NewsRx Logo Login/Signup
Home Newsletters Products Library About Us Contact -- Search NewsRx

NewsRx | Free Trials
Advertisement
VerticalNews | Global Warming
NewsRx | Free Newsletters
 
----------
------------
NewsRx on Facebook
-----
NewsRx Passes
Press Release Submissions
PR Login
-----
2008 Award Logo
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
-----
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2009 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.

Security by Verisign

Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 12th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

ACT Biotech Inc. - ACT BIOTECH Announces Treatment of First Gastric Cancer Patients with Telatinib in a Phase 2 Clinical Trial in the U.S. and Spain

Aesyntix Health, Inc. - Aesyntix Physician Network Signs Exclusive Contract with Wholesale Merchant Group for Merchant Processing Services

Alcohol and Alcoholism - Research from J.C. Fell and co-authors reveals new findings on alcohol and alcoholism

American Academy of Dermatology - Dermatologists Shed Light on Common Pigmentation Problems and Solutions in Skin of Color

American Center for Law and Justice - ACLJ: 65,000 Americans Sign Petition Demanding Congress Exclude Abortion Services from National Health Care Legislation

American Dg Energy Inc. - American DG Energy Announces $3.5 Million Private Placement

Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Reports Q2 Net Income of $49.6 Million or $0.94 per Diluted Share, Including $0.43 per Diluted Share Positive Impact from Tax Adjustment

Aneurysm - Neurointerventionists Expand Research to Quality of Life in Aneurysm Patients Following Minimally Invasive Coiling Treatment

Angiogenesis - PTC Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of PTC299 in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2

Angiology - Study Results Show That Minimally Invasive Therapy is Successful for Over Two-Thirds of Stroke Patients Treated Outside the Standard Eight-Hour Window

Angioplasty - State Report Ranks LIJ as New York's Best for Heart Bypass Surgery, North Shore University Hospital Tops for Emergency Angioplasty Survival

Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Aspect Medical Systems Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2009

Autism - Judge Sues Blue Cross for Autism Treatment

Bariatrics - Houston Northwest Medical Center's Bariatric Program Rated Top 15% in the Nation by HealthGrades

Biocomposites Ltd - Independent Study Confirms Superior Properties of ZPC Enhanced Calcium Composite Bone Grafts

BioScrip, Inc. - BioScrip to Present at BMO Capital Markets 9th Annual Focus on Healthcare Conference

Biotech Business - F. Duwaine Townsen Joins SpectraScience Board of Directors

Bone Research - Independent Study Confirms Superior Properties of ZPC(TM) Enhanced Calcium Composite Bone Grafts

Breast Cancer - San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Funds Over $1.2 Million This Year to Community Outreach Programs

Cancer - Hoag Hospital Certified as Baby-Friendly Facility

Cancer - Researchers from University of Nebraska detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer

Cancer Vaccines - Study Shows Cancer Vaccines Led to Long-Term Survival for Patients with Metastatic Melanoma and to Long Periods of Disease Control After Completion of Therapy

Cardiology - Harrison City ROCKS! Set for August 15, Music Festival to Benefit Cardiac Research at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Cardiology - Patriot Scientific Corporation Announces Cardiac Science Corporation's Purchase of a Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License

Consumers Union - Consumers Union Urges Immediate House Passage of Food Safety Enhancement Act

CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA Accepts CyDex Pharmaceuticals' IND Application for Oncology Drug

Depression - Unlikely Treatment Identified by BrainCells Neurogenesis Platform Improved Clinical Outcomes in Patients Suffering From Depression

Dialysis - Mayor Julian 'Jolly' Reseueollo Dialysis Center Officially Opens Doors With Support From Bridge of Life - DaVita Medical Missions

Dilatation Catheters - TriReme Medical, Inc. Receives CE Marking for Glider(TM) PTCA Dilatation Catheter

Drug Abuse - New findings reported from University of Kentucky describe advances in drug abuse

EKR Therapeutics, Inc. - EKR Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Dave Iwanicki as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

Empire BlueCross BlueShield - Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Stony Brook University Hospital Reach New Multi-year Agreement

Family Research Council - FRC Deplores House Vote to Fund Planned Parenthood

Food Poisoning - Pelosi: Food Safety Act Will Protect Lives and Prevent Illness

Gen-Probe Incorporated - Gen-Probe Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2009

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Kevin E. Lofton Joins Gilead Sciences' Board of Directors

Health and Society - Reports on health and society findings from Oregon Health & Science University provide new insights

Health Communications, Inc. - Alcohol Responsibility Conference Announces 2009 Agenda

Health Insurance - Allow States to Adopt Single Payer Health Care, Not Just Weak 'Co-Ops'

Health Insurance - Pelosi and Hoyer Statement on Progress of Health Reform Legislation

Health Policy - 'It's Still Too Early to Be Popping Champagne Corks' - Expert to Comment on Health Care Reform- House Healthcare Proposal

Health Policy - URAC Brings Together Leaders in Health Care Management

Heart Attack - Treatment Shows Excellent Results for Providence Tarzana Patients Following Cardiac Arrest

House of Ruth - Governor Eliminates Funding to Domestic Violence Programs

I-Flow Corporation - Patent Office Upholds I-Flow Corporation's Patent and Court Rules in I-Flow's Favor in the Case against Apex Medical Technologies, Zone Medical and McGlothlin

IBM - IBM Smart Analytics System To Bring the Power of Analytics to Clients in Just Days

Insure.com - Insure.com Reveals 5 Words Never to Say to Your Insurance Company

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Teamsters Launch Campaign To Support Health Care Reform

JunkScience.com - Obama OSHA Pick Supports Junk Science in Courts and Public Policy; Senate Should Probe Links With Trial Lawyers, Radical Environmentalists

Kohl’s Department Stores - Kohl's Department Stores Rewards 10 Young Volunteers with $5,000 Scholarships

Language Line Services - Language Line Services Honored by Nebraska Association for Translators & Interpreters (NATI)

Leukemia - Comprehensive Look at Rare Leukemia Finds Relatively Few Genetic Changes Launch Disease

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at St. Michael's Hospital

Life Sciences - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Medical University of Vienna, Institute of Environmental Health publish research in life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Seattle Children's Hospital Deploys CA's Integrated Infrastructure and Performance Management Solution

Life Sciences - Studies from L.C Oliver and colleagues provide new data on life sciences in children

LifeLock, Inc. - LifeLock, Inc. Teams Up with Major Discount Dental Plan Provider to Take a Bite Out of Identity Theft

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Get Long Term Care Insurance Now, Before Health Reform, Industry Leader Says on Sky Radio

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic and Abbott Laboratories Resolve Global Vascular Patent Disputes

Mental Health - Research from University of Auckland reveals new findings on mental health

Merck & Co., Inc. - Sanofi-aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial

National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants - National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC) Launched

Nationwide - Nationwide Insurance Supports National Ban on Texting While Driving TWD

Neurological Disease - Scientists Track Impact of DNA Damage in the Developing Brain

Neurology - New findings from A. Storstein and co-authors describe advances in neurology

nTelagent, Inc. - Oklahoma Hospital Association Chooses nTelagent as Preferred Vendor

Obesity - Kaiser Permanente to Provide Calorie, Nutrition Information on Cafeteria Menus

Office of Justice Programs - Us Department of Justice - Attorney General Holder Announces $5.5 Million in Recovery Act Grants to Support Arizona Law Enforcement Efforts on the Southwest Border

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Labor, HHS, Appropriations Bill, Which Lifts Ban on Needle Exchange

Pain Management - New Interventional Pain Management Guidelines Released by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

Partnership for Prevention - Partnership Applauds Obama's 'No Cost-Sharing' Protections for Preventive Services

Patents - United States Patent Office Issues Decision in Re-examination Proceedings

Pediatric Hematology - National Cancer Coalition Announces Angel Grant Recipients

Pediatrics - Back-to-School Health: Are Your Child's Eyes Ready for the Classroom?

Pediatrics - Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Receive Level III Trauma Designation

Pediatrics - Corbin Bleu Asks Fans to Join Him in Brightening the Lives of Seriously Ill Children

Pediatrics - FDA Ruling on Mercury Fillings Falls Short

Pediatrics - Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman inaugurates Apollo Children's Hospital - the First Standalone Quaternary Care Paediatric Hospital in the Apollo Hospitals Group

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Insurance Department Releases Report on Executive Compensation at State's Largest Blues' Plans

Personality Disorders - Research conducted at University of South Carolina has updated our knowledge about personality disorders

Pharmaceuticals - "Over the Next 2-3 Years We Will Leverage Developmental Capabilities and Explore In-licensing and a Co-development Model to Consolidate Our Presence in Japan" - Dr. Kailash Sharma, Pre

Pharmaceuticals - Cardinal Health Announced as Title Sponsor of the Health Connect Partners' 2009 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference

Pharmaceuticals - Kirby Lester's New KL60: the Pharmacy Industry's First and Only Compact, Fully-Automated Dispensing System

Psychiatry - New psychiatry findings from University of Rostock published

Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry discussed by scientists at Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health

Public Campaign Action Fund - Elected Officials Voting Against Health Reform Received 65% More in Campaign Donations From Health and Insurance Interests Than Those Voting for Reform

Pulaski Financial Corp. - Pulaski Financial Announces New Director

Radiology - Foundation Radiology Group Signs Exclusive Contract With Pennsylvania's Wayne Memorial Hospital

Radiology - Hitachi Medical Systems and Monarch Medical Announced as Co- Title Sponsors of the Health Connect Partners' 2009 Fall Radiology and Imaging Conference

Regence - Eric Pettigrew to Lead Regence's Community and Business Relations Efforts

Rehabilitation Research - Research results from University of Michigan update understanding of rehabilitation research

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Global X-Ray Systems Market: Strategic Market Analysis and Insight to 2015

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - New Study Identifies Strategies to Retain Experienced Nurses as Nursing Shortage Looms & Nation's Health Care Needs Grow

Sechrist Industries - Sechrist Industries, World Leader in Hyperbaric Chambers, Announces Edward Pulwer as President/CEO

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Court Slaps Former Officials of SEIU-UHW with Preliminary Injunction After Finding They 'Filched' and 'Sabotaged' Union Property in Effort to Create a New Union

SmartGene, Inc. - SmartGene's Services for Faster, More Precise Identification of Bacteria and Fungi to be Used by the Johns Hopkins Hospital

Smoking - Ecigarettesnational.com Says Claim by FDA and Other Health Organizations Intentionally Misleading

Society of Nuclear Medicine - SNM and coalition of professional organizations call for action

Sonoco - Sonoco Recognized by Prestigious Design Competition for Protective Packaging Created with Hewlett-Packard

Spanish Broadcasting System - Spanish Broadcasting System and 93.3 La Raza to Hold Radiothon for Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

Suicide - New suicide research from University of York discussed

Suicide - Researchers from University of Athens, Medical Department describe findings in suicide

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Taro Sues Synerx Pharma, Karalex Pharma and DPT Laboratories for Patent Infringement

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Deborah C. Keel CEO at North Fulton Hospital

The Economic Report - Healthcare: Solutions for the American Crisis 'The Economic Report' Show to Feature Rising Medical Solutions, Inc.

The Heritage Foundation - Millions of Pennsylvanians Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Heritage Foundation - Millions of Virginians Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Heritage Foundation - Thousands of Maine Residents Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Heritage Foundation - Thousands of Montanans Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Heritage Foundation - Thousands of Nebraskans Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Heritage Foundation - Thousands of New Mexicans Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows

The Toro Company - Toro and Advanced Sensor Technology Resolve Wireless Soil Monitoring Dispute

Thermal Angel - Makers of the High-Tech 'Thermal Angel Blood Warmer' Say Lawmakers Should Look for Private Sector Solutions During Health Care Debate

Trusted Computer Solutions - Trusted Computer Solutions Introduces Industry's Fastest and Most Accurate Solution for Detecting Targeted and Zero Day Attacks

Type 1 Diabetes - Researchers from Hamad Medical Corporation describe findings in type 1 diabetes in children

Type 2 Diabetes - Diabetes Gene Raises Odds of Lower Birth Weight

Unified360 - Unified360 Makes Positive Impact to Baylor Surgical Center Operations.

University of Michigan Health System - University of Michigan survey: Ask permission to use newborn data, parents say

Verisk Health, Inc. - Verisk Health Acquires TierMed Systems

VitalSmarts - Organizational Change Management Approach of the Year Awarded to VitalSmarts

Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Pushes for Senate Bill to Assist Family Caregivers of the Most Severely Injured Veterans

Acne Vulgaris - Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women With Acne

Addiction Medicine - New addiction medicine research has been reported by scientists at Mayo Clinic

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Adventist Medical Center - Kunau to Retire as Vice President of Adventist Medical Center

Aegis Health Group - Proper Physician-Relationship Management Ensures Hospital Stability and Vitality

Aetna - Aetna Adds WhiteGlove House Call Health to Austin Network

Aetna - Aetna Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - "Where's Nancy?"; Pelosi Silent While CA Health Care Crumbles

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF Renews Challenge to Merck on Price of AIDS Drug Isentress

Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. - Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. Now Offers Health and Workers Comp Package to Independent Truckers: Targets Increased Revenues of $18 Million Over 12 Months

Allergic Reactions - Research from M. Alanazi and co-researchers in the area of allergic reactions described

Allion Healthcare, Inc. - Allion Healthcare Announces New Partnership with Being Alive San Diego

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Allscripts User Conference Draws 2,700, Sets Attendance Record

Alzheimer Disease - Bankers Life and Casualty Company Increases Support of Alzheimer's Association to More Than $329,000

Ambulatory Surgery - Reports outline ambulatory surgery study findings from University of Michigan

American Academy of Dermatology - Consumer Alert: Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures Should Not Be Taken Lightly

American College of Cardiology - Heart failure: Women different than men

American Community Mutual Insurance Company - American Community Introduces Its Own PPO Network in Ohio to Save Policyholders Money

American Council of Life Insurers - The CLASS Act: Retirement In-Security

American Hospital Association - AHA Endorsed Surgical Information Systems Solution Now Includes Powerful Analytics

American Medical Association - New AMA Ad Emphasizes Common Ground on Health Reform, Shares Vision to Fix Broken System

AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice Expands TennCare Member Access to Specialty Care With Investment in Local Telehealth Programs

Anesthesia - Researchers from Cleveland Clinic provide details of new studies and findings in the area of anesthesia

Anesthesiology - Researchers from Mayo Clinic report details of new studies and findings in the area of anesthesiology

Angiology - Research data from F.T. Aichner and colleagues update understanding of angiology

Antigenics Inc. - Antigenics Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Asthma - MedPro Scores 87 Percent Sales Revenue Increase in Second Quarter

Basal Cell Cancer - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente publish findings in basal cell cancer

Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D. - Betsy McCaughey Rallies to Protect Seniors & Your Healthcare Choices

BioScrip, Inc. - BioScrip, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of $0.11 Per Share

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - Does the Crowded TNF Market Really Need Two New Agents? Rheumatologists Provide Insight in the Wave One Report of LaunchTrends(TM): SIMPONI and CIMZIA

Bipolar Disorder - Atherotech Taps Canyons Medical Center Director, Lipidologist as Chief Medical Officer

Boardroom Communications - Brothers join up to travel the length of the UK in wheelchair trek for the memory of fallen soldiers

Boston Medical Group - Boston Medical Group Adds Testopel® Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Comprehensive Treatment Program

Breast Cancer - Estrogen Getting Cool Reception From Dermatologists for Mixed Results in Improving Appearance of Skin

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer findings from C.J. Pannucci and co-researchers published

Burness Communications - Leading health organizations launch new accreditation process for laboratories across Africa

California Healthcare Institute - New Directors Elected to California Healthcare Institute

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. - Calypso Medical Study Shows Potential for Improving Radiotherapy Treatment Accuracy of Deadly Pancreatic Tumors

Cancer - Moores UCSD Cancer Center Luau & Longboard Invitational Celebrates 16 Years of 'Surfing for a Cure' to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Cancer - Oral Chemotherapy Offers Patients a More Convenient, Less Invasive Treatment Option

Cancer - Research on cancer reported by scientists at Temple University

Cancer Oncology - Findings from National Cancer Center Hospital advance knowledge in cancer oncology

Capitol Spine & Pain Centers - Capitol Spine & Pain Centers Announces Opening of Eighth Clinic – First in Washington, DC

Cardiac Surgery - Reports outline cardiac surgery research from University of Michigan, Medical Department

Cardiocom - Premier Visiting Nurse Selects Cardiocom Telehealth Technology

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from R.A. Williams et al in the area of cardiovascular disease described

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - Holy Family Memorial Health Network Bolsters Patient Care Quality and Safety in Achieving Stage 6 on HIMSS Analytics EMR Adoption Model(SM) Scale

Center for Diagnostic Imaging - Local Physician Groups Partner to Open New Medical Imaging Center in Willmar

Cervical Cancer - New findings from Temple University describe advances in cervical cancer

Chronic Kidney Failure - Texas Kidney Community: CMS Authorization to Survey 22 New Dialysis Centers Excellent First Step Toward Opening Additional Pending Facilities, Creating More Local Jobs

Clinic Service Corporation - What the Medical Biller Knows (That You Should Know)

Clinical Medicine - Reports summarize clinical medicine study results from A. Hollman and co-researchers

Clinical Research - Covance Receives Highest Level of Phase I Accreditation

Coagulation - Study data from Midwestern University provide new insights into coagulation

Coeliac Disease Therapy - Investigators at Royal Bournemouth Hospital release new data on coeliac disease therapy

Colon Cancer - Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress and President to Preserve Access to Medical Imaging

Columbia University Medical Center - Protein excreted in urine may be help in diagnosing kidney disease caused by HIV

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - New Policies Protect Employers, Workers Who Choose Global Health Care

Compete, Inc. - Photos: Compete Releases Top Insurance and Physician Web Sites for June 2009

Confirma - Shields MRI Standardizes on Next Generation CADstream®, the Standard in MRI-CAD

Conseco, Inc. - Lynch Promoted to Vice President at Conseco

Cook Medical - Cook Medical's New Zenith® TX2® TAA Endovascular Graft With Pro-Form™ Enhances Control During Thoracic Aneurysm Repair

Cosmetic Surgery - Less Common Procedures, Less Common Than Thought

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care Reports Second Quarter Earnings and Increases Full Year 2009 Guidance

Craniectomy - Studies from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Medical Department have provided new data on craniectomy

Critical Care - New critical care study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Critical Care - Recent findings from University of Pennsylvania highlight research in critical care

Critical Care Medicine - New findings from C. Soltner and co-authors in the area of critical care medicine published

Croff Enterprises, Inc. - Croff Enterprises, Inc. Closes Merger and Will Change Name to America's Minority Health Network, Inc.

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Names Andrew J. Sussman, M.D., as President/Chief Operating Officer of MinuteClinic

Degenerative Disc Disease - Cardium Announces New Orthobiologics Product Initiative Extending Gene Activated Matrix Technology to Deliver Bone Growth Factors

Dermatology - American Academy of Dermatology to Hold Summer Scientific Meeting in Boston

Dermatology - Is Your Hair Taking a Break?

Dermatology - New data from E. Uhlenhake et al illuminate research in dermatology

Dermatology - New data from University of California illuminate research in dermatology

Diabetes - Cardium Provides Update on Phase 2b Excellarate Clinical Study and Plans for Additional Tissue Repair Applications

Diabetes - Determining Insulin Pump Need for Diabetics

Diabetes - New diabetes findings from S. Shea and co-researchers published

Diabetes - New findings from B.P. Jiann and co-authors describe advances in diabetes

Diabetes - New Powder Speeds Healing of Difficult Foot Wounds

Diabetes - Patton Medical Devices Partners With Unomedical to Develop and Market the i-port Advance(TM) Injection Port for People Taking Multiple Daily Injections

Diabetes - S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110

Diagnostic Devices, Inc. - Diagnostic Devices, Inc.'s Low-Cost Prodigy™ Blood Glucose Meters Now Medicaid-Covered in Illinois and Missouri

Dialysis - New BioTrends Report Explores Anticipated Treatment Pattern Shifts Expected with the Proposed Bundled Payment Structure Planned for 2011

Dormir, Inc. - Dormir, Inc. Completes $12M Series a Financing

Dr. Kim-Chi Vu - Dr. Kim-Chi Vu in Portland Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler

Drug Development - QLT announces interim data from a Phase II clinical trial and a device study for the Punctal Plug Drug Delivery System

DST Health Solutions - DST Health Solutions Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

eClinicalWorks - Connecticut's Stamford Hospital Selects eClinicalWorks EMR/PM System and eEHX for Community Interoperability

Eczema - Alternative Therapies for Fighting Eczema Hold Promise, but Dermatologists Caution They Are No Substitute for Proven Medical Treatments

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly Announces Continued Commitment to Transparency with Faculty Registry

Emergency Nurses Association - More Than Half of Emergency Department Nurses Have Been Physically Assaulted at Work, New Study Finds

Endometrial Ablation - Photos: One Million Patients Choose Hologic's NovaSure(R) System Over Hysterectomy

Enzyme Research - New research on enzyme research from I.A. Mirza and co-authors summarized

Epilepsy - Studies in the area of epilepsy reported from Royal University

Erectile Dysfunction - Research on erectile dysfunction discussed by P. Teloken and co-researchers

Fibroids - Findings from L.I. Solberg et al in fibroids reported

Flu Vaccines - New flu vaccines study findings have been reported from University of Pittsburgh

Genoptix, Inc. - Genoptix Reports Continued Strong Growth for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2009

George S. May International Company - Small Businesses Face Uphill Battle With Health Insurance Costs

Georgia Reproductive Specialists - FREE INFERTILITY SEMINAR: Fertility Options 101

Harris Interactive Inc. - 5-to-3 Majority Supports the Idea of a Public or Government Health Plan to Compete with Private Insurance

HCD Research, Inc. - Physicians' Level of Concern for H1N1 Swine Flu Steadily Increases

Headache and Migraine - Findings from P. Rossi and co-researchers advance knowledge in headache and migraine

Headache and Migraine - Researchers from National Cancer Institute publish new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Health and Medicine - Reports by R.H. Glazier and co-researchers describe recent advances in health and medicine

Health and Society - Findings in health and society reported from J. Rother and co-researchers

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

Health and Society - New health and society research has been reported by J.A. Sakowski et al

Health and Society - New health and society study findings reported from University of Illinois

Health and Society - Recent studies from University of California add new data to health and society

Health and Society - Reports summarize health and society study results from University of California

Health and Society - Research from L.P. Casalino and co-authors yields new data on health and society

Health and Society - Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in health and society

Health Grades, Inc. - Study: Bariatric Surgery Patients Have 67 Percent Lower Chance of Complications at Top-Performing Hospitals

Health Insurance - AHIP Selects Deloitte as ICD-10 Training Provider for Health Insurance Plans

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces a Health Insurance Solution With a Special 'Boulder Flair' to Chamber Members

Health Insurance - Research from Kaiser Permanente in the area of health insurance described

Health Insurance - Study findings from Princeton University broaden understanding of health insurance

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Crittenden Regional Hospital Selects Healthcare Management Systems to Provide Information Technology Infrastructure

HealthMarkets - HealthMarkets Launches the "Fit" Series Individual Health Insurance Plans

HealthTransaction Network - Electronic Healthcare Network Announces Multi-State Expansion, Beginning in Buffalo, NY

Healthways, Inc. - New Research Report Shows Potential Medicare Savings from Health Promotion, Prevention and Chronic Care Management Could Exceed One Trillion Dollars over Next Decade

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by M.S.V. Sarrazin and co-authors

Heart Failure - MULTAQ(R) (dronedarone) for Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Now Available in the United States

Heart Failure - Research from University of Miami reveals new findings on heart failure

Heartland Information Services - Heartland Information Services Again Improves in Customer Satisfaction

Hepatic Metastases - Data on hepatic metastases discussed by K. Sugimoto and colleagues

HLTH Corporation - HLTH Corporation Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

Hookworm Disease - Studies from University of Granada, Medical Department in the area of hookworm disease published

HP - State of Tennessee Awards $170 Million Medicaid Management Contract to EDS, an HP Company

Human Factors - Studies from University of Neuchatel update current data on human factors

Humanitas, Inc. - Humanitas Designated as Approved Provider by California Board of Registered Nursing for Continuing Education Course Credit and Units

Hyperbaric Oxygen - Northwest Hospital Introduces Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hypertension - Researchers at University of Pennsylvania publish new data on hypertension

Hysterectomy - Studies from F.F. Tu and co-researchers yield new data on hysterectomy

IBM - St. Elizabeth Healthcare Drives Kentucky's Largest Electronic Medical Records Initiative With IBM

Immunization - Investigators at University of Frankfurt publish new data on immunization

Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Harnesses Technology to Connect the Dots on Patient Care

Ingenix - State of Washington Awards Program Integrity Contract to Ingenix

Innovotech Inc. - Test helps in fight against lung infections and for treating other life-threatening infections

Internal Medicine - Study findings from L.P. Casalino et al provide new insights into internal medicine

International Union of Electronic Workers - Union Talks with GM Ongoing

ITA Partners, Inc. - Arlene Forastiere, MD, Joins ITA Partners

JAMA and Archives Journals - Adult cancer survivors at increased risk of psychological distress

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - JNCI news brief: Older cancer patients have more frailty than other seniors

Knee Arthroplasty - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of knee arthroplasty

Kryptiq Corporation - Kryptiq Partners with Oregon Institute of Technology to Close Gap in Skilled Health IT Workforce

Life Sciences - Data from Meander Medical Center advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Alabama advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings reported from Cleveland Clinic describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by R.B. Baker and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from University Hospital

Life Sciences - Research from H. Ware and colleagues provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Pennsylvania in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research results from H.A. Washington and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Researchers from University Children's Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of California publish findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from M.C. Snabes et al provide new data on life sciences

Lifespan - If bipolar disorder is over-diagnosed, what are the actual diagnoses?

Lungen Group - The Lungen Group Welcomes Healthcare Business Leader Charles Falcone as Partner, Expands to NY-based Headquarters

Managed Care - Fingertip Formulary Accounts(R) Now Offers Access to Comprehensive Real-Time Account Information and Integrated Formulary Data, in a State-of-the Art Web-Based Platform

Managed Care - Research from Korea University broadens understanding of managed care

March of Dimes - March of Dimes Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Genetics 'Short Course'

Mark Farrah Associates - Top Plans See Enrollment Declines During 1Q09 According to Mark Farrah Associates

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Lilly Receives Award From National Medical Association

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Research from Jichi Medical University in the area of marketing and licensing agreements described

McKesson - VHA Inc. Names RelayHealth a Supplier of Financial Clearance Services

Medical Care Research - Scientists at University of Illinois target medical care research

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Sets the Record Straight About Recent Home Medical Equipment Issues in the News

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Supports Crackdown on Medicare Scammers in Houston, Boston, New York, Louisiana

Medicare and Medicaid - Eliminate Cost-Sharing for Medicaid Preventive Services, Partnership Urges House Committee

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of British Columbia in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of California broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Holdings Corp. Announces Q2 2009 Results and Raises 2009 Guidance

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Cuts Will Force Many Cancer Centers To Close, Stop Seeing Medicare Patients, Lay Off Staff, According To ASTRO Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - Medigap Plans in Illinois to Benefit From Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from N.L. Reaven and colleagues discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - President Takes Illinois Woman's Tough Health Care Questions at AARP Town Hall

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from R.M. Werner and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from K. Davis and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by R.D. Zorowitz et al

Medicare and Medicaid - University of Michigan Health System Experts Available to Comment on Health Care Reform Efforts

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - MedImpact Announces Contract Extension with Health Alliance Plan

MEDSEEK - Arizona's University Medical Center Selects MEDSEEK Consumer Portal

MEDSEEK - MEDSEEK Founder Selected by AHRQ as Consumer Health IT Expert at Building Bridges Workshop

MEI Healthcare Group - MEI Healthcare Group Names Former Banc of America Managing Director to Lead New Capital Markets Area

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - In the modern post-PSA era, prostate cancer surgery may not be necessary for some patients

Mental Health - Union of American Physicians and Dentists: Court Appointee El-Sabaawi Practicing Medicine Without a License?

Mental Health - ValueOptions Wins Maryland Mental Health Contract

Mintel - Younger Generations Ignored by Insurance Industry

MinuteClinic - American CareSource Holdings Increases ACS Network's Convenience and Quality With MinuteClinic Signing

Morrisey Associates - Morrisey Associates: Patent Claim Has No Merit

Myasthenia Gravis Risk Factors - New myasthenia gravis risk factors study findings have been reported from General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National - Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-Pocket on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

National Center for Policy Analysis - 10 Steps to Affordable Health Care Overhaul: NCPA Proposes Reforms to Protect Choices, Control Costs and Preserve Access

National Medical Association - National Medical Association Installs 110th President at Las Vegas Convention

Nevada Drug Card - Nevada Drug Card and Las Vegas Chamber Offer Rx Assistance

Nexicon - Nexicon Technology to Protect Healthcare Industry

NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - NHLBI stops study of pulmonary hypertension treatment in sickle cell patients

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Study findings from University of Cincinnati broaden understanding of non-melanoma skin cancer

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Xoft Expands Cancer Treatment Platform With Launch of Skin Cancer Electronic Brachytherapy Trial at AAPM Meeting

North American Spine Society - North American Spine Society Expresses Concern Over Proposed Federal Health Care Reform Legislation

NovaMed, Inc. - NovaMed Reports a 29% Increase in Earnings Per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations

Obesity - Reports from University of Calgary, Medical Department highlight recent research in obesity

Obesity - Research from L.C. Childs and co-authors in the area of obesity published

Obesity and Diabetes - Highmark Provides Pediatricians With Resources to Combat Childhood Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at University of Washington describe research in psychiatry

Obesity and Diabetes - Study Estimates Medical Cost of Obesity May Be As High as $147 Billion Annually

Occupational Health - Research from L.W. Klein and co-researchers in the area of occupational health described

Ohio Nurses Association - Northside Medical Center Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement with Forum Health

Omnicare, Inc. - Omnicare Forms Strategic Partnership With eHealth Solutions, Inc. / SigmaCare®

Oncology - Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology Announces New Full Service Center at Bruce B Downs

ONI Medical Systems - First Accreditation Received for High-Field Extremity MRI

Onset Medical Corporation - Onset Medical Receives European CE Mark Approval for the SoloPath™ Endovascular Access Catheter to Deliver Percutaneous Aortic Heart Valves and Other Large Diameter Endovascular Devices

Ophthalmology - Recent findings in ophthalmology described by researchers from Johns Hopkins University

Orthopedics - Central DuPage Hospital Ranks 35th in Orthopaedics in U.S. News Media Group's 2009-10 America's Best Hospitals

Orthopedics - CryoLife Reports Record Quarterly Revenues of $28.2 Million

Osteoporosis - Economy Is Driving Many Osteoporotic Women to Retire Later - but Their Ability to Work May Be Undermined by Sub-Optimal Management of Their Disease

Osteoporosis - Recent findings from King Faisal University highlight research in osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer - Data on ovarian cancer discussed by researchers at University of North Carolina

Pall Corporation - Pall Life Sciences Medical Director Receives Medal of Honor

Pancreatic Cancer - Research from Z.K. Lewis and co-authors in the area of pancreatic cancer published

Pancreatic Pseudocyst - Research from Cleveland Clinic yields new data on pancreatic pseudocyst

Pandemics - FDA Grants First Authorization of a Commercial 2009 H1N1 Flu Test for use During Pandemic Flu Emergency to Quest Diagnostics' Focus Diagnostics Business

Pediatrics - New STAR Cranial Center of Excellence Offers Cutting-Edge Treatment to Central Florida Infants

Pennsylvania Dental Association - Finding a Dentist Can Be Easier Than You Think

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer and Medivation Initiate Phase 3 Trial of Dimebon In Patients With Huntington Disease

Pharmaceuticals - Government Officials, Community Leaders Invited to Come Together to Examine the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals - Health Robotics Announces American Joint Venture With i.v.SOFT

Pharmaceuticals - Indiana Drug Card to Provide Free Drug Cards to Residents

Pharmaceuticals - Investigators at University of London zero in on pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - Physicians Prompt Care Health Clinic Opens in Orland Park JEWEL-OSCO(R)

Pneumoperitoneum - Recent studies by V.P. Joshipura and co-authors add new data to pneumoperitoneum findings

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of Pennsylvania provides new data on prostate cancer

Public Health - New public health research from University of North Carolina described

Public Health - Researchers from University of Vermont provide details of new studies and findings in the area of public health

Quality of Care - Data from L. Zhou et al provide new insights into quality of care

Quinnova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Quinnova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Launches Salvax Duo

Radiological Society of North America - High calcium level in arteries may signal serious heart attack risk

Radiology - Booth Radiology Extends and Elevates Partnership With AMICAS

Radiology - Dr. Christopher Olivia Appointed to Foundation Radiology Group Board of Directors

Radiology - Radiology Informatics: Frost & Sullivan Examines the Next Big Wave in Medicine

Raytheon Company - Raytheon to Provide California First Responders and Healthcare Personnel Electronic Patient Tracking System

Regence - Regence BlueShield of Idaho Announces Executive Changes

Regulatory Actions - FDA Approves Sculptra(R)Aesthetic, a Facial Injectable for Correction of Nasolabial Folds and Other Facial Wrinkles

Rehabilitation Research - Researchers from University of Western Sydney detail new studies and findings in the area of rehabilitation research

Renal Insufficiency - Research on renal insufficiency reported by T.S. Field et al

Retinoblastoma - Ongoing Study Shows That Endovascular Therapy is Associated With High Cure Rate for Childhood Eye Cancer

Retinoblastoma - Studies in the area of retinoblastoma reported from D.S. Dhoot and co-researchers

RetireSafe - RetireSafe Blasts AARP for Supporting Plan to Pay for Health Care on the Backs of Seniors

RightHealth - Do Some Homework Before Making Energy Drinks Part of a Study Routine

Rush University Medical Center - Rush University Medical Center studies program to help older adults transition from hospital to home

Santarus, Inc. - Santarus to Present at BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference

SCAI - SCAI Opposes U.S. House of Representatives Health Reform Bill in Current Form

Sentillion - Summa Health System Creates Quick Win With Their Caregiver Community By Implementing Sentillion's Clinical Workstation Solution

Sepsis - Research from P. Kopterides and co-authors provides new data about sepsis

Skin Cancer - Sunscreen on Your Feet? Doctors Urge Sunscreen Use and Exams to Prevent Skin Cancer on Feet

Smith & Nephew - Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA

Soft Tissue Infections - Research findings from E. Picarella et al update understanding of soft tissue infections

spotonyourlung.com - spotonyourlung.com Launched to Help Patients Who Have Been Informed They Have a Spot on Their Lung

St. Joseph Hospital - St. Joseph Hospital in Orange Named One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Care

Stanford Medicine - Ovarian Cancer Tests Flawed, in Need of New Design, Says Stanford Study

Stanford University School of Medicine - First Class of Global Health Corps Trains at Stanford for Work in Africa, United States

Stanford University School of Medicine - Iron-Binding Drug Could Help Diabetics Heal Stubborn Wounds, Says Stanford/Einstein Study

Stem Cell Research - Correction to Earlier Release From Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville

Sunshine Heart - Sunshine Heart Provides C-Pulse U.S. Clinical Update

Surgery - Data on surgery published by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Department of Plastic Surgery

Surgery - Ten Secrets for Getting High Quality Plastic Surgery at More Affordable Prices

Surgical Technology - Muskogee Community Hospital Adopts Steril-Aire UVC Lights for Infection Control, Green Benefits

Telemedicine - Study results from M.F. Alhinnawi and colleagues broaden understanding of telemedicine

The American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM Launches Certification Program for Chelation Therapy

The Workers Compensation Research Institute - Medical Costs Per Claim for Florida Workers' Comp Claims Grew, Driven by Increase in Payments Per Service for Hospital Outpatient Services, Reports New WCRI Study

TheCarrot.com - Ross Valley Pharmacy Offers Consumers Personalized Medication & Nutrition Counseling to Identify Potential Side-Effects, Educate Consumers & Improve Health Outcomes

Time Warner Cable Inc. - Time Warner Cable Reports 2009 Second-Quarter Results

TMF Health Quality Institute - Texas Hospitals Recognized for Quality of Care

Transcend Services, Inc. - Transcend Reports 42% Revenue Growth and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $.20

Transplantation - Findings from University of Alabama advance knowledge in transplantation

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies from University of Dusseldorf update current data on type 2 diabetes

U.S. Census Bureau - Census Bureau Releases Timetable for 2008 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Estimates and American Community Survey Data

U.S. Department of Justice - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 32 Doctors and Health Care Executives for More Than $16 Million in Alleged False Billing in Houston

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Medical Imaging Reaches Record Level

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Higher drug doses needed to defeat tuberculosis, UT Southwestern researchers report

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor - Reports from R.M. Jansen and colleagues advance knowledge in vascular endothelial growth factor

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint, BCBSA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and HCSC Collaborate to Expand Access to Health Care Cost Information

Western Wayne Family Health Centers - Western Wayne Family Health Center -- Taylor Dedication Ceremony Marks Important Step in Providing Healthcare to Underinsured and Uninsured

WhiteGlove House Call Health, Inc. - UnitedHealthcare Adds WhiteGlove House Call Health to Its Provider Network in Central Texas

Wiley-Blackwell - Hospital dramatically increases transplant donations by integrating bereavement and donor services

Workers Compensation Research Institute - Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Medical Costs Per Claim Typical of Other Study States, but Rising, New WCRI Study Reports

Zix Corporation - Zix Corporation Reports Another Record-High Revenue Quarter as Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

A.M. Best Co. - Latest Best's Credit Ratings and Reports Now Available in the New Online Edition of Best's Insurance Reports

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Bexar County Hospital District, Texas COs 'AA+'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: Full List of Outlook Revisions for 6 U.S. Health Insurers Available

Research and Markets - China In Vitro Diagnostics Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - North America Surgical Equipment Report: Examine the Latest Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - The Latest Ukraine Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report is Now Available and Forecasts Total Market Value to Reach US$2.857Bn by the End of the Forecast Period

Research and Markets - The Medical Device Market in Denmark is Estimated to be US$2,161 Million by the End of 2009

Research and Markets - United Kingdom Hospital Supplies Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - United States Hospital Supplies Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015



Return to Top of Page

-----------------------
PR Login