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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 10th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

4SC AG - 4SC presents Phase I data on its histone deacetylase HDAC inhibitor 4SC-201 at ASCO

Addiction Medicine - New CASA* Report Finds Federal, State and Local Governments Spend Almost Half a Trillion Dollars a Year on Substance Abuse and Addiction

Aetna - Aetna Announces Sponsorship of Rolling Thunder XXII

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd - Darwin Appoints Becky Cox Vice President, Business Development, Healthcare

Alpha Systems - Alpha Systems Best in KLAS

American Jewish Committee - AJC: Libya is Responsible for Death of Human Rights Activist

Angiology - New findings reported from S.S. Agarwal and co-authors describe advances in angiology

Assisted Reproduction - Researchers from University of Ghent report on findings in assisted reproduction

Ballast Nedam Nv - Erasmus MC Awards Major Hospital Contract to BAM-Ballast Nedam Joint Venture

Banfield, The Pet Hospital - Academic Leader Joins Medical Management International Board of Directors

Behavior - Key Stakeholders Convene Capitol Hill Symposium To Advance Convergence of Behavioral Economics and Healthcare

Biomedicine - The Foundation for Biomedical Research Wins Telly Award for Majestic

Breast Cancer - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Showcases Its Traveling Photo Exhibit in McKean County at Kane Area Community Center

Burke, Mahoney & Wise - $12 Million Settlement in Birth Injury Lawsuit Against OSF Healthcare, Announces Burke, Mahoney & Wise

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics - Parents, Doctors, Nurses to Johnson & Johnson: Make Safer Baby Products

Canadian Auto Workers - Media Advisory - CAW Members Ratify Restructuring Deal with General Motors

Cancer - Florida's $1 Cigarette Tax Increase a Big Win for Public Health

Cancer - The Ottawa Hospital and Elekta Forge Long-Term Strategic Partnership Agreement

Cardiovascular Disease - Investigators at Tufts University, Department of Agriculture target cardiovascular disease

CareersUSA Inc. - Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Selects PerfectTIME® Time and Attendance Software to Balance Labor Costs and Quality Care

Cellular South - Cellular South Becomes Official Partner of St. Jude Classic

Chaisson Law - Chaisson Law Announces Jury Finds Doctors Negligent in Death of Pregnant Patient in Torrance; Physicians Fail to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer—Family Awarded $3 Million

Children's Health Fund - Children's Health Fund Receives $500,000 from the Starr International Foundation to Support South Bronx Homeless Health Care Clinic

Converted Organics Inc. - Converted Organics Inc. Announces Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock; Proceeds to Be Used to Retire Debt

Converted Organics Inc. - Converted Organics Inc. Exercise of Previously Issued Warrants and Registered Direct Offering of Warrants

Craneware, Inc. - Craneware Supports Hospitals' Compliance and Upfront Collections with Accurate Estimates

CrowdGather, Inc. - CrowdGather, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chuck Timpe to Board of Directors

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. - Cytori Completes Enrollment in First Adipose Stem & Regenerative Cell Therapy Trial for Chronic Heart Disease

Dallas Regional Chamber - Dallas Regional Chamber Benchmarks DFW in the Global Economy

Deborah Heart and Lung Center - Deborah Heart & Lung Center Garners Honor for Outstanding Cardiovascular Outcomes

Dementia - Research from Johns Hopkins University provide new insights into dementia

Dentistry - Oral Health Should Never Be Compromised

Dentistry - Studies from M. Bravo and co-authors have provided new information about dentistry

Diabetes - New diabetes data have been reported by J. Pundir and co-authors

Diagnostics - Alexian Brothers Medical Center Opens New Patient Tower

Eidos Interactive Ltd - Eidos Confirms E3 Line-Up

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Emisphere Technologies Reports Encouraging Data from Independent Clinical Study Assessing the Effects of Oral GLP-1 and PYY3-36, Combined with Eligen® Technology on Appetite Suppression

Ernst & Young Llp - Jeffrey A. Taylor Joins Ernst & Young LLP

ESPN The Magazine - The Year of Lionel Messi Begins Now: Messi on the Cover of the New Issue of ESPN the Magazine

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology - Worldwide report shows increase in assisted reproduction: 250,000 babies approximately born in 1 year

Family Support Foundation for Mental Illness - The Family Support Foundation for Mental Illness Launches New Website

Gastroenterology - European Prebiotics Market Diversifies Strongly Across New Application Sectors in Food and Beverage Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Gene Therapy - Celladon Corporation Announces Presentation of First-in-Human Gene Transfer to Treat Heart Failure at the 12th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy

Global Med Technologies, Inc. - Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Licenses and Deploys its EdgeLab Laboratory Software at Eugene Andre Hospital in Lyon, France

Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. - Graham-Pelton Nominee Joseph E. Stampe Receives Robert J. Smythe Award for Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Health and Society - Study data from University of North Carolina update knowledge of health and society

Health Insurance - Study results from U. Giedion et al provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - THA, Broad Coalition Press Leaders in House and Senate to 'Act Swiftly and Forcefully to Pass CHIP Bill'

Heart Attack - Association Wants One Million People to Commit to CPR Training

HIV/AIDS - Research from M. Mcnulty and co-researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS described

HIV/AIDS Screening - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Division of Infectious Diseases in the area of HIV/AIDS screening published

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - JNCI May 26 issue tip sheet

Kindred Healthcare - Kindred Healthcare Supports the Flag and the Sacrifices it Represents

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center - L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Responds to California Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Prop 8

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by W.T. Tsushima and colleagues

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from C. Eldridge and colleagues

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Voters Urged to Support Budding Moves to Include Long Term Care in National Health Reform

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - There's No Such Thing as a Good Tan

Lung Cancer - LCA Hails US Court of Appeals Decision to Affirm Lower Court Ruling Tobacco Companies Guilty of Massive Fraud and Deception

maxIT Healthcare Llc - Is There a Meaningful Difference Between Healthcare IT Consulting Firms for Staff Augmentation?

Med 101 - New Website, ElasticBandageStore.com, Offers Elastic Bandages at Wholesale Prices

Mental Health - Research data from S. Feldman and colleagues update understanding of mental health

Mental Health - Scientists at University of Massachusetts release new data on mental health

Mental Retardation - In Rare Disorder, a Familiar Protein Disrupts Gene Function

Microsulis - Acculis: New Device for Liver Cancer Cleared

Minnesota Chiropractic Association - Erickson Honored as Minnesota's Chiropractor of the Year

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

Neuroblastoma - New Therapy Enlists Immune System to Boost Cure Rate in a Childhood Cancer

Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah - Legislation Makes Researching the Health and Welfare of Children a National Priority

Oracle Corporation - The Ottawa Hospital Transforms Procurement and Spend Management with the Oracle(R) E-Business Suite

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - OSI Pharmaceuticals to Provide a Summary of Data Presented at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology ASCO Annual Meeting

Ostomy - Prospective Evaluation Finds High Levels of Satisfaction with ConvaTec Moldable Skin Barrier

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays PFLAG - As California Court Upholds Proposition 8, Parents and Allies Vow to Continue Work for Marriage Equality

Pediatrics - 500th Patient Receives Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Pediatrics - Refusing Immunizations Puts Children at Increased Risk of Pertussis Infection, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Economic Stimulus Funding Will Help Increase Energy Efficiency of Williamsport Hospital

Pennsylvania Department of State - State Regulation of Crane Operators Will Improve Public Safety, Secretary Cortes Says

Pepperidge Farm, Inc. - Pepperidge Farm Employees Clean up Norwalk Beaches as Service to Hometown

Pharmaceuticals - H. D. Smith Appoints Dave Watkins Chief Financial Officer

Pharmaceuticals - Researchers' work from York University focuses on pharmaceuticals

Philips Lumileds - Philips Lumileds’ Patent Infringement Case Against Epistar Strengthened by Appeals Court Ruling

Phoenix Health Systems - Phoenix Health Systems and SunGard Availability Services Partner to Deliver Data and IT Management Solutions to Community Hospitals

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Airway Clearance Devices

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Patient Bedside Products

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Spinal Implants and Related Products

Pritzker Olsen - Nevada Food Poisoning Victim Files Salmonella Lawsuit

Pritzker Olsen, P.A. - Pritzker Law Firm Calls on Valley Meats LLC to Pay E. coli Medical Bills, Lost Wages for Victims

Psychiatry - Study results from Dartmouth College provide new insights into psychiatry

Public Health - Concurrent Technologies Corporation Awarded Contract to Support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with Readiness Efforts

Recondo Technology - Recondo Technology Wins Red Herring 100 North America Award

Reproductive Health - Pakistan Crisis Puts Pregnant Women At Increased Risk

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - $22 Million Initiative Aims to Reverse New Jersey's Nurse Faculty Shortage, Avert Health Care Crisis

Roche Diagnostics - Roche Launches New PCR Assay for Tuberculosis Testing in South Africa

Santarus, Inc. - Santarus to Present at UBS Global Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference 2009

SAS - NHS IC Partners With SAS to Provide Joined-Up Information, Improving Patient Care Across the NHS

Schwan's Home Service, Inc. - Schwan's Home Service Partners with Jeff Gordon Foundation to Fight Pediatric Cancer

SearchAmerica - SearchAmerica(R) President Named as a Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) Award

ShiftWise - ShiftWise Unveils Clearview Staffing Software Integration to Streamiline Healthcare Staffing Workflows

Smoking - Statement by American Legacy Foundation(R): Findings of Decades of Massive Fraud by Tobacco Industry Upheld in U.S. Court of Appeals

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Celebrities to Highlight at St. Jude's Inaugural Wine and Chocolate Gala

Suicide - Recent studies from Indiana University add new data to suicide

SunGard Availability Services - SunGard Availability Services and Phoenix Health Systems Join Forces to Deliver Complete Software Application and Infrastructure Management to Community Hospitals

Surgery - Doctors in New Hampshire Now Treating Cancer with Non-Invasive Image-Guided Radiosurgery Using Novalis Tx(TM) Technology

Tang Capital Management, LLC - Tang Capital Partners, LP and Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd. Announce Plan to Seek Expedited Trial in Case against Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.

Teamsters “General” Local Union No. 200 - Statement on Prevailing Wage Law from Teamsters “General” Local Union No. 200

Texas Humane Legislation Network - Veterinary Group Opposes Bill to Clean Up Puppy Mill Industry

The American Legion - The American Legion Applauds Senate Leadership for Sending VA Budget-Reform Bill to the Floor

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Summertime or 'Trauma Season?' - Increase in Outdoor Activities Spurs Higher Risk for Child Injury

Transfusion Medicine - Bethesda-Based NHSi Wins $2M Grant for Blood Technology

Transplantation - Research data from S. Agarwal and colleagues update understanding of transplantation

Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy - Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Presents National Forum: 'Children's Health: the Future of Food & Nutrition Policy'

United Steelworkers USW - USW Lauds Sotomayor Nomination; Cites Her Strong Interpretation of Law; Enforcement of Statutory Rights for Workers

Veeva Systems - New SaaS Aggregate Spend Solution Unveiled at the Veeva Customer Summit

W. R. Grace & Co. - W. R. Grace & Co. Renews Donation to Libby, Montana Hospital

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge Releases Report on Health Care Costs

Yes on Equality - Statewide Marriage Equality Convergence

Your Mental Health Talk Radio - Criminal Minds Star Kirsten Vangsness To Be Interviewed Live on Your Mental Health Talk Radio

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Studies in the area of abdominal hysterectomy reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP - AMCP Sets Record Straight on Generic Drug Safety

Accumetrics, Inc. - Accumetrics, Inc. Announces European Distribution Channels for France, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

ACS - ACS Develops E-prescribing Capability for Alabama Medicaid

Advanced Plan for Health - Advanced Plan for Health News Brief - ‘Significant Others’ Amount to Significant Spending

Adverse Drug Reactions - Findings from K.Y. Bilimoria and co-authors provide new insights into adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from Teikyo University, Medical Department discuss findings in adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna’s CEO Williams Tops Industry List for “America’s Best CEOs”

Aetna - Aetna’s CFO Zubretsky Tops Industry List for “America’s Best CFOs”

Affymax, Inc. - Affymax® Reports Phase 2 Clinical Trial Data Supporting Hemoglobin Increases with Once-Per-Month Hematide™ Regardless of Patient Baseline Renal Function

Allergies - Reports on allergies findings from S. Kivity and co-researchers provide new insights

Allscripts - Southwest General Health Center Selects Allscripts Web-Hosted Electronic Health Record

Alzheimer Disease - Reports from University of Alabama advance knowledge in Alzheimer disease

American Heart Association - Humor, Mobile Devices Enhance a New Heart-Health Campaign for Hispanics

American Heart Association - More patients needed in clinical trials to find treatment for heart condition

Anesthesia - Data on anesthesia detailed by M.A. Rettenmaier and co-authors

Anesthesia - Research data from University of Paris update understanding of anesthesia

Anesthesia - Researchers at John Hunter Hospital have published new data on anesthesia

Anesthesiology - FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of the SEDASYS(R) System

Anesthesiology - Studies in the area of anesthesiology reported from Stanford University

Aneurysm - Boston Scientific Welcomes Results of Brain Aneurysm Clinical Trial

Angiography - Varian Medical Systems Introduces the PaxScan 3030+ X-Ray Image Detector for Interventional Angiography

Anubex - Anubex: Belgium’s Largest Database Migration: a Success in Retrospect

Arteriocyte - Arteriocyte Medical Systems Announces Strategic Investment in Control Medical Technology

Asthma - Researchers from University of Arizona report recent findings in asthma

Asthma - Studies in the area of asthma reported from Ankara University

Axiom Worldwide - Federal Lawsuit Regarding Alleged False Claims Dismissed Against Axiom and All Defendants!

Bacterial Conjunctivitis - Bausch & Lomb Receives FDA Approval of Besivance(TM), New Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis ('Pink Eye')

Behavior - Studies from Sichuan University provide new data on behavior

Behavior - Study Demonstrates Internet Risks for Teen Girls

Biogen Idec - Biogen Idec Joins with the Global MS Community to Mark World MS Day

BIOTRONIK GmbH & Co. KG - BIOTRONIK to Supply ICD Technology to Cardio3 BioSciences for C-Cure® Stem Cell Clinical Trial

Bizmatics, Inc. - Bizmatics, Inc. Product PrognoCIS EMR / EHR Steps into the Spotlight. Horizon Family Medical Group from New York Selects the Bizmatics Product PrognoCIS above All Others.

Bladder Cancer - New bladder cancer study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Michigan

Blood Pressure - Good News for People Taking Blood-pressure Medicine, Toprol-xl.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Brings Versatile Availity Platform to Illinois Providers

Boehringer Ingelheim; AmeriCares Free Clinics - AmeriCares and Boehringer Ingelheim Open New, Expanded Free Clinic to Help Families Hit Hardest by Economic Hardship

Breast Cancer - Genomic Health Study Shows Breast Cancers in Men Display Very Similar Gene Signatures to Those in Women

Breast Cancer - Studies from A. Munshi et al in the area of breast cancer described

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Bristol-Myers Squibb Welcomes “Help is Here Express” to New Brunswick

California Academy of Family Physicians - Family Physicians Ask Governor and Legislators to Protect Health Care While Balancing State Budget

California Poison Control System - California to Become Only State Without Poison Control Services

Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences - History of hyperactivity off-base, says researcher

Cancer - Agendia Opens CLIA-Registered U.S. Genomics Laboratory

Cancer - Agendia Supports Genentech's Citizen's Petition Urging FDA to Hold In-Vitro Diagnostic Tests to One Set of Scientific and Regulatory Standards

Cancer - Cardiovascular Fitness Not Affected by Cancer Treatment

Cancer - CDC Foundation Partners with Amgen, CDC to Reduce Infections Among Cancer Patients

Cancer - Researchers from University of Wisconsin report recent findings in cancer

Cancer - Stand Up To Cancer Awards $73.6 Million for Novel, Groundbreaking Cancer Research

Cancer - William W. Wirtz Allocates $19.5 Million to Northwestern Memorial for Cancer Care and Research

Carefx Corporation - Carefx's Newest White Paper Illuminates Healthcare CIOs' Growing Role in Operations, Strategic Thinking and IT Project Decision Making

Case Western Reserve University - Pediatrician creates easier way to identify kids' high BP

Center for Health Information Incorporated - Physician / Preventive Medicine Expert Explains How to Reverse Obesity and Diabetes Naturally

Center for State and Local Government Excellence - New Online Tool Offers Access to City and County Retiree Benefit Data

Chinese Medicine - Research from Y.L. Wu and co-authors provides new data about chinese medicine

Chronic Disease - Coalition Commends Senators Baucus, Grassley for Including Prevention, Wellness of Chronic Disease in Recent Paper on Coverage Policy Options

Chronic Disease - Research on chronic disease discussed by scientists at University of South Australia

Cianna Medical, Inc. - SAVI Breast Cancer Radiation Device Expands Availability of Brachytherapy, Studies Report

ClaimTrust - ClaimTrust® Announces New Revenue-Cycle Suite for Hospitals

Clemson University - Researchers study the human factor in spread of pandemic illness

Clinical Pharmacology - Research in the area of clinical pharmacology reported from U. Hedegaard and colleagues

Clinical Trial Research - Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Stent and Balloon Catheter Markets to Exceed $180 Million in Europe by 2013

Clinical Trial Research - Study results from Medical University of Warsaw in the area of clinical trial research published

CMPMedica - CMPMedica Announces the Health Empowerment Initiative

Coagulation - Studies conducted at University of Connecticut on coagulation recently published

Cogent Healthcare - Cogent Healthcare Selected by Shands Jacksonville Medical Center

Cold War Patriots - Senate Honors Nuclear and Uranium Workers With National Day of Remembrance

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study results reported from Tokai University

Colon Cancer - Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Progression-Free Survival Data From Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Picoplatin in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer - Research in the area of colon cancer reported from University of Wisconsin

Columbia University Medical Center - Results of phase I trial of novel herbal therapy for men at high risk of prostate cancer

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Reports summarize complementary and alternative medicine research from College of Medicine

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Researchers from Wake Forest University discuss findings in complementary and alternative medicine

CompPartners - Marlene Reed, RN Joins CompPartners as Utilization Review Manager

Concierge Choice Physicians - Company Offers Choices to Primary Care Physicians and Patients Concerned About Impact of Healthcare Industry’s Cost-Cutting Measures

Convio - Physicians for Social Responsibility Uses Leading Technology to Launch New Websites at the National and State Level

Cook Medical - Cook Medical Brings Advanced Endovascular Thoracic Aneurysm Treatment to Canadians

Cook Medical - First High-Definition Endoscopic Ultrasound EUS Technology Enhances Diagnostic Procedures

Cord Blood - StemCyte, Inc. Reaches 1,000th Cord Blood Stem Cell Shipment for Transplant Milestone

Covidien - Covidien Announces Milestone Placement in Remote Respiratory Monitoring

Covidien Ag - Covidien Launches Alarm Management System for the Nellcor OxiMax N-600x Pulse Oximeter

Dementia - Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute and Inverness Medical Innovations to Develop Commercial Test to Detect Early Alzheimer's Disease

Diabetes - Cardium Presents Gene Activated Matrix Technology and Update on Excellarate Clinical Development Program at ASGT Annual Meeting

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

Diabetes Diagnosis - Research findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital update understanding of diabetes diagnosis

Diabetes Screening - Actress Olympia Dukakis and Husband of 47 Years, Actor Louis Zorich, Urge Older Adults To Get Screened for Diabetes

Digestive CARE - Digestive CARE Announces Two Winners in BOTTOM LINE POETRY CONTEST

Digestive Diseases - Boston Scientific's SpyGlass(R) Direct Visualization System Featured in Broad Range of Clinical Studies at Upcoming Digestive Disease Week(R)

Digestive Diseases - Exagen Launches New Diagnostic Assays for Bowel Disease at Digestive Disease Week Conference

Digestive Diseases - Lexicon to Present Clinical Data for LX1031 and LX1032 at Digestive Disease Week

Digestive Diseases - Zeus to Present at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago

Direct Flow Medical, Inc. - Direct Flow Medical Completes First Human Use of 18F Percutaneous Aortic Valve System

Drug Resistance - Carbapenems and Other Agents that Provide Broad-Spectrum Activity are Preferred by Surveyed Physicians for the Treatment of Intra-Abdominal Infections

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Jordan

Drug Resistance - Reports outline drug resistance research from University of Pittsburgh

DSM Biomedical - DSM Biomedical Extends Its Hydrophilic ComfortCoat™ Technology Platform with the Development of a Hemocompatible Antimicrobial Coating

EbixExchange - Ken Leibow Joins EbixExchange USA

Encoda, LLC - Haverford Wellness Center Chooses Encoda, LLC to Provide Their Practice Management System and Hosting Services

Erythropoiesis - Research on erythropoiesis published by F. Vekeman et al

EthosPartners - EthosPartners and TransforMED Form Strategic Partnership

European Society of Human Genetics - Comprehensive cardiogenetic testing for families of sudden unexplained death victims can save lives

Families Usa - 'Hidden Health Tax' for Family Health Care Coverage Climbed to $1,017 in 2008

First Choice Medical Staffing, Inc. - Introducing a New Franchise Opportunity for High-Demand Temporary Nurse Staffing Services

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Can we afford the cancer care of the future?

Gastroenterology - Interest Surging in Probiotic Foods that Promote Health

Gene Therapy - Celladon Provides MYDICAR(R) Program Update of First-In-Human Trial for Advanced Heart Failure at American Society of Gene Therapy Annual Meeting

Genetics & Genomics - Research on genetics & genomics published by scientists at National Institutes of Health

Geriatrics - Findings from College of Medicine in geriatrics reported

Glaucoma - Scientists at Indiana University, Medical Department publish research in glaucoma

gloStream - gloStream Announces $7.5 Million Series B Financing Round Co-Led by Beringea and gloStream's Executive Management Team

Golin/Harris International - New tool to improve patient understanding of long-acting injectable antipsychotic therapies LAT unveiled in April issue of Psychiatry 2009

Good News Care Center - Good News Care Center Receives $5,000 Tau Grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc.

Greyson International, Inc. - Greyson International, Inc. Appoints Director of Medical Products

Harvard Medical School - Hospice care under-used by many terminally ill patients, study finds

Headache and Migraine - Mayo Clinic Proceedings: the Evolution of Migraine from Episodic Headache to Chronic Disorder

Headache and Migraine - New research on headache and migraine from Thomas Jefferson University summarized

Headache and Migraine - Research by M.E. Bigal and colleagues in headache and migraine provides new insights

Headache and Migraine - Research results from Y.J. Jordan and co-authors update knowledge of headache and migraine

Health and Society - Researchers from Dartmouth College report recent findings in health and society

Health Insurance - Get Sexy Summer Legs From Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute (laserandveinclinic.com) Courtesy of Your Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Health Affairs Report On Mass. Mandatory Insurance Law Confirms: Strong Public Option Must Be Included in National Health Reform

Health Insurance - Researchers from Columbia University detail findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from R. Curtis et al provide new insights into health insurance

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Recession Fallout Leads Safety-Net Hospitals to Charge Out-of-County Residents for Non-Emergency Services

HealthYes! - May Marks Remarkable Month for Mobile Medical Screening Company

Heart Attack - Finding Hidden Heart Attacks: Saint Francis Hospital is First in Illinois to Detect Hidden Heart Attacks With New Technology

Himss Ehr Association - HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Reaches Out to Key Stakeholders on 'Meaningful Use' of Certified EHRs

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS research has been reported by H. Kremer et al

HIV/AIDS - Study data from Boston University update understanding of HIV/AIDS

Hypertension - FDA Approves ADCIRCA(TM) (Tadalafil) Tablets for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Hysterectomy - Study data from University of Illinois provide new insights into hysterectomy

IBM - IBM Outlines New Model for Healthcare

IBM - UNC Health Care and IBM Speed Development of Disease Treatments

ikaSystems - HealthNow New York Partners with ikaSystems for Best-in-Class Portal Strategy

ikaSystems Corp. - At AHIP’s Institute 2009, ikaSystems to Demonstrate the Impact of New Technology Introduction During Challenging Times

Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. - Unified Group Services Participates in Indiana Health Information Exchange's Innovative Quality Reporting and Healthcare Disease Management Service

Influenza - Studies from M.L. Jackson et al further understanding of influenza

Informatics Corporation of America - ICA Announces Triple-Digit Revenue Growth, Corporate Expansion and Successes that Align with “Meaningful Use” Definitions of Markle Foundation 2009 Report

Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences - Study questions whether Ontario's primary health care reforms serve the sick and poor

Internal Medicine - Reports outline internal medicine study findings from E.W. Vogel and colleagues

InterSystems Corporation - Partners HealthCare Rolls Out Disease Surveillance System Built on InterSystems Ensemble

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - New Interactive Tools From ACG Aim to Bring Hope to Millions of IBS Patients Searching for Relief

JAMA and Archives Journals - Time spent on meaningful pursuits may cut risk of physician burnout

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Presents “What Goes Around” at Blair High School

Lesley's Skin Care Inc. - New At-Home Skin Care Tool, My Dermafile, Helps Eliminate Signs of Aging, Sun Damage, Acne Scarring - and Hefty Salon Fees

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

Life Sciences - New findings reported from University of Ottawa describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from General Hospital

Life Sciences - Reports from University of Ottawa highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from University of Warwick, Health Sciences Research Institute

Life Sciences - Research findings from Abant Izzet Baysal University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Neuchatel report recent findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of North Carolina, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology yield new data on pediatric in children

LocumTenens.com - LocumTenens.com files suit against Staff Care, AMN Healthcare

Lumenis - Exciting Innovation in Burn Scar Treatment Using Lumenis(R) UltraPulse(R) Laser Treatments Revealed on the Today Show

Lumenis Ltd. - Miracle Treatment for Burn Scars as Seen on Today Show Will Also Be Featured on the Insider Tonight

Lung Cancer - Scientists at University of Munich publish research in lung cancer

Lux Biosciences, Inc. - Lux Biosciences’ Luveniq™ LX211 Highlighted at International Conference on Ocular Inflammation

Lymphadenopathy - Study results from J.M. Connors and colleagues in the area of lymphadenopathy published

Marfan Syndrome - Studies from D.E. Cameron and colleagues reveal new findings on Marfan syndrome

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Finds Market Turmoil Takes Toll on Top Health Plans

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Sisters of Charity Health System Appoints Orlando L. Alvarez Jr. to Head Physician Strategy and Business Development

Massachusetts General Hospital - Genetic testing for breast or ovarian cancer risk may be greatly underutilized

Matrex Exhibits - Matrex Exhibits Named as Finalist in 2009 American Business AwardsSM

Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic Launches Medical Science Blog

MedAssets, Inc. - Ochsner Health System Selects MedAssets to Transform Its Revenue Cycle and Drive Financial Improvement

MEDecision, Inc. - MEDecision Demonstrates Commitment to Leading Health IT Innovation at AHIP

Medicare and Medicaid - Almost Family Announces Acquisition of Home Health Agencies from Central Florida Health Alliance

Medicare and Medicaid - Aventis Pharmaceutical to Pay U.S. $95.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Call to Action: Community Oncologists Propose 'Roadmap' to Reformed Payment System for Cancer Care; Quality Cancer Care Demonstration Project Will Create System, Enhancing Quality Cancer Care Whil

Medicare and Medicaid - Community Businesses Impacted by Looming Cuts to Long Term Care Federal Funding

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from University of Michigan in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Oregon Department of Human Services Selects APS Healthcare to Manage Expanded Statewide Medicaid Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid described by scientists at University of Texas

Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports from S. Zuckerman and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from C.W. Tseng and co-authors update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Sanofi-aventis U.S. Announces Settlement of Medicaid 'Best Price' Investigation

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from University of Pittsburgh broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

MEDNAX, Inc. - MEDNAX Expands in Jacksonville with Acquisition of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician Practice

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Two Deep Brain Stimulation Devices That Offer Programming Advances and New Tools for Patients with Movement Disorders

Melanoma - Researchers from Boston University, Medical Department publish findings in melanoma

Melanoma - Study results from Stanford University broaden understanding of melanoma

Mental Health - New mental health findings from P.J. Cunningham and co-researchers published

Mental Health - Recent findings from Vrije University Amsterdam highlight research in mental health

Mental Illness - New mental illness in children research from Royal United Hospital, Emergency Department outlined

Merck & Co. Inc. - GARDASIL® is First Cervical Cancer Vaccine to Receive WHO Pre-qualification

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company - VELCADE® Bortezomib for Injection and Pipeline Data to Be Highlighted at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

Mintel International - Health Insurers Prepare for Government Reform

Multiple Sclerosis - Multiple Sclerosis - What Are People With MS and Their Health Care Providers Really Thinking?

Multiple Sclerosis - Research from University of Dusseldorf yields new findings on multiple sclerosis

Mutualink, Inc. - Mutualink’s Interoperable Communications Platform to Power NJ Regional Pandemic Network

National Electrical Contractors Association NECA - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine Offers Tips to Boost Hospital Security

National Press Club - NPC Newsmaker Program Hosts Briefing on Health Care Reform with Former HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt and Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle

Neuromuscular Disease - Harvard University reports research in neuromuscular disease

Neutropenia - New Survey Highlights Growing Concern About Risk of Infection in Cancer Patients and Emerging Antibiotic Resistance

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - NEJM study finds drug-eluting stents more effective than bare-metal stents in heart attack patients

Noridian Administrative Services - Noridian Administrative Services Signs Contract to Export Administration Expertise to China

North American Spine - Kenneth L. Reed, M.D. Performs First State of the Art AccuraScope(TM) Procedure in Dallas

Northwestern University - Less toxic drug prolongs survival in metastatic breast cancer

NSAIDS - Is Cherry Juice a New 'Sports Drink?'

Obstetrics - New obstetrics study results reported from University of Toronto

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department in obstetrics and gynecology provides new insights

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences Receives FDA Clearance for Microcyn® Skin and Wound Gel

Oncology - Research on oncology detailed by E.N. Papacharalabous and co-authors

Ophthalmic Epidemiology - Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of ophthalmic epidemiology

Ophthalmology - Research findings from University of Ulster update understanding of ophthalmology

Optimum Lightpath - Optimum Lightpath(SM) and GetWellNetwork(R) Transform Hospital Bedside Care with Launch of Interactive Patient Care Service

Oregon Health & Science University - APS issues new guideline for low-back pain interventions, surgery

Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Oscient Pharmaceuticals Receives NASDAQ Letter Regarding Delay in Filing Form 10-Q

Osteoarthritis - Researchers from University Medical Center discuss findings in osteoarthritis

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - Research from J.A. Garciavelasco and co-researchers in the area of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome published

Palladian Health, LLC - Palladian Heath Appoints Dr. Scott Haldeman to Chair its Clinical Advisory Board

Pancreatic Cancer - FDA Clears Boston Scientific's SpyScope(R) Access and Delivery Catheter for Use in Endoscopic Procedures Throughout Pancreatico-Biliary System

Parkinson Disease - Research in the area of Parkinson disease reported from Logan College of Chiropractic

Pediatrics - A Bright Spot - Financial Help for Seniors

Pediatrics - Ochsner Introduces Literacy Program to Promote Healthy Minds

Pediatrics - Patient Advocates Educate Healthcare Quality Leaders

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Insurance Commissioner: Senate Budget Plan Will Jeopardize the Health Care of PA's Children

Pharmaceuticals - Findings from S.W. Hill et al in pharmaceuticals reported

Pharmaceuticals - Process for Planning Safe Pain Treatment Outlined in Presentation at FDA Meeting

Pharmaceuticals - Secretary of Public Welfare Corrects the Record on 'Smart Pharmacy' Initiative

Pharmacokinetics - Report summarizes pharmacokinetics study findings from Cairo University

PHNS - Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc. Engages PHNS for IT Services

Porter Novelli - No change in pharmacokinetics of ADHD medication VYVANSE CII when coadministered with Prilosec

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Student Veteran Health Examined in First-of-Its-Kind Study by University of Minnesota/Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - New post-traumatic stress disorders study findings have been reported by P.S. Calhoun and co-researchers

Precyse Solutions - IASIS Healthcare and Precyse Solutions Sign Two-Year Consulting Agreement

Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New Patent Issued for Limbrel®

Prostate Cancer - Quest Diagnostics to Present Genomic Studies Related to New Testing Techniques for Leukemia and Prostate Cancer at 2009 ASCO Meeting

Psychosocial - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente discuss research in psychosocial

Public Health - World Health Organization Says Health Sector Can Lead the Fight Against Climate Change

Pulmonary Embolism - New pulmonary embolism study findings have been reported by scientists at Brown University

PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance - Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane

Regenocyte Therapeutic - Pulmonary Hypertension Successfully Treated with Stem Cells

Rheumatic Disease - Research from University of Texas in the area of rheumatic disease published

Roentgenology - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital publish new data on roentgenology

Ross University - First Woman President of the AVMA to Speak at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s 2009 Graduation

Ross University - Former U.S. Surgeon General to Speak at Ross University School of Medicine’s 2009 Graduation

Satori World Medical - Satori World Medical Adds Plastic Surgery Program to Its Growing List of Procedures Available Through Its High-Quality Global Healthcare Network

Schizophrenia Risk Factors - Scientists at Thomas University, Department of Psychiatry target schizophrenia risk factors

SDI - European Paediatric Influenza Analysis EPIA Group Formed to Quantify the Burden of Seasonal Influenza in Children in Europe

Sectra - Shields Health Care Group chooses Sectra RIS

Sepsis - New sepsis study findings recently were published by T. Nakamura and co-researchers

Skintastic - The Byron Nelson: Championship Philosophy, Timeless Excellence

SpineMark Corporation - Wooridul SpineMark International Enters Global Arena with Agreement to Open Spine Center of Excellence in Barcelona

St. Mary's Medical Center - Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute opens at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stroke Center Enacts Regional Rapid-Transfer System

Stent System - FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Next-Generation TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Atom(TM) Stent System

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. - Streamline Health Document Workflow Solution to be Integrated Into Electronic Medical Records System for Leading Canadian Healthcare Region

Surgery - Mayo Study Finds That Team Preop Briefing Improves Communication, Reduces Errors

Surgery - New Jersey Doctors Now Delivering Non-Invasive, Image-Guided Radiosurgery Treatments Using Novalis Tx(TM) Technology

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Synergy Pharmaceuticals to Present Phase I Volunteer Study on SP-304 Investigational Drug to Treat GI Disorders at Upcoming Conference

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. - Synovis Life Technologies Reports 19 Percent Revenue Growth and 60 Percent Earnings Increase for Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter

Take Care Health Systems - Take Care Clinics Offer Families Convenient and Affordable Camp and Sports Physicals

Telemedicine - Not Feeling Well? Can't Leave the Office? the Doctor Will See You Now

The Bonati Institute - Robert P. Uteg, M.D. Joins the Bonati Institute

Therapy - New therapy research from H. Minkoff and co-researchers described

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Introduces New Multi-Detector CT Systems

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Launches InTouch Flex Service Agreement

Tourette Syndrome - 5th International Scientific Symposium on Tourette Syndrome to Focus on Latest Research and Treatment

Transfusion Medicine - Immucor and Alverno Clinical Laboratories Sign Five-Year Automation Agreement

Transplantation - Findings in transplantation reported from University of California

TSI Healthcare, Inc. - TSI Healthcare and Richmond Academy of Medicine Announce Partnership

Tuberculosis - New tuberculosis research from University of California described

Tuberculosis - Reports outline tuberculosis study results from J.N. Lin et al

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study results reported from G.S. Ferzli et al

Type 2 Diabetes - Study data from World Health Organization provide new insights into type 2 diabetes

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Awards $1.4 Million in Grants to Benefit Arizona Health Care Consumers

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Partners with CalRHIO to Expand Electronic Health Information Statewide

University of California San Diego Extension - Study: Top Ten Hot Career Trends for College Graduates

University of Western Ontario - Sharing surgical lessons from the Canadian field hospital in Afghanistan

Versus Technology, Inc. - Versus Technology, Inc. Announces Spring '09 Release for Added Workflow Automation

Vital Data Technology, LLC - Vital Data Technology Forms Strategic Advisory Board

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Announces Organizational Realignment

WinMagic - Mount Sinai Selects WinMagic’s SecureDoc Full-Disk Encryption to Protect Hospital Data

Women's Health - Planned Parenthood Urges Gov. Schwarzenegger to Rescind Harmful Budget Cuts to Women's Health Care

XtremeSportsID - New Wristband May Save Lives

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Its Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: Life/Health Insurers Grow More Vulnerable to Financial Impairment Due to Losses

A.M. Best Co. - BestWeek: Heavy Investment Losses Spur Life Insurer Impairment

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Surplus Notes Rating of BCBS of Florida

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Assigns Public 'A-' IFS to Blue Cross of Idaho

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Bethesda Home Illinois to 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Albert Einstein Healthcare Network's Pennsylvania $147MM Revs 'A-'

Research and Markets - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Understanding Obama's Healthcare Reforms

Research and Markets - Cosmetic Surgery Market Report 2009 - Order Now

Research and Markets - Handbook of Hypertension

Research and Markets - Improved Health Awareness in Malaysia Fuels Potential of DR Technology in the Areas of Teleconsultation and Teleradiology Networking

Research and Markets - Italy in Vitro Diagnostics Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 Contains Detailed and Comprehensive Coverage

Research and Markets - Political and Policy Analysis for the Russian Healthcare Industry - Available Now

Research and Markets - Private Healthcare Market in Poland 2009 - Forecast for 2009-2011: the Private Healthcare Market in Poland Continues to Grow Rapidly

Research and Markets - Recent Report Forecasts the IT Spending of the Australian Healthcare Industry for the Period 2008-2012

Research and Markets - The Bulgarian Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies is Estimated at US$230 Million for 2009

Research and Markets - The Comprehensive 2009 Up Date on the Pharmaceutical Market in Bulgaria

Research and Markets - The Pharmaceutical Market: Italy

Research and Markets - The Q2 2009 Belgium Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on the Industry

Research and Markets - This Essential and Comprehensive 2009 Report on Health Insurance in the United States is Now Available

Research and Markets - U.S. Spinal Non-Fusion Technologies Market - the Establishment of Long-term Efficacy Vital for Growth of Spinal Non-fusion Technologies

Research and Markets - United States Neurology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

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