Physician Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 17th, 2008
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AARP - AARP Tax-Aide Seeks Bilingual Volunteers for 2009
Abitibibowater INC. - English - AbitibiBowater and Starcom Enter into Exclusive Sales Agreement
Acuo Technologies - Acuo Technologies Announces Vendor Neutral Archiving Contract With Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Addiction Medicine - Researchers from Indiana University describe findings in addiction medicine
Addiction Medicine - Studies in the area of addiction medicine reported from S.M. Rosen and co-researchers
Alcoholism - Mayo Clinic Seeks New Therapies for Alcoholic Hepatitis
Allergies - Perrigo Settles Desloratadine Patent Litigation
America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Plans Offer Comprehensive Reform Proposal
American College of Surgeons - American College of Surgeons Issues New Health Care Reform Agenda, Emphasizes Need to Address Access, Surgical Workforce Shortage
American Legislative Exchange Council - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, Newt Gingrich, Amity Shlaes, U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin OK, U.S. Rep. Tom Price GA, and Others to Speak at National Gathering of State Legislators in Washington, D.C.
American Optometric Association - AOA-Led Group Urges Obama to Increase Health Care Access, Affordability by Combating Provider Discrimination
Americans United For Life - Americans United for Life Urges State Legislatures to Oppose Federal Power Grab: Provides Model Resolution Denouncing Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA)
Anxiety Disorders - Stress-Related Disorders Affect Brain's Processing of Memory
Art & Artifact - Dressing the Home for the Holidays - Decor Ideas To Make Spirits Bright
Autism - Brain Waves Show Sound Processing Abnormalities in Autistic Children
Bally Total Fitness Corporation - Bally Total Fitness Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Behavior - Centerstone Names Tennessee Board of Directors
Behavior - Study results from University of Georgia in the area of behavior published
Bellus Health INC. - BELLUS Health is Preparing to Voluntarily Delist from the NASDAQ Capital Market
Biotechnology - AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Yope Biotechnology
Bone Marrow Transplantation - Kiadis Pharma Announces Positive Clinical Results for ATIR(TM) in Mismatched Bone Marrow Transplantations
Breast Cancer - New Mammography Technology Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer
Burn Machine - Burn Machine Speed Bag Knocks 'em Out at Shriners Wheelchair Bodybuilding Camp
California Nurses Association - Las Vegas RNs Again Show Desire for Change
Cancer - Fox Chase Cancer Center Purchases CyberKnife System
Cancer Gene Therapy - Gene Therapy Corrects Sickle Cell Disease in Laboratory Study
Children's Cancer Association - Joe's Sports & Outdoor In-Store Promotion Raises $18,000 for the Children's Cancer Association
Choice Hotels International - Cambria Suites Brand Celebrates Its 10th Hotel Opening
Clinical Trial Research - Tigermed Sets Up Subsidiary, Hunan Tigermed Xiangya Drug R&D Ltd (Tigermed Xiangya)
Cooper Notification - Cooper Notification Announces MNS Channel Partnership With ArCom Systems
Crowell & Moring Llp - Senior Commerce Trade Official Christopher A. Padilla Joins C&M International
Diagnostic Imaging - Medical Imaging Northwest Selects Compressus for Enterprise Interoperability
Digital Sandbox Inc - DHS and Digital Sandbox Launch Direct Data Submission for C/ACAMS and Site Profiler
DNA Research - Findings from M.P. Galiotte and co-authors broaden understanding of DNA research
Drug Safety - Partnership for Safe Medicines Arms Public Against Counterfeit Drugs
Health and Society - Studies conducted at University of California on health and society recently published
Health and Society - Studies from J.L. Fiedler and co-researchers in the area of health and society published
Health Insurance - Florida's Small-Group Health Insurance Grew in First Half of 2008, Though Economic Downturn Likely to Halt Upward Trend
Health Insurance - New Report Shows Slower Premium Growth, but Increasing Pressure to Address Waste in Health Care System
Health Insurance - Nurses Reject AHIP Proposal as a 'Marshall Plan for Health Insurers'
Hepatitis B Virus - New Television Campaign In Mandarin To Educate Chinese Americans About Chronic Hepatitis B; Innovation in Communication the First of its Kind from Bristol-Myers Squibb
Human Genetics - Studies from S. Baruch and colleagues provide new data on human genetics
InauguralHomes.com, Llc - InauguralHomes.com Partners with Miriam's Kitchen to Help Feed the Washington, DC Homeless
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Kinard Joins Teamsters to Lead Union's Federal Legislation, Regulation Efforts
JAMA and Archives Journals - Childhood social program leads to better-functioning young adults
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Think Tank Investigates the Environmental Conditions Surrounding Health Inequities
Kessler Foundation - Henry H. Kessler Foundation Rebranded as Kessler Foundation
Legacy Hotel Advisors - Prior CNL Executives Form Legacy Hotel Advisors
Life Sciences - Olympus signs agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for open-track automation
Life Sciences - Point of Care Blood Testing at UKs largest polyclinic; ABX Pentra 60C+ delivers vein to brain results within 8 minutes
Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from Research Institute, Inc.
Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from C.C. Johnson and co-researchers provide new insights
Life Sciences - Research from M. Stengele and co-authors yields new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Clemson University detail research in life sciences
Life Sciences - The Cooperative Exchange Announces Release of Its 2008 Survey on Electronic Claims Transactions
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation - Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Completes Acquisition of Briarwood College
Liz Claiborne Inc. - Parents of Murdered Dating Violence Victim, Legislators, and Teachers Unite to Launch 'MADE' - Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse
Make The Difference Network - Jessica Biel and Make the Difference Network Bring Holiday Cheer to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Cardinal Health, SRI Surgical Sign Five-Year Agreement for Surgical Kits
MEDmarketplace.com - MEDmarketplace.com Signs Contract with Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi) to Sell Surplus Hospital Equipment
meetingpages.com - meetingpages.com Announces Mile-High Expansion
Mental Health Epidemiology - Data on mental health epidemiology reported by researchers at University of Alabama, Department of Psychology
Micros Systems, Inc. - wagamama Selects MICROS to Expand Its Dining Operations
Milliman Care Guidelines Llc - Interrater Reliability Tool Strengthened for Milliman Care Guidelines(R) Users
Motorola, Inc. - Motorola Extends the Delivery of Personalized Media Experiences to Hospital Group Generale De Sante
Myelofibrosis - S*BIO Advances JAK2 Inhibitor SB1518 into Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial in Australia for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis
Neurology - New neurology research from Otto-von-Guericke University described
NHS Human Services - NHS Human Services to Take Over Tri County Human Services Center
Obstetrics - NEW ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK, BeWell, CONNECTS CONSUMERS TO TOP HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Pain Medication - Study: Patient Harm More Common with Patient-Controlled Pain Medication
Pediatrics - Photos: Heads Up, Parents: Get to the Bottom of Winter Diaper Rash
Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Awarded Contract to Implement Health Information System in Kingdom of Jordan
Philadelphia Council of the Navy League - Navy League Hosts Wounded Warriors at Army-Navy Game
Pressure Ulcer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Pressure Ulcers Increasing Among Hospital Patients
Procter & Gamble - Duracell and Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal Announce Winners of 'Power a Smile' Casting Call After Nationwide Search for Five Child Holiday Ambassadors
Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient in Montpellier Becomes First Cancer Patient in France Treated with Varian's RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy
ProStor Systems - ProStor InfiniVault-DICOM Storage System Debuts in Rorke Data Booth at RSNA
Public Health - Greenberg Traurig's New York Office Expands Health Care Practice With Addition of Francis Serbaroli
Questex Media Group, Inc. - Isadore Sharp to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th International Hotel Investment Forum IHIF in Berlin, Germany
Radiological Society Of North America (RSNA) - MRI Shows New Types of Injuries in Young Gymnasts
Radiology - Foundation Radiology Group Named One of 50 Largest Radiology Groups in the Country
Radiology - Fujifilm Acquires Information Systems Vendor Empiric
Regulatory Actions - The National Health Service and Attainia Move to Modernize Medical Capital Equipment Budgeting and Planning for the United Kingdom
Rehabilitation Research - Robotic Technology Improves Stroke Rehabilitation
Resurrection Health Care - Resurrection Health Care Named One of Nation's 'Best Places to Work in Healthcare'
Robert W. Van Boven, M.D., D.D.S. - The Need for Cultural Reform at the VA
SafeMinds - Researchers & Department of Defense Question Multiple Vaccine Administration
Salton, Inc. - Salton, Inc. Announces ITC Judge Finds Competitors Violated LitterMaid Patent
SEIU Local 721 - Riverside County Registered Nurses File a Lawsuit to Stop County's Violation of Federal Law
Six Flags, Inc. - Six Flags Friends & Cornell University Partner to Inspire Future Industry Leaders
SleepQuest - SleepQuest Achieves Coveted Accreditation
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics - SCCE and HCCA Social Network Now Open to All Compliance and Ethics Professionals
SoftBrands, Inc. - SoftBrands Signs Extension to U.S. Navy Contract
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Reprogrammable Cell Type Depends on a Single Gene to Keep Its Identity
Stem Cell Research - Neuralstem Collaborates with Hospital in Taiwan to Develop Additional ALS Stem Cell Clinical Trials
SunTrust Banks, Inc. - Healthcare Providers Now Able to Perform Real-Time Patient Eligibility Verification
TEAC America, Inc. - TEAC Forms Strategic Alliance With SST Group, Inc. to Distribute Its Next Generation Medical Disc Publishing Systems Into Medical Market
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. - The Leading Hotels of the World Hosts 2008 Annual Convention
Tianyin Pharmaceutical, Co., Inc. - Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Implements New Sales and Marketing Strategy to Drive Revenue Growth
U.S. Department of Justice - New Jersey-Based MedQuist Pays U.S. $6.6 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Opening 31 New Outpatient Clinics
United American Healthcare Corporation - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Universal Health Realty Income Trust Announces Marc D. Miller Appointed to Board of Trustees and Dividend Increase
University HealthSystem Consortium - Julie Cerese Returns to University HealthSystem Consortium as Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety
University of Washington - Elementary school intervention increases mental, sexual health, economic status
Vance Publishing - New 'Design & Decor' Serves Business Needs of Independent Retailers & Designers
Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm to Present at the Piper Jaffray 20th Annual Health Care Conference
VHA Foundation; National Business Group on Health - Leaders at Henry Ford Health System and Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Awarded for Commitment to Creating Safer, More Transparent Environments for Patients
Western Region Marriott Hotels & Resorts - Friends and Family Take 50 to Reconnect
Wiley-Blackwell - Employees who are sexually harassed experience less job satisfaction and lower job performance
Yana Movchan - Yana Movchan Now Offering Limited-Edition Premium Archival Reproductions of Her Acclaimed Paintings
AARP - AARP: Health Care and Pension Reform Critical to Economic Recovery
Aging - Research on aging detailed by scientists at Harvard University
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Overuse of narcotics and barbiturates may make migraine worse
Allergies - IBT Laboratories Expands its Menu of Tests for Immune Deficiency
Alzheimer Disease - New Study Identifies Link between Alzheimers Disease Biomarkers in Healthy Adults
American Academy of Neurology - Have numbness, pain or muscle weakness? Guidelines identify best tests for neuropathy
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology Dec.'08 research highlights
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - AASM responds to the Institute of Medicine's report on fatigue and medical resident hours
American College of Physicians - ACP recommends routine HIV screening for all patients
American College of Surgeons - American College of Surgeons Comments on Institute of Medicine Report on Resident Duty Hours
American Gastroenterological Association - Antibiotics: Single largest class of drugs causing liver injury
American Society of Nephrology - Kidney disease patients with poor health literacy are less likely to receive kidney transplants
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire Ranks Among Top Insurers on U.S. News & World Report / National Committee for Quality Assurance Best Health Plans List
Artificial Neural Networks - Findings from Malmo University provide new insights into artificial neural networks
Asthma - New asthma study results from University of Toronto described
Asthma - Recent findings in asthma described by C. Picado and colleagues
Atherosclerosis - Study results from Columbia University broaden understanding of atherosclerosis
Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Urges All Wisconsin Residents to Take Vitamin D
Behavior - Scientists at University of Konstanz discuss research in behavior
Belmont Instrument Corporation - Belmont(R) Rapid Infuser Helps Save Officer's Life
Biomedical Companies - Response Biomedical Corporation Announces Initiation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Clinical Trial
Biomedicine - New biomedicine research from Army described
Brain Cancer - Mayo Clinic Identifies Best Treatments for Long-Term Survival in Brain Tumor Patients
Breast Cancer - A New Way to Think Pink
Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Offers a Clear Look Beyond Mammography, MRI and Ultrasound
Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Proves Cost-Effective for Presurgical Planning in Patients with Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - New Program Offers Breast Cancer Clinicians and Patients Support for Pre-Operative Clinical Assessment and Ongoing Surveillance of Lymphedema
Breast Cancer Screening - New breast cancer screening research from G. Swanson and co-researchers described
California Institute of Technology - Caltech scientists show function of helical band in heart
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Reforming health care in Chile
Cancer - Study findings from University of Vermont provide new insights into cancer
Cardinal Health - Texas Hospital Association Endorses MedMined(TM) Services to Help Fight Hospital Acquired Infections
Cardiology - AGA Medical Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Cardiac Plug
Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease research from Brigham and Women's Hospital outlined
Cardiovascular Risk - Data from University of Lubeck advance knowledge in cardiovascular risk
Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium Reports on New York City's Adoption of Therapeutic Cooling Protocols for Cardiac Arrest Patients
Catheterization - Scientists at Taipei Veterans General Hospital release new data on catheterization
Catheterization - Two-Year Follow-Up Data Demonstrates Preservation of Adequate Mitral Valve Area in Patients Treated with the MitraClip(R) System
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Appoints James S. Shannon, M.D., to Board of Directors
Chronic Disease - Data on chronic disease discussed by investigators at Thomas Jefferson University, Center for Applied Research on Aging and Health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports from Harvard University provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online
Clinical Trial Research - Associated Cardiovascular Consultants Selects Sage Intergy EHR to Enhance Quality, Clinical Trial Research and Physician-Patient Relationship
Clinical Trial Research - Horizon Therapeutics Announces Two Pivotal HZT-501 Phase 3 Trials Meet Primary Endpoints
Colon Cancer - CT Colonography Offers One-Stop Screening for Cancer and Osteoporosis
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer data have been reported by scientists at AstraZeneca
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been reported by S.A.D. Byfield and colleagues
Columbia University Medical Center - It takes guts to build bone, Columbia scientists discover
Compressus Inc. - Compressus Installs First MEDxConnect(TM) v2.5 at Seattle Radiologists with Enterprise Interoperability Implementation
Compuware Corporation - Compuware Covisint Wins Healthcare Award Trifecta, Earning Third Consecutive 'Best Demonstration of Value/ROI' Recognition
Concierge Practice Profits - New Marketing Coaching and Consulting Firm for Physicians Practicing Concierge Medicine Launched Today
Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform - Over 40 Hospitals Lend Support for Individual Insurance Market Reform
Crohn Disease Therapy - Research reports from Emory University, Division of Digestive Diseases provide new insights into Crohn disease therapy
D. Morgan's - D. Morgan's Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award Designation
Dallas-Forth Worth Business Group on Health and Partnership for Peak - Partnership for Peak Healthcare Performance Research Shows Consumers' Lack Involvement in Managing Their Health
DC Patients, Doctors and Healthcare Providers - Clock Ticking for Millions of Federal Employees Hoping to Avoid Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefits Cut
Deafness - Findings in deafness reported from Kwandong University
Depression - New depression study findings recently were reported by researchers at Manchester Children's University
Depression - Research from A. Icks and colleagues has provided new data on depression
Dowden Health Media - Vasomotor Symptoms? Create an Individual Treatment Plan for Your Patient
Drug Development - Family Medicine Cabinet: Free, New On-Line Tool Helps Track Your Medication Safety
Drug Resistance - New findings reported from Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Department of Pulmonary Medicine describe advances in drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Researchers at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Microbiology have published new data on drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Studies from University of Oklahoma have provided new data on drug resistance
DWD Consumer Products, Inc. - Holiday Season Brings New Hope to Millions Who Suffer from Common Chronic Health Disorder
Echoworx Corporation - Echoworx Announces Secure Data Center in Europe to Support Global Availability of Policy-Based Encryption Gateway
ev3 Inc. - ev3 Inc. Appoints John L. Miclot to Board of Directors
Experimental Medicine - Study results from S.H. Liu et al provide new insights into experimental medicine
Eye Research - Recent studies from University of Cambridge add new data to eye research
Family Medicine - Research conducted at I. Gravagubins and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about family medicine
Family Medicine - Study results from D. Manca and colleagues in the area of family medicine published
Family Practice - Reports from University of Patras, Medical Department highlight recent research in family practice
Fibrosis - CPF Updates Patient Education Materials to Meet Growing Demand for Pulmonary Fibrosis Information
Gastritis - Studies from Aga Khan University add new findings in the area of gastritis
Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology data have been reported by S. Ryle and co-authors
Geisinger Health System - Preoperative radiation may improve survival rates in advanced rectal cancer patients
Genetic Counseling - Researchers at University of Alabama have published new data on genetic counseling
Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at Technical University
Health and Society - Researchers at University of Minnesota release new data on health and society
Health and Society - Study results from I-Shou University provide new insights into health and society
Health Care Management - Investigators at University of Bayreuth have published new data on health care management
Health Care Management - New health care management research from D. Crainich and co-researchers described
Health Insurance - Healthcare Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Enloe Medical Center
Health Insurance - Holding On to Your Health Coverage: 5 Steps to Consider If You've Been Laid-Off
Health Insurance - Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation
Health Insurance - Research on health insurance reported by scientists at University of Technology
Health Insurance - Studies from M. Vandijk et al add new findings in the area of health insurance
Health Insurance - Study results from University of Minnesota update understanding of health insurance in children
Health Policy - Researchers' work from Florida State University focuses on health policy
Health Services Research - Study data from Linkoping University provide new insights into health services research
HealthDay - HealthDay TV Launches
Heart Bypass Surgery - New Research Estimates 1500 Lives Could Be Saved Annually if the Lowest Performing Hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Performed as Well as Top-ranking Hospitals
Heart Surgery - New heart surgery study findings recently were published by W.P. Beukema and co-researchers
Henry Ford Health System - Henry Ford neurologist outlines drug treatment for Parkinson's disease in NEJM
Hepatitis B Virus - New hepatitis B virus research from N.C. Tan and co-researchers described
HIV/AIDS - Latin American and U.S. Latina Women Unite to Demand Access to the Female Condom
Hypertension - Dental and Medical Communities Piloting Partnership in Mid-Michigan To Detect and Defeat Disease
Hypertension - New hypertension research reported from M. Godwin and co-authors
Hypophosphatasia - Enobia Initiates Infantile Enzyme Replacement Trial for Rare Bone Disease
Immunization - New Study Indicates Smallpox Vaccination Effective for Decades: Implications for Vaccine Distribution in Event of Bioterrorist Attack
Incontinence - Study findings from M.P. Wu et al broaden understanding of incontinence
Infectious Diseases Society of America - No ESKAPE! New drugs against MRSA, other superbugs still lacking
Ingenious Med - Ingenious Med Hires New CEO to Maintain and Further Expand Company Development
Injury Infection and Critical Care - Investigators at Medical University of Vienna publish new data on injury infection and critical care
Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Internal Medicine - Saint Barnabas Medical Center Pioneers New Program Bringing Humanities and Humanism to Medicine
IQ Solutions, Inc. - Study shows school-based program enables children and adolescents to better manage chronic disease
JAMA and Archives Journals - 1/3 of farm workers' children lack health insurance
JAMA and Archives Journals - Brand-name drugs do not appear superior to generic drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases
Jewish Hospital Hand Care Center - Fifth U.S. Hand Transplant Patient Gets Look at New Hand
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Study supports value of advanced CT scans to check for clogged arteries
Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mentor Corporation
Kansas State University - K-State helps nursing home staff become comfortable with residents' sexual expression
Kidney Failure Risk Factors - New kidney failure risk factors research has been reported by scientists at Leiden University, Department of Internal Medicine
Life Sciences - Data from S. Bergman and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at University of California
Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children published by researchers at University of Colombo
Life Sciences - Investigators at TNO Pharma have published new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Baghdad publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences in children research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine
Life Sciences - New Radiation-blocking Medical Garments Introduced At Rsna Meeting In Chicago
Life Sciences - Palmetto General Hospital Enters a New Era in Diagnosis - Unveils New PET-CT
Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Cape Town highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of California, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from J. Gruber and colleagues
Life Sciences - Research results from D.R. Crane and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at Ottawa Hospital target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from McMaster University publish findings in life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Richardson Technology Systems and Rauland-Borg Unveil Responder 5 Nurse Call System at Nurse Leader Annual Conference
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Bern describe research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies by J.L. Zier and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Studies from University Hospital yield new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Study Reveals Multiple, Previous Procedures as Predictor of Complications After ICD Replacement
LifeWings Partners Llc - Hospitals Now Able to Analyze Medical Mistakes without Fear of Lawsuits
Liposuction - Sciton Introduces ProLipo PLUS(TM), the Most Robust Laser-Assisted Lipolysis System Available
Liver Cancer Epidemiology - Studies from Seoul National University, Institute for Health in the area of liver cancer epidemiology published
Lung Cancer - Studies from D.O. Wilson and co-authors have provided new information about lung cancer
Managed Care - American Community Introduces Community Flex(TM) Health Plan for Individuals and Families in 11 States
Managed Care - Casenet Names Kevin Brown Chief Executive Officer
Managed Care - HCCA Announces Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 22-24, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona
Managed Care - Inter Valley Health Plan Selects Silver&Fit® Senior Fitness Program for More than 14,000 Members in California
Managed Care - New data from Center for Health Studies illuminate research in managed care
Managed Care - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have published new data on managed care
Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.
Managed Care Pharmacy - Data on managed care pharmacy detailed by S. Khan and co-authors
Manpower Software Plc - Boston University Radiology Associates BURA Selects Manpower Software's MAPS Healthroster Clinical Workforce Scheduling Solution
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Biomonitor Acquires the Irish Theranostic Company Neutekbio
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Bon Secours, Sentara to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Universal American Announces New Patient Care Program
McGill University - Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Evidence-Based Guideline Reporting Provides Decision Support at Point of Care
Medical Systems - New medical systems research from Nambu University discussed
Medicare and Medicaid - Condell Health Network and Medical Center to Pay $36 Million Settlement After Self-Reporting Possible Health-Care Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to Obama: Open Medicare to All Americans
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - HAP Expands Medicare Advantage Options to Include Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services
Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2009 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Community Braces for Massive Cuts to Medicare's Home Oxygen Benefit Starting January '09
Medicare and Medicaid - Luminex Corporation and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company Sign Distribution Agreement
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare, Social Security Owe Up to $52 Trillion to Current Retirees and Workers
Medicare and Medicaid - Radio Interview Opportunity: Important News for Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Texas, College of Pharmacy
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at College of Medicine have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of North Carolina have provided new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Western University in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - UniCare, Walmart Organize Circle of Hope To Help Mountain Mission Meet Increased Demand for Assistance
MedPage Today, Llc - MedPage Today(R) Wins Platinum eHealthcare Leadership Award
Menopause - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Signs Elestrin Marketing Agreement with Azur Pharma
Mental Health - Research from State University of New York in the area of mental health published
Mental Health - Scientists at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences release new data on mental health
Mental Health - Studies from E. Church et al further understanding of mental health
Mental Health - Tragedies Underscore Crisis in U.S. Public Mental Health System: National Advocacy Organization Demands Reforms
Mental Health - Tragedy Focuses Spotlight on Crisis in North Carolina Mental Health System
Michigan Business and Professional Association - Michigan Business & Professional Association Seeks Nominations for Successful Michigan Women Business Leaders Who Display Exceptional Professional Standards
Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft, Penn State Hershey Medical Center Showcase Road Map to Patient Flow Efficiencies at First Healthcare Provider Symposium
Monoclonal Antibodies - Research results from University of Miami, Medical Department update knowledge of monoclonal antibodies
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Eisai Will Initiate First Head-to-Head Study Comparing Dacogen(R) (decitabine for injection) and Vidaza(R) (azacitidine) in Patients with Myelodysplasti
National Conference of State Legislatures - Governors, Legislators Update Current State Fiscal Conditions, Push for Economic Recovery Package from Congress, President-elect
Neurodegenerative Disease - Transgenomic Signs Letter of Intent for an Agreement to Exclusive License With Option to Acquire Power3 Medical Products' Neurodegenerative Diagnostics
Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago - Neurological & Orthopedic Named Official Hospital of Chicago Red Stars Women's Pro Soccer Team
Northwestern University - Baffling chronic pain linked to rewiring of brain
Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections study results reported from R. Salomao et al
NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine - New study on NYU primary care residency program indicates low burnout rates and career satisfaction
Obesity - Findings in obesity reported from C.H. Warner and co-researchers
Obesity - New obesity data have been reported by researchers at University of Utah
Obesity - UniCare Health Plan Offers Training to Medical Community To Help Combat Obesity in Kansas
Obesity and Diabetes - Research on obesity and diabetes described by scientists at Kaiser Permanente
Orthopedics - When to Get Back Behind the Wheel While on the Road to Recovery
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research reported from University of Ottawa
Osteoporosis - Researchers at McMaster University publish new data on osteoporosis
Pascal Metrics Inc. - Pascal Metrics Announces Patient Safety Culture Services Offering
Pediatrics - Brain's Magnetic Fields Reveal Language Delays in Autism
Pediatrics - Inspirational Hematologists Honored With Mentor Awards From the American Society of Hematology
PharmMD - PharmMD Expands Advisory Board
Prime Therapeutics - Prime Therapeutics to Provide Pharmacy Mail Service to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Members
Prostate Cancer - USHIFU Announces First Sonablate(R) HIFU Device in India for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment
Public Health - Research data from J.J. Schlitt and colleagues update understanding of public health
Public Health - Research results from X.M. Li and colleagues update understanding of public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Connecticut report research in public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Copenhagen target public health
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) - Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) - Radiologists Diagnose and Treat Self-Embedding Disorder in Teens
Radiology - Fujifilm Sees Significant Growth of Managed Services Business
Radiology - Patient Photos Spur Radiologist Empathy and Eye for Detail
Regulatory Actions - FDA Accepts Cell Therapeutics' Zevalin sBLA and Grants Priority Review
Regulatory Actions - Researchers from Tufts University describe findings in regulatory actions
Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Second Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program
Respiratory Disease - MicroPhage Selects Lynn Taussig, MD for Board of Directors
Restless Legs Syndrome - Research from University of Gottingen yields new data on restless legs syndrome
Roentgenology - New roentgenology study findings have been reported from Duke University
Rosetta Genomics Ltd - Rosetta Genomics Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results; Records First Revenues of $705,000; $7.4 Million Added to Available Cash Due to Repurchase of ARS
Saint Louis University - Treatment for advanced hepatitis C doesn't work, researchers find
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - Researchers at Taipei Medical University release new data on sensorineural hearing loss
Sickle Cell Anemia - BioMarin uses Itamar Medical's Endo-PAT2000 in successful Phase 2 study for new treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
Siemens Healthcare - Siemens Provides Breast Care Solutions - for Women. for Health. for Life.
Skin Cancer - American Academy of Dermatology Issues Position Statement on Vitamin D
Smile Reminder - Doctors Go Viral: vSling Video Testimonial Tool Offers Doctors Access to New Channels for Acquiring Patients
Society of Nuclear Medicine - Nationwide study confirms PET as the most powerful imaging tool in cancer management
Soft Tissue Infections - Blood Tests Can Help Detect Presence of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Springer - Money motivates doctors to reduce ethnic differences in heart disease treatments
Stem Cell Research - The International Society for Stem Cell Research Releases New Guidelines to Shape Future of Stem Cell Therapy
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. - Stiefel Laboratories Announces the Expansion of Its REVALESKIN(R) Skin Care Line With Three New Products
Stinson Brand Innovation, Inc. - STINSON Brand Innovation, Inc. Recognized With 8 Creative Awards
Suicide - Scientists at University of Athens, Department of Radiology discuss research in suicide
Surgery - Allied National Partners With Healthplace America to Provide Significant Healthcare Savings
Surgery - Study data from T.M. Dewey et al provide new insights into surgery
Telemedicine - Advanced Technologies and Wireless Telecommunications Enhance Care and Medical Training at the Ryder Trauma Center in Miami
Thomas Jefferson University - Angled gantry technique reduced breast radiation exposure by 50 percent
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Thyroidectomy - Recent findings in thyroidectomy described by researchers from Sichuan University
Transplantation - Advances in Cellular Transplants Offer Opportunities for More Physicians to Enter Field
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VisEn Medical Inc. - VisEn Co-Founder Named Radiologic Society's 'Outstanding Researcher of the Year'
Washington University School of Medicine - Gene chips accurately detect pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators
Wellness - Wellsource, Inc. Awarded NCQA Certification for Quality Healthcare Products
Zix Corporation - Zix Corporation and UnitedHealthcare Launch e-Prescribing to Texas Physicians
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