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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 29th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Repair Safer, More Successful for Some Ruptured Aneurysms

Accents in Water - Hospital Approved Residential Water Features Kill Harmful Airborne Bacteria

Adverse Drug Reactions - Pharmacists Help Reduce Hospital Costs and Improve Safety with Clinical Interventions

Aging - Aging with Dignity Celebrates National Healthcare Decisions Day

Akerman Senterfitt - Akerman Senterfitt a Formidable Force Inside the Beltway

American Cancer Society - Study of neighborhoods points to modifiable factors, not race, in cancer disparities

American Red Cross - Nationwide Foundation Donates $1.7 Million to American Red Cross for Disaster Preparedness and Response and Increased Blood Collections

Anatomy - Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton Hosts Local Students to Explore Health Careers, Learn Human Anatomy

Anheuser-Busch - Anheuser-Busch Commends Kansas Legislature, Governor Sebelius for Enacting Tougher Underage-Drinking Legislation

Asocolflores Association of Colombian Flower Exporters - The Mother's Day Mystery Solved: Why Moms Really Love Flowers

Behavior - Express Scripts Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire WellPoint NextRx Subsidiaries for $4.675 Billion

Biologics - Avoiding No Man's Land: New Deloitte Study on Follow-on Biologics Investigates Proposed Legislation and Possible Unintended Consequences

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California CEO to Speak at World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C.

Breast Cancer - Virginia Hospital Center: Who Would You Trust With Your Breasts?

Cancer - Mylan Confirms First-to-File Patent Challenge Relating to Xeloda(R) Cancer Treatment

Cancer - US Oncology Encourages Your Right to Decide

Clinical Trial Research - Bio-Optronics Adds Innovative Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Solution to Clinical Conductor Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Continues to Improve Workflow and Productivity

ConvaTec - ConvaTec and HemCon Announce Co-Promotion Agreement

Delta Air Lines - Delta Employees Blanket Salt Lake City Medical Center With Warm Gifts

Dementia - Low Blood Sugar Events Increase Dementia Risk in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Depression - Forest Laboratories, Inc. Announces FDA Approval of Lexapro® for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents

Diabetes - New Research Shows Tree Nuts May Play an Important Role in the Health of People With Diabetes

Disabled American Veterans - Veterans Praise President’s Support for Health Care Funding Reform

Elekta - Elekta Sponsors All Are Our Heroes to Raise Cancer Awareness

Epidemiology - New research on epidemiology from University of New South Wales summarized

Family Research Council - Three Strikes: Is Sebelius Out?

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco - FHLBank San Francisco Joins in Celebrating the Grand Opening of Abbey Apartments for the Homeless in Downtown Los Angeles

Firstsource Solutions - Firstsource Announces North American Leadership Team

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: First Quarter Cigarette Volume Declines Could Be Drastic

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. - Fulbright Names Linda L. Addison Partner-In-Charge of New York Office

Gene Therapy - Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy shows promise beyond safety

Georgia State University - Increased symptoms lead mentally disordered to become victims of violence

Health and Society - New health and society research from A.D. Bertoldi and colleagues discussed

Health and Society - Research conducted at University of Oxford has provided new information about health and society

Health and Society - Research results from Mayo Clinic update knowledge of health and society

Health and Society - Scientists at University of North Carolina target health and society

Health and Society - Study findings on health and society are outlined in reports from D.J. Brailer and colleagues

Health Policy - Data on health policy detailed by S. Sogoric and co-authors

Health Policy - National Health Experts Launch Bipartisan Coalition to Fight Chronic Disease

Heart Attack - St. Joseph's Healthcare System Becomes First Hospital in the Region to Implement Pre-Hospital Therapeutic Cooling to Save the Lives of Cardiac Arrest Patients

HIV/AIDS - Findings from K. Shannon and co-authors provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

Imris Inc. - Huashan Hospital to install Asia's first 3T IMRIS system for neurosurgery

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from W.A. Zule et al described

M2SYS Technology - M2SYS Fingerprint Biometrics System Selected by VinDec Enterprise Solutions to Verify Blood Donors

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - Major Patent Victory for Mintz Levin Client Uniloc Inc.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Death of Angels Adenhart by Suspected Repeat Drunk Driver Shows the Need for Ignition Interlocks

National Healthcare Decisions Day - Thousands of Americans Sign Living Wills on Thursday April 16

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - 2nd Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day Builds on Growing Awareness of Advance Care Planning

Obstetrics - Reports on obstetrics findings from K. Murthy and co-researchers provide new insights

Pediatrics - Bruce R. Korf, MD, PhD is Named President of the American College of Medical Genetics

Pediatrics - Summer Safety Tips: Protect Children's Eyes in Sun, Sports Activities

Perot Systems Corporation - The Christ Hospital Selects Perot Systems for Revenue Cycle Solutions

Pharmaceuticals - Containment Technologies Group Announces Results of Legal Action

Pharmaceuticals - New York Hospital Queens Enhances Clinical Pharmacy Programs with Sentri7

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Pulse Oximetry Devices

Pressure Ulcer - JCR and Hill-Rom Name First Nurse Scholar-in-Residence

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Mortgage Capital Arranges $756 Million FHA Loan for Trenton Area Hospital

Public Health - HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates the Possibility of a Better Health Care System North of the Border

Public Health - Public Health is No. 1, Says U.S. District Judge in Denial of FMC Motion to Shelve the LA-LB Clean Trucks Programs

RedPath Integrated Pathology, Inc. - Molecular Diagnostics Company, RedPath, Appoints Mark D. Myslinski as Chief Executive Officer

Research and Markets - 2009 Hospital Information Systems - Global Strategic Business Report Analyzes Clinical Information Systems CIS, and Non-Clinical Information Systems NCIS

RWD Technologies, Llc - RWD Announces Investments In Growing Health Care Practice

Sanitec Industries, Inc. - Sanitec Industries Emerges From Chapter 11

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Partners behavior predicts STD risk better than individual behavior

Speech - New speech in women research reported from City University of New York, Psychology Department

SpePharm Holding BV - SpePharm Announces a Claim in Excess of 35 Million Euros Against BioAlliance Pharma for Breaking up Their Joint-Venture SpeBio

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - The Yolanda Adams Morning Show and Radio One Gospel Stations Raise More than $800,000 in National Radiothon Benefiting St. Jude

Stanford University School of Medicine - New Alternative to Biopsy Detects Subtle Changes in Cancer Cells, Stanford Study Shows

Surgery - Second European Radiosurgery Workshop Yields Record Attendance

Surgery - Six-Minute Surgical Instrument Sterilizer to Protect Patients and Save Hospitals $Billions

Syndication Inc. - Syndication Inc. Engages the 'Rossi Law Firm' to Point its PINNACLE ENERGY PROJECT; Reminds Shareholders of the 5% Dividend Record Date as of April 29th 2009

TeamHealth - TeamHealth Announces Nine New Contracts in First Quarter 2009

Thyroid Cancer - 'Living With Radiation' Conference Commemorating Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Held at United Nations, Sponsored by New York Eye & Ear Infirmary

U.S. Army Environmental Command - Minnesota Army National Guard Achieves Major Natural Resources Conservation Goals

University HealthSystem Consortium - Nationwide Nursing Shortage Spotlights Need for Retention Programs

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Study: Health undervalued in reproductive rights debate

Vocantas - Tech Award Recognizes Vocantas for Commercialization Partnership, Development of World-leading Chronic Disease Management Solution

Adverse Drug Reactions - Prescription Solutions Provides Innovative Real-Time, Multi-Provider and Multi-Pharmacy Intervention Program to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Study data from Vrije University Amsterdam update knowledge of adverse drug reactions

Allied Health - Barry Arbuckle, MemorialCare Medical Center CEO and California Hospital Association Past Chair, Speaks Out on Impact of 3-Year, $32 Million Public-Private Partnership

Ambulatory Surgery - Reports by S.A. Strope and co-researchers describe recent advances in ambulatory surgery

American College of Cardiology - Depression after heart disease ups risk of heart failure

American Friends of Tel Aviv University - A 'bionic nose' that knows

Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Member Conference to Focus on Key Industry Issues

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Recent findings in ankylosing spondylitis described by R. Aggarwal and colleagues

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Studies by F. Sivas and co-authors describe new findings in ankylosing spondylitis

Antimicrobials - Study data from B. Beovic and colleagues update understanding of antimicrobials

Aptilon Corporation - Aptilon Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm

Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics in Taiwan

Asthma - National Survey Reveals Gap in 'Uncontrolled Asthma' Knowledge - Putting Asthma Patients at Risk for Serious Health Consequences

Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Teams With Community Groups for Special Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup

AuthorHouse - 'Web of Spies': Second in a Series of Mystery Novels by Author

Behavior - Physician Executives and Nurses Team Up to Fight Disruptive Behavior

Biopsy - Scientists at University of Munster discuss research in biopsy

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Announces Launch of Elestrin™ in the U.S.

BIOTRONIK, Inc. - BIOTRONIK, Inc. Announces the First U.S. Implant of Lumax 540 Series – a Therapy for Patients Suffering From Heart Failure

Blue Clover - Furniture Factory Warehouse Hires Blue Clover

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and American Well(TM) Join to Bring Online Care to Minnesota

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; National Stroke Association - Photos: New Program Educates About Serious Warning Sign for Stroke

Bone Research - Health Alliance Announces First Fracture Protection Program for Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium) Tablets

Bowel Disorders - Studies from C. Pieper and co-researchers in the area of bowel disorders published

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by researchers at Harvard University

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers at University of Lubeck have published new data on breast cancer therapy

Cancer - AHRQ and Ad Council Encourage Consumers to Ask Questions and Get More Involved in Their Health Care

Cancer - bioTheranostics Joins Epics Growing List of Healthcare Clients

Cancer - Compassion Fatigue: Impact on Healthcare Providers of Caring for the Terminally Ill

Cancer - MedTrust Online to Provide NexCura Cancer Profiler Tools from Thomson Reuters to Oncologists

Cancer - New cancer findings from Curtin University of Technology described

Cancer - Study findings on cancer in women are outlined in reports from Erasmus University, Department of Public Health

Cancer Vaccines - Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Names Paul W. Spearman, M.D. as Chief Research Officer

Cardiology - Cardiac Science Connects With EMR Partner Sage

Cardiology - New cardiology findings from G. Rigatelli and co-researchers published

Cardiology - Research from S.D. Persell and co-researchers in the area of cardiology published

CareHere - CareHere's Electronic Medication System Proves 100 Percent Effective in Response to Recall

Cejka Search - The Economy Plus Flexibility Keep Physicians in Practice

Central Nervous System Disease - Accera, Inc. Launches Neuera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Chlamydia - Low Chlamydia Screening Rates Spur Outreach to Health Professionals

Chronic Disease - Adult Well-Being Services Offers Valuable Resources for Caregivers

Chronic Disease - Studies conducted at University of California on chronic disease recently published

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Ferrara

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Supervised Exercise Therapy Can Lead to Improvements in COPD Symptoms

City of Warrensville Heights - City of Warrensville Heights Residents Have Access to Easy-to-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card Launched Today

Clinical Research - The American Federation for Medical Research Unites Top Leaders to Mitigate U.S. Crisis in Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Research - ACM Global Central Lab Announces Partnership with Chindexs United Family Hospitals in China

Colon Cancer - Chinese Colorectal Cancer Drug Market Will More Than Double by 2012

Colon Cancer - Genomic Health Announces Positive Preliminary Results from QUASAR Validation Study of Oncotype DX(R) Colon Cancer Assay

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Emory University release new data on colon cancer

Colonoscopy - Scientists at Stanford University discuss research in colonoscopy

Colorectal - New colorectal research has been reported by S. Hirasaki et al

Congestive Heart Failure - Symphony Medical Announces First Patient Successfully Treated With Novel Congestive Heart Failure Therapy

Courion Corporation - MEDNAX National Medical Group Uses Courion's Enterprise Suite to Automate Identity and Access Management

Critical Care - Resurrection Health Uses Information Technology to Address Critical Care Crisis

DecisionQ Corporation - GfK Healthcare Implements DecisionQ's FasterAnalytics(TM) Modeling Software

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Researchers from University of Lund report on findings in deep vein thrombosis

Depression - Research data from University of Texas update understanding of depression

Diabetes - Data reveals that Diabetes Ten City Challenge Reduces Health Care Costs and Improves Patient Health

Diabetes - Research findings from University of California update understanding of diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department have published new data on diabetes

Diabetes Care - Research data from Virginia Commonwealth University update understanding of diabetes care

Diabetes Care - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes care

Diagnostics - Clinical Diagnostic Lab Testing Market to Grow Over 90% through 2017

Diagnostics - Louisiana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians

Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics to Pay U.S. $302 Million to Resolve Allegations That a Subsidiary Sold Misbranded Test Kits

Diagnostics - XIFIN Inc. CEO to Speak at Executive War College Conference

Dialysis - Businessman Exposed Problems With Quest Subsidiary's Blood Test Kits; Led to $302 Million Settlement

Dialysis - Research from Stanford University in dialysis provides new insights

Dr. Robert Schwartz - U.S. Plastic Surgeons Get Green Light for New Era of Fat Transfer Procedures.

Emory University - Exposure to valproate during pregnancy can impair a child's cognitive development

Endometriosis - Research on endometriosis described by scientists at University of California, Medical Department

Epilepsy - Studies from University of Cincinnati have provided new information about epilepsy

Epilepsy Therapy Project - Epilepsy Pipeline Conference 2009 to Showcase Cutting-Edge Therapies in Development and Advances in the Treatment of Epilepsy

Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Alerts U.S. Physicians to Raptiva Recall Within Hours

Erectile Dysfunction - For Erectile Dysfunction, Physicians Indicate That Opportunity Exists for Emerging Therapies with Improved Efficacy in Difficult-to-Treat Patient Subpopulations

Family and Community Health - Reports from A. Tothy and colleagues advance knowledge in family and community health

Family and Community Health - Research on family and community health discussed by A.M. Dellinger and co-researchers

Family Practice - Findings in family practice reported from University of Manitoba

Family Practice - New family practice data have been reported by D. Wolfson and co-authors

Family Practice - New family practice data have been reported by researchers at State University of New York

Family Practice - Studies from University of Montreal, Medical Department reveal new findings on family practice

Ferring Pharmaceuticals - New Approach to Progesterone Supplementation in ART Revealed in Recently Published White Paper

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Comments on WellPoint's Agreement to Sell PBM Subs

Flinn Foundation - Flinn Foundation Elects New President and CEO

Fresenius Medical Services - Fresenius Medical Services' Medical Directors' Symposium Brings Together Dialysis Leaders

GAB Robins North America, Inc. - GAB Robins Features MSP and Technology Experts at RIMS

Grady Health System - The Marcus Foundation Gives $20 Million to Grady Health System

Greencastle Consulting - Lehigh Valley Health Network Selects Greencastle for EMR Training

Griffin Hospital - Community Food Banks and Homeless Shelter to Receive Gift of 1,649 Cases of Food from Griffin Hospital Employees

HCA - HCA Previews 2009 First Quarter Results

HCD Research - Consumers More Optimistic than Doctors Regarding Future of U.S. Health Care Reform

HCD Research, Inc. - National Physicians' Study: Nearly One Third Would Choose Different Career Today

Health and Medicine - Study data from University of Washington update understanding of health and medicine

Health and Medicine - Study results from D.J. Rothman and colleagues in the area of health and medicine published

Health and Society - New health and society study findings reported from J. Rother and co-authors

Health and Society - New health and society study results reported from J.M. Walker et al

Health and Society - Recent findings in health and society described by R.L. Phillips and colleagues

Health and Society - Research from M.V. Sarrazin et al has provided new information about health and society

Health and Society - Research on health and society detailed by scientists at Northern Illinois University

Health and Society - Research on health and society reported by M.A. Friedman et al

Health and Society - Research results from University of Oslo update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Researchers at University of California target health and society

Health and Society - Studies from Erasmus University update current data on health and society

Health and Society - Study data from E.S. Fisher et al provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - Study findings from C.L. Damberg et al broaden understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Study findings on health and society are outlined in reports from University of Texas

Health and Society - Study results from A. Weil and colleagues update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Study results from T. Bhattacharyya and colleagues update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Study results from W.B. Weeks and colleagues in the area of health and society published

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

Health Insurance - Blue Cross Launches Largest Selection of Individual Plans Available in Minnesota

Health Insurance - New health insurance study results from J.M. Grossman et al described

Health Insurance - Reports on health insurance findings from National University provide new insights

Health Services - Scientists at Harvard University detail research in health services

Healthcare Management - Scientists at Indiana University release new data on healthcare management

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Adoption of Consumer-Driven Health Plans Accelerated by Recession

Heart Catheterization - University of Ottawa Heart Institute is North America's First Clinical Site for Ultra-sophisticated X-Ray

Heart Disease - New heart disease study results from Y.F. Bi et al described

Heart Disease - Studies from K.E. Lutfey and co-researchers in the area of heart disease published

Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research - Study finds multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria high in long-term care

Hepatitis B Virus - New hepatitis B virus research reported from University of Texas

Hip Pain - Studies from W.R. Vanwye et al in the area of hip pain described

Hormones - Data from N.F. Sanchez et al provide new insights into hormones

Hormones - IROs Help Determine Medical Necessity of Growth Hormone Therapy

Hormones - RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association Announces Partnership With CutisPharma

Humana Inc. and SIHO Insurance Services - SIHO Insurance Services and Humana Form Alliance to Offer Benefits Solutions

Hypertension - New hypertension study findings recently were published by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Illinois Hospital Association - Report Ignores True Value of Chicago Hospitals

Impact Rx, Inc. - Impact Rx, Inc. Names Mark Degatano as Vice President, Business Development, Key Client Initiatives

Incontinence - LibertyT External Male Continence Device Featured in Newman and Weins Managing and Treating Urinary Incontinence

Independence Blue Cross - Study Shows Consumers With High Deductible Health Plans Are More Savvy About Controlling Costs, Improving Health

InterComponentWare, Inc. - ICW and Surescripts to Develop E-Prescribing Prototype Project for SHIN-NY

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Illinois First Student Workers Join Teamsters Union

InterSystems Corporation - Community Hospital Implements One-Stop Information Delivery in Emergency Department with Forerun System Built on Intersystems Ensemble

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Researchers from University of Birmingham provide details of new studies and findings in the area of irritable bowel syndrome

Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Botox(R) vs. Reloxin(R) -- the Wrinkle Titans Poised for Battle

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Names Jed Weissberg, MD, as Senior Vice President, Quality and Care Delivery Excellence

Kidney Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from General Hospital, Department of Nephrology publish new studies and findings in the area of kidney disease risk factors

Kidneys - Findings in kidneys reported from E. Sellier and co-researchers

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Issues Statement Regarding AHRQ Draft Report

Life Sciences - Bravo Health Names Julia Ciorletti Senior Vice President, Government Relations

Life Sciences - FIU College of Medicine leads the way for the future of medical education

Life Sciences - Health Cost Solutions Migrates To Bloodhound's Convergence Point

Life Sciences - Investigators at Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health target life sciences

Life Sciences - J. Richard Ludgin, M.D. Named CMO at the Brooklyn Hospital Center

Life Sciences - Medimix International Offers Updated Report on Internet Usage by Latin American Physicians

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by T.G.K. Bentley and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from Grenoble University published

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from C.Y. Wu and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Taipei Medical University discussed

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Queen's University

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from University of Sao Paulo summarized

Life Sciences - New UnitedHealthcare Web site makes health care management more convenient and efficient for women of all ages

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds Two PACS Contracts with Orthopedic Clinics

Life Sciences - Project HOPE Partners with U.S. Navy for the Twelfth Time to Bring Humanitarian Assistance and Health Education to Those in Need

Life Sciences - Recognizing Cognitive Impairment Key to Keeping Older Adults At Home: Training Medical Professionals to Identify Red Flags

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from Columbia University, Psychiatric Institute

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from University of Zurich

Life Sciences - Research in the area of pediatric in children reported from New York University

Life Sciences - Richard G. Bennett, M.D., to Take Helm as New President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Life Sciences - Studies from Ramon y Cajal University, Department of Neurology in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Study results from A.S. Chukmaitov and colleagues in the area of life sciences published

Lung Cancer - Research on lung cancer detailed by scientists at University of Washington

Managed Care - Drug Utilization Review Reveals Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use Among Elderly Population

Managed Care - Kaiser Permanente Receives Top Marks in 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Study

Managed Care - Keynote Speakers Announced for 2009 Pharmacy Benefits Academy

Managed Care - New findings from City University of New York, Baruch College in the area of managed care described

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Provides 'Senior Sensitivity Training' to City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Network Service Providers

Managed Care - URAC Director of Pharmacy Programs to Speak at Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual Meeting

Managed Care - WellPoint Chief Pharmacy Officer Named President-Elect of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Managed Care - Working Mother Magazine Names Janet Liang 'Working Mother of the Year'

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - ExpressMD(TM) Solutions' Remote Patient Health Monitoring Device Receives 510(K) Market Clearance Approval From FDA

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Panthera Enlists Mount Sinai School of Medicines Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute for Jaguar Conservation Project in Brazilian Pantanal Region

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - RealMed and American Well Join Forces to Expedite Online Care Integration Into Health Plans' Financial Systems

Medicare and Medicaid - AHRQ News and NumbersMedicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Spending Jumped from $5.9 billion to $44.3 Billion between 2005 and 2006

Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare and Thomson Reuters to Manage New York State's Medicaid Clinical Best Practices Review Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Baker Donelson Welcomes Health Lawyers Tom Baker and Gina Greenwood to Georgia Offices

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at National Cancer Institute

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by H.N. Ibrahim and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - General Dynamics Awarded $45 Million Task Order by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Homecare Associations Nationwide Urge Policymakers to Rescind Controversial Medicare 'Competitive' Bidding Rule

Medicare and Medicaid - Improved Care for Kidney Patients Reduces Medicare Costs and Saves Taxpayers Money

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of California release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Among Top Five Percent in the Nation for Patient Safety for the Third Year in a Row

Medicare and Medicaid - Quantum and Renaissance Health Systems Take Leadership Role in Advancement of Electronic Health Records in Florida

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid study findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by S. Guterman and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - STAAR Surgical Releases Afinity(TM) Collamer(R) Aspheric Single Piece NTIOL

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Brandeis University provide new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces 10% Growth of Patient Base

MediConnect Global, Inc. - Amy Rees Anderson of MediConnect Global to Speak at World Health Care Congress

MedInsights, Inc. - National Managed Care Provider First to Workers' Compensation Market with Innovative Technology that Reduces Costs to Employers

MEDmarketplace.com - Alan Weinstein Joins the Board of Directors at MEDmarketplace.com

MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Names Dominick J. Golio as Chief Financial Officer

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic to Launch Talent™ Thoracic Stent Graft in Japan

Melanoma - MRF Comments on Recent Study About Genetic Risk for Melanoma

Menopause - Studies from S.A. Huston and colleagues reveal new findings on menopause

Mental Health - Congress Urged to Support Mental Health Checkups for Teens: Pediatricians, Mother of the Late Garrett Lee Smith Brief Congress On Teen Suicide Prevention in Primary Care

Mental Health - Research data from Vrije University Amsterdam update understanding of mental health

Mental Illness - New findings in mental illness described by L. Miller and co-researchers

MN Community Measurement - Several Minnesota Medical Groups Improve Care for Patients Served by Minnesota Health Care Programs, but Disparities Gap Remains

Monoclonal Antibodies - Studies from Medical University of Graz have provided new information about monoclonal antibodies

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare - New National Online Survey Says Bipolar Depressive Symptoms Have Impact on Day-To-Day Tasks as Well as Social Activities1

Neoplasia - Reports by W.J. Li and co-researchers describe recent advances in neoplasia

Neostem, Inc. - NeoStem Completes $11 Million Private Placement Financing to Support Expansion Activities in China, Further Development of NeoStem's VSEL Technology and Advancement of Medical Tourism Initiatives

Nephrology - Reports outline nephrology research from St. Michael's Hospital

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research from Y. Krupitskaya and co-authors reveals new findings on non-small cell lung cancer

Nursing - New findings from University of Pennsylvania in the area of nursing published

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. Focuses on the Physician Dispense Market and Discontinues Distribution in the Pharmacy Channel

Obesity and Diabetes - Georgia Department of Human Resources Launches New On-line Health and Wellness Resource In Eight Counties

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from Massachusetts General Hospital yield new information about abscess

Occupational Health - Research on occupational health reported by scientists at University of Amsterdam

Occupational Medicine - Data on occupational medicine published by researchers at Erasmus University

Occupational Medicine - New findings in occupational medicine described by R. Toralvillanueva and co-researchers

Olympus Managed Health Care, Inc. - Olympus Managed Health Care Extends Proven-Cost Containment Program

Orthopedics - Concord Orthopaedics, P.A., Selects SRS Hybrid EMR for Its 25 Providers

Orthopedics - New orthopedics research reported from Uppsala University

Ovarian Cancer - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals new findings on ovarian cancer

Pallas Athena - Pallas Athena to Implement Enterprise-Wide BPMone Solution at Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Pancreatic Cancer - New Drug Reduces Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells to Achieve Tumor Remission and Prevent Tumor Recurrence

Patents - AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy and Dr. Mark McClellan to Address Device Executives 2009 MDMA Annual Meeting

Patents - Patent Issued for UNIVAL(R) D3(TM) Data Conversion System

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Opens Nation's Most Advanced Digital Pediatric Hospital

Pediatrics - Death of a Child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Long-term Consequences for Siblings

Pegasystems - HealthNow New York Inc. Empowers Business Users to Drive Improvements in Claims Processing and Increase Member Retention and Loyalty

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA:  New Blue Cross/Blue Shield Prescription-Drug Survey Confirms Generic Drugs Have Gone Mainstream With Consumers, Doctors & Payers

Pharmaceuticals - Health Strategies Group Expands Focus of Pharma Sales Force Effectiveness Service Under New Vision and Name

Pharmaceuticals - SRSsoft Connects Physicians with Retail Pharmacies across the Country; the Leader in Hybrid EMR Solutions Completes Surescripts® Certification for Routing of Prescription Renewals with Retail Pharmacies

Pharmaceuticals - Study findings from University of Rochester broaden understanding of pharmaceuticals

Pneumonia - FDA Approves New Indication for Wyeths TYGACIL (tigecycline) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Study findings from A. Binard et al provide new insights into polymyalgia rheumatica

ProLogis - ProLogis Leases 211,000 Square Feet to Cardinal Health Near Memphis

Prostate Cancer - Reports from F.J. Drummond et al highlight recent research in prostate cancer

Pseudotumor Cerebri - Study findings from University of California provide new insights into pseudotumor cerebri

Psoriasis - New findings reported from R. Jimenezpuya and co-authors describe advances in psoriasis

Public Health - Getting the Word Out When the Need for Speed Is Critical to Public Health

Public Health - Reports outline public health study findings from B.S. Jones and colleagues

Purifan, Inc. - More Schools Install Classroom Air Filters to Improve Air Quality

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings recently were reported by J. Spanjer and co-researchers

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings reported from Erasmus University

Renal Disease - New data from Kaiser Permanente, Department of Nephrology illuminate research in renal disease

Research and Markets - Clinical Laboratory Testing Volume 2: Business Strategies Reviews the Market for Clinical Laboratory Data Used in Clinical Practice

Respiratory Care - New respiratory care research has been reported by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital

Retinal Detachment - Research from Taipei Medical University broadens understanding of retinal detachment

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Sage Intergy EHR Receives 08 CCHIT Certification

Sarcoidosis - Reports summarize sarcoidosis study results from Alfred Hospital

Science - Findings from D. Boury and co-authors broaden understanding of science

Science - Studies from University of Paris yield new information about science

Sharp Community Medical Group - Sharp Community Medical Group's Electronic Health Record Goes Live

Siegal Medical Group - Losing the Last Ten Pounds is the Hardest Part of any Diet Confirms Weight-Loss Expert and Author Dr. Sanford Siegal

Skin Cancer - Research from N. Hirst and co-authors reveals new findings on skin cancer

Skin Cancer - South Carolina Dermatologists Will Serve Tennis Fans With Free Skin Checks and Sun Safety Tips

Smart Association, Inc. - SMART Association, Inc. Launches Its Health Information Exchange Software

Smoking - BODY WORLDS Exhibition Uses Lung Specimens to Launch Anti-Smoking Campaign at the San Diego Natural History Museum

St. Michael's Hospital - Immigrant women may be at higher risk of having a baby with a birth defect

Surgery - Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk?

Surve Consulting Group - TSI Healthcare and SURVE Consulting Announce a Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Business Development

Susan’s Healthy Gourmet - Susan Johnson of Susan’s Healthy Gourmet Announced as Semi-Finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Systemic Sclerosis - Reports outline systemic sclerosis research from University of Manchester

Telemedicine - Avera Study Shows Positive Impact of Remote Intensivist Care through eICU

Telemedicine - High Tech Brings Back the Company Doctor

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America - New Program Gives Guardian Dental Pre-Paid/DHMO Members Greater Access to Specialty Care

The Leapfrog Group - Leapfrog Group Hospital Survey Finds Majority of Hospitals Fail to Meet Important Quality Standards

The Mahone Group, Inc. - Mahone Hires Connie Garrison as Head of Healthcare Staffing Services

The Marketing Dr Llc - Ocean Cosmetic Medicine of Santa Monica Has Created Something New: 'Personalized Boutique Style' Aesthetic Treatments

The Sullivan Group - The Sullivan Group Provides Courses to US Armed Services

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - CareMore’s Go-Live on TriZetto’s Clinical CareAdvance System to Enhance Member Care and Support Business Growth

TheraDoc - TheraDoc Introduces Anticoagulation Alerts Package to Help Hospitals Meet New National Patient Safety Goal

Thrombosis - Findings from Campinas State University in thrombosis reported

Torticollis - Study findings on torticollis are outlined in reports from R. Kaufman and colleagues

Transoma Medical, Inc. - Transoma Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in Clinical Study on Long-Term Cardiac Monitoring for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation after Cryptogenic Stroke

Traumatic Shock - Research from G. Sumann and colleagues has provided new data on traumatic shock

Tropical Disease - Adler School Summit the First of Its Kind To Address Neglected Tropical Disease In the United States

U-Systems - U-Systems, Inc. and Dr. Rachel F. Brem of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Announces Initiation of the SOMO·INSIGHT Clinical Study

UNITE HERE Local 11 - Radisson LAX Signs Union Contract with UNITE HERE Local 11, Becoming Fourth LAX Hotel to Become Union on the ‘ New Century’ Blvd

University of Rochester Medical Center - Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone's healing process

Upp Technology, Inc. - Upp Technology, Inc. Promotes Director of Recruiting

Urinary Tract Infection - Investigators at University of Virginia have published new data on urinary tract infection

Urinary Tract Infections - Know Your Bladder Better

Valor Healthcare - Valor Healthcare Opens 15th Veterans Clinic

Vemics, Inc. - Major Pharmaceutical Company to Utilize Vemics iMedicor Medical Communications Portal

Vessel Disease - Study findings from K. Shibazaki et al broaden understanding of vessel disease

Washington University in St. Louis - Test quickly assesses whether Alzheimer's drugs are hitting their target

Wellness - Physicians Wellness Network Offers Online Laboratory Testing Services On Google Health

Wellness - PWN Announces That Consumers Can Now Store webLAB Test Results In Their Microsoft HealthVault Account



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