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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 11th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East - Caritas Christi, 1199SEIU, Area Trades Council to Announce Historic New Accord to Improve Health Care for Community, Patients, Health Workers

AARP Minnesota - AARP to State Leaders: Protect Vulnerable Minnesotans from Severe Budget Cuts

Able Body Labor - Able Body Labor Sponsors Super Bowl Breakfast, Hosts Veterans at Event as VIP Guests

Addiction Medicine - Data on addiction medicine detailed by R.K. Chandler and co-authors

Addiction Medicine - Study of Cannabinoid Medicine for Pain Found Patients Got 'High,' but Effects Not Related to Pain Relief

AdvanDx - AdvanDx Receives FDA 510k Clearance for E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH

Agility Global Integrated Logistics - International Medical Corps and Agility Logistics Partner to Enhance Delivery of Humanitarian Relief

Aging - The SCAN Foundation Grants $5 Million to the Health Technology Center to Establish National Center for Technology and Aging

Akorn, Inc. - Akorn Announces Management Change

Ameren Illinois Utilities - Ameren Illinois Utilities Work to Restore Power for about 8,600 Southern Illinois Customers

American Academy of Pain Medicine - Negative Emotions About Pain Increase Pro-Inflammatory Response

American Airlines; Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children - American Airlines and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Host Annual Amputee Ski Trip

American Federation of Government Employees - AFGE Urges Immediate Passage of Whistleblower Act, Stimulus Bill

American Public Health Association - APHA Applauds Passage of the State Children's Health Insurance Program

American Red Cross, Penn-Jersey Region - Blood Donors Needed in Wake of Winter Storm

Analogic Corporation - Analogic Corporation Announces Restructuring to Align Business with Current Market Conditions

Angiology - Cardium's InnerCool Announces Launch of New Enhanced Website

Ascom US Inc - St. Louis Based Healthcare System Selects IP-DECT Over VoWiFi

AuthorHouse - 'A Rose to the Fallen': New Romance Novel Shares Love Story of a Fallen Angel Full of Passion and Real Magic

AuthorHouse - 'Secrets Revealed By a Medical Collector, the Patient's Guide to Avoiding Bankruptcy'

Biotech Business - Womble Carlyle Expands Life Sciences Patent Practice

Biotechnology Business - BioLife Solutions Announces Record Revenue and Receipt of Funding

Biotechnology Business - bioMerieux Introduces Surveillance Tool to Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections

Biotechnology Business - Lilly Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results

California Nurses Association - CNA/NNOC Criticizes SEIU Trusteeship: Cites Concerns for Erosion of RN and Patient Care Standards

Cancer - Dr. Patrick Cobb Named President of Community Oncology Alliance

Cancer - Maximus Rocks the Doors off Rocketown at Cancer Benefit Concert Featuring the Pink Spiders, the Running and SupreX

Cancer - Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer to Include Sessions on Robotics Surgery

Cancer Vaccines - New Cancer Tumor Vaccine Study is Seeking Volunteers: a Step in Finding a Cure

Children’s Hospital of Alabama - Green Design Positions the Children's Hospital of Alabama to Become State's First LEED-Certified Healthcare Facility

Choice Hotels International - Choice Hotels International Opens Cambria Suites Hotel in Columbus-Polaris, OH

Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Choice Hotels International Executives Address Delegates at Prestigious Americas Lodging Investment Summit ALIS

Chronic Disease - National Health Care Coalition Commends New Congress' Focus on Fighting Chronic Disease in House Stimulus Package

Chronic Disease - National Partnership Releases Principles for Meaningful Health Reform

Chronic Pain Quality of Care - Research on chronic pain quality of care reported by scientists at Swansea University, Institute for Health Research

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Settles Litigation with State of Oregon

Colon Cancer - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces Start of Patient Enrollment in Translational Clinical Trial Investigating REOLYSIN® in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. - Data from Columbia Laboratories’ Study for the Prevention of Preterm Birth to be Presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine SMFM 2009 Annual Meeting

Community Voices - Poll Finds Strong Support Across Racial and Ideological Lines for Improving Rehabilitation Services for Prisoners and Ex-Offenders

Consumer Watchdog - Consumer Watchdog Calls on Google to Cease Lobbying Effort to Allow Sale of Patient Medical Records; Urges Congress to Adopt Privacy Protections in Economic Stimulus Bill

Critical Care - Instrumentation Laboratory Wins Extended Agreement With MedAssets Supply Chain Systems for Critical Care Portfolio

Crowell & Moring Llp - Former FDA Official Steven Niedelman Joins Crowell & Moring Health Care Group

CSC - CSC Introduces HealthSpace Advisor Benchmarking Tool

Cystic Fibrosis - Nanoemulsion Kills Highly Resistant Bacteria Found in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

David Ortiz Children's Fund - David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Special Airing Sunday, January 25th on NESN

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces Dramatic 2009-2010 Season

Dentistry - Research conducted at R.A.C. Chate and co-authors has provided new information about dentistry

Depression - Avoiding Secondhand Smoke During Pregnancy: New Study of African-American Women Shows Social Factors Impact Success

Depression - New depression study findings have been reported by scientists at City University of New York

Drug Resistance - Blue Light Destroys Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infection - Results Reported in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery Journal

Drug Resistance - Phico Therapeutics Receives GBP1 Million Award From the Wellcome Trust to Take Anti-MRSA Nasal Product Through Early Clinical Trials

Female Infertility - Local Infertility Specialist, Dr. Rachel Bennett, Westchester Reproductive Medicine, Opens New Office in Mount Kisco

FEW - FEW Salutes Legislators for Introducing Paid Parental Leave Bill

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Swedish Health Service's WA 2009 Revs 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: SCHIP Legislation to Pressure U.S. Tobacco Credit Metrics

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. - Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Announces Record Date for Annual Meeting

Flynn Peeler and Phillips - Albany Attorney Serves as Local Counsel on First Federal Salmonella Case

Former Furniture - Introducing High-End Furniture at Affordable Prices at Former Furniture.com

Four Seasons Resorts Hawai'i - Four Seasons Resorts Hawai'i - Exceptional Experiences That Complement Extraordinary Spring Values

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Bestows Product Line Strategy Leadership Award to VTS Medical Systems, LLC

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Forecasts Increased Demand for Portable and PC-based Ultrasound Units in Eastern Europe

GE Healthcare - Noninvasive ExAblate® Treatment for Uterine Fibroids is Cost-Effective, New Study Says

Genetic Engineering - British Midlands University Announces Use of Gene Technology to Fight Lethal Hospital Acquired Infection

Geriatrics - Studies from University of California have provided new data on geriatrics

Geriatrics - Studies in the area of geriatrics reported from University of Maryland, Medical Department

Good Jobs First - IRS Holds Hearing on Bush-Exit Proposal That Would Limit Transparency on Projects Receiving Tax-Free Financing

Hain Celestial Group - Spectrum Essentials Launches Campaign to Help Heal the Hearts of Children Around the World

HB Litigation Conferences Llc - Asbestos Law Conference Features Judges, Physicians, Litigators - and Erin Brockovich

HB Litigation Conferences Llc - Toxic Causation Training Day for Attorneys

Health and Society - Reports from Hospital for Sick Children highlight recent research in health and society

Health It Now! Coalition - Health IT Now! Coalition Commends House Decision to Pass Health IT Legislation in Economic Recovery Package

Health Language, Inc. - Health Language Named Exclusive Global Provider of Training and Support for IHTSDO’s SNOMED Mapping Tools

Health Policy - Scientists at University Politecnica of Madrid release new data on health policy

Heart Bypass Surgery - Cardica Announces Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results

Heart Failure - Cordex Pharma Presents 'New Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicines' on January 29

Heartland Information Services - Heartland Information Services Moves Up to 2nd Place in National Survey for Outsourced Transcription

Hepatitis - Research from R. Mathews and co-researchers in the area of hepatitis published

HIV/AIDS - Research from J.E. Cohen et al has provided new information about HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Prevention - New findings from B.D. Marshall and co-researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention described

Hooper Holmes - Hooper Holmes Names Mark Rosenblum Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Hotel Ivy - Hotel Ivy Awarded 4-Star Rating by 2009 Mobil Travel Guide

Infection Control - Data on infection control reported by R.L. Stricof and co-researchers

Jarden Corporation - Jarden Appoints Deutsche Bank to Replace Lehman as Administrative Agent of Its Senior Credit Facility

Knee Replacement - US Musckoloskeletal Device & Implant Market to Grow 11.8% by 2012

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces 2008 Revenues

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Extension of Cash Tender Offers for its Outstanding 9.5% and 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2014

Language Line Services - Language Line Services Announces Introduction of On-Site Interpretation Service in Pacific Northwest

Legal Services Nyc - Externships Help to Meet Increased Need at Legal Services NYC

Leukemia - St. Jude Finds More Than 100 Gene Variations Linked With Response to Leukemia Treatment

Life Sciences - ISO Launches COA Dashboard

Life Sciences - Mercy Medical Center Implements Quantifi for Improved Patient Care Decisions

Life Sciences - Project HOPEs Erich Fasnacht Named to the NonProfit Times 2009 Most Influential & Effective Fundraisers List

Life Sciences - Reports from Sheba Medical Center highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Stuart Myers Named Senior Vice President for Project HOPE

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Amsterdam further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - TELEOSIS INSTITUTE RELEASES GREEN PHARMACY TOOLKIT Sharp Reduction in Pharmaceutical Pollution Possible

Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Alliance Hails Early Introduction of Comprehensive Lung Cancer Research Legislation

MardiGrasDay - Mardi Gras on Track to Be Most Successful Since 2004

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - C8 Science Panel Completes Uric Acid Study

Medical City Hospital - Medical City Hospital Named by Texas Monthly as One of the Top Ten Best Companies to Work for in Texas

Mental Health - New findings from C. Koyanagi and co-authors describe advances in mental health

Mental Health - Research data from B. Rosen and colleagues update understanding of mental health

Mental Health - Research on mental health published by scientists at Washington State University

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Mercury Computer Systems Announces the Sale of Visage Imaging to Pro Medicus Limited

Metabolism - New Study: Protein in the Morning Helps Dieters Stay on Track and Keep Weight Off

Meyer Jabara Hotels - Sheraton Reading Upgrades to Crowne Plaza in 2009

Myeloma - International Guidelines for First-Line use of Freelite(TM) in Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Myeloma to be Published in "Leukemia"

MyMedicalRecords, Inc. - MyMedicalRecords, Inc. and Favrille, Inc. Close Merger

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Statement on Comparative Effectiveness Research Under Senate Appropriations Committee Stimulus Bill

National Pasteurized Eggs - National Pasteurized Eggs Receives Red Herring 2008 Global 100 Award for Innovative Food Safety Technology

New Mexico Software, Inc. - New Mexico Software Reports Rapidly Ramping Sales for 2008; Strong Outlook for 2009

Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections study findings recently were published by researchers at USA Scientific

Ohio Dental Association - Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is Site for Ohio Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile State Kick-Off Program ... Legislators, Health Officials, Special Dignitaries to Attend Children SI

Oncology - Light Sciences Oncology Elects Former FDA Commissioner Frank Young, M.D., Ph.D., to Board of Directors

Outten & Golden Llp - Bellevue Hospital Faces EEOC Race Discrimination Charge, According to Outten & Golden LLP

Patents - FluoroPharma Obtains US Patent for Imaging Cardiovascular Plaque using FDG

Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. - Patient Safety Technologies Closes $2.55 Million Financing

Pediatrics - Primary Children's Medical Center Draws First Pediatric Patient Dose with RIVA

Pennsylvania Business Council - Business Community Addresses Pennsylvania Budget Deficit

Pharmacokinetics - Investigators at AstraZeneca zero in on pharmacokinetics

PKF Hospitality Research - Debt Service Coverage and Values Decline, Foreclosures and Bankruptcies To Rise

Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC; Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. - Polsinelli and Shughart Add Six-Term Congressman to Public Policy Practice

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier’s New Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Compatible Monitoring Devices Agreements

Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. - Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. Adds new Consulting Division

Prostheses - Custom-fit shortens transfemoral prosthesis manufacturing time

Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. - Pure H20 Bio-Technologies, Inc. Announces Engagement of Chastain & Etcheson, LLC for Final Certification Process

Pyramid Hotel Group Llc - Plan Your Next Conference at the Executive Meeting Center at the Westin Southfield

Rabies - Sinovac Enters Veterinary Vaccine Market with Inactivated Rabies Vaccine

Research and Markets - Around 66% of Poland's Pharmaceutical Market Is Supplied by Imports according To This New Research

Research and Markets - In the Year 2006, Singapore's Medical Device Output Grew 3.9% to Reach around US$1.5 Billion

Research and Markets - Venezuela Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2008 - the Amount of Company Activity In Venezuela Has Been Modest In Recent Months.

Research and Markets Ltd. - Report on Serbia's Progressing Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market

Results, Inc. Advertising - Country Singer Coffey Anderson to Join Celebs at Valerie Fund Event

Sage Products Inc. - Patients' Bath Basins Increase Risk for Hospital-Acquired Infections

San Francisco Spca - San Francisco SPCA Dramatically Expands Charitable Veterinary Care With Opening of Leanne B. Roberts Animal Care Center

San Ysidro Ranch - San Ysidro Ranch Named 'America's Best Hotel' By Forbes

Sealed Air Corporation - Sealed Air to Participate in Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Healthcare Workers Answer SEIU Ultimatum

SkyWi, Inc. - Qwest Violates Regulatory Orders and Knowingly Dismantles SkyWi's NM Network Causing Internet and Telephone Services to Cease Without Warning

Smoking - Data on smoking reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Smoking - U.S. Senate Acts to Protect Kids, Save Lives by Increasing Federal Tobacco Taxes

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation - Smurfit-Stone Files for Reorganization in U.S. and Canada

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation - Smurfit-Stone Receives Delisting Notice From Nasdaq

Society for Human Resource Management - Society for Human Resource Management's 2009 Legislative Conference to Bring Record Number of HR and Workplace Leaders to Washington, D.C.

Spectranetics Corporation - Spectranetics Announces Executive Appointments to Further Enhance Compliance Programs

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Scientists Identify Key Component in Cell Replication

Steinkrug Publications Ltd - 101 Wireless Healthcare Applications Go Online

Surgery - Mardil Inc. Advances Its Novel Cardiac Device to First-In-Human Trials for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Surgery - Saint Joseph's Launches International College of Robotic Surgery

Synergetics USA, Inc. - Synergetics USA, Inc. Appoints David M. Hable as President & Chief Executive Officer

The BBVA Foundation - Sloan-Kettering Institute Researcher Joan Massague Wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine

The Georgian Terrace Hotel - The Georgian Terrace Hotel Begins $11 Million-Plus Renovation

The J. M. Smucker Company - The J. M. Smucker Company Announces New Directors

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino; Palazzo Las Vegas - The Venetian and the Palazzo Las Vegas Awarded Four Stars By Mobil Travel Guide

U.S. Department of Justice - Former AIG Vice President Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Role in Fraudulent Manipulation Scheme

U.S. Department of Justice - Four Defendants Plead Guilty to All Charges, Including Conspiring to Acquire Anti-Aircraft Missiles and Provide Material Support to the LTTE, a Foreign Terrorist Organization

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Revisiting the anthrax attacks

Vascular Disease - New Research Suggests Platelet 'Stickiness' May be the Single Most Important Risk Factor in Patients Treated with Coronary Stents - Findings May be Applicable to Anyone with Vascular Disease

Vector180 - Non-Profit Healthcare Facilities Invited to Submit Essays in Vector180's 'Worthy of Wi-Fi' Contest

Wellness - Thousands Look Better, Feel Better, and Have More Energy Because of NutriSum

Wiley-Blackwell - Fake internet drugs risk lives and fund terrorism, warns journal editor

Women's Health - Studies from K. Johnson and colleagues yield new information about women's health

Acne Vulgaris Therapy - Scientists at Seoul National University, Department of Dermatology publish new data on acne vulgaris therapy

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Researchers at University of Washington have published new data on acute myeloid leukemia

Addiction Medicine - Research from Boston University, Medical Department broadens understanding of addiction medicine

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers at University of Lund have published new data on adverse drug reactions

Aging Research - Researchers' work from Wright State University focuses on aging research

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Alexion’s Soliris eculizumab Receives Marketing Approval in Canada for All Patients with PNH

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Case Reports on the Investigational Use of Soliris® eculizumab in Patients with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome aHUS

Alma Lasers Ltd. - Alma Lasers Announces FDA Clearance of the UniForm Handpiece

American Cancer Society - Study examines risk factors for cancer in unaffected breast of breast cancer patients

American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM Recognizes Oprah for Featuring Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

American Dietetic Association - Sen. Baucus Recognized With Achievement Award by American Dietetic Association

Anatomy - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in anatomy

Anesthesiology - Studies from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department provide new data on anesthesiology

Ankylosing Spondylitis - New ankylosing spondylitis study findings have been published by R. Arizaariza and colleagues

Anxiety Disorders - Regional Anesthesia Eases Wounded Soldiers' Pain in Iraq and Afghanistan

Asthma - Data on asthma detailed by researchers at University of Paris

Asthma - Findings from A. Sidana and co-authors broaden understanding of asthma

Asthma - St. Louis Named Top Asthma Capital for 2009

Asthma - Study results from Uppsala University update understanding of asthma

Back Pain - Study Shows No Standardized Approach to Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain

Beacon Partners - Seattle Native Robert Jablonski Joins Beacon Partners

Behavior - Investigators at Clemson University target behavior

Berwyn Development Corporation - Superblock Amended Redevelopment Agreement Approved by Berwyn City Council

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Names Two New Vice Presidents

Brandeis University - Can payment and other innovations improve the quality and value of health care?

Breast Cancer - New Coalition Created to Help Breast Cancer Survivors Gain Access to Products Designed to Improve Their Quality of Life

Breast Cancer - Research data from J.Y. Chen and colleagues update understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at University of Kansas publish new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Winning the War on Cancer: the Critical Role of Radiation Oncology

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at Emory University, Winship Cancer Institute publish new data on breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital update current data on breast cancer therapy

Cancer - Central DuPage Hospital Wins State Approval to Build Cancer Center

Cancer - New cancer research from C.K. Daugherty and co-researchers described

Cancer - Pioneering Cancer Center Introduces Advanced Varian RapidArc(TM) Treatments for Cancer Patients in Central Germany

Cancer - The Obama Cancer Plan Should Prioritize Prevention, Says Cancer Prevention Coalition

Chemotherapy - MabThera seeks approval in the EU for treatment in most common form of leukaemia in adults

Chronic Disease - Findings from Medical University of South Carolina advance knowledge in chronic disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research data from University of San Francisco update understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Pain - Under-Treatment of Pain Exacerbated by Public Perceptions of Medicines and Safety

CIGNA - CIGNA HealthCare Extends Contract with Community Health Network

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic and Mubadala Healthcare Name CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute CLSI - CLSI Publishes 2009 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Standards

Clinical Oncology - New clinical oncology research has been reported by scientists at University of Bern, Medical Department

Clinical Oncology - Studies from P.A. Francis and colleagues yield new information about clinical oncology

Clinical Trial Research - Research from S.G. Leveille and co-researchers yields new findings on clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Trius Completes Enrollment in Phase 2 Clinical Trial Evaluating Torezolid (TR-701) in Patients With Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Colon Cancer - Research from Harvard University has provided new information about colon cancer

Colonoscopy - Studies conducted at R. Rizek et al on colonoscopy recently published

Columbia University Medical Center - First gene discovered for most common form of epilepsy

Columbia University Medical Center - Research elucidates way lungs fight bacteria and prevent infection

Commonwealth Fund - Physician use of HIT in hospitals linked to fewer deaths and complications, lower costs

Compression Fractures - Study results from University of Alabama in the area of compression fractures published

CompuMed, Inc. - CompuMed Inc. Teams with University of Miami Miller School of Medicine To Provide Landmark Pediatric ECG Services

Congestive Heart Failure - Study findings from Mayo Clinic provide new insights into congestive heart failure

Contact Lens - AOA Doctors of Optometry Partner With FDA and Other Industry Leaders to Develop New Measures to Better Protect Contact Lens Wearers

Cook Medical - Cook Medical unveils the Advance Drug-Eluting Balloon and Other Cutting-Edge Devices to Advance Leg Therapy at the ISET 2009 International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy

Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. - James L. Weidner Named 2009 Spirit of Life(R) Award Recipient by City of Hope

Correctional Healthcare - Ventura County Taxpayers' Group Files Suit to Stop State-of-the-Art Hospitals for Incarcerated Felons

Critical Care - Study findings from University of Louvain broaden understanding of critical care

Critical Care - Union Hospital Health Group Selects Advanced ICU Care Program

Cytori - First Patient Treated in Adipose Stem & Regenerative Cell Study for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Diabetes - Alliance of Experts Created to Help Raise Awareness of Best Practices in Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes - New diabetes research from P.P. Eamranond and co-researchers described

Diabetes - New diabetes study results reported from R.S. Mazze et al

Diabetes - Researchers from Tulane University, Medical Department describe findings in diabetes

Diabetes - Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference Returns to Amarillo to Bring Answers, Advocacy and Hope

Diabetic Retinopathy - Reports outline diabetic retinopathy study findings from M.C.C. Lim and colleagues

Drug Resistance - DiFUSION Technologies Completes Successful Testing of Antimicrobial Spinal Implant

EHS Medical Group - EHS Medical Group Announces Opening of New Office in Fresno

Emergency Preparedness - New emergency preparedness study findings recently were reported by researchers at Harvard University

EquivaMeds - New Tool Helps Employers Lower Drug Costs

Erectile Dysfunction - Motorcycle Seats NOT the Cause of Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction for Bikers

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Forrest County General Hospital Mississippi Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms the Memorial Hospital, New Hampshire, Rev Bonds at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Finds Compliance Requirements Drive the Healthcare Security Boom

Frost & Sullivan - Verified Physicians a Must for Ensuring Quality Data From Online Surveys, Finds Frost & Sullivan

General Internal Medicine - Data on general internal medicine detailed by researchers at College of Medicine

Headache and Migraine Therapy - New headache and migraine therapy study findings have been reported from A.Z. Yaldo et al

Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Health and Society - New health and society findings from J.R. Boulet and co-authors described

Health and Society - Reports on health and society findings from Harvard University provide new insights

Health and Society - Research on health and society discussed by J.E. Wennberg and co-researchers

Health and Society - Scientists at University of California publish new data on health and society

Health and Society - Scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University discuss research in health and society

Health and Society - University of California publishes research in health and society

Health Insurance - More Pennsylvanians Are Without Insurance and Health Care, Insurance Department Survey Shows

Health Insurance - S.C. BlueCross Hosts Grand Opening of Its First Health Insurance Retail Store

Health Insurance - Swiss Re's Employer Stop Loss Product Offers US Companies Cost Savings for Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans

Health Maintenance Organizations - KRAUSE, KALFAYAN, BENINK & SLAVENS, LLP, Announces Filing a Class Action Lawsuit Against Scripps Health, et al.

Healthcare Data Solutions - Healthcare Data Solutions Announces New Executive Team Member

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Hospital Expansions in Buffalo, N.Y., and Baton Rouge, La., Contribute to Recession Resilience

HealthSpring, Inc. - HealthSpring To Present At 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

HealthYes! - Texas’ Leading Preventive Medical Screening Provider, HealthYes!, Expands to Houston

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from F.L. Lucas and co-authors provides new data about heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - New findings reported from J.C. Corbelli and co-authors describe advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from H. Ni et al further understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from H. Trivedi and colleagues reveal new findings on heart disease

Hip Fracture - Findings in hip fracture reported from L.N. Miura and co-researchers

HIV/AIDS - Advocates Call on Legislature to Stop Proposed Rx Cuts to the Elderly and Poor

Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. - Houlihan Smith Arranges Equity Investment Into Tri-Tech Health, LLC

Humana Inc. - Humana and Wisconsin Health Information Exchange Announce Collaborative Business Program

Hypertension - Research from McGill University in the area of hypertension published

Impulse Monitoring, Inc. - Impulse Monitoring Purchases Assets of Nursing Visioned Medical Services

Incontinence - Patient Enrollment in Urgent(R) PC SUmiT Clinical Trial Completed Ahead of Schedule

Inderscience Publishers - Pharmaceutical disobedience

Indiana Health Information Exchange - Congressional Leaders Can Look to Indiana for Innovative Approach to Health IT in Economic Stimulus Package

Inspiris and AmeriChoice - Physician Home Visits Centerpiece of New AmeriChoice and INSPIRIS Partnership in Philadelphia

Internal Medicine - Research results from K.A. Locke and colleagues update understanding of internal medicine

Internal Medicine - Studies from St. James Hospital have provided new information about internal medicine

Internal Medicine - Studies in the area of internal medicine reported from Columbia University

Invatec - Invatec Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement with Lumen Biomedical

IQ Solutions, Inc. - New study: Short coverage lapses limit children's access to health care services

iUniverse - Medical Experts Use Data to Dispel Myths About Fad Diets and Exercise

JAMA and Archives Journals - Health information technologies associated with better outcomes, lower costs

JAMA and Archives Journals - Many women who survived childhood cancer do not undergo recommended breast cancer screening

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Lung transplants: Doing more is better and safer, a Johns Hopkins study suggests

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Statewide study confirms 'paperless' hospitals are better for patients

Kidney Transplants - New findings from D. Mckay and co-researchers in the area of kidney transplants described

Kidney Transplants - Research on kidney transplants described by scientists at University of Wisconsin

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - King Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results from a 12-Month Open-Label Safety and Efficacy Study of EMBEDA™ Extended Release Capsules

Knee Osteoarthritis - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department in the area of knee osteoarthritis described

KV Pharmaceutical - ETHEX Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products

KV Pharmaceutical - Ther-Rx Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products

Laryngectomy - Research findings from Stanford University update understanding of laryngectomy

Life Sciences - ACS Facilitates Over 30,000 Filled Prescriptions for Uninsured Hurricane Victims

Life Sciences - my1HIEsm Implements WellCentive Registry; More than 1,000 Southeast Michigan Physicians Will Utilize WellCentives All-Payor Patient Registry

Life Sciences - New Milford Orthopedic Associates, P.C., Selects SRS Hybrid EMR for Its 12 Providers

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds PACS Contract in North Carolina

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from K.R. Simpson and colleagues

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from Kaiser Permanente

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from M. Aitken et al

Life Sciences - Research data from F.G. Benavides and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Chicago, Department of Radiology have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Acorda Therapeutics detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Texas A&M University, Health Science Center further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - The Cooperative Exchange Announces Thelma-US as Newest Voting Member

Lou Gehrig Disease - Spinal Fluid Proteins Signal Lou Gehrig's Disease

Lower Back Pain Epidemiology - Scientific Institute of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology describes research in lower back pain epidemiology

Lupus Quality of Care - New findings from K.B. Dussán and co-authors describe advances in lupus quality of care

Lymphoma - MabThera receives positive opinion in Europe for first-line treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Magnetic Resonance - Diagnosoft(R) Secures $4 Million in Financing and Appoints a New President and CEO

MakeMusic, Inc. - MakeMusic, Inc. Announces New Director

Managed Care - AvMed Health Plans Launches New Individual Health Plan Options in South Florida

Managed Care - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Partners with Community Providers to Offer Low-Cost 'BlueSelect' Health Plan for Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties

Managed Care - Care to Care Announced Today That Barbara Kelman Has Joined the Organization as Senior Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Selects ikaProHEDIS+ for Comprehensive Quality Monitoring and Communication

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Joins SIR for Health Insurance Research Track at Spring Conference

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Wins Agreement with Piedmont Healthcare for Supply Chain Management Services

Medical Care Research - New medical care research study findings have been reported from S.J. Singer et al

Medical Care Research - Recent studies from Tufts University add new data to medical care research

Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess to Co-Chair and Serve as Lead Sponsor for WRG's 2009 'The Business of Medicare Advantage' Forum

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by C. Zarabozo et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Medicare and Medicaid - Family Planning Again Becomes Political Football

Medicare and Medicaid - Family Planning Provision Wrongfully Removed From Economic Stimulus Package

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from A.K. Smith et al in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Service Options Announces Start up of New Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Care Remains a Misunderstood and Underutilized Benefit, According to In-House Hospice

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings reported from University of Massachusetts

Medicare and Medicaid - Nurses to Congress: Expanding Medicare Could Reverse Job Losses, and Repair Our Broken Healthcare System and Safety Net

Medicare and Medicaid - Providence Service Corporation Provides the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities' Preliminary Analysis of Potential Medicaid Assistance for States in the House Economic Recovery Package

Medicare and Medicaid - PWeR(TM) Platform Available to Increase Provider Reimbursements From Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings from S. Medrano and co-authors highlight research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent studies from University of Maryland, Medical Department add new data to medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid research from S.M. Foote and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Kaiser Permanente in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by scientists at University of California

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from George Washington University publish new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Harvard University, Medical Department target medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Stimulus Bill Requires Modification in U.S. Senate to Better Protect Seniors' Ongoing Access to Quality Nursing Home Care

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at D.M. Bott et al on medicare and medicaid recently published

Medicare and Medicaid - Vasyli Medical Receives Medicare HCPCS Coding for Diabetic Foot Care

MEDSEEK - eHealth Adoption Continues to Gain Momentum: MEDSEEK Expands Footprint with Record Year in 2008

Menopause - Preliminary study detects a possible connection between shorter menopause and faster progression of atherosclerosis, pointing to the need for more definitive research

Menopause - Research from S.M. Mckinlay and colleagues has provided new data on menopause

Menopause - Study data from M.J. Boulet et al provide new insights into menopause

Mental Illness - New research on mental illness from University of Massachusetts summarized

Michigan State Medical Society - Julie L. Novak Named Executive Director of Michigan State Medical Society

Minnesota Chiropractic Association - Outdoor Winter Safety Tips

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Monoclonal Antibodies - Columbia University details research in monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies - Research on monoclonal antibodies described by scientists at INSERM

Multiple Sclerosis - Scientists at University of Hamburg target multiple sclerosis

NACCME, LLC - Miami Poised to Challenge America’s Number One Killer

National Patient Advocate Foundation - National Patient Advocate Foundation Founder Testifies Before U.S. Senate Health Committee on Methods to Improve Healthcare Quality and Patient Outcomes

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Crib-side studies help struggling newborns go home without feeding tubes

NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. - Colon & Rectal Center of Arizona Improves Customer Service and Lowers Costs with NEC Communication Solutions

Nephrolithotomy - Studies from F.O. Kurtulus and co-researchers in the area of nephrolithotomy published

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - New findings from Wayne State University in the area of non-hodgkin lymphoma described

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Pixantrone Increases Progression-Free Survival by 81% Compared to Standard Chemotherapeutic Agents in Phase III Relapsed Aggressive non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Trial

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Pixantrone Pre-NDA Communication from FDA Provides Cell Therapeutics Basis to Begin Rolling NDA Submission

Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. - Collaborative Medicine Soon a Reality for Providers in Southeastern Idaho

Nursing - Findings from S.B. Hassmiller and co-authors provide new insights into nursing

Nursing - Studies in the area of nursing reported from University of Wyoming, Nursing Department

Obesity - Reports outline obesity study findings from Queen's University

Obesity - Reports outline obesity study results from S.M. Banabilh et al

Obesity - Research findings from Wright State University update understanding of obesity

Obesity - Study results from D.C. James et al provide new insights into obesity

Oncology - New oncology research has been reported by M. Shakeel et al

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Michelle Worrall Tilton to Speak at Annual American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law

Orthopedics - Data on orthopedics detailed by M.W. Shrader and co-authors

Ovarian Cancer - Fujirebio Diagnostics and Abbott Agree To Develop New Ovarian Cancer Test for Abbott's Architect(R) Analyzers

Ovarian Cancer - Pivotal Data Published for First Biomarker Combination Test to Determine Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Women Who Present With Pelvic Mass

Pacemakers - Findings from F. Halimi and co-authors provide new insights into pacemakers

Palliative Care - New Palliative Medicine Hotline to Call San Diego Home

Pediatrics - Increasing Number of Children Receive Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Pediatrics - Survey could help pediatricians better treat patients

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO - Ed Rendell Needs to Stop Drinking Gloom & Doom Water on Conservative Talk Radio Shows, Says Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General - Auditor General Jack Wagner Says $3.3 Million in Improper Medicaid Payments Issued by State's Welfare Department

Peripheral Neuropathy - New peripheral neuropathy research has been reported by scientists at Kaiser Permanente

Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute - PBMI’s Interactive Drug Benefit Workshops Offer Opportunity for Planning, Collaboration

Photocoagulation - ORBIS International Receives Donated PASCAL(R) Photocoagulator From OptiMedica

ProAssurance Corporation - ProAssurance Receives Regulatory Approvals for Transactions with the PICA Group and Georgia Lawyers Insurance Company

Psychiatry - Research from Copenhagen University provides new data about psychiatry in adolescents

RediClinic Llc - RediClinic Locations in Austin Added as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Network Providers

Regulatory Actions - Studies from University of Birmingham provide new data on regulatory actions

Regulatory Actions - U.s. Fda Approves Oraquick Advance® 12-month Shelf Life Dating

Rehabilitation Research - Courage Center Experts Disagree With Gov. Pawlenty's Proposed Budget Cuts

Reproductive Health - Get the Facts the House Republicans Don't Want You to Have

Reproductive Health - You Want To Have a Baby...But Not Eight

Research and Markets - South Africa Cardiovascular Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - What's Ahead for Worksite Wellness and Health Promotion in 2009 Audio Conference on CD-ROM

Schizophrenia - Findings in schizophrenia reported from Johns Hopkins University

Sepsis Therapy - New sepsis therapy study findings reported from Seoul National University, Department of Emergency Medicine

Sequenom, Inc. - Sequenom Announces New Positive Data on Down Syndrome Detection and Unveils Breakthrough DNA Approach to Prenatal Diagnostics

Skin Cancer - Findings in skin cancer reported from Boston University

Smallpox - Research from E. Sotoperezdecelis and co-authors reveals new findings on smallpox

Snoring - Brez(R), the First Over-the-Counter, Intranasal Breathing Aid Clinically Proven to Reduce Primary Snoring, Debuts in Rite Aid Pharmacies

Snoring - Spouses of the Lone Star State Rejoice As Snoring Is DOA

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Study finds 'rescue course' of antenatal steroids improves outcome in premature babies

Solta Medical, Inc. - Solta Medical, Inc. Announces Preliminary Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2008

Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Athena Diagnostics Offers Genetic Test for Diagnosing Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA Now Second Leading Cause of Infant Death

Stanford University Medical Center - New findings on old kidneys could enhance transplants, Stanford study shows

Stember Feinstein Doyle & Payne, LLC - Part-Time Veterans Affairs Nurses and Other Medical Employees May Be Entitled to Recalculation of Pension According to Stember Feinstein Doyle & Payne and Timothy P. O’Brien

Sudden Cardiac Death - Investigators at Vanderbilt University, Medical Department have published new data on sudden cardiac death

Surgery - New findings reported from R.S. Morrison and co-authors describe advances in surgery

TDIndustries - TDIndustries Named to FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For' List for 12th Consecutive Year

The Savvy Self-Funding Healthcare Conference and Expo - Employer Designed Self-Insured Healthcare Conference Offers Unique Perspective

Thompson & Knight; Rusty Hardin & Associates - Lawyers React to Texas Attorney General's Lawsuit, Settlement Against Houston's Memorial Hermann

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Installs Clinical Xpert at Catholic Healthcare West for HIS Downtime Solution

Transplantation - Research from Columbia University in the area of transplantation published

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes research from Seoul National University outlined

Type 2 Diabetes - Reports summarize type 2 diabetes research from Peking University

U.S. Department of Justice - Owner of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Company Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud

Ultrasound Systems - MedPro Reports 127 Percent Revenue Growth in 2008

University of California - Davis - Health System - Telemedicine can dramatically improve child sexual assault examinations in rural areas

University of California - Los Angeles - Circumcision rates lower in states where Medicaid does not cover procedure

University of California - San Diego - First comprehensive paper on statins' adverse effects released

University of Michigan Health System - Most inactive physicians retain licenses, return to practice without competency review

University of Michigan Health System - Most support Alzheimer's research based on family consent

University of Michigan Health System - Unmet medical needs are most common among vulnerable children

University of Montreal - Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Researchers identify risk factors for contralateral breast cancer

University of Utah Health Sciences - Statins may treat blood vessel disorder that can lead to fatal strokes

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Watson's GELNIQUE(TM) (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10% Approved by FDA for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder

West Nile Virus - Reports on obesity findings from J.Y. Ko and co-researchers provide new insights

Women's Health - New women's health findings from C. Kroelinger and co-researchers published

Women's Health - Reports by G.H. Chung and co-researchers describe recent advances in women's health



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