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Table of Contents . . . September 24th, 2008
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Advent International - Advent International Announces Partnership With Former Old Navy President Jenny J. Ming
Altor BioScience Corporation - Altor BioScience Licenses T-cell Receptors Targeting HIV and Hepatitis C from Massachusetts General Hospital
American Civil Liberties Union - ACLU Challenges State Department's Refusal to Issue Passports to U.S. Citizens
Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Partners with Campaign to End Obesity to Raise Awareness
Analog Devices, Inc. - Analog Devices Maximizes Image Quality and Power Performance Across Multiple Ultrasound Platforms
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - APP Pharmaceuticals Announces Trading Information on NASDAQ of Contingent Value Rights Associated with the Acquisition by Fresenius
ARCWheeler - ARCWheeler Announces Plans to Purchase Iconic Boyd Theatre from Live Nation
Arthroscopy - Research from Kaiser Permanente in the area of arthroscopy published
Asthma - CSA Medical, Inc., Is Set to Put the Freeze on Thoracic Disease
Athletic-Minded Traveler - Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Teams With Athletic-Minded Traveler to Add Customized Run Routes to Its StayFit@Hyatt Program
Autoimmune Disease - Pronostics to supply Hannover Medical School with next generation diagnostics for autoimmune disease
BabySafe USA, LLC - What You Don't Hear Through Your Baby Monitor May Cost Your Baby's Life
Baxter International Inc. - Baxter Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Tenth Consecutive Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters - National Big Sister of the Year and Little Sister Surprised with Storybook Dream Trip to London
BioImagene, Inc. - BioImagene Receives UL Certification for the iScan Slide Scanner
Biomedicine - NIH Funds New Wellstone Research Center for Muscular Dystrophy at Boston Biomedical Research Institute
Biotech Business - Campbell Alliance Sales Practice to Present at CBI's Leadership Summit on Evolving the Pharma Sales Model
Bostwick Therapeutics - Bostwick Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Novel Phase I/II Personalized Medicine Immunotherapy Trial for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer - Electronic Brachytherapy a Viable Option for Early Stage Breast Cancer, According to Study Presented at ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium
Breast Cancer - Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Hosts Annual Conference
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Pc - Buchanan Lands White-Collar Defense Practice Leader James Becker
Cancer Gene Therapy - Exosome Diagnostics Appoints Johan Skog, Ph.D., as Director of Genetics Research
Cardiology - American College of Cardiology Certifies LUMEDX as an ACC-NCDR(R) CARE Registry(TM) Vendor
CardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc. - CVBT Announces First Site to Begin Patient Enrollment for Its Phase II Heart Trial
CDEX Inc. - ValiMed Reduces Drug Diversion in Hospitals Quickly and Inexpensively
Center for Science in the Public Interest - CSPI Sues to Stop MillerCoors' 'Sparks' Alcoholic Energy Drink
Center to Advance Palliative Care - Better Care of Sickest Patients Can Actually Save Hospitals Money, Says Biggest Study of Its Kind
Change to Win - Unions Launch National Talk Change at Work Week
Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation - Leading Contemporary Artists Donate Work to Raise Funds for the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation
Chronic Disease - New Jersey Launches New Effort to Fight Chronic Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Pharmacists Reduce Hospital Visits for Respiratory Patients
Clinical Chemistry - Schneider Children's Medical Centre purchases Olympus AU680 clinical chemistry analyser
Clinical Nursing - Study findings on clinical nursing are outlined in reports from University of Oulu
Community Hospital of Long Beach - Hospital CEO Gets 'Spoofed' by State Budget
Community Renewal Society - Civil Rights Leaders Mourn Loss of National Urban Ministry Pioneer Don Benedict
Cornerstone Executive Development Group Inc. - Cornerstone CEO Stephen Xavier Launches 'Listen to Your Coach' Blog/Newsletter
Council for Quality Respiratory Care - Texas Home Oxygen Therapy Community Braces for Hurricane Ike
Crestline Hotels & Resorts - Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Tim Bailey as General Manager for the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
Delayed Graft Function - ProtAffin AG granted Orphan Drug Designation in the US for lead anti-inflammatory product
Diversinet Corp. - Diversinet Signs a Five Year, $40 Million License and Revenue Sharing Agreement with AllOne Mobile Corporation
Drug Resistance - University of Virginia Study Reveals Promising Method for Reducing MRSA Infections in Hospital Intensive Care Units
Episcopal Bishops of California - California's Episcopal Diocesan Bishops Oppose Proposition Eight
Federation for American Immigration Reform - Who's Inciting Hate? FAIR Responds to Pro-Illegal Alien Amnesty Coalition's Inflammatory Ads Defaming Millions of Americans Who Support Immigration Reform
Fibromyalgia - Pain from Head to Toe: Is it Fibromyalgia? 2008 Fall Meeting of the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society
Food Network - Food Network Changes Lives - Through Food! - in New Primetime Series the Chef Jeff Project
GE Healthcare Financial Services - GE Healthcare Financial Services Closes $10 Million Sale & Leaseback Financing with Catholic Medical Center in Korea
Geriatrics - Study findings from M. Hwalek et al broaden understanding of geriatrics
Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital Donates First Aid Kits
Gilbert Hospital - Planning Continues for Gilbert Hospital Expansion
Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics Posts Investor Update
Handi-Hut Inc. - Newsworthy Trends: Handi-Hut Announces Sale of 20,000th Smoking Shelter
Hard Rock International - Get Into Bed for a Cure at Hard Rock Hotels Nationwide With Hard Rock International's Pinktober 'Pink Sheets' Campaign
Harris Corporation - Harris Corporation Names Barclay Butler as Vice President of Military Healthcare Solutions
Health Insurance - Patients Whose Health Coverage Was Retroactively Cancelled When They Got Sick Urge Governor to Keep His 'State of the State' Promise to Protect Innocent Patients
Health Media Network - Health Media Network Broadcasts 'The Wumblers'
Health Policy - New health policy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Glasgow
Health Profession - Studies from University of Hong Kong update current data on health profession
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP - Hiscock & Barclay Opens New Office in New York City With the Addition of Seven Attorneys
HIV/AIDS - NCPS Outraged at HIV/AIDS Medi-Cal Cuts
Homeland Security - On the Seventh Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks, Trust for America's Health Urges Real Homeland Security Reform
Hospitality Design Magazine - Hospitality Design Magazine Presents the Best of Boutique Awards as Excitement Grows for HD Boutique September 17-18
Human Genome Project - Leader of the Human Genome Project Honored With the Prestigious Inamori Foundation's Inaugural Prize for Ethics
Imris Inc. - IMRISneuro: the iMRI technology of choice among the world's top ranked hospitals
ImVisioN Therapeutics AG - ImVisioN Therapeutics Starts Phase I Clinical Trial of IVN201 Against Cat Dander Allergy and Raises CHF 4.6 M
Incontinence - 11-year Study Data Shows New Promise for Treating Stress Urinary Incontinence
Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. - Integrated Environmental Technologies Targets MRSA Staph Infections in Schools with "GREEN" Biocide
InterSystems Corporation - NHS Trusts Connect with InterSystems Ensemble
JAOtech - JAOtech Terminals to Form Patient Front End for US Digital Hospitals
Latham & Watkins, Llp - Dr. William McGuire Joins Settlement of UnitedHealth Group Federal Securities Class Action
Life Sciences - Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center Names Its 2008 Nurse of the Year
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at State University of New York, Department of Psychology
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Witwatersrand
Life Sciences - HemCon Medical Technologies Announces New President and CFO
Life Sciences - MediClick Adds Pricing Comparison Function for Contracts & Analysis
Life Sciences - Research from P.J Boogaard and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Russian Pharma Sector Analysis
Life Sciences - Study data from L.S. Mcreynolds et al provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Tsunami survivors experienced complex trauma and grieving process says new study
LifeScience Alley - Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Peter Agre, to Deliver Keynote Address at LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center - Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center to Host Highly Acclaimed Music and Medicine Program
Logicare Corporation - Veteran Sales and Marketing Executive Joins LOGICARE(R) Corp.
Lumalier Corporation - Doctor Declares War on Hospital Infections, Patents MRSA-Killing Machine
M Squared Consulting - M Squared Consulting CEO Alex Dodd to Speak at San Francisco City Club's "Secrets of Success" Luncheon Series
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - University HealthSystem Consortium Names Jacob J. Groenewold as Vice President for Supply Chain
MedeFinance, Inc. - St. Vincent Health System Implements Mede's Performance Analytics
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. - Meridian Bioscience Announces New Exclusive Canadian Distribution Agreement with Somagen Diagnostics
Mi-Co - Mi-Co Brings Digital Pen E-Forms Technology to Europe for Anoto Conference
Money Management International - Give Your Insurance Coverage Its Annual Check-Up
Morgans Hotel Group - Morgans Hotel Group Reveals Andree Putman's Restoration of Morgans, the Original Boutique Hotel
National Association for the Self-Employed NASE - Health Care Reform Key Issue as Entrepreneurs Size Up Presidential Candidates
National Association of Community Health Centers NACHC - America's Health Centers to Convene in New Orleans
National Federation of Independent Business - Conventions Conclude, Fall Campaign Begins: NFIB Looks for More Focus on Small Business Healthcare Concerns
National Women's Business Council - Women Business Owners Celebrate Progress, Set Future Goals on Anniversary of Key Legislation
NaturalNews.com - Independent Natural Health News Website Achieves One Million Reader Milestone: NaturalNews.com
Neurology - Exosome Diagnostics Announces Formation of its Scientific Advisory Board
Nursing Research - University of Nebraska publishes research in nursing research
Obesity and Diabetes - As Presidential Debates Approach, American Dietetic Association Says Prevention is Key to National Health-Care Reform
Onychomycosis - Can Light Make Your Toenails Look Better? Keraderm Has Clinical Trials Underway to Find Out
Orthofix International N.V. - Orthofix International Announces Expansion of Product Offerings
Owens & Minor, Inc. - Owens & Minor to Host 3rd Annual Healthcare Symposium on Supplier Diversity
Pan American Development Foundation - In Hurricane Gustav's & Tropical Storm Hanna's Deadly Wake, PADF Seeks Donations to Aid Haitian Survivors
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays PFLAG - Maryland Court Overturns Attempt to Roll Back Transgender Protections
Park Nicollet - Park Nicollet Hosts Conference to Explore the Best Treatment of 'Diabulimia'
Parkland Foundation - Parkland Announces Largest-Ever Gifts to a Public Hospital Capital Campaign
Patton Boggs Llp - Prominent White Collar Crime Litigator Samuel Rosenthal Joins Patton Boggs
Pennsylvania Department of Health - Pennsylvania Department of Health Applauds EMS Strike Teams
Pennsylvania Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll Lauds American Red Cross Blood Donor Day
Perrigo Company - Perrigo Acquires Exclusive Sales and Distribution Rights to Allergy Drug Levocetirizine from Synthon
PetStyle - PetStyle Establishes One-Stop Natural Disaster Preparedness Resource for Dog and Cat Owners
PharMerica Corporation - PharMerica to Present at Baird's 2008 Small Cap Health Care Conference
Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. - Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. Prepares for National Adult Day Services Week
Precyse Solutions - Precyse Solutions Appoints Pam Arlotto, FHIMSS, MBA and Carl Witonsky to Precyse Advisory Council
Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreement for Buying Back Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes
Premier Inc. - Sibley Memorial Joins Colonial Regional Alliance
Premier Inc. - University of Tennessee Medical Center Expands Affiliation with Premier Healthcare Alliance; 6-Month Savings Top $1M
Project C.U.R.E. - Project C.U.R.E to Deliver Over $275,000 of Emergency Medical Relief in First Shipment to Hurricane-Ravaged Cuba
Proskauer Rose LLP - Carolyn Doppelt Gray Joins Proskauer Rose as Special Counsel in Washington, D.C. Office
Prostate Cancer - Research Foundation Salutes Stand Up to Cancer, Urges Improved Prostate Cancer Imaging
Prostate Cancer - Urology Week, 15-19 September, Asks Attention for Urological Conditions
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. - Proteon Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for First Drug Candidate PRT-201
PRSA Miami Chapter - South Florida Leaders Honored by Public Relations Society of America During Annual Luncheon on September 26
Purchasing Power - Purchasing Power Tops $200 Million in Revenue
Research - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results
Research and Markets Ltd. - A Comprehensive Analysis of Medical Tourism Facts and Figures 2008: an Independent Analysis of the Market, Statistics, Trends & Industry Outlook
Research and Markets Ltd. - Canadian and US Hospital Phone Book 2008-2009 Directory
Research and Markets Ltd. - New 90 Minute Webinar of the Developments and Enhancements in Health Risk Assessments
Resurrection Health Care - Resurrection Health Care Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Rising Medical Solutions, Inc. - Kimberly Moreland, Vice President of Rising Medical Solutions, Inc., Garners Governor-Appointed Workers' Compensation Position in Illinois
Rodale Inc. - Rodale, NBC Universal, and Reveille Extend the Biggest Loser Partnership Through 2008/2009 Season
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and British Pharmaceutical Conference - Coated Catheters Reduce Infection Risk
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council - Navarre Beach Welcomes Winter Visitors
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - 4,000 SEIU Members March Against Stern's Move to Silence Union Reformers
Signalife, Inc. - Signalife Announces Reverse Stock Split, Preferred Stock Dividend and $5 Million Investment
Sky Development, Inc. - New Tenant at Park Plaza Professional Center, Pembroke Pines
Social Science - Wellcome Trust Research Laboratories describes research in social science
Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. - Southern Home Medical Announces Revenues Up 172% for the Month of August
St. Mary's Hospital - ExxonMobil Makes $500,000 Donation to St. Mary's Century Project to Benefit CareFlight
Stanford University Medical Center - Heads up: Stanford DNA Study Reveals Evolution of Beer Yeasts
Stanford University Medical Center - Key Enzyme for Regulating Heart Attack Damage Found, Stanford Scientists Report
Stanford University Medical Center - Media Advisory: Stanford Blood Center Will Launch New Bloodmobile to Meet Growing Needs
Stanford University Medical Center - Risk of Breast Cancer Mutations Underestimated for Asian Women, Stanford Study Shows
Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Announces First Procedures Successfully Performed With Recently Re-introduced Magnetic Irrigated Catheter
Steril-Aire, Inc. - Germicidal UVC Lights Improve Clinical Pregnancy Rates for IVF Lab, New Study Finds
Suicide - Scientists at Yale University publish research in suicide
Take Care Health Systems - Take Care Health Systems Expands Vaccine Program
Texas Hospital Association - Texas Hospitals Reinvesting Savings from Medical Liability Reform
The American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology - Home Is Where the Sneeze Is! ACAAI Program Meets Need for Indoor Allergy Education
The Beryl Companies - The Beryl Companies Selects Linda Knox Senior Vice President of Market Development
The Encouragement Foundation - Second Annual National Day of Encouragement Calls for Americans to 'Pay It Forward'
The Long Island Real Estate Organization - Real Estate Industry to Become a LI Grass Roots Political Force
The New England Council - The New England Council Announces its 2008 "New Englander of the Year" Awards
The Service Employees International Union - Former US Labor Secretary Appointed Hearing Officer in Trusteeship of United Healthcare Workers-West
The Ssi Group, Inc. - SSI Announces Agreement with Siemens Healthcare
The Voters of Arizona - The Voters of Arizona Launch the 'NO on 105' Campaign in Phoenix and Tucson Declaring That it is Wrong to Count People Who Don't Vote
Thomson Reuters - Mercy Merced Medical Center Selects Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters for Identification of High-Risk Patients
Together for Kids - Together for Kids, Member Hospitals Launch National Fundraising Campaign, Walk Across America
TomoTherapy Incorporated - Leading Italian Hospital Chooses TomoTherapy To Advance Radiation Therapy Program
Tooth Decay - How Many Licks Does it Take to Reduce Tooth Decay?
TriWest Healthcare Alliance - TriWest Recognized for Impact on Arizona Economy
Type 1 Diabetes - MediClick President Named to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board
Type 2 Diabetes - Novo Nordisk New Data From a Phase 3 Study Confirms Clinical Benefits of Once-Daily Liraglutide in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
U.S. Department of Justice - Illinois Cement Plant Agrees to Reduce Harmful Emissions
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Clarifies Voter Registration Regulations
United Steelworkers USW - USW Names New General Counsel
United Supermarkets, LLC - Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit DFW-Area Children's Medical Centers
Universal Music Enterprises - 'Cash for Kenya: Live In Johnstown' Johnny Cash 1991 Benefit Concert Available for the First Time on DVD
University of California - Davis - Troubled children hurt peers' test scores, behavior
Vail Resorts, Inc. - 'Holidays Are on Us' This Winter from Vail Resorts
Ventas, Inc. - Ventas to Participate in the BMO Capital Markets 2008 North American REIT Conference
VHA Inc. - VHA Inc. Launches First Real-Time Monitoring Application for Hospital Cardiac Programs
Victory Tradeshow Management - Too Hot for Secaucus, EXXXOTICA New York Can't Be stopped as It Announces a New Venue
West Nile Virus - Department of Health Confirms Additional West Nile Cases in Southeastern PA
West Nile Virus - Study Demonstrates That AHCC(R) Provides Immune Enhancement Against the West Nile Virus
White House Press Office - Remarks by the President after Visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center
White House Press Office - Remarks by Vice President Cheney at the Ambrosetti Forum
Whole Foods Market - Whole Foods Market's Margaret Wittenberg Named to Board of the Organic Center
Xoran Technologies - How Much of Your Disease Will Remain after Surgery?
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Affirms, Upgrades, Downgrades, Assigns and Withdraws Public Data Ratings on HMOs
Acid Reflux Disease - Findings from Kaiser Permanente advance knowledge in acid reflux disease
Acne Vulgaris - Manufacturer of Innovative Zeno Acne Treatment Device Announces Corporate Name Change
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS Facilitates Emergency Prescription Assistance Program Now Activated in Southern Louisiana
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - Health Care Cost Increases to Continue at Double Digit Rates, According to Buck Consultants Survey
Allergan, Inc. - Allergan Announces Positive Top-Line Results from Phase III BOTOX Headache Program
Allergies - Circassia Achieves Successful Phase II Clinical Results With Toleromune(R) Anti-Allergy Technology
Alter-G, Inc. - Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill Added at NovaCare Rehabilitation
American Cancer Society - Many colorectal cancer survivors do not receive recommended follow-up care
American College of Chest Physicians - New consensus on work-related asthma
American Express - American Express Announces Top 25 Projects Competing for $2.5 Million in Funding Through Members Project
American Heart Association - Hospitals Participating in Get With the Guidelines(SM) Program Follow Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Better Than Others
AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare - AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare and Community Health Center, Inc. Sign Contract to Provide Services to Charter Oak, HUSKY Beneficiaries
AmeriHealth New Jersey - AmeriHealth New Jersey Launches Statewide Program to Give Physicians Shared, Web Access to Patients' Imaging Records
Ameritox - Dr. Harry L. Leider, Renowned Healthcare Expert, Joins Ameritox as Chief Medical Officer
Analgesics - Data on analgesics reported by researchers at University of Newcastle
Analysis Group - Health Costs and Insurance Claims Less for Morbidly Obese after Bariatric Surgery
Anesthesia - Researchers from University of New Mexico detail new studies and findings in the area of anesthesia
Angiology - Reports from V.P. Jagadesham and co-researchers add new data to research in angiology
Arrhythmia - New arrhythmia study findings have been reported from University of Pennsylvania
Arthritis - Logical Therapeutics Inc. Commences Double-Blind, Randomized Study of Their Lead Program, LT-NS001
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase III Clinical Results for Clonicel to Treat ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Celebrity Designer Ty Pennington to Host 10th Annual 'ADHD Experts on Call' Program
Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. - Aurora Customers First to Receive Accreditation for Utilization of the Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System
Bacteremia - New findings reported from R.I. Lappin and co-authors describe advances in bacteremia
Benefit Informatics Inc. - Presidio Excess Insurance Services and Benefit Informatics Announce Exclusive Relationship
biolitec, Inc. - Slidell Memorial Offers Advanced In-Office Patient EVOLVE(R) Laser Prostate Treatment
Biopsy - New biopsy study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Texas
Biotechnology Business - CV Therapeutics Announces License Agreement for Ranexa(R) in Europe With Menarini Group
Bipolar Disorder - Studies from University of Washington yield new data on bipolar disorder
Blood Pressure - Research on blood pressure published by scientists at University of Iowa
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Reports 19th Year of Positive Performance; Increased Member Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - DuBose Ausley Retires From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Board of Directors
Bone Research - StemCor Systems Receives CE Mark for MarrowMiner(TM) System for Bone Marrow Collection
BPO Management Services Inc. - BPO Management Services to Merge With Healthaxis
Breast Cancer - Expert Panel to Discuss Latest Issues in Breast Reconstruction
Breast Cancer - New Project Captures Underrepresented Voices of Young Breast Cancer Patients
Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer study results from Johns Hopkins University
Breast Cancer - Study data from University of Patras update understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study Suggests a Possible Way to Offset Chemobrain Memory Loss
Brucellosis Therapy - Research from N.R. Jacob and co-researchers in the area of Brucellosis therapy described
Cancer - Goshen Center for Cancer Care doctor named Physician of the Year
Cancer - OncologySTAT Advisors Name Year's Top Developments in Cancer Treatment and Research
Cancer - Scientists at University of California publish new data on cancer
Cancer - Stonyfield Puts a Lid on It for Stand Up to Cancer Initiative
Cancer - Studies by U.R. Kleeberg and co-authors describe new findings in cancer
Cancer - Studies from Sichuan University yield new data on cancer
Cancer - Study data from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center provide new insights into cancer
Cancer - The Wellness Community to Launch Cancer Internet Talk Radio Program
Cancer Vaccines - Society of Gynecologic Oncologists to Host Cervical Cancer Prevention Forum
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Names Sherry B. Husa as President and CEO of Wisconsin Subsidiary
CEO Roundtable on Cancer - Virtua Health Receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard Accreditation
Cholecystitis - New data from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department illuminate research in cholecystitis
Circassia Ltd - Circassia Achieves Successful Phase II Clinical Results With Toleromune Anti-Allergy Technology
Clinical Information Network, Inc. - eKOL Product Suite Launched by Clinical InfoNet
Clinical Medicine - Research data from University of London update understanding of clinical medicine
Clinical Pharmacy - Findings from P. Bedouch and co-authors provide new insights into clinical pharmacy
Clinical Trial Research - Integrated Clinical Trial Services Names Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Operations
Clostridium - Clostridium difficile: Changing Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment
Coagulation - Scientists at University of New Mexico describe research in coagulation
Colon Cancer - Aptium Oncology Launches Multi-Institutional GI Consortium To Advance Research and Treatment Protocols
Coloplast - Physicians: New Coloplast Device for Men with ED Features Innovative New Design
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Study firmly shows no connection between measles, mumps, rubella MMR vaccine and autism
Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans to total $8.5 billion in 2008
CompuMed, Inc. - CompuMed Signs Agreement with ANY LAB TEST NOW to Provide ECG Systems and Services Nationwide
Compuware Corporation - Compuware Helps Emergisoft Ensure Fast Patient Care for Hospital Emergency Rooms
Compuware Corporation - Minnesota Health Information Exchange and Compuware Covisint to Improve Healthcare Delivery Through Secure, Electronic Statewide Health Network
Conceptus, Inc. - Conceptus to Present at the 2008 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
Congestive Heart Failure - Further Analysis From ATHENA Study Showed that Multaq® (dronedarone) Reduced the Risk of Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Conjunctivitis - Study results from D.J. Olsson and colleagues update understanding of conjunctivitis
Constellation Energy - Constellation Energy Receives Top Rating on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index
ContactPlates.com - New Emergency ID Device from ContactPlates.com Benefits 9/11 Orphans' Charity
Convenient Care Association - Statement From the Convenient Care Association: New Rand Health Report Dispels Several Myths About Retail Healthcare
Cook Medical - Cook Medical Completes Enrollment in First International Trial of First-of-Its-Kind Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent
Critical Care - New data from University of California illuminate research in critical care
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. - Cross Country Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Medical Doctor Associates
Dalrada Financial Corporation - Dalrada to Provide Affordable Healthcare Products and Services
Defibrillators - Reports outline defibrillators study results from University of Western Ontario, Department of Medicine
Depression - Researchers from Mie University, Medical Department describe findings in depression
Diabetes - American Diabetes Association Survey Identifies Issues Every Man With Diabetes Should Know
Diabetes - Study findings from D.E. Knight et al provide new insights into diabetes
Diabetes - Texas Business Group on Health Releases Annual Report on the Status of Diabetes in Texas
Dialysis - Findings from Emory University provide new insights into dialysis
DNA Research - Scottsdale Genomics Seminar First Ever, Anywhere
Emergency Medicine - Reports on emergency medicine findings from University of California, Emergency Department provide new insights
Emergency Medicine - Research from Indiana University, Department of Emergency Medicine in the area of emergency medicine described
Emergent Technologies, Inc. - Beacon Sciences Announces New Color-Changing Assay for Creatinine
Emory University - As head and neck cancer risks evolve, more treatment options emerge
Endoscopy - Studies from Mayo Clinic in the area of endoscopy described
Enzyme Research - Reports from B.A. Liang et al highlight recent research in enzyme research
Epilepsy - Reports from University Hospital, Department of Neurology advance knowledge in epilepsy in children
Epilepsy - Researchers from University of Rochester, Epilepsy Center report on findings in epilepsy
Epilepsy Therapy - New research on epilepsy therapy from L.P. Hsieh and co-authors summarized
Eureko B.V. - Eureko Announces Acquisition in Russia of Oranta Insurance Company from PromSvyazCapital PSC
Family Practice - New family practice research has been reported by scientists at Akdeniz University, Medical Department
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center CO at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Albert Einstein Healthcare Network's Pennsylvania $90MM Revs 'A-'
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Butler Health System's Pennsylvania 2008 Revs 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Southern Illinois Healthcare's Rev Bonds 'A+'; Stable Outlook
GHX - GHX to Become GDSN-certified Data Pool to Accelerate Use of GS1 Standards in Healthcare
Glaucoma - Transcend Medical Announces New President and CEO and Appointment of Chairman of the Board
GlaxoSmithKline - Ellen Strahlman Appointed Chief Medical Officer at GlaxoSmithKline
Grifols Sa - Grifols Launches PediGri(R) On Line for its US Plasma Therapies
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Llp - Proposed Class Action Settlement Provides Consumers, Medicare Recipients, and Insurers With Money Back
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. - Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces a National Agreement with Government Employees Health Association, Inc. Through Linkia, its Wholly-Owned Provider Network Management Company
Headache and Migraine Therapy - Recent studies by P. Rossi and co-authors add new data to headache and migraine therapy findings
Health Care Compliance Association - HCCA Announces its 2008 Fall and Winter National Compliance Conferences
Health Care for the Poor - Findings in health care for the poor reported from George Washington University
Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Staff to Participate in WTMJ-TV Health Insurance Phone Bank
Health Insurance - Health Insurance Industry Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Health Care Reform in Albuquerque
Health Insurance - Research reports from X.Z. Zhang and co-authors provide new insights into health insurance
Health Insurance - Senator George Mitchell and the Bipartisan Policy Center to Host Forum Examining Health Insurance Reform
Health Insurance - Social Network for Affordable Health Care Supporters Stimulates a New Level of Interactivity and Dialogue
Health Integrated - Health Integrated Receives NCQA Certification for Health Utilization Management
Health Policy - New think tank at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children researches health policy and professionalism
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Competing Colorado Springs Health Systems Look to Northern Expansion
HealthPartners - First Peer-Reviewed Study on Retail Clinics Finds Costs about One Third Less Compared to Clinic, Urgent Care
Heart Attack - Digirad Corporation Developing New Cardiac Imaging System With Distortion Correction
Heart Attack - Englewood Hospital Among Top Three Hospitals Nationwide for Heart Attack Patient Survival Rate
Heart Disease - New heart disease data have been reported by scientists at University of Toronto
Heart Disease - Recent findings from University of Iowa highlight research in heart disease
Heart Disease - Research reports from University of Virginia, Department of Emergency Medicine provide new insights into heart disease
Heart Disease - Study data from C. Varaslorenzo and colleagues update understanding of heart disease
Heart Failure - Reports by A.S. Maisel and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart failure
Heart Failure Risk Factors - Research reports on heart failure risk factors from Harvard University provide new insights
Helicobacter pylori - Recent findings from University of Bari highlight research in helicobacter pylori
Hepatitis C Virus - China's Hepatitis C Virus Drug Market Will Grow to $150 Million by 2012
Hepatitis C Virus - New hepatitis C virus study findings have been reported by T.H. Nguyen and co-researchers
Hip Fracture - Findings from P.M. Cawthon and co-authors provide new insights into hip fracture
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. - Metro Imaging First Outpatient Imaging Center to Install Hitachi OASIS High-Field MRI Imaging System
HIV/AIDS - Data on HIV/AIDS published by researchers at University of California, Medical Department
HIV/AIDS - Miami HIV Clinic Administrator Pleads Guilty for Role in a $14 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
HIV/AIDS - Scientists at Harvard University describe research in HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Studies from S. Daneel and colleagues yield new information about HIV/AIDS
Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical and Hawai'i Union Health and Welfare Trust Funds Partner to Fix Healthcare
Hospital for Special Surgery - Clinicians debate use of arthroscopy in patients with osteoarthritis
Hot Flashes - When Hot Flashes Require Medical Attention
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology - Collaboration between researchers yields more comprehensive portrait of brain cancer
Hygiene - New findings from University of South Australia in the area of hygiene described
Incontinence - Study data from University of Alabama update knowledge of incontinence
Indiana Health Information Exchange and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Participate in Innovative Quality Reporting and Disease Management Program Offered by the Indiana Health Information Exchange
Indiana University - Dance to the music: Learning and exercising at YMCA can prevent diabetes
Infection Control - Researchers from University of California, Medical Department publish new studies and findings in the area of infection control
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Data on inflammatory bowel disease discussed by researchers at Kaiser Permanente
International Living - Mexico is the Best Place in the World to Retire, Says International Living
J.P. Morgan - Health Savings Accounts Rise 60 Percent at J.P. Morgan
JAMA and Archives Journals - Number of residents training in graduate medical education programs increases in recent years
JAMA and Archives Journals - Reasons vary for decline by medical students in choosing internal medicine as career choice
JAMA and Archives Journals - Survey finds spirituality is important to eye patients
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Also in the Sept. 9 JNCI
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Evaluation of quality measure for colon cancer care suggests considerable improvements needed
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International - JDRF-funded clinical trial demonstrates continuous glucose monitoring improves blood sugar control
Life Recovery Systems - FDA Approves Testing to Explore Effectiveness of Rapid Patient Cooling in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Life Sciences - Findings from S.M Willcock and co-authors broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings from W.E. Wingert and co-authors describe advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from E. Grossman and colleagues discussed
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Kaiser Permanente discussed
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Basel, Institute of Nursing discussed
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at Sichuan University
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from M.O van Deventer and colleagues
Life Sciences - Research from A. Karnwal and co-authors provides new data about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Christchurch Hospital yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Ege University, Department of Public Health reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from M.I Barasch et al broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Tel-Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Washington broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from Tulane University, University Health Science Center provide new insights
Life Sciences - Studies from H.C. Doval and colleagues yield new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from A. Uliasz and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Study data from Harvard University provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Terso Solutions Sponsors Web Seminar on the Use of RFID Cabinets and Freezers to Protect and Track High-value Inventory
Lil' Drug Store - Wellgate Supports Women in the Fight Against the Obesity Epidemic
Long-QT Syndrome - Data on long-qt syndrome published by M. Molokhia and colleagues
LTC Financial Partners Llc - Long Term Care Costs on Call: the Numbers, Useful for Estate and Retirement Planning, Now Available by Phone
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Findings from Kyoto University broaden understanding of lumbar spinal stenosis
M/C Venture Partners - M/C Venture Partners and Banc of America Capital Investors Acquire AccentHealth
Magellan Health Services, Inc. - McKesson, Magellan Health Launch Integrated Medical/Behavioral Health Care Management Program
Managed Care - National Health Plan Collaborative Launches Online Toolkit to Assist Health Plans in Reducing Disparities
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Dowden Health Media Hires Trevor Deal as Publisher of the Journal of Family Practice and Mayo Clinic Proceedings
MedcomSoft - MedcomSoft Board Approves Revised Business Plan
Medica - South Dakotans Receive an Incentive to Work Out
Medical Society of the State of New York - Survey Reveals that Doctors Feel Pressured By Health Insurers to Alter Treatment of Patients
Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess(TM) to Participate in AdvaMed's the MedTech Conference
Medicare and Medicaid - End of Private Fee-for-Service Medicare Plans Creates Significant Competition in TriState Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Healthcare Executive Richard Peitzmeier Returns to Phoenix as Regional Sales Director of SCAN Health Plan Arizona
Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of Washington zero in on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Largest U.S. Hospice Member Organization Files Suit Against Bush Administration
Medicare and Medicaid - Medco CEO Unveils Pragmatic Blueprint for Health Care Reform; Reducing Costs by Upwards of $1 Trillion
Medicare and Medicaid - Mid Rogue eHealth Services Now Offers Electronic Prescribing
Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Foremost Health Care Leaders Kick Off Summit Focused on Zero-Tolerance Approach to Hospital-Acquired Infections
Medicare and Medicaid - On-Line Medicare Advisor Saves Seniors Time, Hassle and Money
Medicare and Medicaid - Part D Advisors, Inc. Signs On as a TPAA Preferred Partner
Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at M.D.A. Carlson and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from F. Grispino and co-authors provides new data about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid described by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by scientists at Yale University, Medical Department
MediConnect Global, Inc. - MediConnect Global Ranked #72 in 2008 Inc. Top 100 Business Services Companies
MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Names Peter Masanotti as Chief Executive Officer
Medtronic, Inc. - Major Study Reinforces the Power of Medtronic Device for Better Diabetes Management
Mental Health - New mental health study findings have been reported by researchers at Columbia University
Merck & Co., Inc. - 5 new studies at major medical meeting further demonstrate clinical experience for JANUVIA
Merritt, Hawkins & Associates - Survey: New Doctors Receive Dozens of Job Solicitations
Metabolism - Stress-Related and Emotional Eating Can Be Curbed With the Vitamin Code(TM) Perfect Weight Formula
Millennium Pharmacy Systems, Inc. - Millennium Pharmacy Systems, Inc. Appoints New CEO
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - For Second Consecutive Year Mintz Levin Named Family-Friendly Firm by Yale Law Women
National Association of Letter Carriers - Five California Letter Carriers to Share Award as 'Hero of the Year' for Rescue Efforts in Fire
Nephrolithotomy - New nephrolithotomy research has been reported by N.P. Gupta et al
Nephrolithotomy - Scientists at Guilan University publish new data on nephrolithotomy
New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA: Public Deserves Full Disclosure of Horizon Conversion Plan
Nosocomial Infections Prevention - Findings in nosocomial infections prevention reported from L.E. Cuellar and co-researchers
NovaNet - NovaNet Expands into Workers' Compensation Through Strong National Network with Local Connections
Nursing - Research from Ege University has provided new information about nursing
Obesity - Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - 'Guiding Light' Actress Caitlin Van Zandt and New York Times Best-Selling Author Dr. Michael Roizen Team Up in the Fight Against the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Death in the United States
Obesity and Diabetes - Research on obesity and diabetes published by scientists at Harvard University
Obstetrics - Investigators at State University of New York, Department of Sociology have published new data on obstetrics
Obstetrics - New findings in obstetrics described by M. Juliano and co-researchers
Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences and Sinopharm Announce Introduction of Dermacyn to Hospitals in China
Oncology - Investigators at Technion release new data on oncology
Orchestrate Healthcare - Orchestrate Healthcare Signs Agreement With Kettering Health Network to Provide Comprehensive Enterprise Application Integration Services and Expertise
Orthopedics - Studies in the area of orthopedics reported from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department
Osteoporosis - New findings in osteoporosis described by J.R. Curtis and co-researchers
Ovarian Cancer - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and PureOlogy to Host First Annual 'NOCC and PureOlogy's Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer'
Pain Management - Research from T. Fan and co-researchers provides new data on pain management
Patents - Research on patents detailed by scientists at Duke University
Pediatrics - Alvesco® (ciclesonide) Inhalation Aerosol Now Available In U.s. for Treatment of Asthma
Pediatrics - Calvin B. Johnson, MD, MPH, Appointed Vice President & Chief Medical Officer for Temple University Health System
Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Successfully Implements Hospital Information System in Abu Dhabi
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: HHS Conference on E-Prescribing Will Accelerate Physician Adoption
Pharmacotherapy - Research from University of Utrecht in the area of pharmacotherapy described
Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice and Lancaster General Collaborate to Improve Patient Care
Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice and Newton Memorial Hospital Partner to Improve Patient Care in Northwestern New Jersey
Phytel - CMS Names Phytel a Qualified Patient Registry for PQRI Reporting
Picis - Healthcare Providers Discuss Real-World Results from Automating their EDs, ORs and ICUs
Pleural Effusion - New findings reported from Z. Wang and co-authors describe advances in pleural effusion
Pneumonia - New findings reported from G.S. Tillotson and co-authors describe advances in pneumonia
Pri-Med Institute - Pri-Med Institute Receives ACCME Re-Accreditation and NC-CME Certifications
Prostate Cancer - San Diego's Original Biotech Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Reunion
Prostate Cancer - Studies from K. Lin and co-researchers yield new data on prostate cancer
Psychiatry - Studies from University of Toronto yield new information about psychiatry
Radiation Therapy - Radiation Oncology Institute Campaign Raises $3 Million
RAND Corporation - Retail medical clinics attract patients who do not have regular health care providers
Regence - Regence's Online 'Live Help' Gets Members Chatting
Regulatory Actions - New regulatory actions study findings reported from C.A. Stockl and co-authors
Rehabilitation Research - Findings from P.M. Rist and co-researchers advance knowledge in rehabilitation research
Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research research from J.H. Park and colleagues
Reoperation - Scientists at National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute target reoperation
Research and Markets Ltd. - Gain an Invaluable Commercial Insight into Targeted Therapy Cancer Brands: a High Growth Market Will See Eight New Blockbusters by 2017
Research and Markets Ltd. - Understand How to Optimize Brand Lifecycle Management with Winning Strategies to Maximize Revenue in the Face of Growing Generic Competition
Research Australia - Extend Medicare to cut waiting lists, up competition
Respiratory Tract Infections - Reports summarize respiratory tract infections research from University of Manitoba
Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Stores Stock Additional Emergency Supplies to Help Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna
RNA Research - Reports from University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute add new data to research in RNA research
Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Intergy EHR by Sage on Short List of EMR Market Leaders
Sarah Cannon Research Institute - Sarah Cannon Research Institute Presents New Findings in Breast Cancer Treatment
Scoliosis - Researchers at Axial Biotech Develop a DNA Test for Scoliosis
Sentrigo, Inc. - Sentrigo Announces ArcSight Technology Partnership
Signature Home Health & Home Care - Signature Hospice Says, 'People Should Not Have to Wait for Admission to Hospice!' Hospice Services Now Available in the Eugene/Springfield Area
Skin Cancer - Doctors can now make immediate "housecalls" worldwide thanks to Webcam MD
Society for General Microbiology - Infectious heart disease death rates rising again say scientists
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Clearance of Implantable Device to Monitor Cardiac Conditions
Sugar Association - Sugar's Healing Powers
Summer Infant - Summer Infant Announces a Comprehensive Safe and Sound Sleeping Program
SUN-B - HOPE Awards Gala to Honor Brooklyn's Outstanding Seniors
Surgery - Data from Duke University advance knowledge in surgery
Surgery - Say 'Goodbye' to Back Fat Rolls
Surgery - Studies conducted at M.L. Cheatham et al on surgery recently published
Syncope - Research results from College of Medicine update understanding of syncope
Synexus - Dr. Ravi Pawa appointed Medical Advisor at Synexus
Tachycardia - Reports from Case Western Reserve University add new data to research in tachycardia
Thalassemia - Research in the area of thalassemia reported from Tor Vergata University
Thromboembolism - Novel Oral Anticoagulants, Particularly Bayer/Ortho-McNeil's Xarelto, Will Drive Robust Annual Growth in the Venous Thromboembolism Drug Market
TodayMD - TodayMD Becomes a Google AdWords Authorized Reseller
Transfusion Medicine - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provide details of new studies and findings in the area of transfusion medicine
Transient Ischemic Attack - New transient ischemic attack research reported from A. Jagoda and co-authors
Transient Ischemic Attack - Reports summarize transient ischemic attack study results from University of Pennsylvania
Type 1 Diabetes - New Study Demonstrates Glucose Device Rapidly Alleviates Major Symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Type 2 Diabetes - Reports by A.J. Vickers and co-researchers describe recent advances in type 2 diabetes
UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Launches Effort to Help Reduce Neonatal Intensive Care Admissions
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Survival instincts propel 'difficult patient' to insist on quality care
University of Rochester Medical Center - Common painkillers lower levels of prostate cancer biomarker
Verticals onDemand - Verticals onDemand and Exploria SPS Integrate Best-in-Class Applications to Deliver Landmark CRM/CLM Solution for the Life Sciences Industry
VioQuest Pharmaceuticals - VioQuest Pharmaceuticals Receives 510k Response from FDA for Xyfid
Vitiligo - Research by S.J. Abdulla and colleagues in vitiligo provides new insights
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Free drug samples may end up costing uninsured more
Warner Pacific - Warner Pacific and Norvax to Host a Free Health Insurance 2.0 Summit for Producers, General Agents and Carriers
Washington University School of Medicine - Rapid changes in key Alzheimer's protein described in humans
Weight Loss - Sarah Palin, Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet, and John McCain Top AOL Hot Searches List on August 29th
Wellness - Leading Health Resources Join Forces
Wellness - U.S. Preventive Medicine Announces Nationwide Launch of the Prevention Plan(TM)
Wellness - WellTek Incorporated Completes Reverse Merger
Wiley-Blackwell - Will the 'bare below the elbows' rule for doctors cut infection rates or just patient confidence?
Wound Management Technologies, Inc. - Wound Management Technologies, Inc. Announces Strategic Plans for Revenue Growth for Year End and 2009
XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort to Expand Clinical Development of XP19986
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