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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 5th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

Aflac - Nurses Report Quality Health Benefits Key to Choosing an Employer

Aggression - Findings from J. Endrass and co-researchers advance knowledge in aggression

Air Methods Corporation - Air Methods Provides 3rd Quarter Update

Allison & Partners - Hyundai Hope on Wheels Selects Allison & Partners

Angiology - Cardium Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance of InnerCool's RapidBlue(TM) Endovascular System

Anti-Infectives - Nektar Sells Pulmonary Business to Novartis for $115 Million and Nektar Retains Key Pulmonary Programs Including Amikacin Inhale, Inhaled Vancomycin, and Ciprofloxacin Inhalation Powder

Antibiotics - Trius Awarded $28 Million Contract to Develop Novel Antibiotics

ARAMARK - Taking the Fright out of Halloween Treats: ARAMARK Dietitians Offer a Tasty Twist to Seasonal Sweets

Ardea Biosciences, Inc. - Ardea Biosciences Initiates a Phase 1/2 Study of RDEA119, its Lead MEK Inhibitor, in Combination with Nexavar sorafenib in Patients with Advanced Cancer

Ascent Healthcare Solutions - 510k Clearance Enables Ascent to Reprocess EP Catheters from All Major Original Manufacturers

Aspyra, Inc. - Aspyra to Debut New All-in-One PACS and RIS/PACS Solutions at RSNA 2008

Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Announces Good Neighbor Day

Aurora Health Care - Aurora Saluted for Hiring Workers With Disabilities

Axiom Resource Management - Axiom Golf Tournament Raises Over $28,000 for Fisher House Foundation

Bayat Foundation - Canada-Afghanistan Business Council Recognizes Ehsan Bayat, Entrepreneur and Humanitarian, for Corporate Social Contributions in Afghanistan

Bioengineering - American Oriental Bioengineering Completes Two Acquisitions

Biopharmaceuticals - AlphaRx and Gaia BioPharma Enter Into Feasibility and Option Agreement

Biotechnology Business - Bio-Rad Technical Note Compares the Criterion Stain Free System to SDS-Page and Coomassie Staining Methods

Biotest Diagnostics Corporation - Biotest Diagnostics and Group Services for America's Blood Centers Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Blood Bank Products

Bird Flu - Vaxart Demonstrates Efficacy of Oral Avian Flu Vaccine in Preclinical Studies

Breast Cancer - Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force Reports on Progress Toward Reducing the Black-White Disparity in Breast Cancer Mortality and Improving Breast Health for All Women

Bridge Communities - 'Sleep Out Saturday' - Nov. 1

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Pc - Buchanan Names Jon Plebani Co-chair of Federal Government Relations Practice

C.H.A.S.E. for Life - C.H.A.S.E. for Life - Founder of the "Stayin' Alive" Movement for Global CPR Awareness - Offers Free Life-saving Resources

Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cadence Pharmaceuticals' CEO Theodore Schroeder to Present at the BIOCOM Investor Conference

Cancer - Canary Foundation's Dr. Sanjiv Sam Gambhir Elected to the National Academies Institute of Medicine

Cancer - Dynamic Signs Asset Acquisition Deal With Cannex and Brings Onboard Leading Medical Cannabis Research Scientist Dr. Robert Melamede, Former Chairman of the Biology Department, University of Colorado

Cancer - Fox Chase Cancer Center Works With Vericom Corporation to Provide Hospital- Wide Communications Via Digital Signage

Cancer - Multi-Centre European Clinical Trial Shows Advanced Dysplasia and Early Cancer of Esophagus Cured With Combined Endoscopic Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation With HALO Ablation System

Cancer - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Collaborators to Present Combination REOLYSIN(R) and Docetaxel Results at iSBTc Annual Meeting

Cancer - USC Cancer Center Announces Contribution By Larry and Judy Freeman

Cancer Vaccines - Doctor Recommends New Powerful Natural Antiviral Against the Flu

Cardiac Science - Cardiac Science Simplifies Cardiac Rehab Management with the new Quinton Q-Tel RMS 3.1

Cardiac Science Corporation - Cardiac Science Launches Ninth Generation Quinton Q-Stress With Connectivity Enhancements

Cardiology - Jacc Intervention Publishes Mivs Vestasync I Trial Preliminary Results

Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Cruises 'Takes the Keys' to Celebrity Solstice

Center for Public Integrity - Russian Contraband Cigarettes 'Flooding' Europe

Clarent Hospital Corporation - Clarent Hospital Corporation to Make a Liquidating Cash Distribution to Stockholders

Classic Residence by Hyatt - Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch Celebrates Grand Opening

Clinical Microbiology - Study results from J.P. Marcel and colleagues broaden understanding of clinical microbiology

Clinical Orthopedics - New clinical orthopedics research from W. Alkharusi et al outlined

Concentric Medical, Inc. - Concentric Medical Launches Distal Access Catheter

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. - Corinthian Colleges to Announce Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. - San Bernardino Police Officer Wins National Scholarship Award

Craneware - Caritas Christi Health Care's Angela Confoey and Craneware's Kelley Blair to Present at HFMA's Revenue Cycle Strategies Conference

Crystal Cruises - Crystal Cruises Voted Best Cruise Line by Conde Nast Traveler Readers

Cymetrix - Healthcare Company Cymetrix(SM) Names New VP of Patient Access and Entitlement Solutions

DaVita Inc. - DaVita Announces Chief Operating Officer Transition

Dementia - Studies from University of Bradford yield new information about dementia

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Initiates Second Phase 3 Trial in Menopausal Hot Flashes

Drug Resistance - Patient Safety Authority Supports 'International Infection Prevention Week'

Ecolab Inc. - Ecolab Donates More Than $195,000 Locally to Teachers Through Education Grant Program

Ecolab Inc. - Ecolab Partners with Nation's Restaurant News to Sponsor Food Safety Symposium

Eklin Medical Systems, Inc. - South Carolina Veterinary Specialists Installs State-of-the-Art Eklin Digital Practice(R) Technology

Emeritus Corporation - Emeritus Completes Purchase of 10 Communities

Eric Drew - Credit Card Companies Accomplices in Millions of Identity Theft Cases Alleges Eric Drew

Exelixis, Inc. - Exelixis Reports Positive Phase 1 Data for PI3K Inhibitor XL147 at EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

FAIR - Illegal Immigration Costs Georgia $1.6 Billion Annually, Finds New Report by FAIR

GHX, Llc - GHX and Lawson Software Partner to Improve Purchasing Efficiency and Contract Compliance in Healthcare

Google - Google.org Battles Bugs & Viruses

Grossman Burn Center - Travis Barker Released from the Grossman Burn Center

Hagens Berman - Hagens Berman: Pfizer Settles Lawsuits Over Prescription Pain Killers Bextra and Celebrex

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Phoenix Attorney Plays Role in Pfizer Settlement

Harrington Hospital - Harrington Hospital Breaks Ground on Region's First Comprehensive Cancer Center

Hasbro - Score Big With One-of-a-Kind Swarovski Encrusted SCRABBLE(R) Board

Hayes Inc. - Hayes Inc. Founder and CEO, Winifred Hayes, to Speak at the Annual Texas Association of Health Plans TAHP conference and Trade Show on Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Trends

Health Insurance - Ohio Health Insurer Investigates Missing Data

Health Policy - Study results from P.W. Achterberg and colleagues broaden understanding of health policy

Healthcare Policy - Scientists at University of Minnesota report research in healthcare policy

HealthSouth Corporation - HealthSouth Reaches a Settlement With UBS Securities LLC

Heart Attack - Life Recovery Systems Receives NIH Grant to Study Expanded Use of Its ThermoSuit System

Heart Attack - New CHARISMA Outcome Study Results Validate Aspirin Effect

Hilton Bella Harbor - Hilton Bella Harbor Wins 'Triple Crown'

HIV/AIDS - Orasure Technologies Helps Expand Access To Rapid Hiv Testing In Recognition of National Latino Aids Awareness Day

HIV/AIDS - Southern AIDS Living Quilt Raises Awareness on the Web

Hormones - Data on hormones reported by S.L. Hovi and co-researchers

Hyperbaric Oxygen - Sechrist Industries, Inc. Awarded Premier Sole-Source Contract for Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

Hyponatremia - FDA Approves Astellas' Vaprisol(R) (Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection) Premixed in 5% Dextrose for the Treatment of Hyponatremia

Ichor Medical Systems - Preliminary Phase I Safety Data for Preventive HIV Vaccine Delivered by Ichor's TriGrid to be Presented at AIDS Conference

iMDsoft - iMDsoft Announces Landmark Multi-site Framework Agreement in Norway

iMDsoft - Johns Hopkins Selects iMDSoft's MetaVision as Its Perioperative Anesthesia Platform

Incontinence - ConvaTec Introduces Flexi-Seal(R) FMS Advanced Odor Control

InfraScan, Inc. - InfraScan Launches International Sales of a Handheld Brain Hematoma Detector

Internal Medicine - Research from Erasmus University yields new data on internal medicine

Joie de Vivre Hospitality - Joie de Vivre Hotels Launches 'Tax Relief for Californians' Campaign

Jones and Bartlett Publishers - Jones and Bartlett Becomes Publisher for the Mexican Red Cross

Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Kimberly-Clark Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare Updates 2008 Earnings Guidance

Language Line Services - New Year Equals New Language Access Compliance Rules for California Health Plans

Life Science Intelligence - Global Neonatal and Perinatal Product Markets Set to Grow to Over $1.5 Billion by 2013

Life Sciences - New data from Clarkson University illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from National Institutes of Health provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at Orebro University, Department of Respiratory Medicine

Life Sciences - Seton Family of Hospitals Selects Simplifi 797 to Help with Compounding Tasks

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Texas, Health Science Center

Life Sciences - Study data from Macquarie University, Department of Psychology update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - UCSD Medical Center Adds Hillcrest Campus to its Awarepoint Real-time Location System Deployment

LifeSync Corporation - LifeSync Corporation Signs MAGNET Contract

Lifetime Networks - Networks President and CEO Andrea Wong to Receive the Media Institute's American Horizon Award on Tuesday, October 21, in Washington, D.C.

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - LodgeNet Interactive to Report Third Quarter Results on October 28th

Lupus Epidemiology - Research from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in lupus epidemiology provides new insights

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Partners Earn Top Honors for Statewide Program to Prevent Teen Tobacco Use

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Medivation Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Collaboration With Pfizer

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Nutrition Experts Help Restaurants Comply with Menu-Labeling Legislation and Benefit From the Increasing Demand for Healthier Cuisine

MasterCard Worldwide - Faber, Coe & Gregg Speeds up Purchases for Travelers with MasterCard PayPass

MedAssets - MedAssets Extends and Builds on 12-Year Supply Chain Management Relationship with Hawaii Pacific Health

MedPro Safety Products, Inc. - MedPro Safety Products, Inc. Appoints Former Governor of Kentucky Dr. Ernie Fletcher and MillerCoors Chief Executive Officer Leo Kiely to Board of Directors

Mental Health - Pilot Programs Reduce Emergency Room Use, Promote Better Health

Microbin - The Land of Lilliput Just Got Smaller

Midwifery - Scientists at Wayne State University target midwifery

Monigle Associates - Monigle Associates Wins Platinum at HealthLeaders Media Marketing Awards

Murad, Inc. - Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Third Annual Spa Night

Muscular Dystrophy - Tree.com CFO Goes to Jail to Combat Muscular Dystrophy

NanoVibronix Ltd. - NanoVibronix Receives FDA Clearance for its PainShield(TM) MD Device

National Association of Realtors - Realtor Good Neighbor Awards Winners Are Committed to Their Communities

National Press Foundation - Register Now for Program on Understanding Pain

Nestle Waters North America - Yale Scientist Refutes Study on Bottled Water Issued By Environmental Working Group

NETGEAR, Inc. - NETGEAR Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results and Announces Share Repurchase Program

Neurology - New neurology study findings recently were reported by researchers at St. James's University

New York Life Insurance Company - New York Life Announces Executive Promotions

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - High-Dose Zevalin(R) With Tandem Stem Cell Infusion Produces 87 Percent Overall Survival in Relapsed/Refractory or High Risk Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Nuclear Medicine - VA Birmingham Medical Center Selects Thinking Systems Corporation's ThinkingPACS(TM) for Nuclear Medicine

Obesity - Fructose hampers hormone that controls appetite, UF study finds

Oncology - First CyberKnife System Purchased in Latin America

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

Pancreatic Cancer - Winning Entry from Oncology On Canvas(SM) Art Competition Depicts Survivorship Despite Breast Cancer; Wholeness Despite Mastectomy

Patents - Mylan Confirms First-to-File Patent Challenge Relating to Lescol(R)

Patents - Surgery Tool Maker Sues Rival Over Drill Guide Patent

Pediatrics - PTC Announces Data Showing That PTC124 Causes Statistically Significant Improvements in Chloride Channel Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry - Rendell Administration Awards $385,000 to Expand Health Care Partnership, Train Workforce in Pennsylvania

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Reaches Agreements in Principle to Resolve Litigation Involving Its NSAID Pain Medications

Precyse Solutions - Consorta Designates Precyse Solutions as Preferred HIM Provider

Premier Inc. - Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Personal Computer Hardware, Software Resellers Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Agreement for Cardiac Ultrasound Contrast Media

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Liquid Medical Waste Management Systems Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Vascular Closure Devices Agreements

Premier Inc. - Premier Inc. Plans Transition in Executive Leadership

Public Health - Maryland Health and Elder Care Facilities Lead Way in Cutting Toxic Chemical Use

Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. - Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. Announces Pre-Certification Testing Results for Integrated Hospital Potable Water Disinfection System

Qwest Communications International Inc. - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Selects Qwest to Connect Nationwide Health Care System with Voice and Data Services

Refrigerator Manufacturers, Inc. - RMI Completes Capital Restructuring, Positions for Increased Market Share

Reovirus - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Collaborators to Present Preclinical Combination REOLYSIN(R) and Cisplatin Research at EORTC-NCI-AACR Annual Meeting

Research and Markets - Examine the Global Markets for Neonatal/Perinatal Monitoring and Treatment Products in the U.S., Europe and the Rest of World

Research and Markets Ltd. - Examine the European Biotechnology Sectors with this Updated Company and Industry Analysis

Research and Markets Ltd. - Over 22,000 Retail Pharmaceutical Outlets Were Registered in Ukraine at the Beginning of 2008 According to Report 'Pharmaceutical Market in Ukraine 2008 - 2010'

Saint John's Health Center - Saint John's Health Center to Unveil One-of-a-Kind Digital Media Artwall Featuring Local Artists

Saks Fifth Avenue - Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils Dreams By Design With These Once-In-A-Lifetime Gifts, Customers Meet Iconic Designers With Proceeds Going To the Designers' Favorite Charities

Schizophrenia - Research reports on schizophrenia from B.J. Zhu and colleagues provide new insights

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - United Healthcare Workers to Strike at 10 Hospitals Owned by Sutter Health and Daughters of Charity

SeniorBridge - SeniorBridge Executive Receives Hunter College School of Social Work Achievement Award

Sidley Austin LLP - Sidley Named as the Most Recommended Law Firm in the Pharmaceutical Industry in the 2008 BTI Industry Power Rankings

Siemens Enterprise Communications - Siemens OpenScale Security Services Portfolio Enhances Security of Unified Communications

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. - Sikorsky Aircraft Recognizes Aero Med Spectrum Health Hospitals

Silverado Senior Living - From Nearly Bedridden to Winning a Baseball Throw: Memory Care Community Credited with Transforming Centenarian's Health

SoftBrands, Inc. - SoftBrands Hospitality Appoints Elizabeth Homewood Vice President of Global Support

Spectranetics Corporation - Spectranetics Appoints Company Chairman, Emile J. Geisenheimer, as President and Chief Executive Officer

Stanford University Medical Center - Oct. 29 Stanford Forum Explores War's Effect on Health Care, Medicine

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. - The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Opens and Inspires Renewal in Fully Restored, Iconic Building

Strategic Development Worldwide - Former Wynn Resorts Human Resources Chief Joins Board of Strategic Development Worldwide, a San Diego Based Consulting Firm

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sucampo Names Stanley G. Miele Head of Sales & Marketing

Suite Paws - Dogs and Cats Unite!

SupplyScape Corporation - Novis Pharmaceuticals Drives Patient Safety and Customer Service Initiatives with SupplyScape Product Security Software

Surgery - Reports outline surgery study findings from University of Athens, Medical Department

Surgical Technology - Colorectal Surgery Patients May Recover Faster, Experience Fewer Complications with Revolutionary New Device to Reconnect Tissue

Surgical Technology - First Patients Treated in Italy With the Percutaneous MitraClip(R) System

Surgical Technology - Sarah Adkins Joins Immersion Medical as Vice President of Marketing

SurgiCount Medical, Inc. - SurgiCount's Safety-Sponge System Reaches 200,000th Procedure Milestone Without a Reported Retained Sponge

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Funds Promising Research Project to the Cleveland Clinic

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Sweden Implants First CardioWest Temporary Total Artificial Heart

T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants - T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants Announce Expansion of Casino Restaurant Operations

Takata - Takata Teaches Teens Safe Driving During National Teen Driver Safety Week

TeleHealth Services - 2008 TIGR User Conference Aids in Expanding Interactive Patient Education Systems into Hospital's Clinical Workflow

Terumo Heart, Inc. - Fifth DuraHeart(TM) U.S. Implant Marks Important Milestone in U.S. Pivotal Trial

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Teva Announces Sale of Its Israeli Veterinary Business to Phibro Animal Health

The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen Garcia Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America

The Garden City Group, Inc. - The Garden City Group, Inc. Expands Capabilities

The Go Daddy Group, Inc. - Go Daddy Celebrates Big Win in Battle against Rogue Pharmacies

The Health Trust - New Health Trust Report Takes a Close Look at Access to Health Care in Santa Clara County

The HealthCare Chaplaincy - Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims October 20th - 25th as Pastoral Care Week in New York City

The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition - International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition IACC Urges U.S. Appeals Court to Hold eBay Contributorily Liable for Continuing Rampant Internet Sales of Counterfeit Goods

The Real Hotel Company Plc - Get a Real Deal From the Real Hotel Company

Tournament of Roses - The Tournament of Roses Has Found Its 2009 Rose Queen

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clinical Study of Intermezzo(R) for the Treatment of Middle of the Night Awakening Published in SLEEP

Tuberculosis - Sequella to Present Major Developments at International Infectious Disease Meeting

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life - Legal Protection for Unborn, Support for Mothers Both Needed, Say Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy

U.S. Department of Labor - U.S. Labor Department recovers $8.6 million for workers in settlement involving Agway 401k plan in New York

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA to Deploy Mobile Counseling Centers Across America

United Steelworkers USW - Steelworkers Ratify Four-Year Contract with ArcelorMittal

United Technologies Corp. - UTC Names Gregg Ward as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Universal Health Realty Income Trust Reports 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results

University of Miami - Adrienne Arsht Gives Five Million Dollar Gift to University of Miami

Varian Medical Systems - Varian Medical Systems Announces Milestone 1000th On-Board Imager Installation Four Years after Introduction

Verint Systems Inc. - CyraCom Deploys Next-Generation Impact 360 Workforce Optimization Solutions from Verint Witness Actionable Solutions

Webmedx, Inc. - Webmedx, Inc. Acquires M-TEC

Whole Foods Market - Whole Foods Market(R) Joins San Francisco Supervisor Alioto-Pier in Calling for Halt in Sales of Baby Bottles With Bisphenol-A

Wyeth - New Jersey Diet Drug Trial Completed

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation - Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Declares Cash Dividend

Yakult - Dietitians Will Receive Free Dose of Probiotic Education at Annual Dietetic Conference

Young Survival Coalition - Young Survival Coalition Appoints Survivor, Entrepreneur as New CEO

YWCA Usa - Sarah Albert Joins YWCA USA Senior Executive Staff

YWCA Usa - YWCA USA Says 'Enough!' to Violence Against Women

A.D.A.M., Inc. - LIVESTRONG.COM Chooses A.D.A.M. Content to Support Online Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Community

Addiction Medicine - NAABT Patient/Physician Matching System a Success

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research results from P. Sousa and co-authors update knowledge of adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna and Marshall Medical Center Announce Two-Year Contract Agreement

Aetna - Aetna First Health Plan to Link Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Provider Directory to Its Own Online Doctor Resource

Aetna and Microsoft Corp. - Aetna and Microsoft HealthVault Empower Aetna Members to Create a Portable Record of Their Personal Health

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - More Than 2 Million Children With Insured Parents Are Uninsured; Most Are Low or Middle Income

AIM Health Group Inc. - AIM Health Group Inc. to merge with Med-Emerg International Inc.

Allergies - New findings from Allegheny General Hospital describe advances in allergy in children

Allergies - Research from University of Paris provides new data about allergies

Allscripts - Allscripts Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results

Allscripts - Centra Health Selects Emergency Department Information System From Allscripts

American Cancer Society - Socioeconomic and treatment factors affect non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients' survival

American Gastroenterological Association - AGA releases evidence-based GERD guidelines

American Heart Association - JAMA Study Highlights Question - Are Hospitals Treating Older, Sicker and Minority Populations Being Evaluated Fairly for Pay for Performance?

American Trypanosomiasis - Scientists at Swiss Tropical Institute release new data on american trypanosomiasis

American Well - American Well Systems CEO Roy Schoenberg to Present Live Public Demo of First Online Care Service at Health 2.0 Conference

Amerinet - Amerinet Celebrates 20 Years of Success with Medical Group Management Association

Anesthesia - Omnicell Anesthesia Workstations Provide Erie County Medical Center With Automated Secure Medication Storage

Aneurysm - Study data from M.M. Berger and colleagues update understanding of aneurysm

Angiotensins - Research from B. Ata and co-researchers yields new findings on angiotensins

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces SmartSense, Price-Conscious Plans Targeted at the Uninsured

Antigenics Inc. - Antigenics Submits Oncophage Application for European Approval

Aortic Stenosis - Research from A.J.J.C. Bogers and co-authors provides new data about aortic stenosis

ARAMARK Corporation - Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Chooses ARAMARK Healthcare To Provide Support Services

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ariad Announces Start of Phase 2 Clinical Study of Oral Deforolimus in Patients with Prostate Cancer

Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical Announces Completion of Enrollment in 1,000 Patient Post-Marketing ArteFill Study

Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical's Board of Directors Unanimously Reaffirms Its Opposition to Non-Management Proxy Statement and Rejects Non-Management Proposals

Arthritis - AHRQ News and Numbers: One in 10 Adults Treated for Arthritis

Arthritis Therapy - New data from University of California, Division of Rheumatology illuminate research in arthritis therapy

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study findings have been reported from University of California

Association of Academic Health Centers - Association of Academic Health Centers Names Texas A&M's Dr. Nancy W. Dickey Chair of the Board of Directors

Assurant Health - Assurant Health Gives Residents of Washington State More Choices for Individual Medical Health Plans

Assurant Health - Assurant Health Offers Individual Medical Insurance Coverage to Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Asthma - Pharmaxis Aridol Approved for Sale in Switzerland

Asthma - Recent findings from University of Arizona highlight research in asthma

Asthma - Studies from Genoa University yield new information about asthma

Asthma Prevention - Reports summarize asthma prevention study results from Imperial College London

Asthma Therapy - New asthma therapy study findings reported from University of Brescia

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors - Scientists at National Cheng-Kung University, Department of Internal Medicine publish new data on atrial fibrillation risk factors

Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care's Kradwell School Receives National Planetree Award

B. Braun - New Products, Federal Regulations Heighten Awareness as International Infection Prevention Week Begins

B. Braun Medical Inc. - Education Guides Best Practice in Anesthesia

Bariatrics - New findings from Columbia University in the area of bariatrics published

Bariatrics - Research on bariatrics described by P.Y. Cremieux and colleagues

Baylor College of Medicine - Unraveling the genetic picture of lung cancer

Behavior - AMA Aims to Help Americans Get Healthier One Step at a Time

Behavior - InfoMedics Survey Clearly Demonstrates Gap Between Doctors Orders and Patient Prescription Behaviors

Behavior - New findings from S.L. Clever and co-authors describe advances in behavior

Behavior Disorders - New research on behavior disorders from J. Cohenmansfield and co-authors summarized

Biomedicine - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University target biomedicine

Bionorica - Retailers Embrace Natural Remedy for Winter Season

Biopharmaceuticals - ARCA biopharma to Present at Seventh Annual BIO Investor Forum

Biopharmaceuticals - The Pharmaceutical Industry and the Election - New Report Available for Free From Decision Resources

Bioscience - Isis' Ibis Biosciences Subsidiary Highlights the Power of the Ibis T5000 Pathogen Identification and Characterization System at the ICAAC/IDSA Meeting

Biotech Business - Highland Capital Partners Expands Healthcare Team

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - Leading Clinical Investigators and Physicians to Address Key Issues for Clinical-Stage Biopharmaceuticals at Seventh Annual BIO Investor Forum

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Hosts Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO of National Hispanic Medical Association

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates 10 Years of Programs to Promote Children's Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles

Bone and Mineral Research - New bone and mineral research study findings have been reported by J.R. Curtis and colleagues

Bone Solutions Inc. - Bone Solutions Inc. appoints orthopedic surgeon, Nancy Lynch, M.D., of Scale Venture Partners to its Scientific Advisory Board

Breast Cancer - Brain Fitness Program Offers Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors Suffering From 'Chemobrain'

Breast Cancer - Data on breast cancer discussed by researchers at University of Maryland, Medical Department

Breast Cancer - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have published new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New Specialty Hospital Dedicated in Ghana is Key Component of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)'s Debut in Africa

Breast Cancer - Reports from University of Quebec describe recent advances in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Applauds American College of Surgeons Review of Advanced Breast Cancer Detection at 94th Annual Clinical Congress

Brookhaven Retreat - End of Daylight-Saving Time + Holidays = Depression in Twenty Percent of Women

California Healthcare Institute - New Director Elected to California Healthcare Institute Board

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Pneumococcal vaccine associated with 50 percent lower risk of heart attacks

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Traumatic brain injury common amongst homeless people

Cancer - Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service Unveils New Carl Edwards Triage Room

Cancer - New findings reported from University of Texas describe advances in cancer

Cancer - Studies from A. Giacalone and co-authors have provided new information about cancer

Cancer - Studies from Cornell University provide new data on cancer

Cancer - Supplemental Insurance Can Help Eliminate the Need to Choose Between Recommended Cancer Care and Financial Stability

Cancer - The Wellness Community Announces National Cancer Survivorship Research & Training Institute in Philadelphia

Cancer - US Oncology's Innovent Oncology Division Announces First Agreement Between Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

Cancer Therapy - New data from Case Western Reserve University illuminate research in cancer therapy

Cardiac Surgery - Researchers at Zhejiang University release new data on cardiac surgery in children

Cardiology - American College of Cardiology and Center of Excellence for Simulation Research of Western Michigan University (CESR) Partner for in situ Simulation to Improve Team Communication and Door-to-Balloon (D2B R

Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by K. Carey and co-authors

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from A.X. Garg et al provide new data on cardiovascular disease

Carotid Artery Disease - FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Carotid Artery Stent

Cegedim Dendrite - Cegedim Dendrite Targets Latest Challenge of Promoting Pharmaceutical Brands

Centinel Spine - New Identity Reflects Centinel Spine's Global Growth Strategy in Key Spinal Markets

Cerebral Hemorrhage - Studies from E.C. Fricshamji and co-authors have provided new information about cerebral hemorrhage

Cerner Corporation - United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health Selects Cerner to Automate Healthcare Processes

Cerus Corporation - Bacterial Risks Prompt German Safety Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening - Reports on cervical cancer screening findings from Khon Kaen University, Medical Department provide new insights

CGI Group INC. - CGI is Lead Integrator for Carespark Team Demonstrating Nationwide Health Information Exchange

CGI Group INC. - Industrial Alliance renews its IT services contract with CGI

Cheetah Medical - Cheetah Medical Announces European Launch of New Reliant 2.0 System for Advanced Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

Chemical Dependency - M.R. Rajagopal, India's 'Father of Palliative Care,' to Deliver the Marie E. Nyswander Award Lecture at the 2008 International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease data have been reported by C. Casanova and co-authors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease detailed by D.W. Mapel and co-authors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Researchers at University of California, Medical Department target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevention - Studies from University Hospital provide new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevention

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Studies from University of Washington, Department of Medicine yield new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors

Cielo MedSolutions - St. John HealthPartners Signs Agreement for Web-based Clinical Software from Cielo MedSolutions

ClearCount Medical Solutions - ClearCount Medical Solutions Closes Series a Financing Round

Clinical Nursing - Reports outline clinical nursing research from Radboud University

Clinical Nursing - Research from K. Reidsearl et al has provided new information about clinical nursing

Clinical Orthopedics - New findings reported from R.C. Fisher and co-authors describe advances in clinical orthopedics

Clinical Orthopedics - Studies from University of Texas add new findings in the area of clinical orthopedics

Clinical Pharmacy - Data on clinical pharmacy reported by researchers at Ghent University

Clinical Trial Research - Data on clinical trial research reported by A.E. Glassberg and co-researchers

Clinical Trial Research - New Clinical Studies Presented at the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Annual Meeting Show Masimo Technologies Provide Advanced Clinical Intelligence

Clinical Trial Research - Reports outline clinical trial research study results from C. Laforce et al

Coccidioidomycosis - Study findings from O. Noor et al provide new insights into coccidioidomycosis

Colectomy - Investigators at Case Medical Center, Department of Surgery zero in on colectomy

Colon Cancer - New findings reported from University of Pennsylvania describe advances in colon cancer

Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to private FFS Medicare advantage plans to total $2.5B in 2008

Community-Acquired Epidemiology - Researchers at Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Dermatology publish new data on community-acquired epidemiology

Compuware Corporation - Michigan State Medical Society Leverages Compuware Covisint to Establish Nation's First Statewide Physician Network

Conseco, Inc. - Cowan Joins Conseco as Senior Vice President of Operations

Constipation - ASCP's E-IMPACCT Initiative Helps Health Care Practitioners Better Manage Chronic Constipation in Older Adults

Cook Medical - Cook Medical Announces the North American Launch of Advance 18LP PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter

Courion Corporation - Goodyear Uses Courion's Enterprise Provisioning Suite to Automatically Manage Geographically Distributed Users

Covidien - Covidien Announces Latest Advance In "Unite to Treat Sleep Apnea" Initiative

Critical Care - Advanced ICU Care hires Associate Director of Operations

Critical Care - Study results from R.R.L. Fumis and colleagues in the area of critical care published

CytoDyn, Inc. - CytoDyn Files New IND for Cytolin

Defibrillators - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University discuss findings in defibrillators

Dengue Fever - New research on dengue fever from T. Ellis and co-authors summarized

Depression - Research from Charite University yields new findings on depression

Diabetes - Data on diabetes reported by R.L. Mitchell and co-researchers

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings reported from Kaiser Permanente

Diabetes - New diabetes study results reported from L.R. Reynolds et al

Diabetes - Phenomix and Forest Laboratories to Collaborate on Development and Commercialization of Dutogliptin in Diabetes

Diabetes - RSCI Announces Two Additions to Its Science Advisory Board, Calling for More Stem Cell Research on Diabetes

Diabetes - Scientists at University of Texas publish research in diabetes

Diamond Medical Management Services, LLC - Medical Billing and Coding Service Now Doing Business as Diamond Medical Management Services, LLC

Digirad Corporation - Digirad Corporation Names President and Chief Executive Todd Clyde to Board of Directors

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance - Economic Slump Heightens Need for Provider Vigilance in Care of Chronically Ill

DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance - Employee Health Promotion More Important Than Ever in Economic Crunch

Document Security Systems, Inc. - Document Security Systems Releases Year-to-Date Business Update

Down Syndrome - Sie Foundation Launches Campaign to Expand Research by Government and Private Sector for Down Syndrome

DragNet Technologies, Inc. - Slow Medicare Reimbursement is a Losing Game - but DragNet Technologies Provides Rescue for Faster Reimbursement and Government Compliance

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings have been reported by J.M. Kriebs and colleagues

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings recently were published by I. Florescu and co-researchers

Drug Resistance - Research conducted at University of Nebraska has provided new information about drug resistance

Duke University Medical Center - Hospital rankings: More than meets the eye

ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation - Bevacizumab better than gold standard imaging at detecting tumors

Echt Cancer Treatment Group - Louis Church Named CEO at Echt Cancer Treatment Group

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Brings Added Benefits to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Ecolab Inc. - Ecolab Enters Distributor Agreement with Healthcarelinc.com to Provide Consumer E-Commerce Site

EDS, an HP company - ConvaTec Selects EDS, an HP Company, to Manage IT Environment

Eidetics - Eidetics Launches Groundbreaking Data Visualization Service to Enable Pharma to Make Better Drug Development Decisions

Elan Corporation, plc - Elan Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly to Take Charge to Earnings Related to Pending Federal and State Investigations of Past Practices

Elixir Medical Corporation - Elixir Medical Corporation Announced Positive First-In-Man Results from Three Drug Eluting Coronary Stent Systems

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - Emergency Medical Services Acquires Templeton Readings, LLC

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Announces FDA Approval of IntuiTrak, an Innovative New Delivery System for the Powerlink AAA Device

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Announces FDA Approval of Powerlink XL System for the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Patients with Large Aortic Necks

Epilepsy - Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong in epilepsy provides new insights

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group - Federal Signal Helps Regional Medical Coalition Speed Up Alerting and Notification

Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Ferring Celebrates Winner of 2008 My Little Miracle Essay Contest During National Infertility Awareness Week

Fibrin Tissue Adhesives - Research conducted at S.G. Pryor and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about fibrin tissue adhesives

First Professionals Insurance Company, Inc. - Leading Malpractice Insurer First Professionals Insurance Company, Inc. Unveils Exclusive Coverage Program with the Premium Group, Inc. for the Ohio Osteopathic Association

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Palomar Pomerado Health, California's $110MM GOs 'AA-'

Foot Pain - Doctors' Foot Labs Custom Orthotics Chosen Editor's Pick at RealAge.com

Fox Rx Care - Fox Rx Care Announces EGWP Coverage Worth Up to $6.5M for the Company in New Agreement with Premier Consulting Associates, Inc.

GE Healthcare Financial Services - GE Healthcare Financial Services and BlueCrest Capital Finance Close a $27.5 Million Financing with SkinMedica, Inc.

GeaCom, Inc. - GeaCom, Inc. Introduces the Phrazer(TM), the First Ever Handheld Solution for Medical Language Barriers Solving Critical Patient/Doctor Communication Issues Worldwide.

General Internal Medicine - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Research from Johns Hopkins University has provided new information about general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Research on general internal medicine discussed by scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong

General Internal Medicine - Researchers from University Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University target general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Study data from University of Washington update knowledge of general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Study results from University of Pennsylvania provide new insights into general internal medicine

Genzyme Corporation - Study Results: Multiple Sclerosis Patients Have Significant and Sustained Reduction in Disability and Risk of Relapse On Alemtuzumab Versus Approved Therapy, Rebif

Glioblastoma - Adult Glioblastoma: Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities

Global Healthcare & Education Management, Inc. - Global Healthcare & Education Management, Inc. Issues Letter to Shareholders

Harvard Medical School - Novel genetic screens provide panoramic views of cellular systems

Health and Medicine - Data on health and medicine detailed by M. Hochman and co-authors

Health and Medicine - Findings from University of Bristol provide new insights into health and medicine

Health and Society - New findings from University of Washington describe advances in health and society

Health and Society - New health and society study findings have been published by scientists at Pennsylvania State University

Health and Society - Recent studies by V.G. Valdmanis and co-authors add new data to health and society findings

Health and Society - Scientists at University of New Mexico target health and society

Health and Society - Studies from Harvard University yield new data on health and society

Health and Society - Study data from K.P. Derose and co-authors update knowledge of health and society

Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation to Acquire TMG Health in Support of Government Business Growth Strategy

Health Grades, Inc. - HealthGrades to Provide Physician and Hospital Ratings on Yahoo!

Health Insurance - Important Information, You Can't Afford to Miss ... NBC 10 and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Invite Local Families To Learn About FREE or Low-cost Health Insurance for Uninsured

Health Insurance - MVP Health Care Selects American Specialty Health (ASH) to Provide Wellness Services

Health Insurance - N.C. Health Insurance Risk Pool Open for Enrollment on Oct. 20

Health Insurance - New health insurance research from National University discussed

Health Insurance - Research on health insurance published by scientists at Cornell University

Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Shield Launches Online Provider Quality and Satisfaction Tool

Health Services Research - Research on health services research detailed by scientists at University of Rochester

Healthcare Liaison, Inc. - Seattle Area Healthcare Professionals Explore New Career Opportunities at Healthcare Liaison Workshop on Becoming a Private Healthcare Advocate

HealthFusion - HealthFusion Launches Practice Management System

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Facility and Technology Upgrades in Store for San Diego Hospitals Despite Economic Crunch

HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets' Subsidiary Introduces New Suite of Dental Insurance Products for Individuals of All Ages

HealthSpring, Inc. - HealthSpring, Inc. to Present at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference

HealthStream, Inc. - HealthStream and Essential Learning Partner to Deliver Behavioral Health Courseware Library

HealthTrans - Snyders Launches Snyders Prescription Savings Club

Heart Attack - Researchers from Columbia University report on findings in heart attack

Heart Disease - Research from York University in the area of heart disease described

Hepatic Rupture - New hepatic rupture research from A. Peitsidou and colleagues discussed

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - HP Helps Healthcare Providers Go Digital

Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. - The Imaging Center at Baxter Village First in Southeast U.S. to Install Hitachi OASIS High-Field MRI

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical to Present New Burn Technology at Western Regional Burn Conference

Hospital Epidemiology - Recent studies by M.G. Fakih and co-authors add new data to hospital epidemiology findings

Human Reproduction - Study findings from University of Ghent provide new insights into human reproduction

Hypersensitivity - Research findings from University of Colorado, Colorado Health Sciences Center update understanding of hypersensitivity

Hypertension - Scleroderma Foundation Launches ECHO National Education Campaign at American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting

Hypertension - Study results from J.M. Mccafffry and colleagues broaden understanding of hypertension

Hypertension Risk Factors - Study findings from University of Alabama provide new insights into hypertension risk factors

Hypertension Therapy - Researchers from University of Sao Paulo report details of new studies and findings in the area of hypertension therapy

ikaSystems Corp. - MVP Health Care Goes Live with ikaSystems Sales/Broker Portal

Imaging Therapeutics, Inc. - Imaging Therapeutics, Inc. Receives FDA Approval for Hip Bone Mineral Density

iMedica Corporation - iMedica Launches Programs to Reduce Hassles of Electronic Health Record Implementation

iMedica Corporation - iMedica Partners With LDM GROUP to Offer ScriptGuide to Physician Practice Customers

Infection Control - Researchers from St. Michael's Hospital discuss findings in infection control

Influenza Epidemiology - Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases discuss research in influenza epidemiology

Influenza Gene Therapy - Investigators at University of Texas publish new data on influenza gene therapy

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Speaks Out Across America on Medical Errors, Risk Management and Quality of Healthcare

Instrumentation Laboratory - Instrumentation Laboratory Announces 'Passion & Results' Awards Program

Insulin Resistance Therapy - Research from P.J. Safarik University, Department of Respiratory Medicine provides new data on insulin resistance therapy

Internal Medicine - Research on internal medicine discussed by D.M. Windish and co-researchers

Interstitial Lung Disease Therapy - Investigators at Yale University release new data on interstitial lung disease therapy

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

JAMA and Archives Journals - High number of children and teens in US uninsured despite having a parent with health insurance

Job-Hunt.org - Job-Hunt.org Offers Free eBooklets to Assist Unemployed in Taking Action

K.B. Forbes - FAA Certifies Aviator Who Flies With Feet Only

Kaiser Family Foundation - Growing Number of Americans Report Problems Paying Medical Bills and Delaying and Skipping Care Due to Costs

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Has Most Hospitals in Nation With Inpatient Electronic Health Record

KePRO - KePRO Introduces Total Population Health Management Suite of Solutions for Public Program and Commercial Clients

KePRO - Stuart Chesky, DO, JD, Ohio KePRO Medical Director, Appointed to Ohio Joint Legislative Study Commission on Most Favored Nation Clauses in Health Care Contracts

Knee Arthroplasty - New findings in knee arthroplasty described by C. Lavernia and co-researchers

Knee Osteoarthritis - Findings from Tufts University broaden understanding of knee osteoarthritis

Lake Hospital System - Lake Hospital System's Carol Cunningham, MD, Selected To Chair National Council of State EMS Medical Directors

LaserBand LLC - LaserBand Color-Code Wristbands Implemented by Several States

Lawson Software - Munson Healthcare Signs Multi-Suite Lawson Software Contract

Life Sciences - Arent Fox LLP Adds Senior CMS Official & Leading Stark Law Authority Don Romano as New Partner to National Health Care Practice in DC

Life Sciences - Columbia University describes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Columbia University

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by J.P. Metlay and co-researchers

Life Sciences - DMAA White Paper Examines Commonalities of Medical Home, Population Health

Life Sciences - Medimix International Expands Presence in Growing Latin America Market with Opening of New Office in Mexico City, Mexico

Life Sciences - Nation's only citywide electronic health information exchange: Improving health and lowering costs

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from S. Hojo and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Stanford University described

Life Sciences - Research findings from Hadassah University update understanding of life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Research from Harvard University yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University Hospital reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Washington yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center publish findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Duke University report recent findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Kyorin University, Medical Department describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Colorado, Department of Clinical Pharmacy report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Josai University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from McMaster University yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from National Jewish Medical and Research Center reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - WakeMed Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care

Life:WIRE; TeleMedik - TeleMedik Innova Health Solutions to Offer Life:WIRE's Innovative Mobile Health Management Solution for Patients with Chronic Conditions

Liver Failure - Study results from U. Lichterkonecki and colleagues update understanding of liver failure

Living Cell Technologies Limited - Living Cell Technologies Receives Health Minister's Approval to Start Leading Edge Live Cell Therapy Clinical Trial in New Zealand for Diabetics

Lupus - New lupus study findings recently were reported by researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. LFA - Dr. Betty Diamond Selected to Receive Prestigious Evelyn V. Hess Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Achievement in Lupus Research

LYNX Medical Systems, Inc. - Essent Healthcare to Use Picis LYNX E/Point in All Hospital Emergency Departments

Managed Care - Data on managed care reported by M.P. Connolly and co-researchers

Managed Care - New managed care research reported from York University

Managed Care - New managed care study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Minnesota

Managed Care - Sally W. Crawford Joins Insulet's Board of Directors

Marfan Syndrome - New findings from University of Pennsylvania in the area of Marfan syndrome published

Mark Farrah Associates MFA - Opportunities for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Products

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - ActiveHealth Management and American Well Join Forces to Bring Best-Practice Medicine into Online Care

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Is Recognized for Enhanced Statin Therapy Efficiency Program, Which Empowers Patients and Those At-Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Terrence Macaleer Joins Allscripts to Lead Hospital Sales of Physician Solutions

McKesson - Quebec's Health Ministry Selects McKesson Canada to Lead Delivery of Advanced Medical Imaging across Health Systems

McKesson Corporation - Arrowhead Radiology Medical Group Selects McKesson for Radiology Billing

MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Addresses Market Need for Current Data with Real-Time Evidence-Based Guideline Reporting

MEDHOST - MEDHOST Brings Self Check In Kiosk To Emergency Departments

Medical Care Research - Data on medical care research reported by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical College of Wisconsin - Increased rate of hemangiomas linked to rise in number of low birth weight infants in US

Medical Management - New medical management research has been reported by D.D. French et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from A.N. West and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by M.B. Herndon and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Emdeon Earns Honors for Innovation and Business Intelligence Strategies

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from H. Zhang and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Lincare Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2008 Financial Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Medco Elects Nancy-Ann DeParle to Board of Directors

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported by J.B. Rubins and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - New National Medicaid Study Underscores Importance of Including State Relief in Stimulus Plan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Orleans Area Hospital to Pay $3.3 Million to Resolve Medicaid Fraud Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at R.M. Werner and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Illinois broadens understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from University of Washington, Medical Department update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have published new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - US Oncology Physicians Submit Comments to CMS on PET Coverage

Medicare and Medicaid - Whistleblower Case Against New Jersey Hospital for Medicare Fraud Settles for $1.75 Million

Medrium - Medrium Announces Acquisition of Wilmington Professional Associates

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Launches New Medical Device That Improves Minimally-Invasive Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Marks World Osteoporosis Day with Milestone in Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedures

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Submitted Pre-Market Approval Application for FDA Approval of InterStim Therapy for Fecal Incontinence

Menopause - Research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department has provided new data on menopause

Menopause - Research from University of Queensland provide new insights into menopause

Mental Illness - Corphealth Chosen to Provide Managed Behavioral Health Services to Bravo Health Members

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Visage Imaging to Showcase Advances in Thin Client Technology at RSNA 2008

MetLife, Inc. - MetLife Mature Market Institute Announces the Availability of Six New "Helpful Hint" Publications on Caregiving and Long-Term Care Available Free to the Public

Michigan State Medical Society - Physicians and Families 'Make a Difference' for Those in Michigan's Crisis Shelters

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - Stephen M. Weiner Receives Award for Best Practices in Medicine from Massachusetts Medical Law Report

MJ Consulting Group, LLC - Neurobiology of Insomnia Continuing Education Initiative to Provide Patient Level Outcomes Data among Multidisciplinary Providers

Nebulizers - PARI Respiratory to Present New Study Comparing Nebulizers Delivering Budesonide at CHEST 2008

Neurology - Specialists On Call Reaches 5,000 Emergency Neurology Telemedicine Consultations

Neuroptix Corporation - Neuroptix Raises $18.5 Million in Successful B Round

Neurosurgery - The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research Selects Allscripts

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Asia, China, India Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication

NextComputing - NextComputing Unveils Portable, Rugged, Visualization Center at GEOINT Symposium

Nikon Instruments Inc. - Nikon Instruments Appoints LABSCO its Clinical Distributor in Six States

Nippon Life Insurance Company of America - NLI America Offers Stop Loss Insurance Coverage To Clients of the Principal Financial Group

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Research data from F.L. Clark and colleagues update understanding of non-melanoma skin cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Scientists at DoctorsManagement, LLC detail research in non-small cell lung cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Immunology - Shandong University publishes research in non-small cell lung cancer immunology

Norman Marcus Pain Institute - Is Financial Crisis the Reason for Your Back Pain? Leading Pain Doctor Says Talking, Walking, Laughing and Sex Can Help

Norvax, Inc. - Secrets of the Online Insurance Shopper Revealed

Noshpit Entertainment - NY Indie Filmmakers Release Mock Cable Newscast Set Eight Years Into McCain-Run Administration. Sure, it's Funny, but is it That Far-Fetched?

Obesity - New obesity study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Texas, Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences Launches Microcyn Wound Care for U.S. Podiatry Market

Optical Society of America - Where optics meets medicine

Oregon Health & Science University - Although mom, dad have health insurance through work, kids may go without

Orthopedics - Research on orthopedics described by R. Quansah and colleagues

Osteoarthritis - Researchers from Chang-Gung University report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis - VasoLux Receives JumpStart Investment

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis discussed by A.N.A. Tosteson and colleagues

Osteoporosis - Research from Queen's University provides new data about osteoporosis

Palliative Care - New palliative care findings from Education and Clinical Center published

Palliative Care - New palliative care research from J. Pereira and colleagues discussed

Parkinson Disease - Report Finds Risks of Developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases can be Dramatically Reduced

Patents - CRH Medical Corporation reaches milestone in partnership program

Patents - Dorin Panescu Named NewCardio's Chief Technical Officer

Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative - New Survey Finds Voters Want Next U.S. President to Make Patient-Centered Primary Care a Key Component in Fixing Health Care

PatientFlow Technology - PatientFlow Technology Executive to Speak at Managing Today's OR Suite Conference

Pediatrics - CareCore National Adopts 'Image Gently(TM)' Radiology Standards to Reduce Harmful Childhood Radiation Exposure

Pediatrics - Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center First in New York State to Leverage New Technology When Diagnosing Complex Conditions

Periodontal Disease Epidemiology - New periodontal disease epidemiology study results from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine described

Peripheral Neuropathy - Foot Pain? You May Have Diabetes

Peritonitis - Research on peritonitis discussed by B. Chinnock and co-researchers

Phoenix Biotechnology, Inc. - Despite Tight Financial Market, Company with Anti-Cancer Drug in Clinical Trial Raises $3.6 Million in Private Placement

Physicians for Social Responsibility - Human Testing - Exposing Children to Chemicals

Pneumonia - New research on pneumonia from K. Vasilev and co-authors summarized

Pneumonia Clinical Trial - Research on pneumonia clinical trial reported by F.J. Taut et al

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Adds Powerful Provider Analytics Offering

Predictive Biosciences - Predictive Biosciences to Present at First Annual Boston Biotech R&D Conference

Premier Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Joins Premier Healthcare Alliance to Further Improve Quality of Care, Promote Safety and Reduce Hospital Costs

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Report Confirms Consumer Selection is a Driving Force in Health Care Today

ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc. - Cancer Survivors Break Ground on Proton Therapy Center

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Progenics Pharmaceuticals and Ono Pharmaceutical Announce Agreement to Develop and Commercialize RELISTOR in Japan

Psoriasis - Findings from Case Western Reserve University in psoriasis reported

Psoriasis - Studies from M.A. Radtke et al in the area of psoriasis described

Public Health - ER staffs: Gaps exist in hospital preparedness for dirty bombs

Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Thessaly, Medical Department

Public Health - Researchers at Vrije University release new data on public health

Pulmonary Embolism - Data on pulmonary embolism detailed by N.S. Gibson and co-authors

Pulmonary Hypertension - Research from University of Barcelona, Department of Pulmonary Medicine provides new data on pulmonary hypertension

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Signs Contract with Winchester District Memorial Hospital for Enterprise EHR to Improve Clinical Quality & Efficiency

Quality of Life - Scientists at University of Calgary target quality of life

ReachMD Xm 157 - ReachMD(TM) Launches First Ever Continuing Medical Education (CME) iPhone Application for Doctors

Regulatory Actions - Research conducted at Stanford University has provided new information about regulatory actions

Rehabilitation Research - Research from State University of New York provides new data about rehabilitation research

Reproductive Health - Findings from University of Kentucky in reproductive health reported

Reproductive Health - Free Fertility Consultations to be Offered by Sher Institutes in Support of National Infertility Awareness Week

Research and Markets Ltd. - Gain a Market Insight into the Italian Diabetes Care Devices Industry, With this Analysis of Investment Opportunities, Pipeline Products and Forecasts to 2012

RevenueMed, Inc. - RevenueMed and Anodyne Health Partner to Raise the Standard of Payment Posting Services

Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. - Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Names Michael King Head of Healthcare

Seniorlink, Inc. - Seniorlink Announces New Subsidiary for Increased Focus on Eldercare Advice and Care Management Services

Sepsis - AdvanDx's PNA FISH(TM) Test Shown to Reduce Mortality by 42% for Patients With Hospital-Acquired Enterococcus faecium Bloodstream Infections

Sepsis - Studies from Rush University describe new findings in sepsis

Sermo - Sermo and FDA Collaboration Brings Real-time Physician Feedback to Medical Device Safety

Sermo, Inc. - Sermo Connects Healthcare Investors to Physicians via Bloomberg

Sermo, Inc. - Sermo Launches CME Alternative to 85,000 Physician Members

Skin Cancer - Kayla Collier: Miss Florida Teen USA 2009 and Cancer Survivor

Sleep Research - Penn State Hershey Sleep Research and Treatment Center Moves into the Hershey Center for Applied Research

Sorin Group - Sorin Group Announces Receipt of Binding Offer for the Acquisition of Its Vascular Therapy Business From Investimenti e Partecipazioni S.p.A.

SOS Children's Villages - SOS Children's Villages Raises Awareness of 133 Million Orphans Through World Orphan Week Video Contest

Spinal Stenosis - South Palm Ortho Spine Institute: World Renowned Orthopedic Specialist and Medical Author, Dr. Stewart Eidelson, is Growing Strong in Providing the Much Needed Help in the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis in South Florida Commun

St. Joseph Medical Center - Humanitarian Team from St. Joseph Medical Center in Maryland Delivers 62,000 Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets to Reduce Malaria in Tanzania

Stem Cell Research - Anti-Stem-Cell-Research Ad Ignores Facts

Stem Cell Research - Introducing the 'Stem Cell Facelift,' to be Performed in France 10/17 at World Academy of Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Medicine

StemCor Systems, Inc. - StemCor Signs Agreement With Hospira to Market New Medical Device to Oncologists and Hematologists

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Announces Commercialization of Odyssey Cinema(TM)

Suicide - Research on suicide published by A. Lindblad et al

Surgery - Cosmetic Doctors Seek Focused Marketing Strategies that Deliver a Strong Return on Their Investment to Help Offset the Economic Downturn

Surgery - Insure.com: the doctor is in ... 9,000 miles away. Insurance in the age of medical tourism.

Sutter Health - Community Clinics Receive $2.5 Million From Sutter Health

Telemedicine - La Maestra Community Health Centers Expands Telemedicine Program

The Beryl Institute - Seeking Best Practices, Data and Insight Regarding Healthcare Customer Service

The California Endowment - Report Finds Community-Based Disease Prevention Saves California Money and Improves Californians' Health

The Center for Health Value Innovation - Johns Hopkins HealthCare Joins Center for Health Value Innovation, Extends its Commitment to Investing in Health Improvement Solutions

The Los Angeles Brain and Spine Institute - Los Angeles Brain and Spine Institute Surgeon Using New Liquid Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

The Medicines Company - Poor Perioperative Blood Pressure Control Linked to 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Cardiac Surgery Patients

The National Association of Specialty Health Organizations - Validare, Inc. Honored By the National Association of Specialty Health Organizations with Industry Innovation Award

The Ohio State University Medical Center - Future Medical Care Demands No Insurance Contingencies

The Praetorian Group - Dr. Bryan Bledsoe Named a "Hero of Health and Fitness" by Men's Health Magazine

Thromboembolism - New research on thromboembolism from Washington University summarized

Type 1 Diabetes - Research conducted at University of Colorado has updated our knowledge about type 1 diabetes in children

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) to Preview the Prevention Plan(TM) at National Conference for Health Care Technology Innovators

Ulcerative Colitis - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente report research in ulcerative colitis

University of Alberta - Adult liver transplant eligibility criteria

University of California - San Diego - Researchers identify genetic switch critical for cell survival in hypoxia

University of California - San Francisco - Nerve stimulation therapy alleviates pain for chronic headache

University of Missouri-Columbia - Incorporating education in exercise programs increases benefits for arthritis patients

University of Rochester Medical Center - Gene find sheds light on motor neuron diseases like ALS

University of Texas at Austin - RNA molecules, delivery system improve vaccine responses, effectiveness

Unum - Unum releases new, enhanced group critical illness benefit

UPMC Health Plan - UPMC Health Plan to Host Celebration for Second Anniversary of America on the Move

Urethral Stricture - Wake Forest Baptist Partners with Research Park "Neighbor" to Develop Medical Device

Urinary Tract Infections - Research reports from Hartford Hospital provide new insights into urinary tract infections

Urinary Tract Infections - When the Going Gets Tough, Could it be '123 IC'?

Vein Center Houston - Dr. Mario O. Kapusta of the Vein Center Houston Named First and Only Houston Physician to Earn Certification by the American Board of Phlebology ABPh

Venereology - Studies from University of Rijeka, Medical Department yield new information about venereology

Virginia Commonwealth University - Researchers downplay MRSA screening as effective infection control intervention

W.L. Gore & Associates - W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Results of Gore EMPiRE Clinical Study

Walgreen Co. - Walgreen Co. to Acquire Specialty Pharmacy Business from McKesson Corporation

Water Street Healthcare Partners - Sarnova Names Craig Davenport Chief Executive Officer

WaveMark, Inc. - WaveMark Announces the Availability of WaveMark CIMS 2008

Wayport, Inc. - Wayport Signs Agreement with Sun Healthcare Group to Enable Public Internet Access

Weight Loss - Green Valley Spa Now Offers hCG Weight Loss Therapy

Wiley-Blackwell - Overweight women find health care access and attitudes a constant struggle

William Blair & Company, L.L.C. - William Blair & Company Initiates Coverage of HMS Holdings Corp. With Outperform Rating

Wolters Kluwer Health - Survey Finds that Automated Order Sets Deliver Benefits in Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance and Patient Safety

Wolters Kluwer Health - Wolters Kluwer Health Completes Acquisition of UpToDate

Women's Health - Reports by S.B. Baldwin and co-researchers describe recent advances in women's health

XLHealth - XLHealth Announces New Corporate Service Center for Special Needs Plan



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