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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 13th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

Action Donation Services - Action Donation Services to Process Car Donations for Huntsman Cancer Foundation

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Provides Entereg Alvimopan Hospital Registration Update

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS Signs Five-Year, $100 Million Deal to Provide Technology Services to UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.

Affinia Hotels - This Summer at the Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel, Guests Can Go Undercover With G-MANia Package

Affymetrix, Inc. - Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium and Affymetrix Expand World's Largest Study of Genetic Diseases

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Congress Approves Global AIDS Bill Which Will Save Five to Seven Million Lives

Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. - State Sobriety Program Credited with Reduction of Jail Populations

Alcon, Inc. - Alcon's Second Quarter Sales Rise 17.9 Percent; Net Earnings Increase 26.3 Percent

Allergies - Reports from RIKEN highlight recent research in allergies

Allergies - The AMERIGROUP Foundation Honors the University of Maryland Hospital for Children's Breathmobile

Alliance for Digital Equality - Leaders of Four Metro Atlanta Municipalities Outline Broadband Goals at Alliance for Digital Equality's Digital Empowerment Summit 2008

Alzheimer Disease - Allon Therapeutics presents AL-108 human efficacy data at worlds leading Alzheimers disease conference

Alzheimer Disease - Researchers from Technion report details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Bill Passes State Senate

American Association of People With Disabilities - AAPD's Jim Dickson Testifies in Support of Voting Reform Act

American Italian Pasta Company - American Italian Pasta Company Introduces Pasta Lensi Pasta Chef Brand for Foodservice

American Legislative Exchange Council - AG Michael Mukasey; Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty; Sec. Mary Peters; Dr. Bjorn Lomborg; Dr. Liam Fox, MP, to Speak in Chicago at ALEC's Annual Meeting

American Lung Association - American Lung Association Congratulates the U.S. House of Representatives for Passage of Historic Tobacco Legislation

American Nurses Association - Schumann Named Chief Programs Officer for American Nurses Association

American Public Health Association - APHA Urges House to Protect Health of Americans by Passing Tobacco Legislation

American Public Health Association - PHA Commends House Passage of Tobacco Legislation

American Shared Hospital Services - American Shared Hospital Services Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results

Amgen - Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results for Denosumab Pivotal Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Trial

Angioplasty - Exceptional Heart Care in a Heart Beat

Applied Biosystems Inc. - Increased Sample Throughput on Applied Biosystems Genomic Analysis Platform Simplifies Study of Small RNAs

Aptium Oncology - Internationally Recognized Breast and Lung Cancer Expert Mohammad Jahanzeb, M.D., Joins Aptium Oncology Network as Medical Director for Lynn Cancer Institute West Campus of Boca Raton Community Hospital

ArcelorMittal - ArcelorMittal Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2008 Results

Ascentis Corporation - Joseph J. Melone Joins Board of Ascentis Corporation

Aspect Medical Systems - Aspect Medical Systems' Letter to the Editor Regarding Anesthesia Awareness Study Published in New England Journal of Medicine

Asthma - The American Lung Association Gives Local Organizations a Way To Help Adults Manage Asthma

Barclay Butera, Inc. - Barclay Butera Updates Historic Resort, L'Auberge Del Mar, as Creative Director of $25 Million Renovation

Behavior - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release new data on behavior in children

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - BioDelivery Sciences Initiates Bioral Amphotericin B Clinical Program

BioMed Central - South African epidemic of schoolboy sexual abuse

Biotech Business - MichBio Announces Program for 2008 Expo

Biotech Business - MMM Partner to Join CrossLink Orthopaedics; WebOps Software Company and Help Establish Angel Fund to Support Early-Stage Medical Device Companies

Bipolar Disorder - Alexza Initiates Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial for AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine)

Breast Cancer - Congress Bans Dangerous Chemicals in Toys

Breast Cancer - Lawmakers Agree to Ban Dangerous Chemicals in Toys

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids from Tobacco; Senator Grassley Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids From Tobacco; Senator Sununu Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids From Tobacco; Senator Voinovich Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids from Tobacco; Senators Bennett & Hatch Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids from Tobacco; Senators Bond & McCaskill Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids from Tobacco; Senators Lugar and Bayh Should Call for Immediate Passage

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids From Tobacco; Senators Webb & Warner Should Cosponsor Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - U.S. House Casts Historic Vote to Protect Kids from Tobacco, Save Lives; Senate Should Act This Year and President Should Sign Bill Into Law

Cancer - Varian Medical Systems Appoints Andrew Whitman to Head New Government Affairs Office in Washington, DC

Cancer Vaccines - NVENTA ANNOUNCES FINAL DATA FROM HSPE7 PHASE 1 CERVICAL DYSPLASIA TRIAL -- Company Provides Update to Phase 2 Development Plan

Canon U.S.A., Inc. - Canon U.S.A. Expands Its Line of Digital Radiography Offerings with the Introduction of the Canon CXDI-60G Portable Digital Radiography System

Canon U.S.A., Inc. - Canon U.S.A. Unveils the Canon CXDI-60G Portable Digital Radiography System at AHRA 2008

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech Solutions 'Service Desk' Equals Help Desk 'Plus'

Casey Family Programs - Casey Family Programs Names Alabama's Walley Managing Director for Strategic Consulting

Celebrity Cruises - Stars Shine With Celebrity Cruises: 'Soap Cruise' to Set Sail on Celebrity Century

Center for Health, Environment & Justice - Thirty Years After Love Canal More Questions Than Answers Remain - Do the Children of Love Canal Count?

Cepheid - Cepheid Introduces GeneXpert Infinity-48 System at 2008 American Association of Clinical Chemistry Meeting

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Aegera Initiates a Fifth Phase 1 and 2 Clinical Trial for AEG35156

CIBER, Inc. - CIBER Mobile Supply Chain Solution Reduces Inventory Investments, Improves Patient Access for Northeast Georgia Health Systems

Clinical Chemistry - Cepheid Introduces GeneXpert(R) Infinity-48 System at 2008 American Association of Clinical Chemistry Meeting

CollaborateMD - CollaborateMD Becomes a Habitat for Humanity International HopeBuilder

Costa Cruises - Costa Cruises Commissions Monumental Sculpture by Fernando Botero to Add to Fleet's Multimillion Dollar Art Collection

DataCore Software - New DataCore Customer Alameda County Medical Center Selects SANmelody Storage Virtualization and Citrix XenServer to Provide Replication and Ensure Full Disaster Recovery

Delayed Graft Function - Ikaria(R) Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Inhaled Carbon Monoxide for Delayed Graft Function in Solid Organ Transplants

Dentistry - AGD Applauds Conyers for Bill Helping New Dentists Practice in Areas of Need

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date

Digital Ally, Inc. - Digital Ally Reports 470% Increase in Pretax Income and 250% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2008, as Revenue Rises 133% From Prior-Year Period

Disabled American Veterans - DAV National Convention to Push for VA Funding Reform

DuPont - DuPont Settles with Cortron on Cyrel FAST Thermal Platemaking Patent Technology

Echo Therapeutics - Echo Therapeutics Announces Positive Results of a Clinical Study of its Symphony Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Electronic Arts Inc. - EA Injects Zany Medical Mayhem With Operation Mania

Electronic Patient Records - ACS Awarded $4 Million Contract to Provide Electronic Patient Records for City of New Orleans EMS

Faith In Practice - Faith In Practice Honors Dr. Rafael Espada, Guatemalan Vice President and Former Houston Cardiac Surgeon

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades West Penn Allegheny Health Pennsylvania to 'BB-'; Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Update: Fitch Rates Upper Chesapeake Health System's Maryland $179.4MM 2008 Revs 'BBB+'

Food Poisoning - Waters Publishes Rapid Screening Method for 402 Pesticide Residues in Food using Single 10-minute Run

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - Chiropractic Incorporated Into VHA, Nation's Largest Healthcare System

Fred Alger Management - David Farhadi, M.D. to Join Alger as Vice President, Senior Analyst/Co-Portfolio Manager

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare to Acquire Vital Signs, Inc., Expanding GE's Monitoring, Anesthesia and Respiratory Care Offerings

Go Healthy, Inc. - Go Healthy Receives Letter of Recognition From the Texas Chiropractic Association

H.C. Wainwright & Co. Inc. - H.C. Wainwright Expands Its Capital Markets Department

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Gov. Richardson's Healthcare Reform Agenda Gains New Life

Heart Disease - Global Stem Cell Forum in China Showcases Cutting Edge Research, Focuses on New Findings for iPS Cells

Hematology - Abbott to Preview New CELL-DYN(R) Emerald(TM) Hematology Instrument

HIV/AIDS - Ambrilia Provides Update on PPL-100 Partnership With Merck & Co, Inc.

HIV/AIDS - Ardea to Present Data on Lead HIV Candidate, RDEA806, at ICAAC/IDSA Joint Meeting

HIV/AIDS - Bush to Sign AIDS Bill Today, but Funding Still Missing

HIV/AIDS - Investigators at University of KwaZulu-Natal target HIV/AIDS

Hotel Pennsylvania - New York's Hotel Pennsylvania Unveils Redesigned Web Site With Enhanced Features and Packages

Hyperinsulinism - Treatment Corrects Severe Insulin Imbalance in Animal Studies

Hypovolemia - Recent findings from USA Scientific highlight research in hypovolemia

Ikaria Holdings, Inc. - Ikaria Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Inhaled Carbon Monoxide for Delayed Graft Function in Solid Organ Transplants

Immunotherapy - Data on immunotherapy reported by researchers at RIKEN

Impac Medical Systems, Inc. - IMPAC and Varian Provide Enhanced Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) Workflow Automation Using MOSAIQ(R)

IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. - IMPAX Sued Based on ANDA Amendment for Additional Dosage Forms of Generic Opana ER

In Motion Technology - In Motion Technology and Physio-Control Provide Critical Cardiac Information from the Field to Doctors Anywhere

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Selected by University Medical Center to Deploy Mobile Wireless Asset Tracking Solution

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. - Arbitration Panel Issues Ruling in Distribution Dispute

IQAir North America, Inc. - IQAir to Provide U.S. Athletes With Ultra-High Efficiency Air Cleaning at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

IRIS International - IRIS Reports Record Second Quarter Revenues, Profit and EPS, and Strongest First Half in Its History

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels - Brazil - a Hot Spot for Counter-cyclical Hotel Investment, Reports Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Approves $22 Million in Community Benefit Grants in Second Quarter of 2008

KMD Architects - KMD's CHA Hospital, Korea Wins 2008 AIA National Healthcare Award

Lannett Company, Inc. - Lannett Company Comments on Litigation with KV Pharmaceuticals

Lierac Paris - Lierac Paris Skincare and mediabistro.com Steps Up! To Support Step Up Women's Network Wellness Program

Life Sciences - Alleviating the Fear of Falling

Life Sciences - Clarian Transplant At Indiana University Hospital Uses Medication Management Website To Enhance Patient Care

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at N.T. Hong Kong SAR

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from RAND Corporation

Life Sciences - Over 50,000 medical positions posted on Jobs4Medical.com so far this year

Life Sciences - Research from RIKEN in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Safe Lifting Toolkit Provides Free Resources for Healthcare Injury Prevention

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. - Little Caesars Pizza Opens in Aiea, Hawaii

Los Angeles Jewish Home - Los Angeles Jewish Home's New Annenberg School of Nursing Seeks Applicants for Second Session of Precedent-Setting U.S. Senior-Care Facility's School of Nursing

Lower Back Pain - New lower back pain study results reported from University College, Health Science Center

Marler Clark - Food Safety Advocate William Marler Calls for Public Meat Inspection Records

Marriott International, Inc. - Marriott Expands Diverse Hotel Ownership Portfolio

Marriott International, Inc. - Politics Make Strange Bedfellows at Renaissance Hotels & Resorts

McDonald Hopkins Llc - McDonald Hopkins Member, John M. Wirtshafter, Is New President of WEB, the Premier Networking Organization for Benefits Professionals

Mechel Oao - Mechel Announces Continuation of Emergency Operations at Its Southern Kuzbass OAO Subsidiary's Lenin Mine

Mental Disorders - deCODE and SGENE Consortium Discover Deletions in the Human Genome Linked to Risk of Schizophrenia

Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Suppressed HIV-1 Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts through 48-Weeks in Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients When Taken wi

Mueller Industries, Inc. - Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Third Quarter

National Energy Services Company, Inc.; WallStreet Direct, Inc. - [video] John Grillo, President of National Energy Services Company Discusses Recent Orders Totaling More Than $200,000 in Exclusive Interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Sho

National Federation of the Blind - National Federation of the Blind Praises Passage of Higher Education Opportunity Act

National Healthcare Career Network NHCN - Associations Join Forces to Ease Health Care Staffing Crisis

National Sexual Violence Resource Center NSVRC - National Press Conference in New Orleans Announces Book About Sexual Violence in Disasters

Neurotoxicology - New neurotoxicology study findings have been published by scientists at Institute of Health

Newport Corporation - Newport Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Obesity - Fourth-annual Danialle Karmanos' Work It Out Get Fit Day Continues to Lead Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

Office of Justice Programs - Us Department of Justice - In 2005 and 2006 More Than 4,000 Allegations of Sexual Violence Were Reported in Juvenile Facilities

Omnilink Systems - Victim Safety First Uses Omnilink's Offender Monitoring Solution for Alternative Sanctions Programs

OptumHealth - OptumHealth Provides Free Counseling Help Line for People Coping with Hurricane Dolly

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Osiris Therapeutics Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Owens & Minor, Inc. - Owens & Minor Announces Cash Dividend for Third Quarter 2008

Pediatrics - Former U.S. Surgeon General Julius B. Richmond, 91

Pediatrics - Novare Announces Completion of First Pediatric Single Port Spleen Removal Using RealHand(R) HD Instruments

Plexus Consulting Group, Llc - Plexus Consulting Group Works With a USAID-Funded Project to Help the Private Hospitals Association of Jordan Create a Roadmap for the Future

Post Operative Pain - Innocoll Announces Dosing of First Patient in a Third US Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Investigate CollaRx(R) BUPIVACAINE SURGICAL IMPLANT for the Management of Post-Operative Pain

Premier Inc. - Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Chart Paper, Related Products Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Products Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Vena Cava Filters Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Realize Value with Premier Incontinence Products Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Conventional Film, Dry Media and Printers Agreements

Pritzker / Ruohonen & Associates, P.A. - Moultrie Georgia Families Retain Pritzker / Ruohonen in E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak

Protein Sciences Corporation - Protein Sciences Announces Termination of Deal to Sell to Emergent BioSolutions

PSI Corp. - PSI Corp. Announces Successful Launch of E-Banking Kiosk

Psoriasis - Study Reveals Novel LCD Solution Provides Significant Benefits Versus Calcipotriol In Treatment of Moderate Psoriasis

Psychiatry - Research from Drexel University, Medical Department in the area of psychiatry described

Public Health - PSEG Supports Quick Congressional Action on Clean Air in Wake of Court's Rescinding of CAIR

QuantRx Biomedical Corporation - QuantRx Biomedical Announces Positive Phase I Safety Results for BFPET, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging MPI Tracer for Positron Emission Tomography PET by FluoroPharma

Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World - Quintess, the Leading Residences of the World Expands Vacation Offerings into Asia

Radiology - NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Purchase of New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital

Reproductive Health - Research results from International Center for Reproductive Health update understanding of reproductive health

Research and Markets - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Kuwait's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare for Q3 2008

Research and Markets - Investment Report of China Medical Industry, 2000-2008 Available Now

Research and Markets Ltd. - By 2012 Pharmaceutical Growth inside Poland Should Hit Almost 6% in Nominal Terms According To Report 'Poland Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2008'

Research and Markets Ltd. - Intense Competition in the U.S. Hematology Diagnostics Market Drives Manufacturers to Innovate and Improve Product Lines

Research and Markets Ltd. - New Report Estimates That South Africa Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Was Worth US$3.03bn in 2007 and Should Reach US$4.41bn By 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - Snapshots US Hospitals 2008: 2007 Year-end Market Size Data

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Institutional Pharmacy Market is Dominated by Omnicare and Pharmerica, Who Combine to Serve Approximately Half of the Market

Research and Markets Ltd. - Understand the World of Risk Management & Its Principles of Organized Uncertainty

Retina Group of New York - Retina Group of New York To Present Seminar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Rosetta - Rosetta Acquires Interactive Marketing Agency Brulant

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Liverpool Veterinary Surgeon Struck Off for Inadequate Clinical Care

Schumacher Homes - Schumacher Homes Builds St. Jude Dream Home(R)

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Religious Leaders and Elected Officials March with Caregivers for a Free and Fair Union Election at St. Joseph Hospitals

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Stanford Prohibits Assemblywoman From Entering Hospital

Sky Development Inc. - 50% Pre-Leased at Park Plaza Professional Center in Pembroke Pines

SocialVibe - SocialVibe.com Reaches New Milestone in Online Fundraising

Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. - Southern Home Medical's Encore Medical Staffing Division Poised to Benefit from Major Growth in Nursing Industry

Stanford University Medical Center - Prevailing Theory of Aging Challenged in Stanford Worm Study

Stem Cell Banking - J.P. McCarthy Fund Grants $250,000 to Karmanos Cancer Institute

Stem Cell Research - Repair Stem Cell Institute Announces Top Global Stem Cell Treatment Centers

Stem Cell Research - WaferGen Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreements for SmartSlide Micro-Incubation System in Switzerland, Taiwan and the Nordic Region

Steris Corporation - STERIS Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Surgery - Researchers from Harvard University detail new studies and findings in the area of surgery

Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Talecris Biotherapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Aerosolized Form of Alpha1-Antitrypsin AAT From the European Commission

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Mitch Feldman CEO at West Boca Medical Center

Texas Instruments Incorporated - TI does not endorse 'mini-tender offer'

The 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo - Leading Multi-Unit Operators Drive Attendance at the Upcoming Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

The American Hospital Association - New Scholarship Program to Help Address Workforce Crisis and Advance Health Care Professionals

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Findings on Bladder-Brain Link May Point to Better Treatments for Problems in Sleep, Attention

The Committee to Support U.S. Trade Laws - CITAC's Attack on the Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Shows the Radical Nature of Its Trade Agenda

The Dch Group - The DCH Group Inks Deal with Details Hospitality Alliance to Bring Five Star Custom Furnishings at Three Star Prices to Hospitality Clients

The Lorillard Tobacco Company - Lorillard Tobacco Company Voices Disappointment with House Passage of Bill Which Grants the FDA Regulatory Authority Over Tobacco

TomoTherapy Incorporated - TomoTherapy to Introduce TQA at 50th Annual AAPM Meeting

Type 2 Diabetes - Echo Therapeutics Announces Positive Results of a Clinical Study of its Symphony(TM) Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

UC Irvine Extension - UC Irvine Extension Offers New Certificate Program in Sustainability Leadership

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. - USANA Health Sciences Announces Settlement of Lawsuit

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. - USANA Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed

Women's Health - Pennsylvania Takes the Lead on Depression & Pregnancy

Worktopia, Inc. - Worktopia Introduces its Online Universal Meeting Solution at NBTA

Wounded Warrior Project - Michael and Terry Ward Donate $1 Million to Wounded Warrior Project WWP

Yackie Telecom Inc - Wireless Devices May Be at Fault for Certain Health Risks

ZOLL Medical Corporation - ZOLL Medical Corporation Announces Record Third Quarter Results

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of HealthMarkets, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

Acne Vulgaris - American Academy of Dermatology: Saving Face Without Surgery?

Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions study results from University of Pennsylvania described

Aetna - For Your Protection: Aetna Introduces BodyGuard Plans for Young Adults Because 'Stuff Happens'

Allergan - Nadia Comaneci Found Her Personal Best With the Help of Botox

Allergies - Sinus Sufferers Miss Out on Work or Social Activities Due to Summer Allergies

Alma Lasers Ltd. - Alma Lasers Announces FDA Clearance of the Pixel CO2 OMNIFIT Handpiece

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Survey: Americans With Memory Concerns Fall Short of Talking to Doctors

Alzheimer Disease - First Ever Study on Alzheimer's Disease Treatment in Hispanics Presented at Major Medical Meeting

Alzheimer Disease - Two New Alzheimer's Disease Studies Show Advances Against Different Treatment Targets

American Academy of Dermatology - Stubborn Nail Problems Can Improve From Proper Diagnosis, Treatment by Dermatologists

American Academy of Ophthalmology - A Screen Legend Now Sees Clearly

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - Diabetes Experts Recommend One-Two Punch for Treating Patients with Pre-Diabetes

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities SNF and Rate Recalibration

American Cancer Society - Hip bone density helps predict breast cancer risk

American Health Care Association - McConnell Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

American Health Care Association - Representative Boehner Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

American Institute of Physics - Houston meeting highlights: Physics and the Future of Medicine

Anesthesia - Aurora Health Care Completes System-Wide Conversion to Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry Technology

Antithrombotics - Researchers at McMaster University target antithrombotics

Arrhythmia - Research conducted at University of Naples, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about arrhythmia

Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical Reports Growing Demand for ArteFill with More Than Ten Thousand Patients Treated

Arthritis - Boomers Not Backing Down From Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Arthritis - New arthritis data have been reported by researchers at Rush University

Asthma - Reports outline asthma study results from Mayo Clinic

Asthma - Scientists at University of Maryland, Research Department target asthma

Asthma Therapy - National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine describes research in asthma therapy

Atherotech, Inc. - VAP(R) Cholesterol Test Bolsters Biophysical(R) Health Assessment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire Re-Launches ADHDSupport.com, a Virtual Road Map Providing Information, Tools and Practical Tips About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Axiom Worldwide - Korean Study Comparing Spinal Decompression Therapy with Intermittent Mechanical Traction Reports Results in Favor of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression!

Back Pain - New Website Portal Delivers Pre-Qualified Spinal Decompression Patients to Participating Doctors

BioMed Central - Cholesterol-lowering drug boosts bone repair

Biomedical Companies - Roche and Response Biomedical Corporation Aim to Reduce 'Vein-to-Brain' Time with New Point-of-Care Cardiac Tests

Biophysical Corporation - Former Texas State Senator, Kyle Janek, M.D. Joins Biophysical Corporation as Vice President, Business Development

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Featured on TheStreet.com TV

Biosector 2 - Elan, Wyeth present encouraging bapineuzumab Phase 2 trial results at ICAD

Biotech Business - SDI Acquires Verispan

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends: Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Bird Flu Epidemiology - National University of Singapore publishes research in bird flu epidemiology

Blastomycosis - New blastomycosis study findings have been published by T. Lahm and colleagues

Blood Pressure - Studies by G. Journath and co-authors describe new findings in blood pressure

Blood Pressure - Study findings from Karolinska Institut broaden understanding of blood pressure

Breast Cancer - Iris BioTechnologies CEO, Simon S. M. Chin Joins Distinguished Leaders Selected for This Years PharmaVOICE 100 Singled Out In Entrepreneurs Category

Breast Cancer - Studies from M.M. Regan et al have provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening Epidemiology - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yields new data on breast cancer screening epidemiology

Call24 Technologies, Inc. - Call24 Technologies, Inc. Announces Release of CallDoc24

Cancer - American Cancer Society, National Medical Association Announce Collaboration to Reduce Cancer Disparities

Cancer - C-Change is 'Making the Business Case' for Workplace Cancer Prevention

Cancer - Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment Now Available With Opening of CyberKnife Center of Tampa Bay

Cancer - FDA Clears the Pathwork(R) Tissue of Origin Test for Hard-To-Identify Tumors

Cancer - Georgetown University Medical Center Collaborates with Indivumed to Develop Cancer Research Database

Cancer - Goshen Center for Cancer Care to present at health care forum for Sen. Bob Dole

Cancer - Seattle's Swedish Cancer Institute First in U.S. to Treat Cancer Patient with Elekta VMAT

Cancer - South Florida Proton Center to Partner with University of Miami

Cancer - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine reveal new findings on cancer

Cancer - Studies from City University of New York, Hunter College provide new data on cancer

Canyon Ranch Institute - The Nation's Top Doctors Issue Unprecedented National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship

Cardiac Failure - Scientists at Washington University, Department of Surgery describe research in cardiac failure

Cardiology - Data on cardiology discussed by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University

Cardiology - Report summarizes cardiology study findings from P. Raggi and co-researchers

Cardiology - Study results from Temple University, Department of Neurology update understanding of cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - AIM Pharmakon to Introduce Next Generation of Cardiovascular Health and Longevity Products with New Premium Quality Natural Liquid Concentrates

Cardiovascular Disease - Geneva Offers First Cardiovascular Technology Graduate Program in the Nation

Catholic Health East - Catholic Health East Acquires Saint Michael's Medical Center

Celera - Celera Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

Celiac Disease Pathology - Studies from University of Calgary, Department of Pediatrics in the area of celiac disease pathology published

checkMD - checkMD Enables Healthcare Reform Through New Social Networking Platform

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Genmab and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Top-Line Results in Ofatumumab Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Pivotal Study

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Reports on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease findings from G.C. Funk and co-researchers provide new insights

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Epidemiology - Studies from Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease epidemiology published

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from Hvidovre University, Department of Infectious Diseases report on findings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors

CIGNA - CIGNA and Marsh Join Forces to Reduce the Burden of Retiree Health Care Administration

CIGNA - CIGNA Enhances Senior Leadership Team

Clinical Chemistry - Escalon(R) Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market the LIASYS(TM) Clinical Chemistry and Immunoturbidimetric Analyzer

Clinical Nephrology - Study results from G.H.M. Piotto and colleagues broaden understanding of clinical nephrology

Coagulation - National Venous Program Screenings Increased to 2,234

Coagulation - Studies from L. Lalonde and colleagues yield new information about coagulation

Colon Cancer - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center in colon cancer reported

Colon Cancer - Journal of Clinical Oncology Article Highlights CellSearch(TM) Circulating Tumor Cell Test in Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Duke University target colon cancer

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Early cessation of breastfeeding by HIV+ women in poor countries and child survival

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $2.7 Billion

Companion Benefit Alternatives - CBA's Web Site Offers Information, Tools for Managing Behavioral Health Issues

Concentric Medical, Inc. - Concentric Medical Launches Next Generation Family of Neurovascular Retrievers

Corgenix Medical Corporation - Corgenix Announces Collaboration With SpectraCell Laboratories

Costa Cruises - The Winter European Off Season is 'On' With Costa's Budget Friendly Mediterranean Sailings

Critical Care - Findings from University of Amsterdam in critical care reported

Delirium - Reports summarize delirium research from Vanderbilt University

Deloitte - Explosive Growth in Medical Tourism and Rise of Retail Clinics Provide Huge Cost Savings for Patients

Dementia - Markers in Blood and Spinal Fluid, and a New Imaging Agent, Show Promise for Early Detection of Alzheimer's

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from Kaiser Permanente

Dermatology - American Academy of Dermatology: Dermatologists Warn Ceramic Flat Irons Could Damage Hair and Lead to Hair Breakage

Dermatology - Consumer Alert: Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Serious Skin Reactions

DeVry Inc. - Ross University to Open Branch Campus

Diabetes - DiaLog Signs Agreement with DeliverMed to Improve Diabetic Patient Management

Diabetes - Hy-Vee Adds 90-Day Supply to Generic Drug Program

Diabetes - Innovative Diabetes Program in McLean County a Success

Diabetes - Ortho-McNeil Initiates First-of-Its-Kind Skin Infection Registry To Review Current Treatment Patterns and Identify Potential Gaps

Diabetes - Research from Mayo Clinic in the area of diabetes published

Diagnostic Imaging - American Imaging Management Partners with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Dilatation Catheters - OrbusNeich Adds Sapphire(TM) NC Coronary Dilatation Catheter to Product Line-Up

Dispensing Solutions, Inc. - Dispensing Solutions Acquires Redi Rx from Diversified Healthcare Services, Inc.

DNA Research - DNA Direct Confirms It Is Operating in Compliance with California State Laboratory Law

DoctorDirectory.com, Inc. - DoctorDirectory to Co-market VoSpire ER(R) with DAVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dr Pepper - Dr Pepper Launches New Ad Campaign Featuring the Most Famous Doctors of Pop Culture

Drug Development - Insmed CEO to Present at Drug Discovery & Development Conference

Drug Resistance - Magellan Biosciences Companies to Feature Diagnostic Products Designed to Improve Health Outcomes at the Clinical Lab Expo

eCardio Diagnostics - eCardio Diagnostics Strengthens Corporate Team

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Hits Strong Pharmacy Benchmarks in 2008

Ekahau Inc. - Madrid Hospital Improves Employee Safety With Ekahau Wi-Fi RTLS

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - EMSC Announces National Provider Agreement with Universal Health Services; New Ambulance Contract in Monterey, Calif.

Endocrine System Disease - INC Research Appoints Head of Metabolic & Endocrine Diseases Clinical Division

Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Provides Moses Cone Health System's More Than 7,400 Hospital Employees Pet Health Insurance

Epilepsy - Studies from Ohio State University, Epilepsy Center further understanding of epilepsy

Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates and BMJ Group Unveil Online Clinical Resources

Escalon Medical Corp. - Escalon Receives FDA 510k Clearance to Market the LIASYS Clinical Chemistry and Immunoturbidimetric Analyzer

Essential Tremor - Studies conducted at Columbia University on essential tremor recently published

Extend Health, Inc. - Extend Health, Inc. Adds Veteran Leadership to Management Team

Family Practice - New findings in family practice described from University of Helsinki

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group - St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., Deploys Federal Signal SmartMSG Critical Communications System

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Knox Community Hospital Ohio Bonds at 'BBB' Underlying; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Kentucky Turnpike Authority's $200MM Bonds 'AA-' Underlying

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Exiqon for Growth Strategy Leadership in the Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Market

Genoptix, Inc. - Genoptix Reports Strong Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Raises Guidance for Full-Year 2008

GfK Market Measures - Physicians Report MRSA "Superbug" Cases on the Rise, According to Study by GfK Market Measures

Goldberg Kohn - Amerigroup Announces Settlement in Largest Ever False Claims Case According to Goldberg Kohn

Gordian Health Solutions, Inc. - Edward Hospital & Health Services Enters Agreement to Use Gordian's Personal Health Coaching Services

Greystone Associates - Growth of Drug-Device Combination Products Impacting the Way Drugs are Developed

H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. - H.I.G. Capital Announces Agreement to Acquire PMSI

Hayes Management Consulting - Hayes Management Consulting Signs Partnership Agreement with InterSystems Corporation

Headache and Migraine - Study data from Taipei Veterans General Hospital update understanding of headache and migraine

Health Grades, Inc. - Bariatric Surgery Patients Have 65 Percent Lower Chance of Complications at Top-Performing Hospitals: HealthGrades Study

Health Insurance - Americans Attending Beijing Olympics Should Plan Ahead for Medical Emergencies

Health Insurance - Highmark Offers Temporary Health Insurance Alternative to Western and Central Pennsylvanians

Health Insurance - Milliman Survey Indicates Lower Health Insurance Rate Increases

Health Insurance - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Pharma Sector Analysis

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Tennessee Insurer Copes with Rising Specialty Drug Costs

Heart Attack - New heart attack research from B. Ali and co-researchers described

Heart Attack - Studies from University of Iowa yield new information about heart attack

Heart Failure - New findings reported from N. Beohar and co-authors describe advances in heart failure

Heart Failure Prevention - Data from University Hospital provide new insights into heart failure prevention

Heart Failure Therapy - Studies from University of Regensburg, Department of Internal Medicine II reveal new findings on heart failure therapy

Hematology - Studies conducted at Mayo Clinic on hematology recently published

Hennepin County Medical Center - President's Award Recognizes Hospital's Response to Bridge Collapse

Hepatitis C Virus - New hepatitis C virus research reported from Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Highmark Inc. - Highmark's SMART Registry Reports Aid the Chronically Ill

Highmark Inc. - Highmark's SMART(TM) Registry Reports Aid the Chronically Ill

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma - New findings from K.Y. Paik and co-authors in the area of hilar cholangiocarcinoma published

HIV/AIDS - Abbott Fund and the Government of Tanzania Celebrate Milestone in Strengthening Nation's Health Care System

HIV/AIDS - National Medical Association Installs 109th President at Atlanta Convention

HIV/AIDS - Ramsell Pharmacy Solutions and Mirixa Announce National Pharmacy Initiative to Serve People Living with HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Studies assessed by European health authority conclude that impurity in Roches Viracept® (nelfinavir mesylate) did not increase patients risk of cancer

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. Announces Q2 2008 Results; Raises Guidance

Humana Inc. - Humana Starlight Award to Honor Salt Lake County Senior Citizen Volunteer

Hyperbaric Oxygen - WakeMed Consolidates and Expands Wound Care Program Adds Hyperbaric Chamber

Hyperpigmentation - American Academy of Dermatology: Acne and Rosacea Got You Seeing Red? Patients with Skin of Color Advised to Seek Proper Diagnosis, Treatment to Prevent Common Side Effects

Hypersensitivity - Reports summarize hypersensitivity research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Hypertension - Exforge(R) Helps Nearly Twice as Many Patients Control Their High Blood Pressure Compared to Amlodipine Alone

Hypertension - Recent findings in hypertension described by Q. Foguet and colleagues

Hypertension Therapy - Studies from Birmingham University, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases update current data on hypertension therapy

Imprivata, Inc. - Siemens Healthcare Signs Reseller Agreement with Imprivata Inc.

Incontinence - Research from C. Tannenbaum and co-researchers in the area of incontinence described

Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Enhances SMART(R) Registry

Inflammation - University of Granada, Department of Microbiology reports research in inflammation

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Launches Strategic Mobility Assessment Service for Hospitals

Ingenious Med, Inc. - Ingenious Med Continues Record Customer Growth and Approaches Key Milestones

Insulin Resistance - Inheritance of hormonal disorder marked by excessive insulin in daughters

Insulin Resistance Prevention - Research results from Tor Vergata University, Department of Thoracic Surgery update knowledge of insulin resistance prevention

Intensive Care Medicine - Research from M.K. Burmester and co-authors provides new data about intensive care medicine

Internal Medicine - New findings from K.E. Fletcher and co-researchers in the area of internal medicine described

Internal Medicine - Study results from G.O. Coodley and colleagues in the area of internal medicine published

Interstitial Cystitis - Reports summarize interstitial cystitis research from E.J. Stanford and co-authors

Interstitial Lung Disease - Research from University of Cincinnati, Division of Pulmonary Medicine provides new data about interstitial lung disease in children

Interstitial Lung Disease - Researchers at Laval University target interstitial lung disease

IPC The Hospitalist Company - IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

IPRO - IPRO Welcomes Back Anthony Shih as Chief Quality Officer, Strategic Planning Lead

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - New uses for old-line diabetes monitoring test: Screening and diagnosis

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 2 different breast cancer screening strategies are equally effective

Kaiser Permanente of Georgia - J.D. Power and Associates Study Ranks Kaiser Permanente Highest in Member Satisfaction in South Atlantic Region

Kidney Failure - Novel Diagnostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury Previewed at Abbott-Sponsored Scientific Workshop

Kidney Transplants - Precise Low-Dose Drug Monitoring Essential for Long-Term Kidney Transplant Success

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare and Humana Reach Agreement on National Contract

Life Sciences - Erythropoietins: the shift from biosimilars to more for less ESAs

Life Sciences - Findings from L.A. Gillum et al in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - MTBC First Medical Billing Company In the U.S. To Offer Automated Real-Time Adjudication of Claims

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from H.M. Eikhushman et al described

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds Kansas Hospital to PACS Roster

Life Sciences - Olympus go live with remote allocation blood issue system at Abergele Hospital Saving blood and time using unique intelligent blood storage and dispensing system

Life Sciences - Recent studies by D.B. Matchar and co-authors add new data to life sciences findings

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from D.A. Lichtenstein and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Reports from Case Western Reserve University describe recent advances in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Bayer Yakuhin, Ltd.

Life Sciences - Research data from University of Washington update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Rush University in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research from Uppsala University, Department of Neurosciences broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at National University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Research reports from Georgetown University, Georgetown Public Policy Institute provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from University of Pennsylvania update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Sheba Medical Center target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Texas have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Rice Memorial Hospital Selects MEDHOST EDIS To Ensure Accurate Documentation and Quality Patient Care

Life Sciences - Scientists at MetroHealth Medical Center, Department of Surgery detail research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from Kern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from E.S. Chu and colleagues

Lung Cancer - New findings reported from L.R. Shugarman and co-authors describe advances in lung cancer

Managed Care - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends(TM): Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Managed Care - New findings from University of California, Department of Medicine in the area of managed care published

Managed Care - Passport Health Plan Enhances Pay-for-Performance Program with ikaProHEDIS+ and ikaP4P

Managed Care - Windsor Health Plan Selects Perot Systems for Xcelys(TM) 5.0 Payer Management Platform

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - CutisPharma Announces Strategic Collaboration with Rite Aid Corporation

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Doctations Ehr Technology Receives 2007 Cchit Certification

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Greenway Medical Technologies Included on Maryland Health Care Commission's Select Vendor List for EHR Initiatives

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Henry Ford Partners With Chrysler LLC to Open Health Care Clinic and Pharmacy to Deliver Medical Services Within Chrysler LLC Headquarters

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - MDdatacor Extends Contract with Wellmark, Inc.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Research results from H.J. Schunemann and colleagues update understanding of marketing and licensing agreements

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. - Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Provides Complimentary Online Access to Breastfeeding Medicine for the Month of August

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE(TM) Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

MedcomSoft Inc. - MedcomSoft Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Electronic Health Record Provider Adoption Initiatives

Medical Institute for Sexual Health - 'Hooked' Uncovers the Hidden Dangers of Teen Sex

Medicare and Medicaid - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Rate Recalibration

Medicare and Medicaid - Administration Move Jeopardizes Hospice Care Says National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA-Alliance Praise Bush Administration for Reversing Planned Medicare Cuts, Protecting Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - AHIP White Paper Supports New GAO Findings on Inappropriate Use, Rapid Spending Growth for High Tech Imaging

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Favors Tougher Approach to Fighting Fraud and Opposes Delay in Medicare Accreditation Deadline for Durable Medical Equipment

Medicare and Medicaid - Arizona Medicaid Program Awards Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess Announces Expanded Software Partnership With Health Net

Medicare and Medicaid - Coleman Praised for Leading U.S. Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts From Going into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - Frontline Caregiver Coalition to Bush Administration: Stopping Pending $770 Million Medicare Cut Most Important 2008 Health Policy Issue

Medicare and Medicaid - GOP Senators Up for 2008 Reelection Lead Charge Against Administration Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Encourages All Americans Who Value Compassionate Care for the Dying to Speak Out Against Hospice Rate Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Prime Therapeutics Supports CMS Proposal to Limit Spread Pricing in Medicare Part D Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - Regence Group's Oregon and Washington Blue Plans Are Well Positioned for Success in Local Medicare Market

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from University of Florida, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at Duke University

Medicare and Medicaid - So-Called Medicare Pay Hike Doesn't Mean More Money for All Physicians, Report Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - Sununu Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

Melanoma - Doctor's Persistence Saves CEO's Life

Mental Disorders - Scientists Reveal Roadmap to Brain Health That Can Be Passed Down to Future Generations: Exercise, Omega-3, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12

Mental Health - Genoa Healthcare Selects Medication Management Systems to Support Quality MTM Services in Nationwide Mental Health Clinics

Misys Healthcare Systems - Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation Lays Groundwork for Connected Healthcare Community with Misys Healthcare Solutions

Modern Healthcare - Healthcare Executives Well-Rewarded for Their Work

Muscular Dystrophy - PTC Therapeutics Honored for Patient Advocacy Efforts by the Genetic Alliance

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Reports from D.E. Rollison et al highlight recent research in myelodysplastic syndrome

NeuroMetrix, Inc. - NeuroMetrix completes CE Technical File and Achieves CE Marking for its ADVANCE System allowing Marketing in the European Union

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - Gallbladder removed without external incisions

NewCardio, Inc. - NewCardio Appoints Peter R. Kowey, MD. to Scientific Advisory Board

Obesity - Medifast Program Combined with Appetite Suppressants Proven to Yield Double the Weight Loss Compared to Suppressants Alone

Obesity - New obesity study findings have been reported from National Medical Center

Obesity and Diabetes - Investigators at National University zero in on obesity and diabetes

Obstetrics - WakeMed Seeks to Develop Wake Countys First Womens Hospital at WakeMed North Healthplex

Obstetrics and Gynecology - New findings from B.L. Anderson and co-researchers in the area of obstetrics and gynecology described

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevention - New obstructive sleep apnea prevention study results from University of Sydney, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research described

OK.gov - State of Oklahoma Encourages Chiropractors to Renew Online at http://www.ok.gov

Oral Cancer - Findings from Taipei Medical University in oral cancer reported

OrbusNeich - OrbusNeich Adds Sapphire NC Coronary Dilatation Catheter to Product Line-Up

Osteoporosis - Data from Duke University advance knowledge in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Reports summarize osteoporosis epidemiology research from L. Huot and co-authors

Pain Research - Studies from M. Vonkorff and colleagues provide new data on pain research

Pancreatic Cancer - Report summarizes pancreatic cancer study findings from Oregon Health & Science University

Pathology - OU, Beaumont Name Dean of New Medical School

Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc. - FDA Clears the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test for Hard-To-Identify Tumors

Pediatric Health Care - MED3OOO Completes 5-Year Renewal of Its Management Agreement With Pediatric Health Care Alliance, P.A.

Pediatrics - FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for TOPAMAX(R), Extending the Marketing Exclusivity by Six Months

Pharmacy Research - Research conducted at R. Kaushal and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about pharmacy research

Physio-Control - Innovative Web-Based Product from Physio-Control Named One of the Year's Hot Products

Physiology - Studies from Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute in the area of physiology published

Pima Eye Institute - Pima Eye Institute Acquires Latest Technology to Help Preserve Healthy Vision

Pneumonia - Arpida Submits Marketing Authorisation Application for Intravenous Iclaprim in Europe

Portico Systems - Monroe Plan for Medical Care Deploys Portico Systems' Hosted Provider Network Operations Solution

Prostate Cancer - Recent findings from D.M. Werny and co-authors highlight research in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey describe findings in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Studies conducted at R. Thuret et al on prostate cancer recently published

Psychosis - Findings from University of Pennsylvania broaden understanding of psychosis

Pulmonary Embolism Therapy - Research from G. Eid-Lidt and colleagues has provided new data on pulmonary embolism therapy

Pulmonary Fibrosis - InterMune Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Business Highlights

Pulmonary Hypertension Risk Factors - Research from Georgetown University, Department of Medicine provides new data about pulmonary hypertension risk factors

Quality of Life - The SCOOTER Store Celebrates 350,000th Delivery of Power Mobility Equipment and Its Commitment to Excellent Service

Radiation Therapy - MEI Development Corporation and Varian Medical Systems Sign Sole-Source Supply Agreement for Radiation Therapy Technology

Radiology - Care to Care LLC Responds to the GAO Report and AHIP White Paper on Radiology Cost and Radiology Benefit Management

Radiology - How Does Outsourcing Radiology Impact the U.S. Workforce and Economy?

Rectal Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at Stanford University has provided new information about rectal cancer epidemiology

Regence - Regence Video Cards Help Start Important Health Conversations With Friends, Family

Regulatory Actions - Eisai Receives Action Letter on Fospropofol Disodium Injection for Sedation in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures

Rehabilitation Research - Caregivers Demand Better Patient Care at Eight Bay Area Nursing Homes

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings have been reported by researchers at Technical University of Dresden

RemitDATA, Inc. - US Oncology Selects RemitDATA to Provide Reimbursement Tools

Reproductive Health - Reports summarize reproductive health research from University of Pisa

Research and Markets Ltd. - A Comprehensive Report of Erythropoietins: the Shift from Biosimilars to "More for Less" ESAs

Research and Markets Ltd. - Gain Insight into China's Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - United Kingdom Dental Devices Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Available Now

RF Surgical Systems, Inc. - RF Surgical Systems, Inc. Completes $12 Million in Funding Led by Menlo Ventures

Rheumatology - Research from Department of Veterans Affairs has provided new data on rheumatology

Royal Philips Electronics - Philips Introduces HD15 Ultrasound System

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Crescent City Physicians, Inc. (CCPI) Chooses Intergy EHR by Sage Integrated Electronic Health Records and Practice Management System

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Crescent City Physicians, Inc. CCPI Chooses Intergy EHR by Sage Integrated Electronic Health Records and Practice Management System

Schistosomiasis - Research reports from A.E. Ahmed and co-authors provide new insights into schistosomiasis

Sciona, Inc. - Sciona, Inc. Stands as a Leader in the Personal Genetics Industry with Its New State-of-the-Art Laboratory Receiving Federal CLIA Certification

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Fremont

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Salinas

Sevocity - Sevocity Named "Select Electronic Health Record EHR Provider" by Maryland Health Care Commission MHCC

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Simulations Plus Subsidiary, Words+, Inc., Releases Major New Product

Skin Cancer - New Research on Genetic Changes in Melanomas and Teens' Use of Indoor Tanning Could Lead to Better Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Skin Cancer - Research from University of Miami, Medical Department provide new insights into skin cancer

Skin Cancer - TOPEX, ROS and Acceletronics Sign Distribution Agreement for Skin Cancer Treatment System

Sleep Apnea - New sleep apnea study findings recently were published by researchers at University Hospital, Department of Medicine

Sleep Disorders Quality of Care - New sleep disorders quality of care research from General Hospital outlined

SNAPforSeniors; Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) - Society of Certified Senior Advisors Introduces Comprehensive Online Resource to Clients in Need of Senior Housing

Stem Cell Research - Data from University of Ulm advance knowledge in stem cell research

Stem Cell Research - NeoStem Expands Adult Stem Cell Collection Network, Gains Footprint in Key Los Angeles Market and Initiates Waitlist

Stem Cell Research - Suzanne Somers To Promote Growing Importance of Storing Your Own Adult Stem Cells Under Alliance With NeoStem, Inc.

Suburban Imaging - New Medical Imaging Partnership Sets Standard for Physician Collaboration, Delivering Higher Quality Patient Care

Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. - Increases in Salaries Continue to Exceed Projected Budgets

SunTech Medical - SunTech Medical's Oscar 2 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor Selected by Intermountain Healthcare

Surgery - Ramsay Health Care Prescribes Colubris WLAN Equipment for Hospitals' Wireless Infrastructure

Surgery - Studies from G.R. Keyes et al in the area of surgery described

Surgical Technology - New Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure Restores Quality of Life in Patients With Potentially Debilitating Spinal Condition

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Australia's Largest Transplant Hospital to Begin Certification Training to Become Asia-Pacific Regional Training Center for CardioWest Artificial Heart

Systemic Sclerosis - Reports outline systemic sclerosis study results from M.A. Fonder et al

T-System, Inc. - The T SystemEV Helps Georgia Hospital Cut Two Hours Off Average Emergency Department Stay

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet and WellPoint Extend Agreements in Key Areas

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Gary K. Ruff General Counsel

The Endocrine Society - Drinking in excess associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome

The Leapfrog Group - Leapfrog Group Launches Improved Web Site With New Safety and Quality Information on Hospitals Nationwide

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Announces Exclusive Screening of New PWeR(TM) System

The Sanders Trust - The Sanders Trust Acquires ThedaCare Medical Office Portfolio in Wisconsin

Thyroid Cancer - Research on thyroid cancer described by scientists at Army

Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Titan Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results from Phase III Clinical Trial of Probuphine for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction

TriServ Alliance, Llc - TriServ Alliance Submits Bid for TRICARE South Region Contract

Tuberculosis Therapy - Researchers from New York University publish findings in tuberculosis therapy

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention - Findings from Lapeyronie Hospital broaden understanding of type 2 diabetes prevention

Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - New findings from P. Lecomte and co-authors in the area of type 2 diabetes therapy published

U.S. Department of Labor - Federal OSHA Issues Third Largest Fine in History Following Sugar Refinery Explosion

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) Forms Strategic Alliance with Physicians Planning Group

UniCare Health Plan of Kansas, Inc. - UniCare Health Plan Teams With Local Organizations for Community and Wellness Fair

United Health Programs of America and Americare Services, Inc. - United Health Programs of America Signs Exclusive Agreement To Distribute CallMD

UnitedHealth Group - "Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities

UnitedHealthcare - Health Care Assistance Available to UnitedHealthcare Customers Attending Olympic Games in Beijing

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Searching for shut eye: Penn study identifies possible sleep gene

Urology - The Doctor's Channel Adds Esteemed Director of Minimally Invasive Urology at Columbia University to Editorial Team

VASAMED, INC. - VASAMED(R) Appoints Craig M. Walker, MD to Board of Directors

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Studies from P. Pelosi and co-authors have provided new information about ventilator-associated pneumonia

Vita Food Products, Inc. - Press Release and Public Announcement: Vita Food Products Issues Alert Regarding Vita Nova Salmon

Wellness - Wellness Retreat Co. Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine Hosts Exclusive Miraval Experience



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