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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 20th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

AED - New State Department Program Helps Arab, Female Attorneys

Air Methods Corporation - Air Methods Reports 1Q2009 Results and 2Q2009 Update

Ambulatory Surgery - Decho Doubles Number of Mozy Healthcare Customers

API Healthcare - Fremont-Rideout Health Group, Bermuda Hospitals Board and Nyack Hospital Streamline Human Capital Management Processes with Solutions from API Healthcare

Behavior - Research from University of California yields new findings on behavior

Berndt Associates - Removing Medical Device Preemption Impacts Jobs, Health Care Costs, Patient Access

Biologics - Hospira Launches Biologics 'Clock' and Web Resource to Raise Awareness of Potential Biogenerics' Impact

Biotech Business - MichBio Leader Cites New Senate Biosciences Task Force and House Subcommittee as Evidence of State's Growing Awareness of Industry's Economic Importance

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - CNA/NNOC Re-Elects Council of Presidents

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Chairman Henry Waxman for Leadership in Reducing Tobacco's Devastating Toll

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Colleen Daly of Asheville, NC As Youth Advocate of the Year

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Emily Kile, Greenfield, IN, as National Youth Advocate of the Year

Cancer - Cancer Patients in North Wales to Gain Access to Varian's RapidArc Radiotherapy Treatments

Cancer - Data on cancer reported by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Surgery

Cancer - Research on cancer detailed by scientists at University of Manchester

Cannabis Science, Inc. - World Heath Organization Raises Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. - SCAI Highlights Cardiac Dimensions® Inc AMADEUS™ Study as an Important “Late Breaking” Clinical Trial

Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ceragenix Achieves 200 Days of Antimicrobial Efficacy on Treated Silicone Medical Device

Chrysler Llc - Chrysler LLC Receives Court Approval of 'First Day Motions'

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Health System

Crowell & Moring Llp - Crowell & Moring Gains Experienced Insurance/Reinsurance Partner Deirdre Johnson

CVS Caremark Corporation - CVS Caremark Reports Results for First Quarter 2009

Data Advantage, LLC - Hospital Value Index™ Report: Hospitals in Montana, Massachusetts and Iowa Offer Greatest Value Healthcare in U.S.

Diabetes - Bipartisan Coalition Forms to Call for Chronic Disease to be Key Focus of Health Reform in Indiana and Nationally

Diagnostics - Overhaul of Genetic and Other Advanced Diagnostic Testing Regulations Necessary for Personalized Medicine, HHS Secretary Told

Diet and Nutrition - Research on diet and nutrition reported by N. Binns et al

DocuSys, Inc. - DocuSys’ Presurgical Care Management System Successfully Installed at Indiana Regional Medical Center

DuPont - DuPont Alleges Anti-Competitive Conduct by Monsanto

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Offers Health Facilities Automated Tool to Help Prevent Spread of H1N1 Virus

ECRI Institute - Top 10 Hospital Technologies: C-Suite Watch List for 2009 and Beyond; Exclusive Insight on Critical Capital Decisions in ECRI Institute White Paper Available for Free Download

Emdeon - Emdeon Announces Agreement to Acquire the Sentinel Group, a Leader in Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Management Services

EmpowHer - EmpowHer Appoints Dr. Lishan Aklog Chairman of Medical Advisory Board

Epidemics - Swine Flu Fears Generate Interest in UV Disinfection Technologies...Again

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - New editorial in the FASEB Journal raises concerns over dietary supplements

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Rising Public Awareness Promoting Acceptance of Infection Surveillance Systems Across Europe

General Mills - Cheerios® Sisters Saving Hearts™ Granted to Five Heart Heroes

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law - Daniel J. Kelly Elected to the Board of Directors of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Good Samaritan Hospital - What does Mom really want for Mothers Day?

Greyson International, Inc. - Greyson International, Inc. Reaches Agreement in Lawsuit

HB Litigation Conferences - HB Litigation Conferences Announces Conference and Two Teleconferences on Chinese Drywall Litigation and Insurance

Health Information Trust Alliance - Regulatory Update: HITRUST Simplifies Compliance with Newly Released HITECH Act

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Reports First Quarter 2009 Adjusted1 Net Income of $42.3 Million, or $0.41 Per Diluted Share

Health Policy - Corporate Accountability International: Tobacco Giant Leads in Profits, Addicting Youth

Health Policy - New health policy study findings reported from McMaster University

Health Policy - Research from McMaster University provides new data on health policy

Health Policy - Study findings from McMaster University provide new insights into health policy

Health Policy - Study results from Okayama University broaden understanding of health policy

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Healthcare Management Systems Celebrates 25 Years

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease reported by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Heartburn - New Studies Show Popular Heartburn Medications Moderate the Effect of Taking Widely Prescribed Heart Drug

HIV/AIDS - Aethlon Medical Discloses New HIV/AIDS Treatment Data

Horn, Khalaf, Abuzir & Mitchell Llc - Potential Swine Flu Pandemic Can Cause Legal and Ethical Challenges

Identity Finder, Llc - Obama's Support for Digital Health Records May Increase Identity Theft

Immunization - Researchers at Sanofi Pasteur have published new data on immunization

Immunology - Findings from University of Nevada in social science reported

Influenza - CDC Recommends Flocked Swabs and Copan-Manufactured Viral Transport Media for Collection of H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

Kids II, Inc. - Bright Starts® Announces Third Annual Pink Power Mom™ Search

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Announces That UK Court Extends Injunction Against Smith & Nephew

Knee Replacement - AcelRx Initiates a Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Functionality of Its ARX-01 Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System

Krupp Brothers - Celebrated Afghani Singer Finds Asylum Restoring Native Plants at Stagecoach Vineyard

Levi Strauss & Co. - The Levi's Brand Launches 'Give Them Hope Now' Campaign to Support the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Home of the Harvey Milk High School

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at USA Scientific

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

Life Sciences - Studies from McMaster University reveal new findings on life sciences

LifeCycle Pharma A/S - LifeCycle Pharma Announces Positive Interim Results of Phase 2 Clinical Trial of LCP-Tacro for the Prevention of Organ Rejection in De Novo Kidney Transplant Patients

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Announces First Quarter Results

LiveProcess - Will Flu Crisis Push U.S. toward an “Infectious Katrina”?

Lung Cancer - Study data from F. Vlastos and colleagues update understanding of lung cancer

MADD Florida - MADD Florida Appoints New Vice Chair

Marler Clark - Sprout Seed Manufacturer Named in Amended Lawsuit Filed by Marler Clark

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division - MassMutual Chosen as Full-Service Provider for LAMMICO's $10+ Million Retirement Plan

Medizone International, Inc. - Medizone International, Inc. (MZEI.PK): Trials of the AsepticSure Hospital Sterilization System Have Begun

Mental Disorders - Research findings from University of Saskatchewan update understanding of mental disorders

Mental Health - Goldie Hawn Champions Children's Mental Health

Mental Health - Research on mental health discussed by L. Rosenberg and co-researchers

Mental Health - Studies from S. Jain et al further understanding of mental health

Millennium Research Group - Reprocessed Device Market Booming During the Economic Crisis

MRSA Survivors Network - MRSA Activists Rally for World MRSA Day

Murad, Inc. - CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa Wins Beaumont Enterprise Reader's Choice Award

National Advisory Board - National Advisory Board Issues 'Declaration for Independence': a Call-to-Action in Healthcare for Seniors and People with Disabilities

National Association of Drug Court Professionals - Phish Frontman Trey Anastasio Visits Capitol Hill to Support Drug Courts and Calls on Congress to Put a Drug Court Within Reach of Every American in Need

Necrotizing Enterocolitis - 25 Clinical Abstracts at National Conference Spotlight Clinical Utility of Somanetics INVOS System in Neonates

New York Blood Center - Blood Donors Are Heroes, Too

Northlich - Northlich Wins Eight Healthcare Advertising Awards and Three Aster Awards for Outstanding Marketing Campaigns

NorthStar Bank - Dr. Martin Silbiger Joins Board of Directors of NorthStar Bank

nSpire Health - nSpire Health Reports Record Profitability in 2008

Obesity - Bono Mack, Lowey Introduce Bill To Improve the Health of Youth

Oncology - Winner of 2009 CURE Magazine Extraordinary Healer Award Announced

Organ Donation - Scientists at Napier University publish new data on organ donation

Pandemics - Bright Horizons Responds to National Health Emergency With Pandemic Alert Back-Up Child Care Solutions

Pandemics - Insurance Industry Teleconference on Swine Flu Pandemic Set for May 13

Partnership for Prevention - Health Reform Bill Should Include Clinical Preventive Services, Businesses and Health Advocates Urge Congressional Leaders

PartsSource - PartsSource Named Team NEO Winner for 2009

Pediatrics - ABCs and No Skinned Knees: Study Reveals Various Barriers to Physical Activity in Child Care

Pediatrics - Children with Concussions Require Follow-up Care Before Returning to Play, Say Researchers

Pediatrics - Kids Group Scores Obama, Congress in 100 Days Report Card

Pediatrics - MedImmune Presents New Data Demonstrating Increased Risk for Medically Attended RSV in Late-Preterm Infants

Pediatrics - St. Christopher's Foundation for Children Ronald McDonald Care Mobile(R) Dental Program to be Celebrated at Foundation's Apple Blossom Ball

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Allen Kukovich; Names John Paul Jones New Southwest Regional Director

Pharmaceuticals - Cadence Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Pharmaceuticals - Chief Technology Officer for Baxa Corporation's Subsidiary, FHT, Inc., Presents at the Fourth Annual unSUMMIT for Bedside Barcoding in Tampa, Florida

Pharmaceuticals - Higher Outlays and Improved Regulatory Enforcement Create Opportunities in the Kenyan Healthcare Industry, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

Pharmaceuticals - IH Systems Extends Global Reach into South Korean Medical Device Market

Pharmaceuticals - Ned Milenkovich Joins McDonald Hopkins Law Firm as a Member in Chicago Office

PharMerica Corporation - PharMerica Reports Results for the First Quarter 2009 and Updates 2009 Earnings Guidance

PHC, Inc. - PHC, Inc. To Announce Third Fiscal Quarter Results on Wednesday May 13th

Produce Safety Project - Dueling Produce Safety Standards Highlight Void Left by Lack of FDA Regulation

Proskauer Rose - Proskauer Partner Allan Weitzman to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2009 Human Resources Association of Palm Beach Conference

Prudential Financial - Two California Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Prudential Financial - Two Tennessee Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. - Psychiatric Solutions Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Subordinated Notes

Public Health - Research conducted at University of California has provided new information about public health

Public Health - Research from University of Melbourne yields new findings on public health

Public Health - Study findings from University of Oxford provide new insights into public health

Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. - Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc., Addresses Limitations over Existing Microbial Removal and Disinfection Technologies

Regional Visioning Project - Visioning Effort for 30 Counties in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland Announced

Research and Markets - Fresenius Medical Device Company Intelligence Report

SabCo, Inc. - Florida Based Environmental Firm Develops a Solution for the Chinese Drywall Problem

SAIC - SAIC Awarded $158 Million Task Order by Defense Health Information Management System

Saint John’s Health Center - CerRx Inc. Secures World-Wide Exclusive License from John Wayne Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on New Formulation of Vitamin a Analog to Treat Cancer

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Susan G. Komen Funds Mammograms for Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Second Sight to Double Patient Enrollment for Argus II Retinal Implant U.S. Clinical Trial

SeniorBridge - SeniorBridge Expands Services in West Florida

SmithGroup - SmithGroup Awarded Hospital Projects at Camp Lejeune

Smoking - Studies from University of Massachusetts add new findings in the area of smoking

Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis, Llc - Chrysler Salaried Retirees Prepare to Defend Their Benefits

Stanford University Medical Center - MEDIA ADVISORY: Stanford Offers Experts on Swine Flu

Stanford University School of Medicine - Maria Shriver Discusses Alzheimer’s Disease in Stanford Medical School Interview, Podcast

Stanford University School of Medicine - Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorder, Stanford Researcher Says

Surgery - Plastic Surgeon Offers Office Hours in Culpeper, Virginia

Surgery - Studies Report Use of USGI Medical's Incisionless Operating Platform(TM) (IOP) in Numerous Incisionless Surgical Procedures

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® - Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Los Angeles Dodgers Are ‘Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer’ This Mother’s Day

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services and UNC-TV Partner to Bring Kids Channel to North Carolina Children's Hospitals

The Beryl Companies - The Beryl Companies Reinvents Call Center, Shatters Old Paradigm

The Biotechnology Association of Alabama - BAA Announces James C. Greenwood to Give Annual Meeting Keynote

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America - Guardian Launches Comprehensive, Consumer-Driven Healthcare Program

The Healthcare Channel - Comparative Effectiveness and Healthcare Reform – the HCC to Host Summit

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. - Notice of Pendency and Settlement of Class Action on Behalf of Those Who Purchased or Otherwise Acquired the Common Stock of Natural Health Trends Corporation Announced by the Rosen Law Firm, P.A.

Thrombosis - Boston Scientific Welcomes Publication of HORIZONS AMI Trial Results in New England Journal of Medicine

Thrombosis - InspireMD Announces the Enrollment of the 1st Patient in the MGuard iMOS Registry, the Registry Will Enroll 1000 Patients

TouchPointCare - TouchPointCare Introduces TPC Transition Home to Help Hospitals Reduce Unplanned Readmissions

Tranzyme Pharma - Tranzyme Pharma’s Successful Phase 2 Postoperative Ileus Trial Results to be Presented at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting

TXU Energy - TXU Energy Declares Moratorium on Disconnects This Summer

U.S. Department of Justice - Chinese Honey Supplier Arrested for Allegedly Conspiring to Evade Restrictions on Imported Honey

US Building Consultants Inc. - Toxic Chinese Drywall Experts Join Forces to Find Remedial Solutions for Homeowners

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - Ajou University Hospital Becomes First in Korea to Treat Using RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology from Varian Medical Systems

Ventas, Inc. - Ventas Announces Extension of Lease Term for 109 Healthcare Assets until 2015

VeroScience - VeroScience Announces FDA Approval of Cycloset for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - 200 Families of Children With Serious Eye Problems Benefit From Unique Gift Card Program at the Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

3M - 3M Infection Prevention Division Launches New Sales Organization Representation for U.S. Physician Market

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: U.S. Health—2008 GAAP Financial Review

A.M. Best Company - BestWeek Launches RegulatoryWeek Supplement

Accuray Incorporated - Accuray Announces Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009

ACS - ACS Launches SyncHROSM – a Comprehensive, Standardized Human Resources Outsourcing Solution

ACS - ACS Signs $84 Million Medicaid Contract with Commonwealth of Virginia

Acute Long-Term Hospital Association - LTAC Hospital Legislation Introduced in U.S. House

Adverse Drug Reactions - National Hemovigilance Pilot Program Launches to Track Adverse Events Associated with Blood Transfusion

Adverse Drug Reactions - Study data from University of Texas provide new insights into adverse drug reactions

Aging - Aging Advocate Named President of Maryland's Leading Long-Term Care Association

Aging - First-Ever Standardized Scales to Measure the Skin's Aging Process Are Introduced at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's Annual Meeting

Aging - Research from R. Garton and co-researchers in the area of aging published

Allscripts - Cardinal Health to Offer Allscripts Electronic Health Record to Solo and Small Physician Groups

Alzheimer Disease - New Survey Reveals Gap in Understanding of Alzheimer's Disease Risk and Prevention Among Most Vulnerable Populations

American Roentgen Ray Society - Majority of ordering physicians lack knowledge of radiation exposure risks from CT

American Roentgen Ray Society - MR enterography eliminates unnecessary radiation exposure in patients with small bowel disease

American Roentgen Ray Society - New women's imaging technique allows for a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Using Health Information Technology to Help Doctors Identify Gaps in Care

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - New amyotrophic lateral sclerosis study findings have been reported by researchers at Beaumont Hospital

Analogic Corporation - Analogic Partners with AWare Technologies to Promote Employee Health and Wellness

Angeion Corporation - Angeion to Announce 2009 Second-Quarter Results on Thursday, May 28

Angiography - Study data from C. Decker et al provide new insights into angiography

Ankle Pain - Chronic Ankle Pain May Be More Than Just a Sprain

Artificial Neural Networks - Scientists at University of Stellenbosch detail research in artificial neural networks

Aspyra, Inc. - Springfield Clinic Signs Agreement to Upgrade Aspyra LIS

Asthma - New asthma study findings have been reported from University of Cincinnati

Asthma - New findings from University of California, Medical Department in the area of asthma published

AtriCure, Inc. - AtriCure Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Announces New $10 Million Credit Facility

BioCardia, Inc. - Morph® AccessPro™ Receives FDA Clearance

Bipartisan Policy Center - House Majority Leader Hoyer Urges Entitlement Reform at Bipartisan Policy Center's 'Unprecedented Federal Debt: Putting Our Fiscal House in Order' Forum

BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina - BlueChoice HealthPlan Adds Coverage for Young Adults and New Plans for Small Businesses

Breast Cancer - Genomic Health Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Business Progress

Bridges to Excellence - Research Shows that Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Work with Appropriate Incentives

Cancer - Banner Health, M. D. Anderson Announce Cancer Care Facility for Arizona

Cancer - CellSearch(R) System to Be Offered at Florida Cancer Specialists

Cancer - Melanoma and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Risks, Prognosis

Cancer - Oncology Social Workers Report 'Uncertain' and 'Unknown' Cancers Significantly Increase Patient Distress

Cancer - Personalized Medicine Makes Significant Headway Following the Rapid Evolution of U.S. Molecular Diagnostics Market, Finds Frost and Sullivan

Cancer - Study findings on cancer are outlined in reports from University of Munich

Cancer - US Oncology Reports First Quarter Operating Results

Cardica, Inc. - Cardica Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results

Cardiology - Cardiac Science Reports Q1 Results

Cardiology - MedAptus' Charge Capture Technology Deployed at Leading Manhattan Cardiovascular Practice

Carotid Endarterectomy - Data on carotid endarterectomy described by D. Magner et al

Case Western Reserve University - Parents of internationally adopted children advised to verify children's immunization levels

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. - State of Mississippi and Catalyst Rx Announce Contract Extension

Celerus Diagnostics - Celerus Diagnostics Demonstrates Unique and Timely Benefits of Wave System

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - Pixantrone Now Available in Europe on a Named-Patient Basis

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts, Inc. - Richard D. Lynch Named President and Chief Executive Officer for CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Chase Card Services - ChaseHealthAdvance and Pets Best Insurance Team up to Give Pets a Chance at Healthy and Full Lives

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Findings from B. Stallberg and co-authors broaden understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Pain - Three Clinical Presentations on Tapentadol Extended Release Tablets for Chronic Pain Featured at 2009 American Pain Society Annual Meeting

Clinical Research - Physicians Conduct Research Studies in Minutes, Not Months, at Montefiore Medical Center

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from Maastricht University describe recent advances in clinical trial research

ClinicTools, Inc. - Modernizing Healthcare Through Electronic Medical Record - ClinicTools(R)

Columbia University Medical Center - Why parents miss their children's immunization visits

Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans to total $11.4 billion in 2009

Conifer - Conifer Purchases Receivables from St. Joseph Medical Center

Convenient Care Association CCA - Retail-Based Convenient Care Industry Set to Respond to Swine Flu

Cook Medical - 31,000 U.S. Healthcare Providers Gain Access to Leading Medical Devices Through Expanded Amerinet, Cook Medical Partnership

Cosmetic Bootcamp Llc - Cosmetic Bootcamp Announces Sold Out Sponsorship for Upcoming Meeting

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated - Cox Smith Expands Healthcare Practice with Addition of Austin Attorneys

Critical Care - Research on critical care described by scientists at McMaster University

Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori to Host Investor Call with European Physicians on Cell Enhanced Reconstruction

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Studies from M. Froelich et al further understanding of deep vein thrombosis

Defibrillators - Scientists at Yale University publish new data on defibrillators

Devicor Medical Products, Llc - Jonathan Salkin Named Executive Vice President of Devicor Medical Products

Diabetes - Amylin Pharmaceuticals Announces a New Sales Approach to Better Target the Diabetes Market

Diabetes - Cardium Announces Completion of Patient Recruitment in Phase 2b Clinical Trial of Excellarate(TM) for the Potential Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetes - Cardium Reports on New Excellarate(TM) Product Formulations to Expand Commercialization Potential Into Multiple Wound Healing Applications

Diabetes - Incentives and Pharmacist Coaches Lead to Improved Health and Lower Health Care Costs for Diabetic Patients

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been published by R. Shackelton and colleagues

Diabetes - Ongoing Landmark ROADMAP Study Demonstrates Significant Improvement in Blood Pressure Control at One Year, According to Blinded Results

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from University of California have provided new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference Returns to Indianapolis to Bring Answers, Advocacy and Hope for People With Diabetes

Diabetes Care - Partnership for Peak Healthcare Performance Provides First Reports to Doctors on Level of Diabetes Care

Diabetes Care - Research data from P.J. Oconnor and colleagues update understanding of diabetes care

Diabetes Management - New diabetes management findings from Loyola College described

Diabetes Screening - City Leaders Launch Medicare Diabetes Screening Project in Augusta

Diatherix Laboratories Inc. - Diatherix Laboratories Releases First Clinically Available Test for Confirmation of the Swine Flu Virus

DJO Incorporated - DJO Incorporated’s Surgical Division and Lima Corporate Sign Product Distribution and OEM Agreement Contract

DR Systems, Inc. - Integrating PACS with Digital Mammography was Focus of Presentation at NCBC Meeting

DrFirst - 17 CCHIT Certified Vendors Partnered with DrFirst to Fulfill ePrescribing Requirements

Drug Abuse - Studies from University of Delaware, Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies describe new findings in drug abuse

Drug Development - Recent studies from New York Blood Center add new data to drug development

Drug Development - Research reports on drug development from University of Denver provide new insights

Dry Eye Syndrome - ARVO, AOS: Large Study of Lacrisert(R) Dry Eye Insert;

Echocardiography - Research conducted at J. Lessick and co-authors has provided new information about echocardiography

Eclampsia - Research conducted at Chang-Gung University has updated our knowledge about eclampsia

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Names Paul Billings Director and Chief Science Officer of Genomic Medicine Institute

Elsevier - Elsevier Health Sciences Appoints Dr. David Goldmann Editor-in-Chief of its First Consult Point of Care Resource

Emory University - Health-care providers should explain vaccine refusal risks

Endosense - Endosense Receives CE Mark for TactiCath® Force-Sensing Ablation Catheter

Entellus Medical - Entellus Medical® Announces First Enrollment in FinESS™ Registry to Assess Symptomatic Status of Rhinosinusitis Treatment over Time

Enteroscopy - Studies from State University of New York update current data on enteroscopy

Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. - New Hospital Energy Performance Service Helps Hospitals Cut Energy Costs by 25% or More

Epilepsy - New epilepsy study findings have been published by S.C. Schachter and colleagues

Epilepsy - Study findings on epilepsy in adolescents are outlined in reports from Children's Hospital

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Places Health Net's Ratings on Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $250MM Providence Health & Services' Taxable Series 2009A Notes 'AA'

Frankford Hospital - Frankford Hospital Changes Its Name to Aria Health

Garrett Public Relations - During National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Spotlight is on Innovative Minimally Invasive Procedures to Help People with Osteoporosis-Related Fractures

Gastroenterology - Studies from M.R. Quallick and colleagues reveal new findings on gastroenterology

Gemalto - Gemalto Appointed as Prime Contractor for the Electronic Health Card Program in Gabon

Genentech, Inc. - FDA Grants Accelerated Approval of Avastin for Brain Cancer Glioblastoma That Has Progressed Following Prior Therapy

Genital Wart - New genital wart research from University of British Columbia outlined

Genzyme Corporation - Genzyme Provides Outlook for Long-Term Growth at its Analyst Day Meeting

Georgetown University Medical Center - Endoscopic surgery effectively relieves sinusitis symptoms; large pooled study

Geriatrics - Researchers from University of Kansas discuss findings in geriatrics

Glaucoma - Studies from C.E. Traverso and co-researchers yield new data on glaucoma

Global Capacity - Global Capacity Announces Expansion and Extension of Strategic Sourcing Contract

Golin/Harris International - Study analyzing dialogue between neurologists and epilepsy patients identifies significant gaps

Gout - Disability and Poor Quality of Life Associated With Treatment Failure Gout Patients

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies' PrimeSuite Solution Provides OB/GYN Physicians With Instant Access to Labor and Delivery Information at Point-of-Care

Harris Interactive - Public’s Opinion of FDA Shows Room for Improvement

Health Insurance - EnrollNY(TM): Easy Way for Uninsured New Yorkers to Find Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Medical Tai Chi (Qigong) - Chinese 'Miracle Exercise' Popular as U.S. Health Costs Rise

Health Insurance - New 2009 Guide To Health Insurance for the Unemployed Available at HealthInsuranceFinders.com

Health Insurance - Study data from J.O. Rivera and colleagues update understanding of health insurance

Hearing Screen - Program Improves Language Skills in Deaf, Hard of Hearing

Heart Attack - Findings in heart attack reported from J.E. Brush and co-researchers

Heart Attack - New Analysis Evaluated Impact of Genetic Variation on Response to Prasugrel

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Scientists at Okayama University release new data on hepatitis C virus therapy

HIV/AIDS - 'Project Runway' Designer in Chicago to Educate About Living with HIV and Combat Stigma Associated with the Disease

HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS Research Network Recommends Use of Abbott RealTime Viral Load Test for NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS research from University of Bristol outlined

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Healthcare Conference

Hormones - New Almond Study Finds Chewing is More Than Meets the Mouth: Thorough Chewing May Influence Feelings of Fullness

Hyperhidrosis - Study Finds That Patients With Excessive Sweating Condition Are More Likely to Develop Skin Infections

Hypertension - New Data Shows AZOR(R) (amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil) Significantly Improves 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Hypertension - New Data Shows Blood Pressure Reduction Therapy with BENICAR(R) and BENICAR HCT(R) Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients to Target Blood Pressure

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 9% Increase in Revenue for the First Quarter of 2009 to $30.9 Million Compared to $28.4 Million a Year Earlier

IC Sciences Corporation - New Website Connects Physicians to Solve Challenging Cases and Share Experiences

Illinois Institute of Technology - Natacha DePaola Named IIT Dean of Engineering

Imaging Agents - MDS Nordion, TRIUMF, and the University of British Columbia Announce Partnership to Develop New Diagnostic Imaging Agents

Immunization - Flu Outbreak: There's More Than One Doctor in the House

Immunization - Reports outline immunization study findings from Prince of Wales Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases

Immunization - Researchers from Harvard University report details of new studies and findings in the area of immunization

Immunodeficiency - ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Helps Family Coping with Primary Immunodeficiency Disease

Implantable Devices - Cardiac Patients Take NASA Super Plastic to Heart

Indiana Health Group - Mind and Body Reunite as Premier Indianapolis Psychiatry Practice Adds Integrative Medicine

Influenza Immunology - Studies from M. Watanabe and colleagues yield new information about influenza immunology

InformMed - InformMed and Methodist Medical Center of Illinois Sign Agreement to Implement InformMed’s Innovative Medication Safety Solution

InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. - InfuSystem Holdings Reports $9.2 Million of Revenue and 45% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the First Quarter of 2009

InstaMed - Physicians' Choice Leverages InstaMed's Integrated Platform for Healthcare Payment & Clearinghouse Solutions

Intercede Health - Intercede Health Announces Relationship with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk, Va.

Internal Medicine - Joseph C. Kolars, M.D., to be U-M Medical School's First Senior Associate Dean for Education and Global Initiatives

Internal Medicine - Research by K. Mclaughlin and colleagues in internal medicine provides new insights

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - Type of lung cancer screening used to detect disease may impact 5-year survival rates

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc. to Present at Deutsche Bank's 34th Annual Health Care Conference

JAMA and Archives Journals - Infants' pain response to immunization varies based on which vaccine is first

JAMA and Archives Journals - Program reduces hospital and emergency department use among homeless adults with chronic illnesses

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Chemical found in medical devices impairs heart function

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Grant to Expand UCLA International Medical Center Graduate Program

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Provides $25,000 Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Awards to Mount St. Mary’s Nursing Students

Kidney Calculi - Kidney Stones in Children on the Rise, U-M Expert Says

Kidney Disease - New kidney disease study results from University of Oxford described

Kidney Disease - Researchers' work from Harvard University focuses on kidney disease

Kidney Research - Scientists at Columbia University report research in kidney research

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare First Quarter Results Exceed Company’s Guidance

Krames - Krames Makes Swine Flu Patient Education HealthSheet Available on Website to Aid Public Health Education Efforts

Krames - Nationally Recognized Boston Hospital Partners with Krames Patient Education

Lemon Grove Press - Critical Conditions Wins Seven Book Awards

Life Sciences - Data from University of Minnesota advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Texas

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Maribor, Medical Department in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Hokkaido University, Department of Public Health reports research in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Investigators at Lund University zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Alabama

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by B. Norris and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Fordham University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Harvard University

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from University of Dublin, Trinity College summarized

Life Sciences - Reports from Johns Hopkins University advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from University of Antwerp

Life Sciences - Research conducted by J.M. Teno and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from F. Legare and co-authors in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research from K. Miller et al broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Manchester provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences in children reported from University of Wisconsin

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at World Health Organization

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by A.M. Alzahrani and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Researchers at Columbia University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology publish findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Washington University describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Nebraska release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Zagreb report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from T. Anderson and colleagues reveal new findings on life sciences

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. - LifePoint Hospitals Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Liposuction - Body-Jet(R), State of the Art Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction Technology to be Featured on Lifetime Television Network, the Balancing Act

Lung Cancer - Biodesix Advances the Field of Personalized Medicine With the Launch of VeriStrat(R)

Lupus - EHE International and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Celebrate Lupus Awareness Month in Rockefeller Plaza

Lux Biosciences, Inc. - First Oral Drug for Uveitis Reduces Both Inflammation and Recurrence Rate in Potentially Blinding Eye Disease, Reports Lux Biosciences

Macular Degeneration - Findings from University of Nebraska broaden understanding of macular degeneration

Malaria - Study data from University of Malaysia update understanding of malaria

Managed Care - New managed care research has been reported by scientists at Pfizer Inc.

Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Provides Ongoing Support of HEALTHY Armstrong Initiative

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Coalition to Protect Senior Care Praises Senate Finance Committee's Inclusion of Long-term Care in Roundtable Discussion on Access to Health Care Coverage

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Edge Health to Offer Allscripts MyWay(TM) for Mac(R) Electronic Health Record

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - PCPCC's Edwina Rogers Leads Panel at World Health Care Congress

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - The Quantum Group Joins Executive Committee of the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative

Max Capital Group - Marty Becker, Chairman and CEO of Max Capital Group Talks to the Wall Street Transcript

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

MedGenix - MedGenix Financial Information System Selected by Bates County Memorial Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA/Alliance: New Medicare Regulation Will Hurt Seniors, Cost Jobs, Perpetuate Inefficiency

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Applauds Senate 'STOP' Act, Which Aims to Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - EO Medicaid Cuts Would Harm People

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from E.F. Shortridge and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Funds in 2010 Budget Could Increase Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - In the Face of Economic Woes, Prescription Drug Help Is Available for Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Front Line Caregivers Mobilizing to Help Defeat Obama Implementation of Damaging Medicare Regulation

Medicare and Medicaid - PA APPRISE Volunteers Honored for Helping Older Adults

Medicare and Medicaid - Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services

Medicare and Medicaid - The 2009 14th Annual Summit on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Announces Former Senator Tom Daschle as Keynote Speaker

Medicare and Medicaid - Triple-S Management Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Medicare and Medicaid - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

MedPage Today, Llc - MedPage Today(R) Named Best Online Healthcare Publication

Medtronic, Inc. - FDA Approves New Medtronic Left Heart Lead for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices

Melanoma - Melanoma Organization Launches Digital Resources

Meningitis - Findings from Medical University of Innsbruck broaden understanding of meningitis

Meningitis - New meningitis research from Aarhus University described

Menopause - Healthcare Providers Largely Supportive of Black Cohosh for Treating Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause - Methadone Frequently Causes Menopausal Symptoms in Young Women

Merritt Hawkins & Associates - Survey: Average Wait for a Doctor Appointment Over Two Months in Some Cities

Miami Valley Hospital - Hospital Opens New $19 Million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Milliman - Milliman Announces Webinar on Optimal Rating and Underwriting Strategy for Mid-size Health Insurance Groups

Multiple Sclerosis - Researchers from University of Texas describe findings in multiple sclerosis

Muscular Dystrophy - March of Dimes Awards $250,000 Prize to Scientists Unraveling the Causes of Muscular Dystrophy

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA Commends Senators Tester, Roberts for Proposal to Exempt Pharmacies from Medicare Part B DMEPOS Surety Bond Requirement

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Study: Furniture tip-over injuries rising

Neck Pain - Researchers from University Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of neck pain

NeuroMetrix, Inc. - NeuroMetrix, Inc. Reports Total Revenues of $6.8 Million for the First Quarter of 2009

Neuropathy Action Foundation - Sen. Carolyn Allen Calls for Patient Rights and Treatment Option Awareness

NiTi Surgical Solutions - NiTi Surgical Solutions Announces U.S. Launch of Revolutionary ColonRing™ Surgical Device at ASCRS Annual Meeting

Noblis Health Innovation - Noblis Insights Panel Finds Growing Interest in Hospital Affiliation as a Strategic Response to Challenging Market Conditions

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Consumer Alert: Dermatologists Warn Skin Cancer is an Equal-Opportunity Health Threat

Northern California Melanoma Center - Ray of Hope for Melanoma Patients – Research from the NCMC Prolongs Survival for Melanoma Patients

Nosocomial Infections - Study findings from A. Akpabie et al provide new insights into nosocomial infections

Novian Health - Novilase Treatment for Benign Breast Tumors Featured at Breast Surgeons Meeting

Nursing - Research from Dokuz Eylul University, Medical Department in the area of nursing published

O.C. Beverages, Inc. - O.C. Beverages Establishes Health Beverages Panel

Obesity and Diabetes - The Injured Obese Child: Let's Give Him Some Ankle Support

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences Reports Significant Increase in Sales of its Approved Microcyn® Product in Mexico as H1N1 Flu Swine Flu Spreads

Ohio Medical Corporation - Ohio Medical Corporation(R) Launches MoblVac(R), a Portable Pump System for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Oncology - Researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department target oncology

Opioid Analgesics - Researchers from University of Miami describe findings in opioid analgesics

Osteoarthritis - Study results from University of Washington, Medical Department provide new insights into osteoarthritis

Otolaryngology - Studies from A. Wieland and colleagues provide new data on otolaryngology

Ovarian Cancer - BD and Fujirebio Diagnostics Sign Worldwide Agreement to Develop Biomarker Assays to Improve Cancer Detection and Management

Palliative Care - NHPCO Welcomes Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary

Pancreatic Cyst - Data on pancreatic cyst discussed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University

Pandemics - Hospital Staffing Cuts - Pragmatic, Panic or Carefully Planned?

Parkinson Disease - 15th Parkinson's Unity Walk a Step in the Right Direction for Parkinson's Community

Patents - Acclarent, Inc. Granted Key Patent Covering Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technologies

Pediatrics - Global Health Efforts Make Progress Against Child Deaths

Pediatrics - Lack of Food Variety Puts Kids With Autism at Risk for Poor Nutrition

Pediatrics - Rehospitalization for Asthma is Linked to Financial Strain

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Announces Pennsylvania's First Confirmed Case of 2009 A/H1N1 Flu

Peripheral Neuropathy - Study data from Indiana University, Medical Department update knowledge of peripheral neuropathy

Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Pervasis Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug Designation for Vascugel®

Pfizer Inc - Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall Joins Pfizer As Chief Medical Officer

Phadia US - Phadia Joins AANMA in Calling for NIH Guidelines-Level Care for All People with Asthma

Pharmaceuticals - Johnson & Johnson Announces Support for Kohl-Grassley Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009

Pharmaceuticals - Labopharm Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2009

Pharmaceuticals - Managed Pharmacy Care: Great Resource for Pharmacists and You

Pharmaceuticals - New Once-Daily RYZOLT(TM) (tramadol HCl extended-release tablets) Now Available in the U.S.

Pharmaceuticals - New research on pharmaceuticals from University of Sheffield summarized

Pharmaceuticals - Seniors Should Watch for Drug Interactions When Taking Multiple Medications

Phytel - Phytel Congratulates the Elmhurst Clinic for Winning MSHUG 2009 Innovation Award

PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Announces First Distribution Agreement in Spain for RenalGuard(R)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Study findings from C.A. Leardmann et al broaden understanding of post traumatic stress disorder

Prematics Inc. - Prematics Names S. Michael Ross Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in May

Premier Inc. - S.C. Hospital expects year one savings of $1 million by joining Premier Healthcare Alliance and the WNC Health Network

Pressure Ulcer - Research from University Hospital in the area of pressure ulcer described

PreviMed, Inc. - Nurses, Doctors Critique Healthcare Wizardry at PreviMed’s New Lab

Prince Lionheart - Water-Saving washPOD® by Prince Lionheart Makes a Huge Splash With USA Moms

Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Announces Record Revenues and Earnings in the First Quarter of 2009

Prudential Financial - New York State’s Colin Leslie of Rye Named One of America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers

Psychiatry - New psychiatry research from University of Wisconsin outlined

Public Campaign Action Fund - Watchdog Group Releases Report Highlighting Sen. Nelson's Ties to Health and Insurance Industries

Public Health - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Company Using Community Health Surveillance Platform to Track H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Quality of Life - Research conducted by S. Srikrishna and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about quality of life

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Ranbaxy Voluntarily Recalls Nitrofurantoin Capsules in the U.S.

Rehabilitation Research - Study results from University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry broaden understanding of rehabilitation research

Reproductive Health - Andrews Women's Hospital Receives National Recognition At Achieving Success In Women's Health Conference

Research and Markets - Celiac Disease - Licensing Opportunities Exist in Untapped Market as Report Estimates That under Optimal Conditions Drug Sales Could Reach $8 Billion by 2019

Research and Markets Ltd - Clinical Trials Market in Russia - Order This Report Now

Research and Markets Ltd - Toward Health & Wellness Coaching 3.0: Multi-Platform Methods for Sustained Behavior Change

Restless Legs Syndrome - Practicing Clinicians Exchange Forms Partnership With Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation

SAGE Publications - Flu pandemic in prison

San Francisco Medical Society - Local Medical Association Opposes Two State Propositions

Schizophrenia - FDA Approves Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Fanapt(TM) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Science & Technology International, Inc - Science & Technology International® Launches the UltraSightHD™ Digital Colposcopy System, Revolutionizing Colposcopy and the Early Detection of Cervical Cancer

SDI - SDI Reports: Antiviral Prescriptions Increased Nearly Nine-Fold on Tuesday, April 28

Service Employees International Union - Security Officers Who Guard Kaiser Hospitals Protest Lack of Access to Affordable Healthcare

Sirtex - Sirtex Announces its Support of the Liver Symposium – Unique Meeting of Patients and Medical Practitioners to Examine Advances in Treatment, Challenges of Liver Cancer

Skin Cancer - South Carolina Dermatologists Win Tennis Fans' Attention With Free Skin Cancer Checks and Sun Safety Tips

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions - SCAI Releases Consensus Statement on Length of Stay Following Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Solta Medical, Inc. - Solta Medical Reports First Quarter 2009 Revenue of $25.2 Million

Spectranetics Corporation - Spectranetics Makes Pre-IDE Submission to FDA for the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis in the Legs

SpectraScience, Inc. - SpectraScience CEO Jim Hitchin Featured in Interview With the Wall Street Transcript

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Clearance and Launch of the Attune Annuloplasty Ring for Heart Valve Repair

Stanford University School of Medicine - Global-Health Expert Michele Barry Arrives at Stanford Medical School to Head Up New Initiatives

Stroke Research - New stroke research study results reported from Michigan State University

Stroke Research - Study findings from Y. Shinohara et al provide new insights into stroke research

Suicide - Data from J. Gielen and colleagues advance knowledge in suicide

Surgical Care Affiliates - South County Surgical Center to Partner with Surgical Care Affiliates

Swine Flu - College of American Pathologists is Confident in U.S. Laboratories' Ability to Respond to Influenza Outbreak 

Swine Flu - Hospital Rapid Alert System Supports Swine Flue Pandemic Communications

Swine Flu - Luminex Corp.'s xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel Assay Effective for Swine Flu Surveillance

TCGRx - TCGRx Launches Innovative Tablet-Splitting Device for Pharmacies and Patients

TeamHealth - Team Finance LLC Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

The Advisory Board Company - The Advisory Board Company Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Fourth Quarter Results

The Arcas Group - The Arcas Group Appoints Executive Vice President

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - Consumer Reports Study Validates Adults Favor Chiropractic as Preferred Care for Back Pain

The Healthcare Channel - Will Comparative Effectiveness in the U.S. Be Like NICE?

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education - Millions Don't Realize They'll Make More Than $1 Million During Their Career

TheCarrot.com - TheCarrot.com Introduces Swine Flu Tracker to Help Identify People Who May Be at Risk

Thomson Reuters - Baptist Health South Florida Selects Clinical Performance Benchmarking Solution From Thomson Reuters

TriZetto - Premera Blue Cross Goes Live with TriZetto’s Provider POS Direct System to Meet Cost-Transparency Needs of Providers and Consumers

Type 2 Diabetes - Exenatide Once Weekly New Drug Application Submitted to FDA for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Photo: Levemir(R) Once-Daily Substantially Lowered Average Blood Sugar Levels of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in TITRATE(R) Study

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Pledges Support for Standardized Health Insurance Identification Cards

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Acquires Five Florida Occupational Health Medical Centers

UNITE HERE - BofA, “Foreclose Today”, and Sell our Hotel, Hotel Workers Say According to UNITE HERE

United American Nurses, AFL-CIO - UAN Hails Reintroduction of Federal RN Staffing Ratio Bill and Vows to Work for Passage

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Highlights

University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA scientists reveal how deadly pediatric disorder develops in brain

University of California Office of the President - UC President Announces Recommended Candidates for Chancellors of UC Davis, UC San Francisco

University of Michigan Health System - Women More Likely to Experience Non-Traditional Stroke Symptoms

University of Rochester Medical Center - Iron deficiency in womb may delay brain maturation in preemies

University of Utah Health Care - University of Utah Health Care Opens First Integrated EP MRI Lab in North America

Urology - Research from Tel-Aviv University in the area of urology described

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care

WebMD - WebMD Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Weight Loss - Reality Coalition Applauds FDA for Public Health Warning Against Use of 14 Hydroxycut Dietary Supplements

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Intends to Withdraw in 2010 from Medicare Advantage Private Fee-For-Service Plans

Wellness - New Benefit Plan Will Cut Premiums for Employees Who Stay Healthy and Fit

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's National Government Services Subsidiary Honored With 2009 SC Magazine Professional Award for Best Security Team

Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions - ProVation Medical Clients Positioned for Easier ICD-10 Transition

YES - YES Brings Together Patients, Medical Practitioners to Discuss Treatment Approaches for Advanced Liver Tumors and Challenges to Care



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