Physician Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 31st, 2008
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Ageing Research - University of Haifa reports research in aging research
Alcoholism - Alcohol and a polymorphism of the monoamine oxidase a gene predict impulsive violence
AllMed Healthcare Management - AllMed Deploys New Website Tuned for Web 2.0
Ameren Illinois Utilities - Ameren Illinois Utilities are Prepared for Severe Winter Weather, Offer Tips to Help Customers when Storms Occur
AmerenUE - AmerenUE Is Prepared for Severe Winter Weather, Offers Tips to Help Customers when Storms Occur
American Cancer Society - New report says racial gap growing in colorectal cancer
American Foundation for the Blind - No One is Laughing at SNL's Skit of Governor Paterson
American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region - Donating Blood Can Help Fill Your Holiday Stockings
Americans United For Life - Americans United for Life Applauds Illinois Supreme Court Decision Supporting Constitutional Rights of Pharmacists
Angiology - Boston Scientific Initiates Carotid Stent Clinical Study
Angiology - New angiology study findings have been reported from Technion
Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Festival of Lights Holiday Celebration
Bellus Health INC. - BELLUS Health announces formal notice to voluntarily delist from NASDAQ
Bioscience - Abbott Exercises Its Option to Acquire Ibis Biosciences, a Subsidiary of Isis
Biotechnology Business - ViroPharma Files FOIA Complaint Seeking Administrative Record for Vancocin(R)
California Nurses Association - Nurses Welcome Change in Labor Department
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Light Cigarette Lawsuits Is Victory for Consumers and Health
Cancer - Molecular Marker Identifies Normal Stem Cells as Intestinal Tumor Source
Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium's InnerCool Awarded U.S. Supplier Agreement With Novation LLC
CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech Solutions Named 'Best in KLAS' for Extensive IT Outsourcing Services
Clinical Trial Research - Cadence Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Topline Results of Phase III Clinical Trial of Acetavance in Laparoscopic Surgery
Clinical Trial Research - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Completes Patient Enrolment in Two U.K. REOLYSIN(R) Combination Therapy Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research detailed by scientists at Woodville SA
CoCo Key Water Resorts - CoCo Key Water Resorts Open Its 10th Indoor Water Park in 2 Years
Colon Cancer - Study results from Woodville SA broaden understanding of colon cancer
Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management - New Consortium to Fuel Breakthrough Collaborative Information Technology Growth and Build Next Generation Skills in South Carolina
Contraception - Last Minute Bush Regulations Take a Parting Shot at Health Care for Women
Corhio - Colorado Among First States in Nation to Share Health Information Across Health Care Organizations
David W. Tomasello - Lackawanna Waste Wood Facility President To Appeal Court Ruling
DaVita Inc. - DaVita Inc. Announces Receipt of DOJ Subpoena in Connection with Previously Reported Investigation
DiamondRock Hospitality Company - DiamondRock Hospitality Company Provides Dividend Guidance
Ember Corporation - 2008 Record Year for Ember
Entrex Private Company Index - Survey of Mid Market Private CEOs Reveals Positive Intentions for Hiring in 2009
Equifax Inc. - Equifax Expands Healthcare Offerings; Forms Relationship with Medlytix
FAIR - Illegal Immigration Costs Colorado Nearly $1.1 Billion Annually Finds Newly Released Study from FAIR
First Federal Bankshares, Inc. - First Federal Bankshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of Levon L. Mathews as New Chief Executive Officer
Franczek Radelet & Rose - Changes in Major Workplace Laws Affecting Sick Workers, Caretakers and People With Disabilities to Take Effect in January
Genghis Grill - Grand Opening of Genghis Grill-The Mongolian Stir Fry in Albuquerque, NM
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum - Georgia-Pacific Gypsum's New Impact-Resistant Interior Panels Rounds Out a Family of Dens Brand Gypsum Panels
Greektown Casino - Greektown Casino Announces Three New Management Board Members
Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Statement
Health Policy - Abt Associates Names Dr. Scott W. Royal to Lead Domestic Health Division
Health Policy - BioMedEcons Cheryl Hankin Appointed to Prestigious Boston University School of Public Health Advisory Committee
Health Policy - Recent findings in health policy described by researchers from University of Birmingham
Health Robotics Srl - ICU Medical Inc. and Health Robotics Announce Compatibility of CytoCare(TM) Robot and CLAVE(R) Needle-Free Connector to Enable Safer Hazardous Drug Handling
Heart Attack - AHRQ News and Numbers: Hospitals' Costs for the Top Six Cardiovascular Conditions Nearing $60 Billion
Heart Failure - North Shore Medical Center Recognized for Implementing Quality Cardiac and Stroke Care
HIV/AIDS - Data from Texas A&M University advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS
Hospitality 3 - The Study at Yale Officially Opens in New Haven
Immunization - Project HOPE Volunteers and U.S. Navy Complete Continuing Promise 2008 Humanitarian Mission to Latin America
Induced Abortion - New induced abortion study findings recently were reported by C. Muresan and co-researchers
Intelity Corp - Intelity's ICE Debuts at DiamondHead Beach Resort
JetBlue Airways - JetBlue Airways Unveils the JetPaws Pet Program, Featuring Travel Pettiquette for Four-Legged Jetters and Extra TrueBlue Points for Pets
JMBM's Global Hospitality Group - 'Out of the Panic and into Opportunities of a Lifetime' Is Theme for the 19th Annual Meet the Money Conference
Kidney Disease - Scientists at DaVita Inc. target kidney disease
Kmart - Kmart Is Warming Up the Holiday Season with Increased Donations
L'Athene - School Bus Mechanics Turn to a Beauty Product to Get Them Back to Work
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Florida State University discussed
Life Sciences - Project HOPEs Dr. Marcia Petrini Receives Friendship Award, Chinas Highest Recognition Granted to Foreign Experts
Life Sciences - Reports from University College highlight recent research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research data from University of Kentucky update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from J.D. McLennan et al broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Seeking Candidates for New Award Recognizing Maternity Care Quality
Life Sciences - Studies from Zayed University in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - The Cooperative Exchange Announces Thelma-US as Newest Member
M.C. Dean, Inc. - M.C. Dean, Inc. Awarded Contract for Electrical Services at Atlanta VA Medical Center
Mental Health - Data on mental health described by researchers at Florida International University
Mental Health - Investigators at Ohio State University have published new data on mental health
Mental Health - Studies from Monash University further understanding of mental health
Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Announces FDA Acceptance of Supplemental New Drug Application for ISENTRESS® raltegravir in Adult Patients Previously Untreated for HIV-1
Millennium Research Group - Millennium Research Group Releases New Product: Medtech Economic Quarterly
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association - Suppliers Express Dismay as Senate Fails to Act on Auto Loan; Urge Immediate Action From President
National Nurses Organizing Committee/California Nurses Association - RNs Charge Jackson Health System, Service Union Broke State Law in Harassment of Hospital Nurses
Neuroblastoma - Drilling Engineers Donate $35,000 to Texas Children's Hospital
New Jersey Hospital Association - Report: Hospitals Pump $18 Billion Into N.J. Economy
New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - Delays in radiation therapy lead to increased breast cancer recurrence
NYC & Company - NYC & Company Announces Dates for Largest Winter Restaurant Week Ever
Obesity and Diabetes - Willa A. Hsueh, M.D., Joins Bionovo's Scientific Advisory Board
OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Professional Partners Introduces New Employment Practices Liability Solution
Oral Contraceptives - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Secures Committed Equity Financing Facility
Patents - Lupin Announces Litigation Settlement with Schering-Plough Corporation for Desloratadine(R)
Pediatric Cardiology - VCU Pauley Heart Center Announces Winner of 2008 Dr. Carolyn McCue Award for Woman Cardiologist of the Year
Personality Disorders - Researchers from University of Nottingham discuss findings in personality disorders
Pharmacy Research - Studies from University of Alberta provide new data on pharmacy research
ProGenTech Limited - ProGenTech Partners With the China CDC to Develop an Automated Molecular Diagnostic Platform and Assays
PureCart Systems Llc - PureCart Systems LLC Develops a Portable Disinfecting System for the Healthcare Industry
Put Michigan People First - Coalition Applauds AG Mike Cox and Sen. Mike Bishop for Leading Fight to Stop Blue Cross Bills
Ralphs; Food 4 Less - Southern California Children's Hospitals to Receive $125,000 Holiday Gift From Ralphs and Food 4 Less
RHEI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - RHEI Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval in China for Its Drs. Hans Schreuder Scar Treatment Product
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel - Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Launches $70 Million Renovation
Skin Cancer - Research from University of Michigan yields new findings on skin cancer
Soles4Souls - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces 'Give from the Sole' Campaign to Benefit Soles4Souls, Inc.
Southern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. - Tom Meyer Appointed to Board of Southern Michigan Bancorp, Inc.
Sport Clips - Heroes to Receive More Than a Million Minutes of 'Talk Time' Through Sport Clips' Gift to VFW's Operation Uplink
St. Louis Union Station Marriott - St. Louis Union Station Marriott Unveiled Today in Downtown St. Louis
Stem Cell Research - Athersys Receives IND Authorization for Multistem in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Stem Cell Research - Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Announces Major Development Milestone in Stem Cell Allograft Product
Stryker Corporation - Stryker Reduces 2008 Guidance
Surgery - Studies from P.R. Dereuver and colleagues reveal new findings on surgery
Sutter Health - Sutter Health Welcomes New General Counsel
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation - Terumo Corporation Announces Settlement of all Patent Litigation with Maquet Cardiovascular
The Kyle Railroad - Infrastructure Improvements to Continue on Kyle Railroad
The Scooter Store - Veteran Rehab Specialist, Ted O'Neill, Joins Fast-Growing Alliance Seating & Mobility in Pennsylvania
Third Brigade - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Maintains Healthy IT Servers With Third Brigade
Thrombocytopenia - TWO PRALATREXATE STUDIES PRESENTED AT THE 50th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
Thrombosis - CeloNova Biosciences Commercializes Catania Coronary Stent With NanoThin Polyzene®-F In Europe and Middle East
Track Scan, Inc. - Xbox Gamers Hear It Coming
U.S. Department of Justice - Former Gen Re Chief Executive Officer Sentenced for Role in Fraudulent Manipulation Scheme
U.S. Department of Justice - New Orleans Man Indicted for Murder of DEA Supervisory Special Agent Thomas J. Byrne
University of Missouri-Columbia - MU researcher calls for increase in sexual assault awareness programs on college campuses
University of Rochester Medical Center - Charting HIV's rapidly changing journey in the body
Vaccines - Life Sciences Discovery Fund Awards $4.7 Million to Support New Vaccine Program
Varian Medical Systems - Maureen 'Mo' Zilly Joins the Varian Medical Systems Government Affairs Team as Director, Federal Affairs
Wellness - Health Enhancement Systems Launches New Corporate Wellness Program
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Data on abdominal aortic aneurysm described by L. Mureebe et al
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Researchers' work from Columbia University focuses on abdominal aortic aneurysm
Adverse Drug Reactions - Allergan, Inc. Announces Nationwide Availability of ACZONE® Gel 5%
Adverse Drug Reactions - Nearly All U.S. Hospitals Have Adverse Event Reporting Systems, but Problems Remain, Says New AHRQ-Funded Study
Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of Rochester, Department of Emergency Medicine provide new insights into adverse drug reactions
Ageing Research - Research findings from J. Rogerogarcia et al update understanding of aging research
Agendia Bv - Agendia's MammaPrint Predicts Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
Aging - Launch of New 'Independent Aging' Company Will Address the Needs of the Growing Senior Population
Allscripts - Community Care Physicians Selects Allscripts Practice Management System for 190 Physicians in New York Capitol Region
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - CPAP improves sleeping glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients with OSA
American Association for Homecare - Facing Deadly Ice Storms, Home Medical Equipment Providers in New England Mobilize to Protect Oxygen Patients
American Beverage Association - ABA Statement: NY Governor's Sweeping Tax Hikes on New Yorkers Add Strain to Checkbooks and Put Paychecks at Risk All During a Time of Recession
American College of Cardiology - Depression, anxiety spur poor health habits, damaging heart and blood vessels
American College of Cardiology - Number of female cardiologists nearly doubles, but under-representation and discrimination remain
American College of Chest Physicians - Journal Chest: December highlighted studies
American College of Physicians - Colonoscopy significantly reduces death from left-sided colon cancer but not from right-sided
American Gastroenterological Association - Annals colonoscopy study underscores importance of quality standards
American Health Care Association - CMS Five-Star Nursing Home Rating System Shows Good Intent, but Premised on Flawed Survey System
American Society for Cell Biology - In just 5 years, gene discovery to clinical trial of potential treatment
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Narrow-band imaging comparable to white light colonoscopy in differentiating colorectal polyps
AMI Research - AMI Research Initiates Coverage of Tri-Isthmus Group
Aneurysm - Study findings on aneurysm are outlined in reports from University of Minnesota
Angiology - New angiology study results from Ghent University described
Angioneurotic Edema - Researchers' work from Grenoble University focuses on angioneurotic edema
Aptilon Corporation - Med Ad News Selects Aptilon as One of the Pharmaceutical Ventures to Watch
Arteriovenous Malformation - Research from University of Pennsylvania broadens understanding of arteriovenous malformation
Arthritis - Investigators at Ruhr University have published new data on arthritis
Arthritis Genetics - Recent studies from University of Nijmegen add new data to arthritis genetics
Asthma - Studies from R. Jaeschke and co-researchers update current data on asthma
Atrial Fibrillation - Research from M.C. Giudici and co-researchers in the area of atrial fibrillation published
Aurora Health Care - Great Lakes Radiologists to Join Aurora Medical Group
Autonomic Nervous System Disease - Studies from University of Miami, Department of Neurology have provided new data on autonomic nervous system disease
AvMed Health Plans - Jim Repp Named AvMed Health Plans' New Vice President of Commercial Sales
Baxa Corporation - Baxa Announces 2009 Course Dates for Its STAR Center(R) Training Facility
Behavior - Research from University of Texas, Nursing Department has provided new data on behavior
Behavior - Study data from Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research update knowledge of behavior
BioMed Central - Doctors question standardized training requirements
Biopsy - Data from University of Arkansas provide new insights into biopsy
Breast Cancer - Research conducted at S. Geyer and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about breast cancer
C Reactive Protein - Researchers from Harvard University discuss findings in c reactive protein
Cancer - CMV Infection in Transplant Recipients: Clinical Cases and Expert Opinion
Cancer - MyCancerPain.org Launched as Resource for Patients with Painful Bone Metastases
Cancer - NCCN provides oncology training for nearly 200 medical professionals in Philadelphia
Cancer - New cancer research from C. White and co-researchers described
Cancer - Optical Biopsy Device Evaluates Flat Polyps During Colonoscopies
Cancer - Reports from University of Pennsylvania describe recent advances in cancer
Cancer - Studies from D. Dicksonwitmer and colleagues yield new information about cancer
Capitol Counsel Llc - Ways and Means Ranking Member To Join Capitol Counsel
Cardiology - Data from J. Eichhoefer and colleagues advance knowledge in cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease - Itamar Medical's Endo-PAT2000 Approved for Use by Australian Government's TGA
Case Western Reserve University - Genes involved in antibiotic resistance vary within a species
Catheterization - Studies from A. Skolarikos and colleagues reveal new findings on catheterization
Cerebrio, Llc - Cerebrio, LLC, an Omnicom Group Company, and MedLink International Undertake an Exclusive Development and Marketing Arrangement
Clinical Information Network, Inc. - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center to Utilize Clinical InfoNET System for Physicians
Colon Cancer - ASGE Urges Patients to Seek a Qualified Endoscopist Before Undergoing a Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy - Fleet Phospho-Soda Recalled
Commonwealth Fund - Interruptions in Medicaid coverage linked to increased hospitalization
Community-Acquired - Data on community-acquired reported by J.I.F. Salluh and co-researchers
Critical Care Medicine - Researchers from Brussels Free University detail findings in critical care medicine
Critical Care Medicine - Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of critical care medicine
Crohn Disease - Report summarizes Crohn disease study findings from A. Efthymiou and co-researchers
Defibrillators - Research by C.D. Swerdlow and colleagues in defibrillators provides new insights
Delirium Prevention - Researchers from University of Florida discuss findings in delirium prevention
Dementia - Findings in dementia reported from Catholic University of Korea, Department of Neurology
Dentistry - New dentistry study findings recently were reported by K. Tanaka and co-researchers
Depression - Reports from A. Qaseem et al highlight recent research in depression
Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been published by R. Cohn and colleagues
Diabetes - Research on diabetes reported by M. Shani et al
DNA Research - DNA Jewel to Finance Anti-Aging Services & Cancer Research
Echocardiography - Findings from C. Aggeli and co-authors broaden understanding of echocardiography
Emergency Medicine - Crowding, staffing shortages imperil safety in hospital emergency departments, says new federally funded study
Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine research from Ohio University, Department of Emergency Medicine described
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Findings from S. Ahmadiabhari and co-researchers advance knowledge in evaluation in clinical practice
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Reports outline evaluation in clinical practice research from M. Ortendahl and colleagues
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Studies from C. Dussart and colleagues provide new data on evaluation in clinical practice
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Studies from J. Rycroftmalone and co-authors have provided new information about evaluation in clinical practice
Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Studies from Miami University reveal new findings on evaluation in clinical practice
First DataBank - American Well Selects First DataBank's Drug Data for Use in Online Physician-Patient Care Consultations
Forensic Medicine - New findings reported from University of Athens, Medical Department describe advances in forensic medicine
Gene Therapy - CRSTI and Medical City Hospital Dallas Currently Recruiting for a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of MYDICAR(R) for Advanced Heart Failure
GetWellNetwork, Inc. - King's Daughters Medical Center Leverages Unique Bedside Interactive Technology to Meet Requirements of Patient Safety Goal 16
Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies' EHR Solution, PrimeSuite, Wins Three 'Best in KLAS' Awards
Headache and Migraine - Dr. Joel Saper named one of Americas top doctors for women by Womens Health magazine
Health and Medicine - New health and medicine research from V.S. Raleigh and co-researchers described
Health and Medicine - Research conducted at University of Oxford has updated our knowledge about health and medicine
Health and Medicine - Research results from National Institutes of Health update understanding of health and medicine
Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation Finds Success With Innovative Program Targeting Obesity Epidemic
Health Insurance - Studies from University of North Texas provide new data on health insurance
Health Insurance - The ASCII Group Partners with Association Health Programs to Counter Rising Health Insurance Costs
Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Kimball Health Services Selects HMS to Provide Information Technology Infrastructure
Heart Disease - 'Twas the Week Before Christmas and Santa's Due for a Check-Up
Heart Disease - Goshen General Hospital first in Indiana to use latest technology to treat heart disease
Heart Disease - Reports from Laval University add new data to research in heart disease
Heart Disease - Research results from K.M. Goode and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease
Heart Failure - New findings reported from A. Pazin and co-authors describe advances in heart failure
Heart Failure - New findings reported from University of Maryland describe advances in heart failure
Heart Failure - New heart failure data have been reported by scientists at Nazareth College
Heart Transplants - Cedars-Sinai's First Heart Transplant Recipient, 82, Returns for 20th Anniversary Reunion
Heart Transplants - Ronald McDonald House at Stanford Bids a Holiday Goodbye to Longest Residents
Helicobacter - Research from Tel-Aviv University reveals new findings on helicobacter
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Provides Online Physician Quality Information to Members
HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
HIV/AIDS - Physician's Assistant Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for His Role in $119 Million Medicare Fraud
Hypertension - Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Awarded Prestigious NCQA Certification for National Under Pressure(TM) Hypertension Management Program
Hypertension - NicOx' Naproxcinod Shows Robust Blood Pressure Results in Phase 3 Pooled Analysis
Hypertension - Reports summarize hypertension research from J.H. Jackson and co-authors
Hyperthyroidism - Research conducted at S.D. Yandell and co-authors has provided new information about hyperthyroidism
Immunization - Inaugural Back of the Envelope Awards fund creative health research
Immunization - Studies conducted at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on immunization recently published
Imris Inc. - IMRIS receives FDA clearance for 3 Tesla IMRISneuro
Incontinence - Investigators at Loyola University release new data on incontinence
Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Extends Funding to Enhance Patient Safety at Area Hospitals
Ingenious Med, Inc. - Dr. Steven Liu, Founder of Ingenious Med, Recognized as a Leading Hospitalist by the American College of Physicians
Institute for America's Future - New Report to Highlight Need for Public Health Insurance Plan Outlined in Obama's Proposals
Internal Medicine - Data from University of Toronto provide new insights into internal medicine
Internal Medicine - Findings in internal medicine reported from H. Janes and co-researchers
Internal Medicine - Research from Vanderbilt University yields new data on internal medicine
IPRO - IPRO Wins 2008 Aesculapius Awards
Ischemia Risk Factors - Study findings from Columbia University broaden understanding of ischemia risk factors
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Reduction in Force to Reflect Streamlined Operations
Kidney Disease - Research on kidney disease discussed by scientists at State University of New York
KV Pharmaceutical Company - KV Pharmaceutical Launches Enhanced Formulation of PrimaCare ONE(R)
Laureate Education - Laureate Education Names Dr. Francisco Gutierrez Senior Vice President for Medicine and Health Sciences
Life Sciences - American Specialty Health Leadership Recognized with Web Awards
Life Sciences - Bergen Regional Medical Center Recognized by New Jersey Hospital Association
Life Sciences - Despite Cutbacks, Hospitals Are Moving Ahead With Some IT Projects
Life Sciences - Elsevier Introduces the American Journal of Medicine Blog
Life Sciences - Findings from York University in pediatric in children reported
Life Sciences - Investigators at Emory University zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - Late Preterm Births Present Serious Risks to Newborns
Life Sciences - New data from Assaf Harofe Medical Center illuminate research in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from E. Bruckert et al
Life Sciences - New Survey Tool Assesses Provider Satisfaction with Population Health Management
Life Sciences - NovaRad Inks PACS Contract with Ville Platte Medical Center
Life Sciences - NovaRad Secures Two PACS and RIS Contracts With Delaware Imaging Facilities
Life Sciences - Reports from Ben-Gurion University, Faculty of Health Sciences describe recent advances in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Research At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Finds Ways To Reduce Ambulance Diversion Hours and Emergency Department Throughput Times
Life Sciences - Research from D.J. Cobaugh and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research from Emory University, Department of Medicine yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Hadassah University, Department of Neonatology in life sciences provides new insights
Life Sciences - Research results from University of California update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from General Hospital, Department of Geriatric Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at RTI International report research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from General Hospital have provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from M. Bazrgar and co-authors have provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of California
Life Sciences - Study results from George Institute for International Health update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from S.M. Walton and colleagues broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - The Retreat Womens Health Center recognized as National Top Performer for 3rd straight year
Lifeline Vascular Access - Lifeline Vascular Access Launches New State of the Art Website
Liver Transplant - Research from University of Michigan yields new data on liver transplant
Managed Care - Health Plan Executives Foresee Continued Decline in Small Business Enrollment, According to CSC Survey
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - S*BIO Enters Research Collaboration with Tan Tock Seng Hospital for Therapeutic and Biomarker Evaluation of JAK2 Inhibitor SB1518
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Studies conducted at University of California on marketing and licensing agreements recently published
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. - Medical Acupuncture Gaining Acceptance by the U.S. Air Force
Massachusetts General Hospital - Supply of board-certified emergency physicians unlikely to meet projected needs
Mayo Clinic - Mayo researchers find potential links between breast density and breast cancer risk
Mealey's Litigation Conferences - Judges, Doctors Featured at Mealey's Asbestos Conference in March
Medical Care Research - New medical care research study results reported from Harvard University
Medical Ethics - New medical ethics findings from L. Kuosmanen and co-researchers published
Medical Ethics - Reports on medical ethics findings from University of Bergen provide new insights
Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Launches Advertising Campaign Emphasizing Vitality of Todays Seniors; Ads Highlight Medicare Advantage Plans that Fit Individual Lifestyle Needs
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Issues Historic Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Launches Fourth Annual Medicare Health Care Provider Satisfaction Survey
Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of Arkansas target medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - New 'Star' Rankings for Nursing Homes May Cloud the Big Picture
Medicare and Medicaid - New Report: Public Insurance Option Needed to Provide Affordable, Quality Health Coverage
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by A.J. Zillich and colleagues
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biostatistics yields new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from School of Dentistry provides new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid described by J.L. Wolff and colleagues
Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports on medicare and medicaid from Case Western Reserve University, Medical Department provide new insights
Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Washington University update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Melanoma Risk Factors - Research reports on melanoma risk factors from Medical University of Graz, Department of Dermatology provide new insights
Mental Health - Dr. Audrey Henry Joins Friends Hospital to Lead Expansion of Womens Program
Mental Health - New mental health data have been reported by R.M. Coffey and co-authors
Mental Health - New mental health research reported from J.F. Mccarthy and co-authors
Mental Illness - Missouri Behavioral Pharmacy Management Program Receives 2008 SAMHSA Science and Service Award
Mental Illness - Research from Boston College in the area of mental illness described
Mercury Poisoning - Broadway Actor's Mercury Poisoning Prevalent Throughout US, New Study Shows
Mercury Policy Project - FDA's Proposed Mercury Fish Advice Based on Flawed Science, Say MD and Anti-Mercury Advocates
Midwifery - Findings from S. Lewis and co-researchers advance knowledge in midwifery
Milliman Care Guidelines Llc - Milliman Care Guidelines Continues Enhancements for CareWebQI(R) Interactive Software
Multiple Sclerosis - New findings from University of Washington in the area of multiple sclerosis published
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Research on myelodysplastic syndrome published by M.A. Sekeres et al
Myeloma - FDA Approves Genzymes Mozobil
National Center for Policy Analysis - Ten Ways to Trim Your Health Care Costs
National Senior Citizens Law Center - New CMS Nursing Home Rating System Does Not Tell the Whole Story
Nervous System Disease - Scientists at Eastern Piedmont University discuss research in nervous system disease
Neurosurgery - Studies from University of Tennessee, Department of Neurosurgery provide new data on neurosurgery
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Cell Therapeutics and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Close Transaction Forming Joint Venture to Market Zevalin in the US
Nursing - Research from University of Delaware provides new data on nursing
Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from Hospital Clinico Universitario, Department of Cardiology reveal new findings on obesity and diabetes
Ohio State University - New research projects shortage of general surgeons by 2010
Oneida Financial Corp. - Stevens and Wight Named to Oneida Financial Corp. Board
OnePacs, Llc - OnePacs, LLC, Introduces a Free Web-Enabled State-of-the-art PACS
Osteoarthritis - CrystalGenomics Announces Positive Phase IIa Results for Osteoarthritis Study of CG100649
Ovarian Cancer - Fujirebio Diagnostics and Roche Diagnostics Sign Agreement for New Ovarian Cancer Test
PADrugCard.com - Free Prescription Drug Card Launched in Pennsylvania
Parkinson Disease - A fading sense of smell may signal onset of Parkinson's disease
Patents - TRIA Beauty Awarded Second Eye-Safety Patent
Pathology - Studies from R.E. Nakhleh and colleagues provide new data on pathology
Pediatrics - The HSC Pediatric Center Selects HMS to Provide Information Technology Infrastructure
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Ceremonially Signs Bill to Improve Patient Safety
Peter Yellowlees Md - New Bestselling Book Just Released -- 'Your Health in the Information Age: How You and Your Doctor Can Use the Internet to Work Together' -- at www.informationagehealth.com
Pharmacogenetics - Scientists at Emory University target pharmacogenetics
Pharmacokinetics - PolyMedix Announces Positive Phase I Clinical Data with PMX-30063 Novel Antibiotic Drug Candidate
Physician Hospitals of America - Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) Applauds President-Elect Obama's Selection of Sen. Daschle as HHS Secretary
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Findings from J. Bell and co-authors broaden understanding of post traumatic stress disorder
Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Press Ganey Unveils Partnership Model
Prostate Cancer - Cancer Treatment Services of Casa Grande, Arizona, Begins Treating Cancer Patients Using Fast, Precise RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology
Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer research reported from Harvard University
Prostate Cancer - New Rundenver Series Betters Prostate Cancer Awareness
Prostate Cancer - Researchers from Shaw University discuss findings in prostate cancer
Psoriasis - New psoriasis data have been reported by researchers at Charite University
Psychosocial - New psychosocial research from INSERM discussed
Public Health - New data from H. Venters et al illuminate research in public health
Public Health - Reports outline public health study results from Columbia University
Radiation Therapy - New findings from University of Texas, Division of Hematology-Oncology in the area of radiation therapy published
Regulatory Actions - AstraZeneca Submits sNDA for NEXIUM(R) for the Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Infants 0 to 1 Year Old
Research Australia - Study reveals antidepressants most common medication for Australian women
Robert Michael Educational Institute Llc - Current Concepts in Clostridium difficile Infection: a Focus on Geriatric and Pediatric Patients
Sarcoidosis - New sarcoidosis study results reported from University of Duisburg-Essen
Service Employees International Union - SEIU Janitors and Responsible Corporate Leaders Herald New Model for Making Health Care More Accessible and More Affordable
Shoulder Pain - Rochester Shoulder Surgeon Blends Innovative Techniques with Personalized Patient Care
Sjogren Syndrome - New Sjogren syndrome findings from P.C. Fox and co-authors described
Skin Cancer - FDA Considers Update for Tanning Bed Labels
Sleep Apnea - Research on sleep apnea discussed by L. Loubaki and co-researchers
Sports Medicine - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital provides new data about sports medicine
Sports Medicine - Studies from M. Loosemore et al further understanding of sports medicine
Stem Cell Research - Study data from S.J. Lee and co-authors update knowledge of stem cell research
Stent System - Abbott Begins U.S. Study of XIENCE V(TM) Drug Eluting Stent Designed for Small Vessels
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Genetics - New research on subarachnoid hemorrhage genetics from Martin-Luther University, Department of Neurosurgery summarized
Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Surgeons Perform Nation's First Near-Total Face Transplant
Surgery - Hawaii Eye Surgeon's Expertise Helps Patients Choose a Refractive Surgeon
Surgery - Operations Engineering for More Efficient Operating Rooms
Surgery - Plastic Surgery Experts Available to Comment on Face Transplant Surgery
Surgery - Rubenstein Public Relations Retained To Provide Publicity for Foremost Nasal and Cosmetic Surgeon
Surgery - Studies from Medical University of South Carolina update current data on surgery
Tachycardia - Findings in tachycardia reported from Technical University of Munich
TeleTracking Technologies - TeleTracking Again Ranked KLAS 'Category Leader'
TeleTracking Technologies - TeleTracking Names Chief Nursing Officer to Expand Patient Safety Focus
Thrombosis - Study data from S.R. Kahn et al provide new insights into thrombosis
TRIA Beauty - WWD Beauty Biz Names TRIA Laser Hair Removal System the Prestige Skin Care Breakthrough Product of 2008
Tuberculosis - Investigators at McGill University publish new data on tuberculosis
U.S. Department of Justice - Chief Executive Officers of Two Los Angeles-Area Medical Companies Indicted for Medicare Fraud
Union Park - Union Park Marks Significant Progress in 2008
University College London - New test for depression
University of California - Davis - Health System - New method of scoring IQ tests benefits children with intellectual disabilities
University of California - Davis - Health System - UC Davis team refines cancer treatments to reduce potential nerve damage
University of Manchester - GPs 'could do more' to help obese avoid surgery
University of Nottingham - A spoonful of sugar?
University of Toronto - Few Ontario women with invasive ovarian cancer referred for genetic testing of breast cancer genes
URAC - URAC Approves Revised Accreditation Standards for Health Plans and Health Networks
Varicose Vein Risk Factors - Research from R.H. Jones and co-researchers in the area of varicose vein risk factors published
Verizon Business - HDMS Earns Coveted Verizon Business Security Certification
Vivisimo, Inc. - Visionary Undertaking for Global E-Health Education
Washington University School of Medicine - MRI scans can predict effects of MS flare-ups on optic nerve
Webahn Inc. - Capzule Launches iPhone Web Application for Physicians and Slashes Price
Wellness - DMAA Health Care Reform Principles Call for Focus on Quality, Efficiency
WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Announces Collaborative Partnership to Expand Access to Health Care Provider Information
Wiley-Blackwell - USA's largest ever prostate cancer screening program shows high compliance and consistent results
Women's Health - Fairfield Universitys School of Nursing adds 10 faculty members for VA Nursing Academy
Zoller Laboratories - Sales of Energy-Boosting Diet Pills Skyrocket as the Economy Falters
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