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Table of Contents . . . July 30th, 2008
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A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: Fair-Value Standard Impacts Insurers' Balance Sheets
Adverse Drug Reactions - Data on adverse drug reactions published by T.R. Deer and colleagues
Adverse Drug Reactions - Pharmacists Prevent Medication Errors and Save Money Through Clinical Interventions
Aethon - Aethon's Train-Themed Delivery Robot Available To Children's Hospitals Nationwide
Aflac - Aflac Unveils Final Roster for 2008 Aflac All-American High School Baseball Game
Alter-G, Inc. - Alter-G Equipment Added at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery
Alzheimer Disease - AFFiRiS: Milestone Reached in Clinical Trial of Alzheimer's Vaccine
Amerex Brokers Llc - LifeBridge Saves $3.8M in First Year with Amerex
American Heart Association - American Heart Association Set To Launch Fifth New Journal - Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
American Lung Association - New CDC Report Demonstrates Urgency for All States and Cities to Become Smokefree
American Veterinary Medical Association - Rep. Pickering to Receive First-Ever AVMA Advocacy Award
Amgen Inc. - FDA Approves Nplate for Long-Term Treatment of Adult Chronic ITP
AMN Healthcare - AMN Healthcare Announces Joint Commission Re-Certification
Antimicrobials - Seal Shield to Launch World's First Dishwasher Safe, Antimicrobial Keyboard with Multi-Language Support for International Markets
Appendectomy - Surgeons Use USGI Medical's EndoSurgical Operating System to Complete Live Incisionless Appendectomy at Leading NOTES Conference
Applied Biosystems - Heart Disease Specialists Meet Spanish Footballers to Develop Tools for Detecting Sudden Death Syndrome
Aurora Health Care - Aurora St. Luke's Named to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital Rankings
Bayview Yacht Club - 2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Bayview Mackinac Race
Biomedicine - Raptor Pharmaceuticals Expands Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board
BioNeutral Laboratories Corporation - BioNeutral Continues to Make Significant Advances With Its Ygiene(TM) Anti-Mold Formulation
Biopharmaceuticals - PAREXEL Promotes Dr. Mark A. Goldberg to Chief Operating Officer
Biotech Business - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Booming US Generic Drug Market
BLU-MED Response Systems - AmeriCares Purchases 2nd BLU-MED Deployable Field Hospital for China Earthquake Relief
Bone Marrow Transplantation - Research from S. Corbacioglu and co-researchers in the area of bone marrow transplantation described
California Pharmacists Association - California Pharmacies Win Court Order to Halt 10 Percent Cut for Medi-Cal Prescription Drugs
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - New Studies on Menthol and Polonium-210 in Cigarettes Show Need for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products
Cancer - AMDL ELISA DR-70(R) (FDP) is Promising as Effective Cancer Detection Test
Carrabba's Italian Grill - New Carrabba's Italian Grill Menu Items Bring Summertime Flavors to Light
Centre Point Technologies TALKSWITCH - TalkSwitch Extends Phone System Leadership
Children's Hospital Boston - Learning to talk to teens about sex -- while at work
Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future - PennFuture Lauds Kathleen McGinty as Trailblazer for Pennsylvania's Environment and Economy
Coalition Against Organized Retail Crime - Leading Coalition Applauds Legislation to Protect Consumers From Organized Retail Crime
Congenital Heart Defects - Stereotaxis Magnetic Navigation System Used to Successfully Treat an Inoperable Congenital Heart Defect in a 10-Year Old Patient
Consumer Watchdog - Blue Shield Settlement with Regulators Timed to Fend Off L.A. City Attorney's Lawsuit
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Paula Rinker as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport, Maryland
Cryotherapy - Arbel Medical has Completed a $4.5 million Round of Capital Raising led by Giza Venture Capital Fund
Curam Software; Enterprise Ireland - Ireland's Curam Software Announces Innovative Solution for Social Enterprise Collaboration
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cyclacel Publishes Study of Seliciclib Synergy with Tarceva and Herceptin in Journal Clinical Cancer Research
Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori Sells First European Union StemSource Bank; Industry Leading Biohellenika of Greece Acquires Exclusive Rights
Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Mourn the Passing of Dr. Michael DeBakey
Diageo - Diageo Applauds New Law in California That Increases Penalties on Alcohol-Related Reckless Drivers
Diarrhea - Optimer Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results in Prulifloxacin Phase 3 Study
Digital Documents - Innovative HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Survey Solution Generates Huge Cost-Savings Opportunity for Adventist Health Systems
Drug Development - Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.4 Million for Validation of Nine Promising Therapeutic Targets for Parkinson's Disease
e3bank - Region's First Green Triple Bottom Line Bank to Launch in Philadelphia
Ecolab Inc. - Ecolab Earns Status as Safe Quality Food Training Center
Education Management Solutions, Inc EMS - Education Management Solutions and Kb Port Form Strategic Partnership
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund - Legal Defense Fund Files Suit to Stop Animal ID Program
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Johnson City, Tennessee's $172.6MM GOs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Maryland's $415MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Flu Vaccines - Abt Associates Opens Atlanta Office
Frost & Sullivan - Growth of the North American Patient Monitoring Industry Driven by Sleep Apnea, Diabetes Blood Glucose Monitoring and IT Integration
Gelberg Signs - Gelberg Signs Wins Children's National Medical Center Contract; Looks to Hire Additional District Residents
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas - Gene Juarez Salons & Spas to Open July 21 in Seattle's University Village
Goldshield Group - Goldshield Wins SFO Case - Interview With Chairman and CEO
Health Policy - Leading Health Economist, Dr. Hong Wang, Joins Abt Associates
Heart Disease - New heart disease findings from G.A. Mensah and co-authors described
Highmark and Independence Blue Cross - U.S. Department of Justice Clears Highmark and Independence Blue Cross Combination for the Second Time
HIV/AIDS - AIDS Action Commends Senate Passage of PEPFAR Reauthorization
HIV/AIDS - Putting Health Before Politics: How the United States Senate Can Fix Global HIV/AIDS Funding
HIV/AIDS - Senator Vitter Threatens Crucial AIDS Bill
Hormones - Two New Jersey Hormone Therapy Lawsuits Dismissed
HotelBrokerOne - HotelBrokerOne Finds Gold, Expands West.
Identigene - Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit Chosen as Editor's Pick by Drug Store News
Illinois Bankers Association - Frank Fleming, Litchfield National Bank, Named Illinois Bankers Association Banker of the Year
Intel Corporation - Intel Receives FDA Market Clearance on In-Home Medical Device for Management of Health Conditions
International Kids Alliance Network - Helping Children Through Divorce - B.B. the Bear Nationwide Children's Book
Investigative Project on Terrorism - IPT: Madrid Interfaith Conference Run by Alleged Associate of Al Qaeda Financier and Suicide Bombing Supporter
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. - Jacobs Receives Medical Research Council Contract
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces $26.0 Million Registered Direct Offering
KCSA Worldwide - VSP Vision Care Takes Tax-Exempt Appeal to Supreme Court
Kimmel and Associates - Certification Program Greets New Recruiters at Kimmel & Associates
Life Recovery Systems HD, Llc - Life Recovery Systems Moves to Larger Headquarters
Life Sciences - Cit Facilitates Sale of Victory Memorial Hospital In Brooklyn
Life Sciences - National Association of Neonatal Nurses Announces Recipients of Ovation Neonatal Nursing Career Path Scholarships
Life Sciences - New findings from University of Athens, Center for Health in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by researchers at University of Birmingham
Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from Finnish Institute of Occupational Health described
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Norwegian University of Science and Technology described
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from University of Zaragoza
Life Sciences - Ohio State University details research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from Anglia Ruskin University, Department of Psychology add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Queensland provides new data about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Sydney reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Eulji University, College of Medicine update current data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Kyoto University add new findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Studies from School of Public Health yield new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - UNC Health Care offers new option to make infertility treatment more affordable
Life Sciences - University of California, Department of Medicine publishes research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Workplace injuries costing British business £250 a second
Liver Transplant - State Supreme Court Gives Swedish Green Light to Open Liver Transplant Program
Lupus Foundation of America - Live Webchat to Discuss "UV Light and Lupus"
Maternal Mortality - Study data from S.R. Fawcus et al provide new insights into maternal mortality
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - Medical Properties Trust Announces Completion of Healthcare Portfolio Acquisition
Merge Healthcare Incorporated - Merge OEM Software Used in New Study for Alzheimer's
MillerCoors - MGD 64 to Sponsor National Triathlons
MitoSciences Inc. - MitoSciences Inc. Licenses Phospho-proteins from the Hospital for Sick Children
Morton's Restaurant Group Inc. - Morton's the Steakhouse Announces Prime Recipe Contest Winner
National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN - JNCCN Names New Editor-in-Chief
North American Scientific - North American Scientific Adds VP Marketing to Senior Team
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - BPH: a Major Challenge for Men's Healthcare
Obesity and Diabetes - BELLUS Health signs agreement to acquire Innodia
Obesity and Diabetes - Spherix Expands Phase 3 Naturlose Diabetes Trial Outside of the U.S.
Omni Fort Worth Hotel; Kimbell Art Museum - Kimbell Art Museum to Open Shop in New Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Orthocrat Ltd - Orthocrat Announces Sale of TraumaCad for Orthopedic Preoperative Planning to Major Academic Medical Center
Orthocrat Ltd - Orthocrat Announces Sale of TraumaCad(TM) for Orthopedic Preoperative Planning to Major Academic Medical Center
Palm Palace Restaurants, Inc. - Palm Palace LLC to Open 5 to 8 Mediterranean Restaurants in Southeastern Mich., Ohio, Chicago; First to Open in Clinton Township, MI and Raise Money for Children's Hospital of Michigan On July 30
Patents - Wyeth and Impax Announce Final Settlement of Effexor XR Patent Suit
Penn Foster College - Penn Foster College Helps Working Moms Get Back to School with 'Project Working Mom' Scholarships
People 1st - Hats off for CEO News
Pharmacokinetics - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente detail findings in pharmacokinetics
Polka - Polka Launches iPhone Emergency Card on Apple App Store
Premier Inc. - Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier High Level Disinfectant Agreements
Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers Will Save with Premier Chlorhexidine Gluconate CHG Skin Preps Agreements
Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. - Leigh Ann Pettus Joins Prestige Resorts & Destinations in Nashville
Professional Nursing Research - Reports from University of Pennsylvania add new data to research in professional nursing research
Psychiatry - 'Mummies of the Insane' Galvanizes National Coalition of People with Psychiatric Histories
PURE Bioscience - PURE Bioscience Announces Distribution Agreement With Orchem Corporation
Reproductive Health - University of the Witwatersrand details research in reproductive health
Research and Markets - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on the Chilean Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry Out Now
Research and Markets Ltd. - By 2012, the Value of Vietnam's Pharmaceutical Market Will Have Reached US$1.85bn, or 1.05% of GDP
Research and Markets Ltd. - Covidien Limited - IT Sales Opportunities - 2008
Retail Industry Leaders Association - Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Crime Introduced
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. - The Real Reason Men Go to Strip Clubs Hint: It's Not Just the Topless Girls, Says Rick's Cabaret Magazine, EXOTIC DANCER
Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative - Congress Moves to Dedicate $40 Billion in Internet Gambling Revenue for Job Training and Foster Care Programs
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - 6,000 Healthcare Workers March Against SEIU's Move to Split Their Union Apart
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - California Workers Settle Contract With Atlanta Nursing Home Firm
Shared Health, Inc. - Shared Health(R) Names New Chief Operating Officer
Signalife, Inc. - AFL To Return to Oklahoma Due to Overwhelming Demand for Signalife Heart Screening
Sonic Foundry, Inc. - Using Mediasite for Lecture Capture Found to Enhance Student Performance at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Sports Injury - Complimentary Sports Injury Prevention Booklet for Women Offered by Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
Surgery - Anesiva Commences Phase 2 Trial of Adlea(TM) in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - ADAGIO Phase III Top Line Data to be Presented at 12th Congress of European Federation of Neurological Societies
The Hermitage Hotel - Tennessee's Top Luxury Hotel Takes Five-Star Approach to Funding Preservation of State's Scenic and Historic Land
The Humpty Dumpty Institute - Philanthropist Gary Winnick Welcomes U.N. Delegation to Los Angeles
The Miss Universe Organization - Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza Crowned MISS UNIVERSE 2008 During Live NBC Telecast on July 13th
The Prescription Project - Prescription Project Statement on PhRMA's Revised Code on Marketing
The Professional Advantage - Fanatically Relentless Customer Service Provides Real-Life Strategies and Tactics to Gain Competitive Edge in Service Industry
The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Stockholders Approve Acquisition of TriZetto by Apax Partners
Trane - Healthcare Facility Managers Learn to Optimize Surgical Suites at 2008 ASHE Annual Conference
Transplantation - Studies from A.A. Alsayyari and co-authors have provided new information about transplantation
Travel Nurse Source - Travel Nurse Source to Participate in Inaugural Conference for Travel Medical Professionals
U.S. Bank Championship - Sammy and Kurt of the BoDeans to Headline 'The Evening Round' Events at the U.S. Bank Championship
U.S. Department of Justice - Defendant Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Trafficking in More Than $400,000 Worth of Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
University of Montreal - Teen smokers struggle to kick the habit; most want to quit and can't
USC University Hospital and USC/Norris Cancer Hospital - U.S. News Media Group's 2008 America's Best Hospitals Lists USC University Hospital and USC/Norris Cancer Hospital Among the Top Hospitals in the Nation
Value Place - Value Place Sets Record Development Pace
Whirlpool Corporation - The Whirlpool Duet Steam Washer Wins IDEA Award, Its Fourth Design Accolade in 2008
Who's Your Daddy, Inc. - Who's Your Daddy, Inc. Announces Rollout of "CAMPAIGN 83" in Conjunction with Andre Reed and Tops Friendly Markets
WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd. - WinSonic Diversity Receives Renewal of Diversity Certification From Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Potential Impact of Medicare Legislation to Health Insurers
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Takes Various Rating Actions on 50 Health Maintenance Organizations
A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best's 2008 Best's Key Rating Guide Available for Download
ACM - Blue Shield of California and ACM Sign New 3-Year Agreement
Acne Vulgaris - Creators of Revolutionary Acne Device Introduce New Zeno Mini
Advanstar Communications, Inc. - Advanstar Expands Digital Focus
Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies in the area of adverse drug reactions reported from B.T. Sitzman and co-researchers
Aetna - Plan for Your Health Launches Campaign to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication
Aging - Samarion CEO Mark Rodgers Named CAST Commissioner
AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - AirStrip Technologies, L.P. Preps Revolutionary Medical Application for Apple iPhone 3G
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network - MossRehab Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 15th Year
Alcoholism - The Internet, Alcohol, and Sleep: Factors That May Contribute to Weight Gain in Adolescent Girls
Allen Institute for Brain Science - Video: Allen Institute for Brain Science Unveils World's First Genome-Wide Spinal Cord Atlas
Allergan, Inc. - Allergan Completes Acquisition of Aczone Gel 5%
Allergan, Inc. - Legendary Sports Icons, Nadia Comaneci and Mark Spitz, Support Your Personal Best Public Education Campaign
Allergies - Research in the area of allergies reported from B.M. Levine and colleagues
Allergies - Research results from T.M. Le and co-authors update knowledge of allergies
Allergies - Studies from A. Vonberg and colleagues reveal new findings on allergies
Amcom Software - Winter Haven Hospital Improves Efficiency, Patient Care with Online On-Call Scheduling from Amcom Software
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - NEJM: Low-fat diets not best for weight loss: New study by Ben-Gurion U. of the Negev
American Association for Cancer Research - Researchers discover link between organ transplantation and increased cancer risk
American College of Physicians - Young adults with prehypertension are more likely to have atherosclerosis later in life
American Heart Association - Josserand and Gardner to Lead American Heart Association in 2008-09
American Laser Centers - American Laser Centers Appoints New Corporate Medical Director
Anesthesia - New anesthesia study findings have been reported by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University
Anesthesia Business Consultants, LLC - Anesthesia Business Consultants Expands Service Offering to Include Real-Time Performance and Quality Management
Aneurysm - Research on aneurysm reported by scientists at University of California
Angel MedFlight - Transportation Company Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services Signs Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
AngioDynamics, Inc. - Radiofrequency Ablation Yields High Proportions of Sustained Complete Responses in Patients with Lung Cancer
Anxiety Disorders Therapy - New anxiety disorders therapy research reported from Center for Health Policy Research and Development
Ares Capital Corporation - Ares Capital Corporation Arranges $100.0 Million Term Loan Facility for Vantage Oncology, Inc.
Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study results from D.E. Heiner et al described
Asthma - Study results from George Washington University, Medical Department in the area of asthma published
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Treating ADHD Symptoms Without Medication: Free Special Report Examines Alternative ADHD Treatments
Bank of America - Bank of America Announces Nine Key Hires to the Equity Research Platform
Behavior - New behavior research from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department described
Behavior - Studies from A.H. Rosenstein and co-researchers update current data on behavior
Bioengineering - BioElectronics Corporation's Commercial Resumes on Bloomberg Television
Biologics - Insmed Partners With Bill Thomas, Former House Ways and Means Chairman, as Strategic Advisor
Bipolar Disorder - Researchers at University of Cincinnati publish new data on bipolar disorder
Blastomycosis Therapy - New blastomycosis therapy findings from Indiana University described
Blue Shield of California Foundation - Blue Shield of California Foundation Dramatically Expands Its Work with Hospitals to Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections
Brain Cancer - UAB joins elite brain cancer group
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Indoor residential air quality has significant impact on health
Cancer - Eight-Year Melanoma Remission is Among Early Cancer Treatment Results
Cancer - Physicians Practice and Nevada Cancer Institute Partner to Improve Patient Care
Cancer - Studies from P.S. Staats et al provide new data on cancer
Carcinoid Tumors - Research findings from Harvard University update understanding of carcinoid tumors
Cardiac Science Corporation - Cardiac Science Upgrades Its Online ECG Access Tool for Physicians, Clinicians, and Technicians
Cardiology - LUMEDX Introduces Next Generation Cardiology PACS Solution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible
Center for the Advancement of Health - Oxygen therapy might ease pain of migraine, cluster headaches
Central DuPage Hospital - Central DuPage Hospital's Orthopedics Ranks in U.S. News Media Group's 2008 Edition of America's Best Hospitals for the Second Consecutive Year
CHOICE Administrators - CaliforniaChoice Introduces a New Discount Hearing Program for Small-Group Employers
Chronic Disease - Reports outline chronic disease study findings from University of Ottawa
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research from G.C. Funk and co-authors provides new data about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prognosis - Studies from J.P. de Torres and colleagues yield new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prognosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Investigators at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center publish new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College, Medical College target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors
Chronic Pain - Reports summarize chronic pain research from M.H. Landers and co-authors
Chronic Pain - Research from T. Deer and co-authors in the area of chronic pain published
Clinical Nursing - New clinical nursing study findings have been published by C.W. Kelly and colleagues
Clinical Nursing - Studies from Chang-Gung University provide new data on clinical nursing
Clinical Trial Research - Health Market Science Launches Clinical Investigators(TM)
CliniComp - South Miami Hospital Goes Live with CliniComp's Essentris in All Perinatal Areas
Colon Cancer - U.S. Preventive Medicine: Knowing Risk Factors & Early Detection are Best Strategies for Colon Cancer Prevention
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Closing coal-burning power plant in China and improved cognitive development in children
Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. - Cooperative of American Physicians Membership Tops 10,000
Courage Center - Courage Center Presents 2008 National Courage Award to Congressman Jim Ramstad
CTG - CTG Named to Healthcare Informatics Annual Ranking of the Top 100 Healthcare IT Providers
CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach - MORSE LLC - CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach Mark Expansion Into Southwest Florida
Cystic Fibrosis - PTC Therapeutics Announces $25 Million Award From Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics for Development of PTC124
Cystic Fibrosis Therapy - Research from A. Jaques and co-researchers in the area of cystic fibrosis therapy published
DataBay Resources - DataBay Resources Introduces Enhanced Software Tool
Dementia - Integrating Palliative Care for Dementia Into Primary Care
Dementia Prevention - Study data from McGill University, Division of Geriatric Medicine provide new insights into dementia prevention
Depression - Study results from J.J.L. Ibor and colleagues update understanding of depression
Dermatomyositis Therapy - Scientists at Northwestern University, Research Center release new data on dermatomyositis therapy
Diabetes - New diabetes findings from Y.S. Liou and co-authors described
Diabetes - Technical University details research in diabetes
Diabetes Complications - Study results from University of Texas provide new insights into diabetes complications
Diabetes Management - Research from University of Maryland, Medical Department reveals new findings on diabetes management
Dialog Medical - Dialog Medical Secures New Contract with the Hospital of Saint Raphael
Dislocations - Recent studies by C. Yates and co-authors add new data to dislocations findings
Dysphagia - Studies from Wake Forest University, Department of Pediatrics have provided new information about dysphagia
Emergency Medicine - Reports summarize emergency medicine research from Logan College of Chiropractic
Emergency Medicine - Researchers from Case Western Reserve University publish findings in emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine - Scientists at University of New Mexico report research in emergency medicine
EnsurApet, Inc. - EnsurApet Provides More Than 10,000 Employer Groups, Consisting of 165,000 Members, Pet Health Insurance Coverage
Epilepsy - Research from M.J.V. Pugh and colleagues provide new insights into epilepsy
Epilepsy - Research on epilepsy published by J. Lelorier et al
Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Drug and Formulary Application on Apple App Store
Equip for Equality, Inc. - Beleaguered Howe Developmental Center Remains Open Despite Additional Deaths and Ongoing Violations of Human Rights
Erectile Dysfunction - The ED Conversation Dilemma: Forty Percent of Men with ED Don't Talk to Their Doctor, Survey Finds
eRx Network, Llc - eRx Network Joins National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative as Connectivity Partner
Every Child Matters Education Fund, Washington, D.C. - Voter Survey: McCain, Obama Need to Start Focusing on Child Issues, Americans Not Content to See U.S. at Bottom of International Child Well-Being Rankings
Fibromyalgia - Research reports on fibromyalgia from Indiana University provide new insights
Fibromyalgia Prevention - Studies from Stanford University further understanding of fibromyalgia prevention
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Revises Outlook of U.S. Health & Managed Care Sector to Negative
Fitch Ratings - Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Tioga County, New York GOs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook to Stable
Gender Studies - Research from University of Salford has provided new information about gender studies
Genetic Disorders - Genzyme Corporation and PTC Therapeutics Announce Collaboration on Small Molecule for Genetic Diseases
Gerontology and Geriatrics - Reports from University of Tokyo, Nursing Department add new data to research in gerontology and geriatrics
Glaucoma - Data on glaucoma discussed by researchers at Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Reports summarize graft-versus-host disease research from University of Hong Kong
Haemorrhoidectomy - Data on haemorrhoidectomy detailed by researchers at University of York
Handbooks in Health Care Company - PhRMA Revises Its Marketing Code. What Can Pharmaceutical Companies Do to Comply with the New Pharma Marketing Codes?
Health Insurance - Assurant Health Names Jennifer Kopps-Wagner Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Health Insurance - HTH Worldwide's TravelGap(R) Travel Health Insurance Now Available in New York
Health Insurance - Mass Connector Selects Perot Systems to Provide Support for Innovative Health Insurance Program
Health Insurance - New health insurance research has been reported by scientists at University of London
Health Insurance - New health insurance research has been reported by scientists at University of Tokyo
HealthHonors - HealthHonors Unveils Its Groundbreaking Behavior Modification Platform
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Fragmented Los Angeles Hospital Market Provides Health Systems with Little Leverage to Negotiate Higher Reimbursement
Heart Attack - Record 'Door-to-Balloon' Time at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Heart Attack - Research on heart attack described by M. Wysoczanski and colleagues
Heart Bypass Surgery - Arizona Heart Institute Remembers Heart Surgery Pioneer Dr. Michael E. DeBakey
Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from V. Guru and colleagues reveal new findings on heart bypass surgery
Heart Disease - Bravo Health Partners with the American Heart Association in the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart Disease - New data from D.J. Malenka et al illuminate research in heart disease
Heart Disease - Research from J. Dsouza and colleagues has provided new data on heart disease
Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings recently were reported by K.M. Goode and co-researchers
Heart Failure - New heart failure study results reported from Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Failure - Research from Case Western Reserve University in the area of heart failure published
Heart Transplants - New data from University of Sao Paulo, Medical Department illuminate research in heart transplants
Hewitt Associates - While HMO Premiums Remain High, Rate of Increase to Decline in 2009, According to Hewitt Associates
Highline Data - Highline Data Analysis Shows Revenue for Health Insurance Industry Groups Grew in 2007
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Studies in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection reported from A.D. Heymann and co-researchers
Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Partners With Private Hospitals, the Veterans Administration and U.S. Army to Improve Patient Safety
Hospitals & Health Networks - Patient Satisfaction Higher at Most Wired Hospitals
Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Middle Eastern families help scientists pinpoint autism genes
HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide Introduces mPassport(sm), Mobile Health and Safety
Hypertension - New hypertension research from B.B. Green and colleagues discussed
Hypertension - Reports outline hypertension research from Q.P. Gu and colleagues
Hypertension Quality of Care - Researchers from University Hospital, Pulmonary Division describe findings in hypertension quality of care
IAFP - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians: Medicare Spared for Now -- Time to Fix a Broken Program
Incontinence - New, Informative EAU Website Launched: http://www.urologyweek.org
Internal Medicine - Local Returns as Doctor to Serve Communities of High Desert/Victor Valley & Apple Valley
InTouch Technologies, Inc. - InTouch Health Announces Agreement with Genentech on Activase Education and In-Servicing for Telestroke Customers
Jewish Hospital Hand Care Center - Nation's Fourth Hand Transplant Recipient Sees Hand for First Time Today
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - 'Smothered' genes combine with mutations to yield poor outcome in cancer patients
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Fontana Announces Plans for New State-of-the-Art Replacement Hospital
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Hospital Further Increases Patient Safety with Medication Bar Code Scanning
Katzen Eye Group - Katzen Eye Group is Expanding Its Aesthetics Division
Kidney Disease - New research on kidney disease from D.H. Chand and co-authors summarized
Kidney Disease - Studies from Children's Hospital describe new findings in kidney disease
Kimberly Finder, M.D. - Kimberly Finder, M.D. Asks: Are We Really In an Economic Recession?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Announces Availability of ColoSure
Laparoscopy - Researchers at University of Michigan publish new data on laparoscopy
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - ViroPharma to Acquire Lev Pharmacueticals
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Life Sciences - Alaskas Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Picks PACS and RIS From NovaRad
Life Sciences - Dr. Victoria Maizes Will Keynote New Medical Trade Event, Heal Thy Practice
Life Sciences - gMed's gCare Version 4.0 Receives 2007 Conditional CCHIT Certification
Life Sciences - LDI Integrated Pharmacy Services Acquires St. Johns Mercy MedScript
Life Sciences - MEDHOST Selected As a Microsoft Managed Independent Software Vendor Partner
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by P.I. Rafailidis and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New findings reported from University of California describe advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Yale University, Department of Medicine
Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from T.R. Deer and co-authors summarized
Life Sciences - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research describes research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University Hospital, Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Life Sciences - Reports from Case Western Reserve University add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from St. Louis University
Life Sciences - Reports outline pediatric in children study findings from University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from Boston University, Evans Biomedical Research Center
Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Louisville has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research data from University of New Mexico, Health Science Center update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from J. Szepietowski and co-researchers yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Rabin Medical Center in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by S. Smith and co-authors
Life Sciences - Researchers at Seoul National University, Department of Radiology target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Brown University, Institute for Community Health provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from New York Medical College, Medical College publish findings in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Royal Brompton Hospital details research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University College provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics add new findings in the area of pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry provide new data on pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Utah in the area of pediatric in children described
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Kitakyushu
Life Sciences - Study results from Center for Medical Research broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from Kyoto University in the area of life sciences published
Lifespan - New research from Rhode Island Hospital may help predict outcomes for stomach cancer patients
Lipid Research - Data from University of Michigan provide new insights into lipid research
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - Brigham and Women's Hospital Signs With LodgeNet Healthcare to Provide Patient Education and on Demand Entertainment Solutions
Managed Care - Dr. Benjamin Chu to Take Helm of American Legacy Foundation(R) Board
Managed Care - Parkview Health Expands Partnership with ikaSystems to Encompass Integrated Medical Management
Managed Care - Study findings on managed care are outlined in reports from M. Tegenu and colleagues
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Emageon Selected by HealthNet L.L.C.
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - InnovationRx Launches First-of-its-Kind, Comprehensive Patient-Centric Medication Adherence Service
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Oakwood Healthcare and UM-Dearborn Develop a New Home for Educational Programs for Children, Families and Future Teachers
MD On-Line, Inc. - Healthfirst and MD On-Line Partner to Streamline Claims Processing
MDVIP, Inc. - MDVIP Launches Preventive Medicine Pilot Program for Uninsured in Florida
MedeFinance, Inc. - Orlando Health Expands Mede Self Pay Analytics to Include Physicians Groups
Medicare and Medicaid - 18-Month Extension of Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies Becomes Law After Congressional Override of Presidential Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Announces Next Steps on Medicare Bill
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP NY Thanks Congress for Keeping Medicare Fair, Overriding White House Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - All-Med Services of Florida Awarded Medicare Competitive Bidding Contract
Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Supports Landmark Medicare Electronic Prescribing Provisions
Medicare and Medicaid - American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - APHA Applauds Congressional Override of Medicare Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by researchers at National Institutes of Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Physicians Press Sen. Martinez to Support Reform of Medicare Bidding Program after Hospital Discharge Problems Emerge
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Georgia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Government Ill-Equipped to Prevent Medicaid Fraud, Says False Claims Act Expert
Medicare and Medicaid - House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill
Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - More Choice for America's Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Protects Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - New AARP Report Finds Mixed Results Among State Governments' Efforts to Balance Long Term Care Services Under Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Stanford University in the area of medicare and medicaid described
Medicare and Medicaid - New Web-Based Service from AIS and SMSInc. Helps Hospitals Reduce the Risk of Medicare Overpayments, Rejected Claims and Other Billing Problems
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Bramley et al
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Minnesota detail findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Center for Health Policy report research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - SNM Applauds Bill Allowing for Medicare Reimbursement of Essential Radiopharmaceuticals
Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from AAHSA President & CEO Larry Minnix on Congress Overriding of President Bush's Veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Texas State Rep. John Davis Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation
Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331
Medicare and Medicaid - Virginia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Launches First Insertable Cardiac Monitor in Japan
Mental Health - Research findings from J. Pulford et al update understanding of mental health
Mental Health - Your Head: an Owner's Manual
Military Medicine - Scientists at Army publish research in military medicine
Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers at Medical University of South Carolina have published new data on monoclonal antibodies
Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department describe findings in monoclonal antibodies
Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers from St. Louis University report details of new studies and findings in the area of monoclonal antibodies
National Fisheries Institute - Coalition of Drs. Reassure Consumers About Tilapia
National Hispanic Health Foundation - The National Hispanic Medical Association and the New York Academy of Medicine Showcased Health Care Reform for Minority Communities at Policy Briefing July 15
Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Maryland Ashe Conference July 20th-23rd
Neurology - Studies from A. Vanderver et al further understanding of neurology
Neurology - Studies from University of Iowa add new findings in the area of neurology
New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - Gender differences and heart disease
Nosocomial Infections - FDA Advisory Committee Provides Opinion of DORIBAX(TM) for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Osteoarthritis - Scientists at University of British Columbia publish research in osteoarthritis in women
Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Researchers from National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities publish new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis risk factors
Outcomes Health Information Solutions - Universal American Corp. Further Advances Commitment to Clinical Information Transparency and Quality through Outcomes Health Information Solutions
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy - Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces 2008 Annual CONNECT Conference
Patient Advocate Foundation - 1,000th Uninsured Virginia Patient Secures Access to Quality Medical Care Through Virginia Cares Uninsured Program (VCUP)
Peptic Ulcers Epidemiology - New peptic ulcers epidemiology study findings have been reported by scientists at Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Epidemiology
Pharmacy Research - Study results from A.R. Naso et al provide new insights into pharmacy research
Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. - Physicians Formula Successfully Lowers Borrowing Rate by Amending Credit Agreement
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg - Latest Laser Fat Removal Procedure Now Available
Pleural Effusion - Research conducted at Medical University of South Carolina has provided new information about pleural effusion
Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Power3 Medical Products Advances the Diagnostic Capabilities of the Company's Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers
Premier Inc. - CDC, Premier Healthcare Alliance Work to Eliminate Occupational Needlestick Injuries
Premier Inc. - North Mississippi Medical Center Expands Affiliation with Premier Healthcare Alliance to Include Infection Tracking Tool
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences Around the World in July
Pressure Ulcer - Medline Brings Together Wound Care Professionals to Discuss October CMS Changes and Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Prostate Cancer - Findings in prostate cancer reported from Kaiser Permanente
Prostate Cancer - Wests MixJect System Selected by Watson for use in Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Prostatic Hyperplasia - Research conducted at University of Michigan has updated our knowledge about prostatic hyperplasia
Psychiatry - Studies from J.M. Oldham et al add new findings in the area of psychiatry
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Studies conducted at St. James Hospital on pyoderma gangrenosum recently published
QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Signs $10.6M QCPR Contract with Saudi Arabia National Guard Health Affairs NGHA
Quality of Life - Researchers at Geneva University publish new data on quality of life
Raynaud Phenomenon Prognosis - Investigators at University of Milan, Department of Rheumatology release new data on raynaud phenomenon prognosis
Regence - Regence Names Jonathan Hensley as President of Regence BlueShield and Asuris Northwest Health
Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research study results from T.R. Dillingham et al
Renal Disease - Kidney Community Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reform
Rheumatology - New rheumatology study findings have been reported by T.A. Mcnearney and colleagues
Rheumatology - Reports from National Autonomous University advance knowledge in rheumatology
Roxane Laboratories, Inc. - Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Two Manufacturing Lots of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Suspension in the US and Puerto Rico
Sacred Heart Hospital - Midwest Hospital Recognized for Green Initiatives
SanDisk Corporation - Howard County General Hospital in Maryland Selects SanDisk Secure Flash Drives and Management Software
Santarus, Inc. - Santarus Increases Revolving Line of Credit to $25 Million and Extends Maturity to July 2011
Sarcoidosis - Research reports on sarcoidosis from Mount Sinai Medical Center provide new insights
Scabies - Data on scabies discussed by N. Ishii and colleagues
Schizophrenia - Study data from University of California update understanding of schizophrenia
Sermo - Sermo Jobs Empowers Physicians to Advance Careers on their Terms
Sherlock Company - Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Cost Trends Decline in 2007
SinuCleanse - SinuCleanse Introduces Kids Mist
Smile Reminder - Smile Reminder Brings Botox Lovers Back for More!
Smoking - New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save America More than $16 Billion in Five Years
Smoking - Researchers at Ohio State University, College of Public Health target smoking
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Span-America Named Best Value Supplier by Cardinal Health for Therapeutic Support Surfaces
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces CE Mark Approval and European Launch of HydroSteer Guidewire Line with Hydrophilic Coating
Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Doctor Works to Get Medical Relief to Iraq's Civilian People
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. - Marion General Hospital Selects Streamline Health(R) for Integrated Document Workflow Solutions
Surgery - Findings from C.W. Carter and co-authors provide new insights into surgery
Surgery - Largest Review of Office-Based Plastic Surgery Confirms Safety in Accredited Facilities
Surgical Oncology - Dr. George Barnes, Jr., Joins SouthCare Physicians Group Surgical Specialists
Surgical Technology - Alternative to LASIK Increases Momentum with U.S. Consumers
TelaDoc Medical Services - TelaDoc Exemplifies Principles of Patient-Centered Medical Home
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing - The Chopra Center for Wellbeing Introduces Ayurnas: a Soothing Natural Remedy for Sinus Congestion, Chronic Headaches, and Cold Symptoms
The Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative - PCPCC Releases Health Plan Purchasing Guide for Employers - Goal to Advance Medical Home
The Quantum Group - The Quantum Group Files TPA Application
Theragenics Corporation - Theragenics Corporation Engages Men in a National Debate on Prostate Cancer
Thromboembolism - Studies from University of Wisconsin have provided new data on thromboembolism
Tornier Inc. - Tornier Reaches the 100,000 Implant Milestone with the Aequalis Shoulder System
Toshiba America Medical Systems - Toshiba Named Top Medical Equipment Vendor by KLAS
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba America Medical Systems Awarded CT Group Buy Agreement from Broadlane
Total Access Medical - Personal Nutritionist Counseling, One More Benefit from the Area's Leading Concierge Medical Firm, Total Access Medical
Touchstone Health HMO, Inc. - Touchstone Health Announces Appointment of Penelope Kokkinides as Chief Operating Officer
Transfusion Medicine - First Ever National Biovigilance Network in the U.S. Reaches $1 Million in Funding, Prepares for Fall Pilot Launch
Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics - Video: Trinity Mother Frances and Texas Oncology-Tyler Among the First in U.S. to Boast New Cancer-Fighting Technology
Tuberculosis - New findings from Chung-Ang University, Department of Medicine in the area of tuberculosis published
Ulcerative Colitis Therapy - Investigators at University of Messina publish new data on ulcerative colitis therapy
Ulcerative Colitis Therapy - Research from University of Bologna in the area of ulcerative colitis therapy published
University of Chicago Medical Center - First human use of new device to make arrhythmia treatment safer
University of Georgia - UGA researchers discover mechanism that explains how cancer enzyme winds up on ends of chromosomes
University of Michigan Health System - After ER visit, many patients in a fog, U-M study finds
University of Michigan Health System - Once Again Among the Nation's Finest: U-M Hospitals & Health Centers Rank 13th in the U.S.
ValuSource Software - ValuSource and MGMA Launch Free Benchmarking Dashboards for Medical Practices
VendorClear.com - VendorClear(TM) Introduces Revolutionary Products for Healthcare Facilities and Vendor Representatives
Webahn Inc. - Electronic Medical Records Are No Longer Limited to Physicians with Deep Pockets
Wellness - Employers Take Active Role in Promoting Workplace Wellness
Wellness - Longs Drug Stores Announces Strategic Relationship With Microsoft HealthVault
WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Partners With CareNex Health Services to Expand Its Neonatal Intensive Care Services Program
Westwood One - Westwood One Appoints Steven Kalin Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort Appoints David A. Stamler, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
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