insights into radiotherapy and oncology
Raymond James & Associates - Raymond James Health Care Investment Banking Group Advises Amedisys on $395 Million Acquisition of TLC Health Care Services, Inc.
Refsum Disease - Researchers from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust describe findings in refsum disease
Regulatory Actions - FDA Grants Priority Review for Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Drug, prasugrel
Rehabilitation Research - Robert Fahlman Announces ''Paradigm Hero'' Thomas Eckel
Roche - Press Statement: Roche Affirms That Tamiflu(R) is in Ample Supply Nationwide
Rotavirus - FDA Advisory Committee Recommends US Approval of Rotavirus Vaccine
Rpr Marketing Communications - Spectragenics Names Rpr Marketing Communications Agency of Record
Santarus, Inc. - Santarus Announces Launch of ZEGERID Products by GlaxoSmithKline in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Sevocity - Sevocity Adds Practice Management Software to EHR Solution Suite
Siemens Healthcare - Siemens Solutions Help Healthcare Providers Drive Patient Safety Improvements
Signalife, Inc. - Signalife & Athletes Foundation Complete Second Mobile Health Screening
Sleep Disorders - New Sleep Diagnostic Center Opens at Methodist Mansfield
Society for Neuroscience - SfN releases 'Best Practices for Protecting Researchers and Research'
Society of Nuclear Medicine - PET outperforms CT in characterization of lung nodules
Spectrum Health - Spectrum Health Enhances Web Site With Payment Information
Speech - Studies from Stanford University, Medical Department yield new data on speech
Stratus Technologies - Stratus Medical Grade Servers Deliver 24/7 Online Information Access and Application Availability
Surgery - E-mail access may improve patient-surgeon communication
Surgery - Public disagrees with doctors on when it's right
Surgery - Research from Pennsylvania Hospital yields new data on surgery
Surgery - Surgeons Rethink Approach to Minimal Incision Foot and Ankle Surgery
Tendonitis - Achilles Tendon Surgery Advances Speed Recovery
Texas Association of Health Underwriters - Texas Association of Health Underwriters Launches Advocacy Initiative
The Amerigroup Foundation - Texas Senator Robert Duncan Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation
TheraDoc - Three Multi-Hospital Provider Organizations Implement TheraDoc Solutions to Improve Quality of Care
Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Scientists at Medical University of South Carolina detail research in thrombocytopenic purpura in children
Touchstone Health - Managed Care Veteran Jane E. Rollinson Joins Touchstone Health as Chairman of the Board
Type 2 Diabetes - New data from J. Unger et al illuminate research in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Studies from C. Triplitt et al provide new data on type 2 diabetes
Uluru Inc. - ULURU Inc. Provides Details On Altrazeal(TM) Launch
University General Hospital Systems, LLP - Houston's University General Hospital Features Technologies That Prevent Medication Errors
Vomiting - Studies from S. Bhatnagar et al in the area of vomiting described
Wellness - BioIQ Raises $2.5M
Women's Health - AmniScreen(TM) Amniotic Fluid Detection Device is Now Available
Women's Health - New findings from University of Pennsylvania in the area of women's health described
Women's Health - Study Shows New Therapy Opens Blocked Fallopian Tubes, Returns Fertility Without Surgery
Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros Introduces New Chief Technology Officer
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