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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 25th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East - In the Midst of a National Nurse Shortage Crisis ... Nurses Celebrate Landmark Legal Settlement That Will Help Ensure Fair Compensation & Bring More RNs to the Bedside

AARP - AARP Announces New Strategy Officers to Build Value for Members

Abbott - The Lancet Publishes Two-Year Results of Abbott's Fully Bioabsorbable Drug Eluting Stent

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Less Invasive Interventional Treatment Can Be Recommended as First-Line Treatment for 'Silent Killer,' Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abiomed, Inc. - Journal of the American College of Cardiology Publishes PROTECT I Study Results for Abiomed Impella 2.5

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Celator(R) Pharmaceuticals Enrolls First Patient in Its Phase 2 Study of CPX-351 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia in First Relapse

Adenovirus - New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Boosting Immune Response

Aethlon Medical, Inc. - Aethlon Medical Announces Significant Viral Load Reduction in Landmark Medical Device Study to Treat HIV/AIDS

Airmd - Your Home May Be Harming You: Environmental Protection Agency States Indoor Environments Are 5-20 Times More Polluted Than Outdoors

Akerman Senterfitt - Colorado Representative Anne McGihon Rejoins Akerman Senterfitt

Alcoholism - Reducing gun violence by addressing heavy drinking and off-premise alcohol outlets

Alcoholism - The Rev. Joseph C. Martin, Leading Authority on Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment, Dies at 84

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Alexza Reports 2008 Year-End Financial Results and Updates Clinical Pipeline Status

Alliance Hospitality Management, Llc - Alliance Hospitality Announces Management of the Hotel St. Regis Detroit

Alzheimer Disease - A Simple Balance Test May Predict Cognitive Decline in Alzheimers Disease

Amazon Defense Coalition - Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron Spokesman James Craig Blasted by Rainforest Leaders for Meddling in Historic Environmental Trial

Amnesty International - In Iraq, 128 Face Execution in Batches of 20, Reports Amnesty International

Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman & Smalley, P.C. - U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Third Circuit Decision in Anti-Depressant Suicide Case

Anastasia International - Flat Rentals in Moscow Gain Popularity as Rack Rates Soar

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Antares to Present at Cowen and Company 29th Annual Health Care Conference

Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis hinders physical activity for adults with heart disease

AuthorHouse - 'Zach and His Dog: a Story of Bonding, Love, and Loss for Children and Adults to Share Together'

AxoGen, Inc. - Studies Show AVANCE Nerve Graft Effective in Repair of Peripheral Nerve Damage

Baby K'tan - Baby K'tan is Going Green

Behavior - Reports summarize behavior study results from University of Pennsylvania

Biomedicine - Landmark Paper Compares Scientific Productivity and Impact of the Top 100 Alzheimers Disease Investigators

BioNeutral Group, Inc. - BioNeutral Group, Inc. Welcomes Dr. Philip M. Tierno Jr. MS, Ph.D., As Chief Scientific Advisor

Bioscience - HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. and ProMetic BioSciences Ltd Announce Collaborative Development Agreement

Biotechnology Business - Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completes 8.6-Acre Land Purchase to House New Raw Materials Processing Plant

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - BIO Urges Senate Committee to Improve Patent Reform Legislation, Raises Concerns About Broader Economic Impact of Certain Provisions

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - New Proposed Biosimilars Pathway Filled with Potholes, Says BIO

Bipolar Disorder - Findings from AstraZeneca broaden understanding of bipolar disorder

Brain Cancer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Northeast Has Highest Brain Cancer Hospitalization Rate

Brain Cancer - Energetic and Influential Members of the Brain Trust Draw Attention and Funds To Brain Disease Research

California Healthcare Institute - CHI Submits Statement on Follow-On Biologics Legislation

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Faith Leaders Call on Iowa Members of Congress to Support Legislation to Protect Kids from Tobacco

Cancer - Children's Bath Products Contaminated With Formaldehyde, 1,4-Dioxane

Cancer - Leading German Healthcare Group Selects Equipment and Software from Varian Medical Systems for Major Replacement Project

Cancer - Leading Middle East Cancer Hospital Acquires Advanced Radiotherapy Capability from Varian Medical Systems

Catalina Marketing Corporation - Catalina Marketing Presents Survive and Thrive Strategies During 2009 CHPA Executive Conference

CCPM - Diverse Group of Employers, Health Plans, Chain Drug Stores, Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Manufacturers Join Consumer and Labor Groups in Endorsement of Bipartisan Biogenerics Legislation

Centice Corporation - Centice Corporation Launches New Website

Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel - Corporate Law Leadership Forum Being Held for Central Ohio In-House Counsel

Change to Win - Change to Win Statement on Introduction of Employee Free Choice Act

Change to Win - State of Maryland’s CVS Caremark Contract Audit Reveals More than $10 Million in Potential Overpayments, Undisclosed Rebates, Improper Drug Switching, According to CtW

Choice Hotels International - Cambria Suites Appleton Awarded 'Best Guestroom' Distinction by HotelWorld

Chronic Disease - Researchers from University of Amsterdam report on findings in chronic disease

Church of Scientology International - Scientology Magazine Earns Religion Communicators Council Award

Cleft Lip - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Legislation to Require Insurance Coverage for Children With Congenital Deformities

Clinical Trial Research - Clinical Trial Fraud Exposed by Coast IRB

Clinical Trial Research - PLC Systems Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

Coast Independent Review Board - Clinical Trial Fraud Detected by Independent Review Board, Reported to Federal and State Authorities

Compleo - Social Media, iGO iWRITE Spiking Among Baby Boomers

Concord Hospitality Enterprises - Concord Hospitality and Hamilton Community Foundation Open Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton After 15-Month, $12.5 Million Renovation

Costa Cruises - New Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica Inspire Senses Through Sight and Sound

Covidien - Covidien Announces the Integration of Nellcor’s OxiMax™ SpO2 System into Drager Patient Monitors

CytoDyn, Inc. - CytoDyn Responds to FDA as High Court Rules Agency Cannot Guarantee Drug Safety

Cytometry - CompuCyte Corporation and Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston Announce Joint Program for Quantitative Imaging Cytometry Research Services

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. - Cytori Receives Cell Banking Patent for the Celution® System

Deep Vein Thrombosis - The Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) RV Tour Takes to the Road to Educate the Nation About the Importance of DVT Risk Assessment

Defibtech - Fighting Sudden Cardiac Arrest By Enabling Good Samaritans

Dementia - Anesthesia Is Found To Induce Hyperphosphorylation of Tau at Sites Related to Alzheimers Disease

Democratic National Committee - Democratic National Committee - the Party of No: 50 Days of GOP Obstructionism

Detroit Thermal, Llc - Detroit Steam System Gets New Life in Second Century With New Owners, New Investments and Nearly $100 Million in New Customer Commitments

Devicor Medical Products - Devicor Medical Products Actively Seeking First Acquisition

Diabetes Management - Lake Hospital System Receives $60,000 Grant for Groundbreaking Music Therapy Study

Diageo - Diageo's DRINKiQ.com Named Best In Class by PR News

Dialysis - For Old or Young Dialysis Patients, AV Fistulas Remain Pure Gold

Disabled American Veterans - Disabled Veterans Leader Presses Issues with Key Lawmakers

Diskectomy - Oh, My Aching Back: Give Me a Shot of Ozone

DOR BioPharma, Inc. - DOR BioPharma Appoints Brian L. Hamilton, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer

Drug Abuse - Bio-Tech Medical Software, Inc. Biometrics Joins Forces with the University of Central Florida to Fight Diversion and Help Combat Prescription Narcotic Drug Abuse

Drug Resistance - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Announces Lead Anti-infective Product Candidate, NVC-422, Shown to be Effective in Treating Topical Fungal Infection

Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. - Bell Sports Answers Child Safety Concerns with Its New True Fit Helmet Line

Engage Her, Inc. - Engage Her Announces First Multicultural Women’s Leadership Conference

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP - Local Students Recognized for Anti-Smoking Video

Enzo Biochem, Inc. - Enzo Biochem Acquires Assay Designs, Inc. Further Expanding Life Sciences Operations

Enzyme Research - Studies from Harvard University have provided new information about addiction research

Epidemiology - Reports from K. Mcleod et al highlight recent research in epidemiology

Ervin Cohen & Jessup Llp - ECJ Promotes Ara A. Babaian, Rodney C. Lee, and Jeffrey A. Merriam-Rehwald to Partner

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Mount Nittany Medical Center's Pennsylvania 2009 Revs 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Food Poisoning - Food Safety Expert: Americans Not Aware of Ongoing Risk & Complications of Salmonella Poisoning

Genentech, Inc. - Phase III Study of Rituxan in Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint

Grupo Nelson - Ricardo Montaner Chooses Grupo Nelson to Publish His First Book: Lo que no digo cantando Beyond the Music

Health and Society - Findings from Chulalongkorn University provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - New health and society research from D. Kumar and co-researchers described

Health and Society - Reports from A. Widge and co-researchers add new data to research in health and society

Health and Society - Research findings from World Health Organization update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Research from University of North Carolina has provided new information about health and society

Health and Society - Studies from J. Chuma and colleagues yield new information about health and society

Health Policy - Research results from L.J. Mangham and co-authors update knowledge of health policy

Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Announces Proposed Settlement of a 15-Year Old Qui Tam Lawsuit Related to Former DTCA Business

Heart Attack - Simple Test Helps Predict Heart Attack Risk

Heart Disease - Depression Leads To Higher Health Care Costs for Women Cardiovascular Patients, National Study Shows

Hepatitis C Virus - New findings reported from George Mason University describe advances in hepatitis C virus

Hilton Hotels & Resorts - Hilton Hotels & Resorts Opens Its 10th Hotel in Arizona, Welcomes the Newly Built Hilton Phoenix/Chandler to Its Portfolio

HIV/AIDS - HIV adapts to escape immune response

HIV/AIDS - Research from L. Frisman and co-researchers provides new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Research from University of Delaware provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves New Female Condom

Hospitality Design Group - Hospitality Industry Turns to HD Expo in Las Vegas on May 14-16 for Insights Into a Changing Economy

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d18763_2006_ats.pdf LEF - NewCourtland Network Plans to Transfer Ownership of Five Nursing Homes

Hyatt at Olive 8 - Elaia Brings All-Natural, Eco-Conscious Approach to Luxury Bodycare in Seattle

Hysterectomy - Oh Baby, Interventional Radiology Makes Childbirth Safer

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - CT Laser Mammography Clinical Results Improves Mammography Sensitivity Highlighted at European Congress of Radiology ECR

Immunization - The Heart Foundation Honors Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck With the Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award

Inamori Foundation - Kyoto Symposium Organization and the San Diego Foundation Announce 2009-2010 Kyoto Scholarship Recipients

Influenza - Obio Pharmaceutical Announced New Antiviral Drug Discovery to Combat Influenza Virus

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - UPDATE: Safety Advocates Ask Court to Overturn Bush 'Midnight Regulation'

JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club - JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club Breaks Ground in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

KineMatik - Mr. Ruben Jose King-Shaw Jr. to Join KineMatik Board of Directors

Knee Replacement - Chicago Hospital & Hotelier Announce First Ever Luxury Post-Op After Double Knee Replacement

Las Vegas Sands Corp. - Las Vegas Sands Announces Appointment of Michael A. Leven as President and Chief Operating Officer

Las Vegas Sands Corp. - Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Present at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Hospitality & Gaming Conference

Life Science Intelligence - Critical Trends in $286 Billion Global Medical Devices and Diagnostics Market Analyzed in New Report From HRI

Life Sciences - Nearly 1.4 Million Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries Each Year

Life Sciences - NetLearning to Offer American Heart Association e-Learning Courses; New online option for CPR training available to healthcare professionals

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

Life Sciences - New findings reported from O.A.F. Presgrave and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from N. Darbro et al

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from Campinas State University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from G. D'Annunzio University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Center for Health Policy Research and Development

Life Sciences - Skytron Expands its Distributor Partnership with Awarepoint Exclusivity Broadens Awarepoint Presence in Hospitals and International Markets

Life Technologies Corporation - Applied Biosystems Launches New TaqMan® Genotyping Assays to Identify a Leading Form of Structural Variation in the Human Genome

LongHorn Steakhouse - Two Atlanta-Area Longhorn Steakhouses Feature New Remodeled Look

Lulu.com - Lulu Turns a New Chapter

M/I Homes, Inc. - 'home: Ideas & Inspiration from M/I Homes' unveiled at Easton Town Center

Mach One Corporation - Mach One Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Macular Degeneration - Frost & Sullivan: Ageing Population and Availability of Preventative Medicines Propels Growth of European Eye Health Ingredients Market

Manpower Inc. - U.S. Employers Foresee Subdued Hiring Activity in Q2 2009, According to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Marian College and St.Vincent Health Announce Collaboration To Address Nursing Shortage in Indiana

Martin?s Tavern - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Martin's Tavern

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Biogenerics Legislation Provides Critical Pathway to Affordable Access for Patients with Chronic and Complex Conditions

MedCom USA, Inc. - MedCom Signs National Provider Contract With AmeriPlan Corporation

Medical Staffing Network Holdings, Inc. - Medical Staffing Network Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Operating Results

Medtronic, Inc. - Suit Against Medtronic is Dismissed

Mental Health - Centerstone Research Institute Secures $1.2 Million Federal Grant for Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Treatment; Project Will Develop and Evaluate a New Program to Reduce Crime, Recidivism and Illegal Substance Use in Seven Middl

Mental Health - Scientists at University of KwaZulu-Natal describe research in mental health

MHI Hospitality Corporation - MHI Hospitality Corporation Opens Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore

Minnesota Prsa - Minnesota Public Relations Society of America PRSA Announces Leadership for 2009

Mullen - Mullen Appoints New Senior Vice President of Public Relations & Social Marketing

Multiple Sclerosis - MS Research, Funding Speed Development of New Therapies

Mutualink - Retired Four Star General Barry McCaffrey Joins Mutualink

Mutualink, Inc. - Mutualink to Demonstrate SAFECOM Supported Bridging Systems Interface BSI at IWCE

Nanotherapeutics, Inc. - Nanotherapeutics Advances Two Clinical Programs

National Association of Drug Court Professionals - Vice President Biden Announces 'Drug Czar' Nominee, Says Drug Courts Critical in Ending the 'Cycle of Addiction and Incarceration'

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer Advocates, Survivors Address the 'Now What?' Stage of Cancer

National Medical Association - National Medical Association Applauds President Obama for Convening the White House Forum on Health Reform

National Press Club - NPC Newsmaker Program: WorldatWork, American Benefits Council to Release New 401k Trends Survey

National Quality Forum - 'Patient Safety Can't Wait' - NQF Calls for Faster Spread of Safe Practices

New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA, McNamara and Associates Inc. Team Up to Provide Strategies for Controlling Workplace Violence

New York Metropolitan Joint Board - 15 UNITE HERE Joint Boards Vote to Disaffiliate from the International Union

Nicast Ltd. - Nicast to Exhibit and Present Results of the AVflo™ Clinical Trial at the Charing Cross 31st International Symposium in London

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent Releases Next-Generation Insurance Verification Tool

Ochsner Health System - Ochsner Health System Goes Transparent by Posting ER Wait Times Online

Office of Iowa Congressman Tom Latham - Latham Authors Bipartisan Solution to Nation's Nursing Shortage

Organic Consumers Association - Follow-Up Tests of Leading Personal Care and Household Cleaning Brands Reveal Improvements in Levels of Carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane

Orthopedics - David Teuscher, MD, Elected Secretary of Academy Board of Councilors

Paralysis - Punch Energy Drink Announces Recipient of Its Inaugural LIVE BETTER AWARD(R)

Partnership for a Drug-Free America - The Partnership for a Drug-Free America Lauds Kerlikowske as New Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy

Patents - Article One Partners Uncovers New Prior Art Impacting the Validity of Merck's SINGULAIR Patent

Pathfinder - Pathfinder Hires Medical Device Veteran as CEO – Company Enters Commercial Phase with Product Launch at the American Hepato-Pancreato Billary Association AHPBA Conference

Patriot Scientific Corporation - Patriot Presents at Health Technology Investment Forum in San Francisco

Pediatrics - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Reports Impressive Measurable Results and Expands Strong4Life Wellness Program

Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing - Research from L.A. Miller and co-researchers in the area of perinatal and neonatal nursing described

Pervasive Software - Pervasive Software Unveils Data Matching Solution Based on Pervasive DataRush

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA on New AARP Study: Biogenerics Will Help Lower Specialty Drug Costs for Consumers

Pharmaceuticals - Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Pharmaceuticals - GPhA Statement on the Introduction of the Bipartisan Biogenerics Consensus Bill: 'Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act'

Pharmaceuticals - Hospira Supports Newly Introduced Biogenerics Legislation

Pharmaceuticals - Intra-Cellular Therapies Reports Positive Final Results of a Phase II Clinical Trial with ITI-007 in Patients with Sleep Maintenance Insomnia

Pharmaceuticals - NewCardio Elects Michael E. Hanson to Board of Directors

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmacy OneSource Names Tim Gibbons to Serve as CEO and President

Pharmaceuticals - Recent findings from University of Basel highlight research in pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - Teva Applauds Historic Biotech Competition Legislation

Pharmaceuticals - Waste Management Subsidiary Acquires Facility and Permit to Process Medical Waste

Pneumothorax - Angiotech announces positive results from Bio-Seal(TM) clinical study

Polycystic Kidney Disease - PKD Foundation Honors Three Nephrologists Dedicated to Treating and Curing Children With Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Precyse Solutions - Precyse Solutions Adds Executives, Realigns Around Service Lines

Premier Inc. - Webcast to Address Hospital Prevention, Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Psoriasis - Study Shows Nonprescription LCD Topical Solution is More Effective than Prescription-Strength Calcipotriol Cream for Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

Psoriatic Arthritis - LeAnn Rimes Shares Her Personal Struggle With Psoriasis in Nation's Capital

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings have been published by scientists at University Hospital

Public Health - Research from National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the area of public health published

Public Health - Research on public health described by scientists at Center for Public Health

PURE Bioscience - PURE Bioscience Board Appoints John J. Carbone, MD to Board of Directors

radiantLIFE - Breast Cancer Fashion Fundraiser Debuts in Boston on April 30

ReportLinker - Examine the Antiseptics and Disinfectants World Market

ReportLinker - Key Challenges and Issues Facing the Dermatological Therapeutics Markets

ReportLinker - Key Challenges and Issues Facing the U.S. Markets for Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Laboratory Pumping Systems Market Analysis

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Special Purpose Needles Market Analysis

Reproductive Health - U.S. Resumption of UNFPA Funding to Boost Women's Health and Rights

Reproductive Medicine - Data from University of New Mexico, Medical Department provide new insights into reproductive medicine

Research and Markets - High-Growth Diagnostic Testing Markets Provides an Overview of the Diagnostic Testing Market

Research and Markets - Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Philippines's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry

Research and Markets - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Singapore's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Research and Markets - U.S. Offices of Chiropractors Industry Report: Timely and Accurate Industry Statistics, Forecasts and Demographics to 2009

Research and Markets Ltd. - The 2009 U.S. Biological Product Manufacturing Industry Report Finally Available

Restenosis - Promising Three-year Data: Saving Limbs With Drug-Eluting Stents

Sagon-Phior - Bionime USA Corporation Names Sagon-Phior Agency of Record

Save Abandoned Babies Foundation - Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Commends Illinois Hospitals for Being 100% in Compliance in Displaying 'Safe Haven Signs'

Schuff Steel Midwest - Schuff Steel Midwest Awarded Construction Contract in Kentucky and Hits Major Milestone at Fort Meade, Maryland

Sclerosis - Nurse & Veteran Rehab Specialist, Terri Witten, Joins Fast-Growing Alliance Seating & Mobility in Ohio

Sclerosis - Veteran Rehab Specialist, David Glancy, Joins Fast-Growing Alliance Seating & Mobility in Michigan

Sclerosis - Veteran Rehab Specialist, James Conwell, Joins Fast-Growing Alliance Seating & Mobility in Pennsylvania

SEIU Local 668 - SEIU Local 668 Says Governor's Threats Hurt Citizens of Pennsylvania

Service Employees International Union - Workers from Across Nation Lobby Congress to Get Economy Back on Track with Employee Free Choice Act

Sigma-Aldrich - Sigma-Aldrich Acquires Sigal Ltda and Expands Operations in Chile

Solid Cancer - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Accelerates New Nanotherapy Platform for Treatment of Solid Tumors

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Signs Agreement With Leading Leasing Specialist to Offer Alternative Financing to Hospital Customers

Stone & Youngberg Holdings LLC - Stone & Youngberg Announces Key Promotions

Strategic Hotels - Strategic Hotel's Laurence Geller Calls for Feds to Stimulate Hospitality Industry by Ending Rhetoric

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Heart & Diabetes Center NRW Hires New Director of Clinic for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

TCS Healthcare Technologies - TCS Healthcare Technologies Offers Health IT Solutions That Support Health Care Reform

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Board of Trustees Announces Executive Management, Board Changes

The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award

The Joint Commission - Patient Safety Awareness Week Tips and Tools

The Plastic Surgery Center - 41-Year Old Patient Reports Improved Breathing Following Rare Phrenic Nerve Transplant

The Sturgess Company - The Sturgess Company and Advanced Exhibit Methods Combined Creative Forces to Successfully Market Clinical Software Developer OmniComm Systems and Win Best of Delta Systems Island Convention Exhibit Design Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands its Industry-Leading Portfolio at PITTCON 2009

Tissue Engineering - Metastatic Bone Disease Patients Can Walk in Lazarus' Footsteps

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates - Jocelyn Frederick Joins Tsoi/Kobus & Associates as Principal

Turner Construction Company - Construction Costs Forecasted to Decrease

U.S. Department of Justice - Former Lucas County, Ohio, Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations

UC Irvine Extension - UC Irvine Extension and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Sign Articulation Agreement

Unite the Union - Isle of Grain Power Station: UK Workers Excluded, EU Workers Exploited

United American Nurses, AFL-CIO - UAN Nurse Delegates Set Course for State and National Growth, Tackle Staffing and Patient Care Issues at Tenth Annual NLA

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. - UHS Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2008 Earnings Call

University HealthSystem Consortium - Top Performers in UHC 2009 Supply Chain Performance Excellence Collaborative

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota professor authors report the state of health care journalism

Virginia Biotechnology Association - Virginia Legislature Passes Bioscience Investment Bill

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care - VITAS Innovative Hospice Care(R) Names Karen Peterson Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

Vyopta - Vyopta Video Network Offers Affordable Subscription-Based Visual Communications

Worktopia, Inc. - Worktopia Launches Corporate Edition of Universal Meeting Solution

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on the Ratings of Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, Its Members and Eastern Life and Health Insurance Company

Academy of General Dentistry - Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards During AGD Government Relations Conference, a Great Dentist Goes to Washington

Acne Vulgaris - Breakthrough Solution Found in Refresh Skin Care Products

Adverse Drug Reactions - Michigan Health & Hospital Association Sets Pace with Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Program

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of South Carolina provides new data on adverse drug reactions in children

Aetna - Aetna Offers Tips to Combat Childhood Obesity for National Nutrition Month

Aetna - Aetna Research Shows Consumer Confusion Over Health Insurance Options After Being Laid Off

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Aging - Study data from J. Kristensson and colleagues update understanding of aging

Akerman Senterfitt - Julie Gallagher Joins Akerman Senterfitt's Healthcare Practice

Allergies - Studies from University of Texas yield new information about allergies

Alliance for Patient Access - AfPA Launches Petition in Support of a National Health Insurer Code of Conduct

Alma Aguado for Senate - Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Findings from Juntendo University, Department of Psychiatry broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease genetics

AMDA Foundation - The American Medical Directors Association Foundation and UnitedHealth Group’s Evercare Business Recognize Top Nursing Homes

America's Health Insurance Plans - NFIB and AHIP Urge Focus on Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses

American Cancer Society - Mutation of BRCA gene influences women's views of preventive mastectomy

American College of Physician Executives - Survey Results: Health Care Technology Advances as Physician Frustration Grows

American Physical Therapy Association - APTA's Multidisciplinary Summit Establishes Opportunities for Physical Therapists to Drive Health Care Change

American Thoracic Society - Less costly, more accessible and as effective: Simplified treatment for sleep apnea

American Thoracic Society - Love handles put the squeeze on lungs

Anesthesia - American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) - Myths About 'Never Ending Pursuit of Patient Safety and Satisfaction' Debunked

Anxiety Disorders - March 2009 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Knee Repair Surgery, Anxiety Disorder and Preventing Blood Clots

AOI Medical, Inc. - Seniors Strengthen, Lengthen Backbones

Apollo Health Street - Apollo Health Street Has Earned the Number One Spot in the Healthcare Payer Segment for BPO Services

Arthritis - Data on arthritis described by researchers at Chonnam National University, Medical Department

Arthritis - Fast-Acting, Long-Lasting Topical Relief From Arthritis Pain

Aspyra, Inc. - Aspyra Enters into Reseller Agreement with Allscripts

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - Obama to Allow Forcing Doctors to Do Abortions, Says the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Asthma - New asthma research reported from I-Shou University

Asthma - Studies from A. Hemnes and co-authors have provided new information about asthma

Asthma - UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia Providing Assistance for Asthma Education Training

Atopic Dermatitis - Research on atopic dermatitis published by M. Vourc'h-Jourdain et al

Atrial Fibrillation Therapy - Studies in the area of atrial fibrillation therapy reported from R.P. Ricci and co-researchers

Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors - Report summarizes autoimmune disease risk factors study findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health

Bariatrics - Findings from University of Louisville in bariatrics reported

Bariatrics - ProBarimin QT a New Prescription-Only Medical Food Product Now Available for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Beacon Partners - Beacon Partners Experiences 22% Growth

Bio-Clean International - Bio-Clean International Subsidiary Expands On-Line Education Opportunities for Veterans under the New GI Bill

BioImagene - BioImagene Unveils the New iScan™ Family, the Digital Pathology Industry’s Most Comprehensive Line of Slide Scanners

Biomedicine - National Patient Advocate Foundation Announces 2009 Elections of Health Policy Leaders to Executive Board of Directors

Biopharmaceuticals - Dr. James Cai Joins aTyr Pharma to Drive Clinical Development in Asia

Biopharmaceuticals - R&D Spending by U.S. Biopharmaceutical Companies Increases 3 Percent in 2008

Biopsy - Hialeah Hospital Unveils All-New Stereotactic Program

bioseutica usa, inc. - Olympic Gold Winning Supplement Lands in the US

Bipolar Disorder - Massachusetts General Hospital reports research in bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder - Reports from M.L.M. Vanderloos and co-researchers add new data to research in bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder - Research conducted at McLean Hospital has updated our knowledge about bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder - Study results from J.F. Goldberg et al provide new insights into bipolar disorder

Bone and Joint Surgery - Findings from D.C. Taylor and co-authors provide new insights into bone and joint surgery

Boston University - BMC researchers find that single question can identify unhealthy alcohol use in patients

Breast Cancer - Published Data Confirms First 3D Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Treatment Planning Helps Radiation Oncologists Better Define Treatment Region

Breast Cancer - Studies conducted at S.D. Ramsey et al on breast cancer recently published

Breast Cancer - Studies from L. Letrilliart and colleagues provide new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from L. Paszat and co-researchers yield new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Recent findings in breast cancer epidemiology described by researchers from University of Utah, College of Nursing

Breast Cancer Prevention - Investigators at National Cancer Institute zero in on breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of General Surgery further understanding of breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Surgery provide new data on breast cancer risk factors

Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. - Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. Announce Jury Verdict of $2.6 Million for Wrongful Death of Lawyer's Wife

Cancer - Huntington Hospital Cancer Center Receives Outstanding Achievement Designation

Cancer - Keep Your Colon Healthy With Exercise, Healthy Foods

Cancer - Modern Health Care Economics is Driving Inventiveness in Delivery of Cancer Surgery and Management of Risk

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were reported by C. Duffy and co-researchers

Cancer - New findings reported from R.S. Hebert and co-authors describe advances in cancer

Cancer - Research conducted at E. Winer and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about cancer

Cancer - Researchers at Cardiff University, Department of Primary Care target cancer

Cancer - Scientists at Duke University detail research in cancer

Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopies Show Value for Some Patients, but Polyps Will Be Missed

Cancer Therapy - Reports from Derriford Hospital describe recent advances in cancer therapy

Cardboiled.com - Send Seriously Green St. Patrick's Day Greetings

CardiacAssist - CardiacAssist to exhibit and host educational symposium at "ACC 2009"

Cardiology - Former President of Sports Cardiology Consultants, LLC Christine Lawless, MD, MBA, ABCL, FACC, FACSM, Named Medical Director of CME Enterprise

Cardiology - Investigators at University of Alberta publish new data on cardiology

Cardiology - New cardiology findings from Deakin University described

Cardiology - Terumo Heart, Inc. Reports Clinical Progress in the DuraHeart(TM) U.S. Pivotal Trial as NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Implants First Patient

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs

CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. - CATANIA Coronary Artery Stent Makes 'Live Case' Debut in Venezuela During the Sociedad Venezolana de Cardiologia Intervencionista

change:healthcare, inc. - change:healthcare Helps Displaced Employees Immobilized By the High Cost of Healthcare

ClearCount Medical Solutions - CORRECTING and REPLACING ClearCount’s SmartSponge System Awarded First AORN Seal of Recognition for Operating Procedures

Clinical Trial Research - Research from V. Shalev and co-researchers in the area of clinical trial research described

Colon Cancer - ASGE's Birthday e-Card Reminds Recipients to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer!

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings recently were published by researchers at Johns Hopkins University

Colon Cancer - New website empowers colorectal cancer patients when discussing critical treatment decisions - DiagnoCure launches www.mypersonalcancerdiagnosis.com

Colon Cancer - Studies from University of California in the area of colon cancer described

Colon Cancer - Studies in the area of colon cancer reported from National Cancer Institute

Colon Cancer - Study data from University of California update knowledge of colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Understand Colon Cancer with MyBiopsy.Org; Schedule a Screening Test at MyHealthTestReminder.Org

Colonoscopy - Reports outline colonoscopy research from Mayo Clinic

CompPartners - Bernard J. Mansheim, MD to Serve as Chief Medical Officer of CompPartner’s New Specialty Medical Reviews Division

Contact Dermatitis - Researchers from Columbia College report on findings in contact dermatitis

Covance Inc. - Covance Increases Early Clinical Footprint in Europe with Acquisition of Swiss-Based Early Clinical Development Site

Credit Management Association - Credit Management Association Urges Careful Planning: 10 Essential Bankruptcy Steps

Credo Mobile - CREDO Mobile From Working Assets Announces Stimulus Package for Progressive Nonprofits

CRH Medical Corporation - CRH O'Regan Hemorrhoid Banding system featured on a nationally syndicated television program

Cutaneous Melanoma - Study results from University of North Carolina, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center update understanding of cutaneous melanoma

Cystic Fibrosis - Reports by M. Tournoud and co-researchers describe recent advances in cystic fibrosis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Study: Doctor-patient conversations at end of life associated with lower medical expenses

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Survey: Few physicians support private banking of umbilical cord blood

Death Studies - New findings reported from Vrije University Amsterdam, Medical Department describe advances in death studies

Deborah Heart and Lung Center - Deborah Ranked in the Top Five Percent of All Hospitals in the Country

Deloitte - Increasing Economic and Business Risks Will Transform the Global Life Sciences Industry

Depression - Studies from Mayo Clinic add new findings in the area of depression

Depression Epidemiology - Data on depression epidemiology described by researchers at University of Washington

Dermatology - New dermatology research has been reported by scientists at University of Cincinnati

Dermatology - Researchers from State University of New York, Medical Department discuss findings in dermatology

Dermatology - Studies conducted at University of Reading on dermatology recently published

Dermatology - Studies in the area of dermatology reported from J. Kablik and co-researchers

Dermatology - University of Texas reports research in dermatology

Detroit Medical Center - The Detroit Medical Center Pioneers New EMR System Preventing Medication Mistakes

Devon Health Services, Inc. - Devon Health Announces New President

Diabetes - New findings from M.J. Knol and co-researchers in the area of diabetes described

Diabetes - Research data from Tampere University update understanding of diabetes

Diabetes Care - Researchers from University of Wisconsin publish findings in diabetes care

Diagnostics - The Coalition for Ethical Imaging Announces Support for Diagnostic Imaging Bills Introduced in Texas Legislature

Dilatation Catheters - Abbott Launches VOYAGER(TM) NC Coronary Balloon Catheter

Dossia - HealthTrio LLC Personal Health Record and Electronic Health Record Solution Selected by Dossia

Dr. Michael Kane - Is the Recession Killing You? It May Be

Drug Resistance - Cepheid Receives Health Canada License for First On-demand Diagnostic Test for Life-threatening MRSA and S. aureus Infections From Patient Positive Blood Culture Bottles

Eczema Risk Factors - Reports outline eczema risk factors study results from C. Skudlik et al

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Updates Community on Progress With Los Gatos Campus Activation

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine described by P.L. Henneman et al

Empi - VitalStim® Therapy Referenced in Best Selling Self-Help Book on Stroke Recovery

Employee Benefit Research Institute - EBRI Policy Forum: Consumer/Patient Engagement in Health Care - 30 Years On

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Announces FDA Approval of the IntuiTrak Express Delivery System

Endologix, Inc. - Positive Clinical Data from Endologix Suprarenal Study to Be Introduced March 19 at SCVS Symposium

Enzymology - New enzymology study findings have been published by scientists at Boston University

ExpertSource - Experts Available to Discuss Heartbreaker: a Bad Marriage Raises Cardiac Risk

Family Practice - New family practice study findings have been reported from S.M.E. Vandillen et al

Family Practice - Research on family practice detailed by scientists at Queen's University

Family Practice - Research on family practice discussed by scientists at McGill University

Family Practice - Researchers from Chinese University of Hong Kong discuss findings in family practice

Family Practice - Researchers from Radboud University detail new studies and findings in the area of family practice

Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Investments Survey Finds Majority of Workers Believe Their Benefits Are Better Than or as Good as What Most Companies Offer

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Upland Hills Health's Wisconsin Revs to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Tiny samples could yield big predictive markers for pancreatic cancer

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Recognized Among Growth Leaders in Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Study: Many terminally ill patients feel abandoned by their doctors

Fresenius Medical Services - Fresenius Medical Services Showcases Home Dialysis at 29th Annual Dialysis Conference in Houston, Texas

G.I. Jobs - New G.I. Jobs Program Provides Hospitals a Cost Effective Way to Find Prior Military Health Care Workers

GE Healthcare - GE’s First Portable ECG, “Medical Texting,” Arrive in US

Genetics & Genomics - Piedmont Triad, N.C., biotech news/LabCorp Announces Collaboration for Kannapolis-Based Biorepository

HairDX, LLC - HairDX Introduces Genetic Test for Finasteride Response

HCD Research - HCD Research and Muhlenberg College Will Use an Index to Monitor Physicians' and Consumers' Perceptions of Health Care Reform

Headache and Migraine - New Daily Persistent Headache is special focus of neurologist at Michigan HeadPain & Neurological Institute

Headache and Migraine - New headache and migraine research from P. Rossi and co-researchers described

Headache and Migraine - Research from Emory University provides new data about headache and migraine

Health Care Management - Reports summarize health care management study results from Boston University

Health Care Management - Research from Lund University has provided new information about health care management

Health Dialog - Health Dialog Explores Evolution of Traditional Disease Management

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog: Health Insurers & Drug Companies Contributed $5.5 Million to Top 10 Senate and House Recipients Since 2005

Health Insurance - Medical Insurance Coverage in Africa a Possible Key to Improved Healthcare Access, States Frost & Sullivan

Health Insurance - Studies from University of Texas describe new findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from K. Kan et al broaden understanding of health insurance

Health Services - Research on health services described by scientists at Duke University

Healthways - AHIP, Healthways, Gallup to Release Definitive Rankings of U.S. Well-Being

Heart Bypass Surgery - BridgePoint Medical Completes First U.S. Clinical Case Using CrossBoss and Stingray Devices in CTO Angioplasty Procedure

Heart Disease - Atherotech Announces Addition of ApoAI Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk Marker to VAP(R) Test

Heart Disease - The American Heart Association and Macy's Join Forces to Drive Diversity in Medicine

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres - Iron induces death in tumor cells

Hennepin County Medical Center - Best of Hennepin to Celebrate Hennepin's Best

Heterotopic Ossification - Research reports on immunization from P.J. Lua and colleagues provide new insights

HIV/AIDS - Research in the area of HIV/AIDS reported from D.R. Mest and colleagues

HIV/AIDS - Study results from L. Michel et al provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Study results from University of Miami provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Research from Duke University, Center for Health Policy provides new data on HIV/AIDS prevention

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Hollywood Hospital's Trend-Setting Program to Drastically Cut Infections

Home Care Delivered, Inc. - Home Care Delivered, Inc. Launches Proprietary Insurance Payer Management System

Hypothyroidism - SD Canada Announces CE Mark for ThyroChek(R) Adult and NeoNatal Tests

iData Research Inc. - Study Shows 80% of Adults with Peripheral Arterial Disease Go Undiagnosed

Implants - Florida Medical Center Surgeon Implants New Mitral Valve Repair Ring - One of 20 US Doctors Working with New Impant Ring

Incontinence - Studies from C. Tannenbaum et al have provided new data on incontinence

Ingenix - Ingenix Makes Market-Leading Episode Treatment Groups® Methodology Available for Public Review

InstaMed - InstaMed Pledges Support for Project SwipeIT with Patient ID Swipe Card Solutions for Provider Acceptance and Payer Issuance

Internal Medicine - Studies from University of Calgary yield new data on internal medicine

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Diagnostic errors: the new focus of patient safety experts

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Identifies Key Elements in Successful Health Care Information Technology Implementation

Kidney Cancer - Freezing Kidney Cancer: Hot Treatment Should Be New Gold Standard for Destroying Small Tumors

LDM GROUP - LDM GROUP and Practice Fusion Partner Together to Offer Patient Messaging at the Point-of-Care

Life Science Intelligence - Global Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Market to Reach $3.7 Billion by 2015

Life Sciences - Elsevier Announces Launch of Osteopathic Family Physician: Publishing Partnership Formed with American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Life Sciences - Giving Doctors the Complete Picture: New Regenstrief Clinical Support Tool Significantly Improves Communication Between Doctors

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Rochester in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - New Global Medical Information Resource Online from Medimix

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children findings from New York Presbyterian Hospital, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine described

Life Sciences - Research conducted at National University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Royal Children's Hospital has updated our knowledge about pediatric in children

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

Life Sciences - Research from J.S.D. Dacosta and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Department of Pediatrics has provided new information about pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Division of Geriatric Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at American University of Beirut target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from A. Fekadu and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from J.R. Selvarajah and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Studies from T.C. Collins et al provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Charite University

Life Sciences - The Joint Commission Expresses concern over Poor Infection Control in MRIs Infection Control Experts Provide Procedures for Infection Control in MRI

Life Sciences - University Hospital, Department of Paediatrics reports research in pediatric in children

Lifespan - Obesity linked to dangerous sleep apnea in truck drivers

LifeWatch Corp. - CARD GUARD, the Parent Company of LifeWatch Corp., to Take Part in 29th Annual Health Care Conference of Cowen and Company in Boston

Living Positive By Design - 'Project Runway' Designer in Houston to Educate About Living With HIV and Combat Stigma Associated With the Disease

Loyola University Health System - New staging technique might save bladders in some bladder cancer patients

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Allscripts to Sell Its Medication Services Business to A-S Medication Solutions, Sign Joint Marketing Agreement

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - First Rewards Paid to New Jersey Doctors Through Participation in Bridges to Excellence

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Research from M. Nasser and co-authors reveals new findings on marketing and licensing agreements

Mayo Clinic - Patients Being Discharged Against Medical Advice

McKesson Corporation - Ohio State University Pathology Services Selects McKesson for Revenue Cycle Management

MDS Inc. - MDS Nordion Launches Improved TheraSphere(R) Administration System for Physicians

Measles - Studies from O. Wichmann and colleagues reveal new findings on measles

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage and Leapfrog Present Early Results from 4th National P4P Survey at IHA Summit Meeting – Shows P4P Growing into Mature Payment Strategy, Improving Health Care

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage® HealthSmart Enhanced Provider Directory Adds Powerful Enhancements to Help Health Plans Fully Meet Growing Healthcare Consumer Transparency Needs

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Expands Revenue Cycle Management Agreement with Kindred Healthcare’s Hospital Division

MedAvant Healthcare Solutions/Capario - MedAvant Healthcare Solutions Re-Launches Company as Capario

Medicare and Medicaid - ALFA Calls for Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Complexities Simplified for Medicare's Mandatory Insurer Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by S.D. Pizer and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Enclarity Secures Series C Funding from Bain Capital Ventures and Ignition Partners

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Emergency Room Costs Increased 25 Percent in the Last Year and May Lead to More Opportunity for Pharma Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Arkansas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to South Carolina Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Texas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Helps to Bridge Oral Care Gap in Appalachia

Medicare and Medicaid - House Bill to Improve Accuracy of Medicare Reimbursement Introduced: Members of Congress Seek to Stem Growing Healthcare Coverage Shortfalls, Community Oncology Alliance Advocates for Swift Passage of Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from A.R. Morse and co-authors yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seminars Offered to Missouri Seniors With Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from C.M. Blanchette et al further understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from J.C. Famadas and co-researchers update current data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study of 160,000 Medicare Patients Shows Hispanics Have Greater Costs for End-of-Life Care

Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins Suit Against Community Health Systems Inc. and Three of Its Hospitals in New Mexico

Medication Management Systems, Inc. - General Mills First to Adopt New Worksite Pharmacist Program

MedNetwoRx - Dallas-based MedNetwoRx Leading the Way With Healthcare Reform

Mental Health - Data on mental health discussed by S.L. Sayers and colleagues

Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania - Win for Low Income Residents of Personal Care Homes

Motorola, Inc. - Motorola Empowers the Mobile Workforce to Work Without Boundaries with New Enterprise Digital Assistant

Movement Disorders - Studies from University of California describe new findings in movement disorders

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Is Smaller Better? Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery Options Discussed at NCCN Conference

Naturally Vitamins - Histame™ Now Available in United States

Neurology - Reports from J.M Pearce et al highlight recent research in neurology

Nodular Goiter - Studies by N. Lehwald and co-authors describe new findings in nodular goiter

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - HP Hood and Organic Valley Cut Organic Family Farmers Income and NODPA Praises Horizon Organic for Honoring Their Contract With Their Farmers

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NPS Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong 2008 Results; Phase 3 Registration Studies Underway for Two Product Candidates

Obesity - ACSM Partnership Will Combat Childhood Obesity, Get Kids Active

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies conducted at Columbia University, New York Obesity Research Center on obesity and diabetes recently published

Obesity and Diabetes - Study Shows Potential for Resolving Type 2 Diabetes with Bariatric Surgery: 90% of All Diabetics Overweight or Obese

Occupational Health - New occupational health data have been reported by L.W. Klein and co-authors

Occupational Medicine - Recent findings from K. Bailey and co-authors highlight research in occupational medicine

Oncology - KevinMD.com Joins the HCPLive.com Network

Oregon Health & Science University - Worries about the future cited as a top reason for patients requesting physician-assisted suicide

Osteonecrosis - ADA Informs Patients About Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health

Osteoporosis - Are Cyclists Peddling Towards Osteoporosis?

Osteosarcoma - IDM Pharma's MEPACT(R) (Mifamurtide, L-MTP-PE) Receives Approval in Europe for Treatment of Patients with Non-Metastatic, Resectable Osteosarcoma

Otolaryngology - New findings in otolaryngology described from New York University

Ovarian Cancer Genetics - Researchers at University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center target ovarian cancer genetics

Parkinson Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation Joins Effort to Recruit 10,000 People With Parkinson's Disease to New Web-Based PD Research Community

Parkinson Disease - New Parkinson disease research has been reported by scientists at Harvard University

Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. - Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. Announces the Adoption of the Safety-Sponge(TM) System by the First Hospital in the State of Indiana

Pediatrics - AHRQ Issues Recommendations for Safeguarding Children During Public Health Emergencies

Pediatrics - Doctors call for change in how non-active TB in immigrant children treated: New guidelines should improve health, save costs

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Cook Medical Reports Positive Results from Clinical Trial Designed to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Biodesign Vaginal Erosion Repair Graft

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Calls for Prompt Action on Economic Relief and Recovery Agenda

Peplin, Inc. - Peplin’s Positive Phase IIb AK Trial Result Details

Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Launches Webinar Series and Website Resources on Healthcare Stimulus Plan Provisions

Pfizer Inc - Sutent Significantly Increases Progression Free Survival for Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors, Study Stopped Early

Pharmaceuticals - Baxa Corporation Acquires Florida-Based ForHealth Technologies

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaxis Appoints French Distributor for Aridol(TM)

Pharmaceuticals - Researchers from University of California, Department of Family Medicine provide details of new studies and findings in the area of pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - Studies from Groningen University provide new data on pharmaceuticals

Pharmacology - Studies from R.S. Epstein and co-researchers update current data on pharmacology

PhotoMedex, Inc. - PhotoMedex Introduces Neova Advanced Essential Lash™

Posit Science - Drive or Die

Premier Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Executive Named to Premier Healthcare Alliance Committee Dedicated to Healthcare Cost Improvement

Premier Inc. - Premier Listed as a Patient Safety Organization PSO by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Press Ganey Releases Innovative Report to Assess Culture of Safety in U.S. Hospitals

ProSolv CardioVascular - ProSolv Releases New Cardiovascular Software

Prostate Cancer - Freezing Prostate Cancer Does a Man's Body Good

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from University of Texas advance knowledge in prostate cancer epidemiology

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Research from Columbia University has provided new information about prostate cancer risk factors

Psychiatry - Studies from United Arab Emirates University, Medical Department yield new information about psychiatry

Pulmonary Edema - Reports from R. Cosentini and co-researchers add new data to research in pulmonary edema

Pulmonary Embolism - Study findings on pulmonary embolism are outlined in reports from D. Aujesky and colleagues

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Corporation Announces 2008 Results

Quality and Safety In Health Care - New quality and safety in health care study findings recently were published by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Studies from University of Sheffield have provided new data on quality and safety in health care

Radiology - Greenway Medical Technologies' Interoperability Engine, PrimeExchange, Allows Physicians to Securely Share Patient Data Amongst Wide Range of Providers in Patient's Care Continuum

Radiology - NovaRad and Digisonics Bundle PACS and CRS for Convenience and Affordability

RAND Corporation - Study finds pay for performance stimulates changes in medical practice

Rehabilitation Research - Reports from University of Toronto advance knowledge in rehabilitation research

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America Debuts Individual Dental Insurance for Retirees

Renal Disease - Miami Heat Fan Favorite and NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits Florida Legislature, Governor to Urge Needed Coverage for Florida Kidney Patients

Renal Disease - Research from B.L. Jaber and co-researchers yields new findings on renal disease

ReportLinker - Examine the Retail Clinics and the In-Store Healthcare Market

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Disposable Medical Gloves Market Analysis

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds First Aid Kits Market Analysis

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Global Medical Ultrasound Equipment Market: Analysis, Trends and Forcecasts

Reproductive Health - AHRQ Announces New Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Research and Markets - 2009 CIGNA - Health Insurer Insights

Research and Markets - Aged Population Segment Fuels Growth in the Medical Imaging Markets in Taiwan

Research and Markets - Cymbalta Case Study: Successfully Entering a Crowded Market with a New Mechanism of Action Is an Essential Resource for the Pharmaceutical Executive

Research and Markets - European mAbs Market Holds Both Promise and Pitfalls

Research and Markets - Hospital Market in India - Worth USD 25 bn in 2008

Research and Markets - Israel Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets - Promise of Clinical and Cost Benefits to Encourage Uptake of Acute Care Information Systems in Europe

Research and Markets - Success Rate of Electronic Reimbursement Claims Invigorate the U.S. IT Homecare Markets

Research and Markets Ltd. - Exubera Case Study

Research and Markets Ltd. - Gain Insight into the Flomax Case Study: Evolving Disease State Awareness to Succeed with New Method of Action

Research and Markets Ltd. - Insights From Health Insurers Into Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Australia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Residential Finance Corporation - Credit Card Debt? Residential Finance Corp. Says Refinance Mortgage to Pay Bills, Get Tax Deductions, Protect Your Credit

Respiratory Care - American Association for Respiratory Care Recognizes Pulmonary Services at St. Marys Medical Center as a Quality Respiratory Care Provider

Rosetta Genomics Ltd. - Study Published by Rosetta Genomics and Collaborators in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Shows MicroRNA-based Diagnostic Identifies Squamous Lung Cancer with 96% Sensitivity

Schizophrenia - Research results from Newcastle University update knowledge of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Studies from L.A. Kryzhanovskaya and colleagues yield new information about schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Risk Factors - Study findings from W. Veling et al broaden understanding of schizophrenia risk factors

Scorpion Offshore Inc. - Scorpion Offshore Inc. Pilot Project With InPlace Medical Solutions Sets New Standard for Offshore Medical Services

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Epidemiology - Research from Institute for Health has provided new data on severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemiology

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Sicel Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Food & Drug Administration Clearance for DVS®-HFT, a Next-Generation Wireless Sensor to Measure Actual Radiation Dose at Breast and Prostate Tumor Site

SMI Health - SMI Health and InfoSlate Partner to Educate Patients with Interactive Touch Screens in Physicians’ Offices

Sound Surgical Technologies - Research Shows VASER(R) Lipo Results in Excellent Skin Tightening

Spinal Cord Injury - National Rehabilitation Hospital replaces condom catheters with BioDerms Liberty TM

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center - Report to Congress Urges Accelerated Efforts to Create Breakthroughs on Traumatic Brain Injury

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces European CE Mark Approval of Neurostimulation System for Chronic Angina

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Release Fiscal Impact Study

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Medical Students Want to Help Gay Patients Be Comfortably ‘Out’ in Doctor’s Office

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Pilot Program for at-Home Caregivers of Veterans Seeks Participants

Stem Cell Research - Docs More Supportive of Stem Cell Research Funding Than Consumers After Viewing President's Speech

Suburban Research Associates - Investigators at Suburban Research Associates in the Philadelphia Area Are Seeking Adults Who Stutter for Clinical Research Study

Surgery - Englewood Hospital Marks 15 Years of Leadership in Improving Patient Outcomes Through Bloodless Medicine and Surgery

Surgery - Studies from Logan College of Chiropractic in the area of surgery published

Surgical Information Systems - SIS Offers Increased Financial and Operational Efficiencies with Pyxis Supply Technologies

Surgical Information Systems - SIS Trax Unveiled as First Fully Integrated Tissue Management Solution

TCGRx - TCGRx Partnership with Swisslog Expands Options to Enhance Patient Safety and Hospital Staff Productivity

TeleHealth Reports - Legal Experts in Telemedicine Release White Paper on Telephone-Based Cross Coverage

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services and Meridian Health Partner to Create the Ultimate Patient Experience

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Nurses On Call: the Hartford Updates Disability Claims Services, Helping Workers Get Back To Work Faster, Easier

TheraDoc - TheraDoc Helps Memorial Healthcare System Achieve 90 Percent Compliance with Pediatric Asthma Performance Core Measure

Tracheotomy - Reports from Pennsylvania State University highlight recent research in tracheotomy

Transplantation - Research from A.R. Levy and co-authors reveals new findings on transplantation

Type 2 Diabetes - Researchers from University of Erlangen publish findings in type 2 diabetes

U.S. Department of Justice - San Mateo County, California, to Pay U.S. $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - UFCW Calls for Immediate Health Care Reform

University of Calgary - Lack of strategies to manage MRI wait lists a key reason for excessive wait times

University of California - San Diego - Researchers' new goal: Drug-free remission for HIV infection

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - U.S. Hospitals Waste $12 Billion Annually Because of Poor Communication

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - University of Maryland Business School Continues Executive Education Leadership With Maryland State Medical Society Partnership

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology

University of Montreal - 'Suspending asthma treatment a bad option for expectant mothers': Study

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - For psychiatric services, wait for the beep

Virtua Health - Virtua Commends Gov. Corzine's Charity Care Funding Plan

W. L. Gore & Associates - Gore Announces First Patient Treated With Recently-Cleared GORE Flow Reversal System

Washington University School of Medicine - Brain damage found in cognitively normal people with Alzheimer's marker

White Memorial Medical Center - L.A.'s Newest Advanced Imaging Center Houses New GE 64-Slice PET/CT and 3T MRI in Spa-Inspired Environment

XenaCare Holdings Inc. - XenaCare Holdings XCHO Announces New Board Member

Yele Haiti - Wyclef Jean, Ban Ki-Moon, Bill Clinton Visit Haiti to Raise Global Awareness and Needs of Devastated Country



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