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Physician Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . October 14th, 2009

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AARP Idaho - AARP Says 'No Way' to No Social Security COLA in 2010

Acacia Research Corporation - Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Covidien PLC

Addiction Research - New addiction research research has been reported by R. Borland et al

Aging - LifeVantage Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial and Operating Results

AirTran Airways - AirTran Airways Becomes the Official Airline of the Orlando Magic

American Federation of Government Employees - For-Profit Health Care Contracts Jeopardizing the Strength of the VA, Union Says

American Humane Association - Halloween Pet Tips From the American Humane Association

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - Doctors Opposed to Government Medicine Hold Annual Meeting; Betsy McCaughey, Cong. Tom Price & Others Speak at 'Saving Private Medicine'

Association of Retired Xerox Employees, Inc. - Association of Retired Xerox Employees Initiate Legal Proceedings Against Xerox Corporation

Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Hosts Chief Judge Paul R. Michel and the Richard Linn American Inn of Court

CCA Industries, Inc. - CCA Industries, Inc. Announces Lawsuit

Cervical Cancer - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Offers Seminar on Free Treatment for Breast Cancer

Clinical Trial Research - More Than 100 Organizations Support Bill to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases

Conference Board Of Canada - Canada outshines U.S. in health performance, but lags well behind the top countries

Consumer Watchdog - Votes Against 'Public Option' Make Regulation of Health Insurance Premiums and Rates a Last Chance for Healthy, Competitive Market Under Reform, Says Consumer Watchdog

Cordis Corporation - Cordis Corporation Announces Agreement with Boston Scientific to Settle Selected Stent Litigation Cases

Credit Solutions - 'Credit Solutions Cares' Keeps-On Giving Back, Supports Wellness Program & Habitat for Humanity

Elan Corporation, plc - Elan Corporation Plc Announces Cash Tender for Outstanding US$850M in Aggregate Principal Amount of 2011 Fixed Rate Notes

Emergency Medicine - Stephen W. Borron, M.D., Named Medical Editor-In-Chief of ToxED

Environmental Newswire - U.N. Health Agency Takes Action to Reduce Lung Cancer With New 2.7 pCi/l 100 Bq/m3 Indoor Radon Limit Worldwide

European Society of Cardiology - World Heart Day resonates with recent experts' findings on CVD and EU institutions' determination to promote heart health

Fibrosis - CPF Advocates Hold 60 Meetings With Congress During National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week

Fountain Healthy Aging Inc - Fountain Healthy Aging Inc. to Commence Lawsuits Claiming Over US$210,000,000 Against Dunn Capital Partners, Michael Bailey and Gowling Lafleur Henderson

Health Insurance - Capital BlueCross Invites National Association Leader Karen Ignagni to Discuss Status of Health Care Reform

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog Tells Blue Dog Democrats Not to Be Insurance Company Lapdogs

Health Policy - Porter Novelli Establishes Chief Medical Officer Role

HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. - HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. and AMG Medical Group Team Up To Provide Low Cost Healthcare and Prescription Medications to the Residents of New York City

Henry J. Kaiser Foundation - Public Support for Health Reform Increases in September, Reversing Summer Declines as Congress Takes Up Legislation

HIV/AIDS - New Initiative to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Launched at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York

Illumina, Inc. - Life Technologies Initiates Suit Against Illumina Alleging Patent Infringement

IP Advocate - At 2009 Technology Transfer Society Conference, IP Advocate Founder Dr. Renee Kaswan to Take Aim at Commercialization Barriers Faced by University Faculty Inventors

Leonard J. Brandt - Leonard J. Brandt Issues Statement Regarding CNS Response, Inc.: Delaware Court of Chancery Issues Status Quo Order

Lumetra - Lumetra Announces Sale of Subsidiary IntegriGuard

M2SYS Technology - M2SYS Donated Revolutionary Fingerprint System to Bwindi Community Hospital to Identify Patients

Managed Care - Reform, Integrated Healthcare Headline Health Integrated Forum

Marketing Technology Solutions, Inc. - MediZine Named in Intellectual Property Lawsuit Filed by Marketing Technology Solutions

Mental Retardation - U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Death Penalty Case

Military Officers Association of America - MOAA Decries 21% TRICARE Inpatient Copay Hike

Monoclonal Antibodies - Sanofi-aventis and Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Enter Into a Worldwide Collaboration and Licensing Agreement on MM-121, an Anti-ErbB3 Monoclonal Antibody

National Academy of Sciences - Securing biological select agents and toxins will require developing a culture of trust

NeoMatrix - New Website Focuses on EARLY Act and Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Ohio Health Care Association - Ohio's Largest Long-Term Care Association Supports Governor's Proposed Budget Fix

Pandemics - DePaul Security Helps Pacific Northwest Businesses be Ready for Swine Flu and Security Staffing Issues

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP - Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Files Suit Against the Manufacturers of Super PoliGrip and Fixodent on Behalf of Four Victims of Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease PFCD - Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Pennsylvania Participates in Launch of National Web-based Video Campaign: "Say 'Yes' to Health Reform"

Patients First - Patients' Group Launches Spanish website - www.pacientesprimero.com

Pharmaceuticals - Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. To Raise $3.97 Million In Registered Direct Offering

Precision BioSciences Inc. - Precision BioSciences Announces U.S. Patent Office Reexamination of Cellectis Patents Involved in Litigation

Public Health - Eleven Health & Consumer Groups Urge Federal Court to Reject Tobacco Companies' Lawsuit Against FDA Tobacco Regulation Law

Qualitative Health Research - Research from James Cook University yields new data on qualitative health research

Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice - RCRC President Advises Senate Leaders of Religious Support for Preserving Current Standard of Reproductive Health Care in Health Care Reform

Reproductive Health - Research from A.R. Thurman and colleagues has provided new data on reproductive health

Sepracor Inc. - Sepracor Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period

Smart Holdings, Inc. - Smart Holdings, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Zoa Cell Holdings, Limited

State Farm - State Farm(R) Statement on Secretary LaHood Focus on Distracted Driving

Synergetics USA, Inc. - Synergetics USA, Inc. Announces Stay of Alcon Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The Hershey Company - The Hershey Company Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 220-Mile Charity Bike Ride and Limited-Edition Pink Packaging

The Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor - Los Angeles DUI Attorney: Smoking Raises Breathalyzer Results

Transcultural Nursing - Findings from A.M. Fink et al in transcultural nursing reported

Transcultural Nursing - Researchers from Deakin University report on findings in transcultural nursing

Transplantation - Research from R. Matesanz et al has provided new information about transplantation

Type 2 Diabetes - Obama's Healthcare Debate and Dr. Chao's 8 Herbal Ounces of Prevention

U.S. Department of Justice - AGCO Corp. to Pay $1.6 Million in Connection with Payments to the Former Iraqi Government under the U.N. Oil-For-Food Program

U.S. Department of Justice - Formosa Plastics Agrees to Resolve Multiple Environmental Violations At Plants in Texas and Louisiana

U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Columbus, Indiana

U.S. Department of Labor - U.S. Labor Department obtains judgment with NFL player and his company, restoring more than $400,000 in pension assets

US Pharmacopeia - Global public health the focus of scientific conference

VBCC - Karl W. Miller Files Complaint with the North Carolina State Bar Seeking to Formally Disbar George Rountree III, and Expresses Gratitude to Market Participants for Their Overwhelming Support

Vitacost.com, Inc. - Vitacost.com, Inc. Announces the Closing of Its Initial Public Offering

Watson Wyatt - Vast Majority of Employers Expect Health Care Reform to Increase Costs, Watson Wyatt Poll Finds

Wedgewood Pharmacy - Wedgewood Pharmacy CEO Receives Highest Annual Alumni Award from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Women's Health - The Truth About Infant Formula: Breast Milk is the Gold Standard

www.StopDomesticTerror.com - Non-Profits Launch Campaign To Stop the Incitement of Domestic Terror by Extremist Media, Politicians and Religious Leaders: Attorney General Urged To Enforce Laws

AARP Illinois - AARP, Advocates Urge Governor to Protect Home Care Services

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Verathon(R) Helps Physicians Identify the Presence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with New AortaScan(TM) Brand of Portable Ultrasound Aortic Measurement Instruments

ABL - ABL and Evivar Medical Enter into Agreements to Form a Global Strategic Partnership and IP Cross-Licensing for Disease Management and Personalized Healthcare of Hepatitis B and HIV Infections

Accelify Llc - Saint Louis Public School District Awards Contract to Accelify

Acrux - Acrux Announces Successful AXIRON(TM) Phase III Trial Results

ACS - Employees and Employers Reveal High Satisfaction and Improved Cost Control with HSAs, Surveys Report

Addiction Medicine - Treating Addiction Cuts Health Care Costs - 'Let's Put Our Money Where the Savings Are' Says Howard Meitiner, President and CEO of Phoenix House

Addrenex Pharmaceuticals - Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Files sNDA Submission for Clonicel to Treat ADHD

Advanced BioHealing, Inc. ABH - Advanced BioHealing Showcases Dermagraft at Georgetown University's Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference

Adverse Drug Reactions - Study results from Keio University, Medical Department provide new insights into adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna Announces Coverage for H1N1 Vaccinations

Aetna - Aetna Introduces Individual Medicare Supplement Plans in Virginia

Aetna - Aetna Set to "ACTIVATE" Kids in Fort Worth

Aetna - CEO Roundtable on Cancer Recognizes Aetna for Commitment to Improving the Health and Well-Being of Employees and Their Families

Aging - MetLife Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Provide Geriatric Training to Medical Students

Aging - TA-65 Pioneer Al Sears, M.D. Launches Anti-Aging Skin Care

Alameda Labor Council - Environmental and Economic 'Perfect Storm' Brews as Industry Legal Manipulation Holds up Landmark Los Angeles Clean Truck Program, Stalls Oakland Progress

Allergan, Inc. - Allergan Files Federal Lawsuit to Allow It to Share Relevant Information with the Medical Community on the Safe Use of BOTOX(R) for Common Therapeutic Off-Label Treatments

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. - Allos Therapeutics' FOLOTYN(TM) First and Only FDA-Approved Therapy for Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Baptist Memorial Health Care Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management for 3,200 Employed and Affiliated Physicians in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - West Penn Allegheny Health System Selects Allscripts as its Preferred Healthcare IT Provider, Expands Electronic Health Record Deployment to 645 Physicians

American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - New Clinical Data Shows AMS' Minimally Invasive Treatment Options Effective at Restoring Female Pelvic Health

American Optometric Association - Recession Cutting Into Doctor Visits, According to New Consumer Survey

Americans United for Life - 'Today Is a Critical Day in Health Care Reform for Pro-Life America'

AMHN, Inc. - AMHN, Inc. Begins Trading Under New Symbol

Anaphylactic Shock - New anaphylactic shock study findings recently were published by researchers at Duke University

Anesthesiology - New anesthesiology study results from G.E. Skipper et al described

Angiology - Research from University of Athens, First Department of Surgery has provided new information about angiology

Angiology - Researchers from University of South Carolina describe findings in angiology

Aprima Medical Software, Inc. - Aprima and MednetwoRx Partner to Provide Electronic Health Records and Remote Hosting Option to Physician Practices

Arteriovenous Malformation - Pioneering Brain Malformation Treatment Performed Using Novalis Tx(TM) Radiosurgery Technology in India

Association for Psychological Science - Trust your gut? Study explores religion, morality and trust in authority

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies from Henry Ford Hospital yield new information about atrial fibrillation

Bach Original Flower Remedies - Keeping Your Kids Confident and Stress Free With Bach(R) Kids

Back Pain - Laser Spine Institute Supports National Spinal Health Month

Bariatrics - Research on bariatrics reported by K. Lepic et al

BioMed Central - Diabetes support -- actions speak louder than words

Bladder Cancer - Research from Harvard University yields new findings on bladder cancer

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Appoints New Board Members

blue sky scrubs - Hospital Uniforms Provider Seeks Non-Profit Organization Who Will Accept a Donation of Scrubs and Scrub Hats

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Boehringer Ingelheim's Diabetes Pipeline Continues to Advance as the Company Announces Conclusion of Robust Phase III Clinical Program for linagliptin

Bone and Joint Surgery - Studies from Dartmouth College provide new data on bone and joint surgery

Bone Research - New Website Launched for Patients With Broken Bones

Boston University Medical Center - A need for leadership in primary care

Breast Cancer - China's Breast Cancer Drug Market Will Grow From $165 Million in 2008 to $298 Million In 2013

Breast Cancer - Food 4 Less Stores 'Giving Hope a Hand(R)' in October by Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

Breast Cancer - Rising Awareness of Genetic Test Determines Tamoxifen Benefit

Breast Cancer Screening - Data on breast cancer screening published by researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department

BSD Medical Corporation - BSD Medical Corporation Sells Hyperthermia System to University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

California Healthcare Institute - New Speakers Confirmed for 2009 California Healthcare Policy Forum

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - California Nurses Association/NNOC Issues Policy on H1N1 Flu Vaccination: Encourage, Don't Mandate

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Heparin can cause skin lesions

Cancer - New Report Calls Lab, Diagnostic Tests Critical to Health Reform Goals

Cancer - Nobel Laureate, James Watson, to Keynote Cancer Clinics of Excellence Meeting September 26 in San Francisco

Cancer - Philip A. Pizzo Named Board Chair of Association of Academic Health Centers

Cancer - Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University target cancer

Cancer - Rethinking Cancer: New Documentary Provides a Rare Look Into the Therapeutic Journeys of Five Patients Who Overcame Serious Illness with Non-Toxic Therapies That "Empower the Body To Heal Itself"

Cancer - St. Jude and Davidson Media Group Announce 2nd Annual Hispanic Radiothon to Help Children With Cancer

Cancer - Urologists, Radiologists, Patients Benefit From New Clinical Prostate Visualization System

CardiAQ Valve - CardiAQ Valve Technologies CVT Discloses Successful Results of Acute In Vivo Study of Its Novel Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation TMVI System

Cardiology - Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas Recognized for Exemplary Surgical Patient Care

Cardiology - MedCath Sells Sun City Cardiac Center Associates to Banner Health

Cardiovascular Disease Therapy - New findings reported from University of Calgary, Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Center describe advances in cardiovascular disease therapy

Cardiovascular Risk - Research reports from J.J. Mourad and co-authors provide new insights into cardiovascular risk

Carotid Stenosis - Reports from C.K. Zarins and colleagues advance knowledge in carotid stenosis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Studies from Seoul National University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of carpal tunnel syndrome

Cejka Search - Post-Graduate Business Degree Drives Pay for Physician Executives

Center for Justice & Democracy - National Consumer Groups Announce Urgent New Ads Asking Congress to Oppose Medical Malpractice Limits

Cerebral Palsy - Research on cerebral palsy reported by scientists at University of Cincinnati

CG3 Consulting, LLC - CG3 Consulting Expands to East and West Coasts

Children's Hospital Boston - 'Intelligent' Medical Histories Could Flag Domestic Abuse Sooner

Chronic Disease - Delaware Residents Participate in Launch of National Video Campaign: 'Say 'Yes' to Health Reform'

Chronic Disease - Launch of National Video Campaign, 'Say "Yes" to Health Reform,' Illustrates Broad Public Support for Addressing Crisis of Chronic Disease

Chronic Disease - Maryland Residents Participate in Launch of National Video Campaign: 'Say 'Yes' to Health Reform'

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Cardiologist Rebecca Allison, M.D., Becomes President of Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Clinical Trial Research - iTech Medical Provides Update on MPR Clinical Development Plan

Cogdell Spencer Erdman - Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) Announces the Opening of Medical Pavilion at Howard County

College of American Pathologists - CAP Proposes Improved Oversight of Lab-Developed Tests

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been reported by M. Chirumbole and co-researchers

Common Cause and Public Campaign - Insurance Industry Successful in Initial Fight Against Public Option; Public Feels Left Out

Concentra - Concentra Has Flu Shots Available to Protect Patients Against the Flu

Cordis Corporation - NEVO(TM) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Associated with Significantly Less Chest Pain at Six Months Than Taxus(R) Liberte(R) Stent

Corey McPherson Nash - Corey McPherson Nash Partners with the New England Journal of Medicine for Brand Marketing

Correlagen Diagnostics Inc. - Correlagen Announces Acquisition of System from Helicos BioSciences

Covidien - Covidien Receives FDA Clearance for its Mallinckrodt(TM) TaperGuard(TM) Evac Endotracheal Tube

Critical Care Medicine - First Video Laryngoscopic Intubation Performed via Telemedicine

Crohn Disease - Open Innovation Networks are One Key to Improved Care

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Launches Distribution of $3 million in Free Seasonal Flu Shot Vouchers to the Unemployed

Delta Dental - Delta Dental Awards $10,000 to Help Launch Butler County Dental Clinic for Uninsured

Dementia - Findings from J.W. Shega and co-authors broaden understanding of dementia

Dementia - New dementia study results reported from M. Musicco et al

Dementia - New research on dementia from J.T. Vandersteen and co-authors summarized

Dermatology - Study findings on dermatology are outlined in reports from Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Department of Dermatology

Dermatomyositis Risk Factors - Study data from Y.L. Huang et al provide new insights into dermatomyositis risk factors

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - Treatment of severe burn injuries

DeviceAnywhere - Healthcare Industry Turns to DeviceAnywhere to Bring Their Products and Services to the Mobile Platform

DexCom, Inc. - DexCom(TM) Receives CE Mark Approval for the SEVEN(R) PLUS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Diabetes - InteKrin Therapeutics Presents Positive INT131 Phase 2b Results at the 45th Annual European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting

Diabetes - InteKrin Therapeutics Presents Positive Long Term INT131 Preclinical Cardiovascular Safety Data at the 45th Annual European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting

Diagnostics - TAMING THE BELOVED BEAST: How Medical Technology Costs are Destroying Our Health Care System, by Daniel Callahan, co-founder of the Hastings Center, Published Today

Dialysis - Boston Business Journal Names NxStage(R) Medical Third Fastest Growing Company in Massachusetts

Digital Imaging - Quebec the First Province to Use IBM Digital Medical Images Solution

Dysphagia - Research on dysphagia published by D.E. Turnerlawrence et al

Eating Disorders - New eating disorders findings from M.A. Leddy and co-researchers published

Eclipsys Corporation - Children's Hospitals Turning to Eclipsys for Advanced, Integrated Performance Management

Eczema Epidemiology - Studies from Technical University Dresden, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus reveal new findings on eczema epidemiology

Emergency Excellence - Aurora BayCare Acknowledged as the Nation's First 'Emergency Center of Excellence'

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - Emergency Medical Services Announces Medical Transportation Agreements with SavaSeniorCare, HealthSpring, Inc., and Bravo Health, Inc.

Emergency Medicine - Investigators at University of Colorado, Medical Department zero in on emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - New findings from Albany Medical College, Medical College in the area of emergency medicine described

Emergency Preparedness - The Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Warmer Provides Healthcare Providers with a Low-Cost Solution to Help H1N1 Flu Victims Battle Hypothermia

Endoscopy - Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Receives Purchase Orders from Leading New York City Healthcare Center

Envisionier Medical Technologies, Inc. - Envisionier Announces the Launch of the endogo(R) HD, a Mobile Medical Imaging Platform for Capturing, Storing, and Sharing Endoscopic Multimedia

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research from University of Hawaii, Medical Department outlined

Excelsior Medical Corp. - Excelsior Medical Launches SwabCap to Disinfect Catheter Luer Access Valves

Familia Unida - Familia Unida Living with MS Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Underserved and Disabled Communities to Celebrate 6th Annual Wheelchair Wash with Honorary Co-Chair Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Eva Longoria Parker

Family Research Council - FRC to Release First Ever In-Depth Report on Pregnancy Resource Movement

Flexible Stenting Solutions Inc. - Flexible Stenting Solutions, Inc. Receives Conditional IDE Approval for FlexStent(R) Femoropopliteal Self Expanding Stent System

Food 4 Less - Food 4 Less Stores 'Giving Hope a Hand' in October by Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

Forensic Medicine - Research findings from A. Sheikhazadi et al update understanding of forensic medicine

Gastric Cancer - Georgetown Establishes New Gastrointestinal Research Center with $6.75 Million Gift

GE - New Miniature, Portable GE Ultrasound Allows for Rapid Diagnosis, Procedures at Patient's Bedside

Genzyme Corporation - Genzyme's Campath Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Combination Therapy Trial for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Germ Cell Cancer - Findings from Indiana University broaden understanding of germ cell cancer

Golden Rule Insurance Company - New Temporary Health Insurance Plans Launched for Individuals, Families Without Current Coverage

Gynecology - New findings in gynecology described by S.R. Leiblum and co-researchers

Headache and Migraine - Research on headache and migraine discussed by S. Prakash and co-researchers

Headache and Migraine - Studies from S. Prakash and colleagues provide new data on headache and migraine

Health and Medicine - Research from S. Fraser and co-authors reveals new findings on health and medicine

Health Geographics - Research from University of Texas has provided new data on health geographics

Health Insurance - Healthcare Takes Front Row Seat In Daily U.S. Conversation

Health Insurance - Hospital Group Receives $1 Million Grant to Help Patients Access Health Insurance

Health Insurance - NSBA Releases New Survey on Health Care Reform

Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc. - Health Net Creates Solution to Help Small Business Owners

HealthPort - HealthPort Goes Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness

HealthPort - HealthPort's April Robertson Named AHIMA's 2009 Legacy Award Recipient

HealthTrans - HealthTrans Announces Market Readiness for Changes to Average Wholesale Prices

Heart Attack - Gone In a Heartbeat: Parent Heart Watch Launches Campaign for SCA Awareness Month

Heart Attack - Research from U.N. Khot and co-researchers provides new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Honors Corporate Citizens, Community Programs and Advocates for Efforts to Address Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heart Disease - Bundling Two Generic Low-Cost Heart Drugs Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke in Large, Diverse Population, Observational Clinical Study Shows

Heart Disease - ExpressMD(TM) Solutions Selected to Supply Chronic Heart Disease Telehealth Program in Florida

Heart Disease - Recent studies from Thomas Jefferson University add new data to heart disease

Heart Failure - Corthera's Relaxin Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure

Heart Surgery - UPDATE: MAQUET Cardiovascular Announces Leading Robotic Heart Surgeon Performs First Beating Heart Fully Endoscopic Bypass Surgery Using Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass System

Hepatitis - New hepatitis findings from J. Ramakrishna and co-researchers published

Herpes Zoster Virus - New herpes zoster virus data have been reported by B.P. Yawn and co-authors

Hewitt Associates - Employees Unlikely to See Significant Changes to Next Year's Benefits Plans, According to Hewitt Associates

Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Associates' Data Reveals U.S. Health Care Cost Increases to Remain Stable for Third Consecutive Year

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS findings from University of Witwatersrand published

HIV/AIDS - Research from A. Vasan and co-authors provides new data about HIV/AIDS

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Acquires IntegriGuard to Expand Program Integrity Capabilities

Honeywell - Honeywell Brings Facility Expertise to New University of Kentucky Hospital

House Ear Institute - Rush Limbaugh Donates $500,000 to House Ear Institute in Memory of Dr. Antonio De la Cruz

Humedica - Humedica, Anceta and AMGA Partner to Improve Patient Care Through Clinical Analytics

Hyperbilirubinemia - Universal Screening Lowers Risk of Severe Jaundice in Infants

Hyperparathyroidism - Data on hyperparathyroidism described by researchers at University of North Carolina

Hypertension - New hypertension study findings reported from U. Tebbe and co-authors

iMedicor - iMedicor and EP Global Communications Renew Commitment to Serve the Special Needs and Disabilities Community

iMedicor - iMedicor Completes Pilot Project of Direct-to-Pharmacy, Electronic Prescription Renewal Capability via Secure, HIPAA Compliant Portal

Immunization - American Lung Association of Florida-South Area Encourages Miami Residents to See Themselves Among the Many 'Faces' of Influenza

Immunization - Department of Health Details Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine Distribution Plan for PA

Immunization - The American Lung Association of Michigan Encourages Detroit Residents to See Themselves Among the Many 'Faces' of Influenza

Immunization - Washington State Nurses Association Seeks Injunction in Federal Court to Block Mandatory Vaccination Policy by MultiCare Health System

Incontinence - Solace Therapeutics, Inc. Announces CE Mark Approval

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Research from G.C. Nguyen and co-authors reveals new findings on inflammatory bowel disease

Influenza - Hudson Valley Pediatricians Attend H1N1 Preparedness Conference Hosted by Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center

Informed Decisions, Llc - EMPOWERx ePrescribing Solution Now Offered through New ePrescribing Learning Center

Ingenix - State of Illinois Paying Bonuses to Best-Performing Doctors

Integrated Healthcare Association - California Physician Organization Top Performers and Most Improved Honored by Integrated Healthcare Association

INTEGRITYOne Partners - Kathleen Heuer Joins INTEGRITYOne Partners

Intelligent Enterprise Solutions, Inc. - Intelligent Enterprise Solutions, Inc., is Hosting 3rd qPCR Symposium USA on 9-12 November at Millbrae, CA

Internal Medicine - Study data from Yale University provide new insights into internal medicine

Iridex Corporation - IRIDEX Introduces New ENT Laser Delivery Devices at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting

IsoRay, Inc. - IsoRay Announces Cornell Medical Center Adopts Cesium-131 to Treat Head and Neck Cancer

JAMA and Archives Journals - At-home care may be an alternative to hospital care for elderly patients with chronic heart failure

Kaiser Permanente - Stillbirth in the First Pregnancy Increases Adverse Outcomes in Subsequent Pregnancy, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Kidney Disease - The National Kidney Foundation's 8th Annual Ronald D. Paul Companies Kidney Walk to Be Held on Saturday, October 3

Kidneys - New kidneys research from B.D. Ojea and co-researchers described

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Studies from M. Tuveri et al have provided new data on laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laryngeal Cancer - Symposium About Transoral Laser Microsurgery and Radiation Therapy at This Year's AAO-HNS Meeting

Laser Gyn Institute - Laser Gyn Institute Launches Educational Website

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by K. Agarwalkozlowski and co-authors

Life Sciences - New findings reported from W.J. Werner and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by D. Grgurevic and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by scientists at University of Udine

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Manchester, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University of Rouen

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from Tilburg University

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

Life Sciences - Research from C.T. Hore and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Tokyo University discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Columbia University update current data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Mayo Clinic have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine have provided new information about life sciences

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

LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon - LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon Waives Out-of-Pocket Costs for H1N1 Vaccinations

LifeWise Health Plan of Washington - LifeWise Health Plan of Washington Waives Out-of-Pocket Costs for H1N1 Vaccinations

Lumenis Inc. - Lumenis(R) Introduces AcuPulse(TM) for Fractional Laser Treatments

Macular Degeneration - Research from D.S. Boyer and colleagues has provided new data on macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration - Studies in the area of macular degeneration reported from H. Dadgostar and co-researchers

Maddock Douglas, Inc. - Health Care Service Corporation Engages Innovation Agency Maddock Douglas

Magnetic Resonance - Scientists at Medical University of Vienna publish new data on magnetic resonance

Managed Care - Findings from Kaiser Permanente broaden understanding of managed care

Managed Care - Scientists at Aetna Inc. detail research in managed care

Managed Care - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Managed Care - Urban Health Plan (UHP) Wins National Recognition for State-of-the-Art Electronic Health Records System

Mark Farrah Associates - Private Health Insurance Decline Problematic According to Mark Farrah Associates

Markets and Markets - MarketsandMarkets: Healthcare Information Technology Systems Market to be Worth $53.8 Billion by 2014:

McGladrey Capital Markets LLC - Healthcare Veteran Paul Kacik Joins McGladrey Capital Markets as Managing Director

McKesson Corporation - Healthcare Providers Eye McKesson's New Release of Information Solution

Med-Vantage, Inc. - Med-Vantage, Leapfrog and IHA Sponsor Free Webinar to Present Final Results from 4th National P4P Survey and New Consumer Transparency Survey

MedAire, Inc. - MedAire Offers Free Cholesterol Tests to NBAA Attendees at Booth #775

MedAssets - MedAssets' Service Line Analytics Drives Business Intelligence to Control and Reduce Supply Costs for Hospitals

MedAssets, Inc. - Scripps Health Realizes Supply Chain Savings with MedAssets Spend Management Capabilities; Renews Relationship

Medica - Medica Now Available to Medicare Beneficiaries in Additional 57 Counties in the Upper Midwest

Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. - Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. Enters into an Agreement to Acquire National Healthcare Staffing Company

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Broadens Medicare Options With New Medicare Advantage PPO Product

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Approves Press Ganey as a Qualified Home Health Care CAHPS Survey Vendor

Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Rehabilitation Facility Executive Pleads Guilty to $18.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Medicare and Medicaid - Edifecs(TM) Provides Free Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Solution for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)

Medicare and Medicaid - HHS OIG Omits Data Essential for Accurate Evaluation of Medicare Program's Power Wheelchair Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana and Alabama Hospitals to Pay U.S. Over $8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Masspro QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Medicare and Medicaid Reviews in Massachusetts

Medicare and Medicaid - Medcore Health Plan Members to Transition into SCAN Health Plan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $8.3 Million for Alleged Kickbacks and Causing Submission of False Claims to Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - North Shore-LIJ Health System Investing $400M to Connect Up to 7,000 Physicians, 13 Hospitals with Electronic Health Records System

Medicare and Medicaid - Proposed Medicare Changes Will Increase Costs to Government, Decrease Options for Patients

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Yale University provides new data about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from State University of New York detail new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Announces Its 2010 MAPD Benefits

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Announces Its 2010 MAPD Benefits for Maricopa County

Medicare and Medicaid - Six Hospitals in Indiana and Alabama Pay $8.3 Million to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Southeastern Regional Medical Center Selects Allscripts Care Management to Streamline Patient Care and Prepare for Medicare RAC Audits

Medicare and Medicaid - Today Marks the Beginning of Cuts of Up to $16 Billion to Skilled Nursing Home Care

MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Awarded RAC Consulting and Solution Agreement with Doylestown Hospital

Menopause - Studies from Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Department of Psychiatry update current data on menopause

Mental Health - General Practitioners Write Most Prescriptions for Mental Health Drugs, According to Study from Thomson Reuters and SAMHSA

Mid-Atlantic Bio - Top Bioscience Industry Leaders H. Tom Watkins and Tony Zook to Address Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference

Millin Associates - New Software Service Allows Physicians to Meet Obama's Electronic Medical Records Push at NO cost

Monoclonal Antibodies - Johnson & Johnson and Crucell Announce Strategic Collaboration to Develop Innovative Products, Including Therapies for Influenza Prevention and Treatment

Monoclonal Antibodies - Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need for Surgery by Almost Half

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Bill Maintaining Seniors' Access to Durable Medical Equipment

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Applauds Senate Committee's Vote to Reduce Health Care Costs by Approving Transparency Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

National Vaccine Information Center NVIC - "Show Us the Science, Give Us a Choice"

Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Hiring! Increases Staff by 40%

Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Reports Huge 68% Increase in Neuropathy Sales

Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Reports LOI With National DME Distributor

Neurosurgery - Data on neurosurgery published by K. Hayashi and colleagues

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Although Most Surveyed Oncologists Prescribe it for Many Cancer Types, Avastin's High Cost Remains a Barrier to Treatment for Some Patients

Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. - Noteworthy Medical Systems Selected as a Preferred EHR Vendor for Arizona's PACeHR Purchasing & Assistance Collaborative

NSAIDS - New NSAIDS study findings have been reported by O.S. Vanboxel and co-researchers

Nursing - Study data from A.J. Young and colleagues update understanding of nursing

Obesity - Anthem Blue Cross Takes BMI Training Virtual with New Online Capability

Obesity and Diabetes - Data on VIVUS' Qnexa to be Featured at European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting

Obesity and Diabetes - Narrow Window of Opportunity to Reverse Obesity with Surgery in Teens

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - $10.5 Million in Funding Creates Center to Study OCD

Obstetrics - New obstetrics study findings recently were published by J.F. Nitsche and co-researchers

Obstetrics and Gynecology - New obstetrics and gynecology study findings have been reported by L.B. Finer and colleagues

Occupational Disease - Findings from G.N Kourouklis and co-researchers advance knowledge in occupational disease

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. - OmniVision Provides Disposable Cameras for Next Generation Medical Intubation System

On Assignment, Inc. - Maine Hospital Association Exclusively Endorses VISTA Staffing Solutions, Provider of Locum Tenens Physicians, and On Assignment, Inc., Provider of other Healthcare Professionals

Onset Therapeutics - Onset Therapeutics Launches BENZEFOAM(TM) Emollient Foam for Body Acne

Ophthalmology - Studies conducted at Wayne State University on ophthalmology recently published

Optimum Lightpath - Holy Name Hospital Improves Patient Efficiencies and Saves Big with Optimum Lightpath

ORC Guideline - Many Consumers Unclear on Correct Prescription Drug Usage

Oregon Health & Science University - Physician-assisted suicide does not increase severity of depression, grief among family members

Organ Donation - Study results from University of Tubingen update understanding of organ donation

OrthoMEMS, Inc. - Stellartech and OrthoMEMS Form Alliance to Design, Develop and Manufacture Portable Electronic Reader

Osteopetrosis - New findings from A. Fotiadou and co-authors in the area of osteopetrosis published

Osteoporosis - Wrist Fracture Patients Less Likely to Be Evaluated for Osteoporosis

PACeHR - PACeHR Selects Technology Partners to Accelerate Arizona's Physician EHR Adoption and Maximize ARRA Stimulus Funds

Palliative Care - New palliative care study findings have been reported by scientists at Princess Margaret Hospital

Palliative Care - Research from Mayo Clinic has provided new data on palliative care

Palliative Care - Study data from S.M. Wowchuk and colleagues update understanding of palliative care

Pan-American Life Insurance Group - Pan-American Life Insurance Group Plans to Complete Coverage in Central America With Entry Into Costa Rica; Company Files Request for Authorization

Pandemics - Pandemic Preparedness Formalized at Gilbert Hospital

Passlogix, Inc. - Australia's 443 Enhances Identity/Access Management Portfolio with Passlogix's v-GO Single Sign-on & Related Solutions

Pfizer Oncology - Pfizer Launches Phase 3 Clinical Trial With Novel Alk Inhibitor In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients With Specific Gene Mutation

Phadia - Phadia Names David Esposito US President and General Manager

Pharmaceuticals - Bausch & Lomb Subsidiaries and CROMA will Co-Promote Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution in Europe

Pharmaceuticals - CVS Caremark and Microsoft HealthVault Expand Partnership to CVS/pharmacy Customers

Pharmaceuticals - Research from University of Pittsburgh in pharmaceuticals provides new insights

Pharmaceuticals - TMS Health Continues to Expand - Adding Over 60 New Jobs at Boca Raton Headquarters

Pharmaceuticals - URAC Launches 'Highlights In Health' Podcast Series

Planetree - Health Care Leaders Focus on Patient-Centered Care

Practice Fusion Inc. - Practice Fusion Guarantees Meaningful Use Certification

Preferred Care Partners - Preferred Care Partners Ranks #39 on the 2009 InformationWeek 500

Premier Inc. - St. Francis Medical Center Selects Premier Healthcare Alliance Web-Based Infection Tracking Solution to Increase Patient Safety, Reduce Costs

ProSperus - Federal Stimulus Fund Prompts ProSperus and Genesis Physicians Group to Form Joint Venture

Prostate Cancer - Bayer Sued Over Unsupported Prostate Cancer Claims on One a Day

Prostate Cancer - National Survey: Health Care Providers Unlikely to Tell Men About Prostate Cancer Screening Risks

Psoriasis - Photos: STELARA(TM) (ustekinumab) Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis with Four-Times-A-Year Maintenance Dosing

Psoriatic Arthritis - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital yields new data on psoriatic arthritis

PureSafety - PureSafety Inks Deal with Salem Hospital

Quality of Care - Cardinal Health Foundation Invites Health Care Providers to Apply for $1 Million in Grants to Improve Efficiency, Quality of Care

Quality of Life - Reports from P.B. Antunes and co-researchers add new data to research in quality of life

Queercents - Queercents: Are Employee Stock Options Worth It?

Quintiles Transnational Corp. - Quintiles and Allergan Announce Co-Promotion for Sanctura XR(R)

RAND Corporation - Study outlines strategies to test new payment models for health care

Randstad US - Current Economy Impacts Americans' Definition of the 'Perfect' Job ...or Does It?

Rehabilitation Research - New Annual Report Provides Objective, Independent Analyses of Quality Improvements in America's Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities

Resonant Medical - Resonant Medical to Exhibit Clarity System at Canada's Top Radiation Oncology Conference

Response Genetics, Inc. - Response Genetics Inc. Announces Nationwide Launch of New Gastric Cancer Diagnostic Test to Help Physicians Tailor Therapy for Patients

RWD Technologies, LLC - Modern Healthcare Lists RWD Technologies as One of the 2009 Largest Healthcare Management Consulting Firms

Saint Thomas Health Services - Saint Thomas Health Services Launches Stroke Network

Sciele Pharma, Inc. - Sciele Pharma and Addrenex Announce Submission of sNDA to FDA for Clonicel to Treat ADHD

Scoliosis - Where Surgery Was the Standard, Casting May Be the Future

Scrub Typhus - Study results from Chonbuk National University, Medical Department in the area of scrub typhus published

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. - Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, ProCure to Develop Proton Therapy Center

Securian Financial Group, Inc. - Employers Join Forces to Boost Benefits Buying Power

Sepsis - Findings from S.J. Mcnally et al in sepsis reported

Sermo - Sermo Panels Tap into Social Media Platform for On-Demand Physician Opinions

Sherlock Company - Medicare Plan's Administrative Costs Increase on Marketing Growth in 2008

Siemens Enterprise Communications Group - Ottawa Regional Hospital Selects Siemens Enterprise Communications and PosTrack to Improve Health of Communications Infrastructure

SkinMedic - Artefill Keeps Its Promise

Sleep Disorders - Sleep Center at Baylor Dallas One of Select Centers in North Texas to Receive Accreditation

Sleep Medicine - Sleep HealthCenters and REM Medical Merge to Form Leading Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Company

Society of Nuclear Medicine - SNM urges Congress to support CARE bill

Spasticity - New findings from T. Mullarkey and co-authors describe advances in spasticity

Spinal Cord Injury - New Academy to Improve Health Care for the Spinal Cord Injured Supported by Paralyzed Veterans of America

Springer - Chemobrain -- the flip side of surviving cancer

St. Michael's Hospital - Less than 50 percent of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford Hospital Strengthens Patient Safety with Machine-powered Lifters

Suicide - New suicide research from K. Iwata et al outlined

Surgery - Data on surgery discussed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital

Surgery - Facial Plastic Surgery Group Launches 'Faces of Honor' Program to Aid War Veterans Injured in the Line of Duty

Surgery - Leading Baltimore Plastic Surgeons Join Plastic Surgery Portal Network

Surgery - New Survey Reveals Impact of the Economy on Medical Anti-Aging Treatment (MAT) Decisions

Surgery - Reports on surgery findings from University of Maryland provide new insights

Surgery - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University report details of new studies and findings in the area of surgery

Surgery - Study Finds Penile Extender Can Increase Size by a Third

Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region - Solano Regional Medical Group Ranked as Providing Top-Notch Care

Synergenz - Personalized, Gene-Based Risk Testing for Lung Cancer Gives New Tool To Help Smokers Quit

Teamsters Local 325 - Teamsters Protest MillerCoors

TechniScan Medical Systems, Inc. - TechniScan Medical Systems Closes Series E Financing Totaling $6M

Telemedicine - Clinton Global Initiative Features Global HouseCall Video Telemedicine Commitment

Telemedicine - Frost & Sullivan Free Webinar Presents U.S. Telemedicine and Its Future in U.S. Healthcare

Temple University - Linking weight loss to less sleep apnea

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Kelvin A. Baggett, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Terrorism - Inova Health System Responds to Simulated Terrorist Emergency

The American College for Advancement in Medicine - ACAM Hosts Major Integrative Medicine Conference in Las Vegas

The GEO Group, Inc. - The GEO Group Selected as Preferred Tenderer for the Operation of the 823-Bed Parklea Correctional Center

The Ohio State University Medical Center - Personalized Medicine Expert: Don't 'Fix It,' 'Predict It'

The Principal Financial Group - The Principal Financial Group Places Platinum with Wellness Council of America

The Seltzer Group - The Seltzer Group Teams with St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital to Provide Insurance and Health Services

TheraDoc - TheraDoc Surveillance Technology Helps Hospitals Identify, Monitor & Report H1N1 Influenza Cases

Therapy - Nile Therapeutics Appoints Arie S. Belldegrun, M.D., to Board of Directors

Therapy - Scientists at Vall d'Hebron University describe research in therapy

ThermalTherapeutic Systems, Inc. - ThermalTherapeutic Systems Completes $2.75 Million Series a Financing With Originate Ventures

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism research from University of Sydney described

Thrombophilia - Cepheid Receives FDA Clearance for Xpert(R) HemosIL(R) FII & FV Test

Transfusion Medicine - New transfusion medicine data have been reported by researchers at Yamaguchi University

Tuberculosis - New research on tuberculosis from Harvard University summarized

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Secretary Sebelius Releases New Success Story Report: Health Information Technology Strengthens Care in Rural Communities

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New Rules Protect Patients' Genetic Information

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Releases $27.8 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand the Use of Health Information Technology

U.S. People Foods & Beverages Company - Debuting Natural Sex Drive and Anti-PMS Beverages: Dr. Chao Herbal Drinks Line

Ulcerative Colitis - New ulcerative colitis study findings reported from S. Birkenfeld and co-authors

UMB Financial Corporation - UMB Healthcare Services' Dennis Triplett to Speak at National Treasury and Finance Conference

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. - Amerinet Selects Unibased Systems Architecture as a Contracted Supplier for the Group Purchasing Organization GPO Network Serving More Than 33,000 Members

Union of American Physicians and Dentists - Nation's Largest Doctors' Union to Announce Survey Results: Doctors Say Congress Must Include Public Option in Health Care Reform

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Invests $2.4 Million in Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Kern County

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Unveils 2010 Medicare Plans

University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center - Study shows common pain cream could protect heart during attack

University of Maryland Medical Center - Study details safe, effective, minimally invasive mitral valve repair

University of Michigan Health System - Less Than Half of Medical Students Say They Are Adequately Trained to Navigate Health Care System

University of Nottingham - Muscle: 'Hard to build, easy to lose' as you age

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Penn Study Asks, Protection or Peril? Gun Possession of Questionable Value in an Assault

Vascular Surgery - Reports from Ohio State University highlight recent research in vascular surgery

Vasectomy - Study data from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College update understanding of vasectomy

Verathon Inc. - Verathon Helps Physicians Identify the Presence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with New AortaScan Brand of Portable Ultrasound Aortic Measurement Instruments

Vitiligo - Research from University of Amsterdam yields new findings on vitiligo

Walgreens - Walgreens Launches National Initiative for 90-Day Prescriptions at Community Pharmacies

Wiley-Blackwell - How to deliver the news? New advice for doctors diagnosing prenatal Down syndrome

Wiley-Blackwell - PCPs are front line defense in diagnosing serious illness in patients with acute lower back pain

Wiley-Blackwell - Women who make poor shoe choices at risk for foot pain later in life

Zeltiq Aesthetics - Zeltiq Aesthetics Names Gordie Nye to Serve as New CEO

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois, Inc. HMO Following Statutory Filing Change

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Cancer Center of Santa Barbara's CA Bonds at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Dickinson County Healthcare System, Michigan Hosp Revs at 'BBB-'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms the William W. Backus Hospital Connecticut Revenue Bonds at 'A+'; Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Washington Hospital's PA Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Northern Berkshire Health System's MA Bonds to 'BB'; Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Froedtert & Community Health Wisconsin $194MM 2009C Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - Asia-Pacific Wound Care Management Report: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - Belgium Wound Care Management Investment Report: Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - Blistering Skin Diseases, 1st Edition - a Comprehensive Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Various Blistering Skin Diseases

Research and Markets - Cardiovascular Imaging 1st Edition Is Intended for Use by Clinical Cardiologists, Cardiologists in Training, Radiologists and Nuclear Physicians

Research and Markets - Clinical Neurology, 1st Edition - a Concise yet Comprehensive Volume, Providing a Fresh Approach to Clinical Neurology

Research and Markets - Europe Patient Monitoring Report: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - Hypertension and Heart Failure - Evaluation and Management Clinical Guidelines

Research and Markets - In 2009, the Slovak Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies is Estimated at US$455 Million, or US$83 Per Capita

Research and Markets - Netherlands Wound Care Management Investment Report: Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

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Research and Markets - Parkinson's Disease: Clinician's Desk Reference

Research and Markets - Pharmaceutical Sales Force Effectiveness Strategies: Evaluating Evolving Sales Models & Advanced Technology for a Customer Centric Approach

Research and Markets - Slovenia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009 - Now Available

Research and Markets - South and Central America Wound Care Management Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - Spain Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices Report: Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Research and Markets - The Medical Device Market: South Korea - Now Available

Research and Markets - The Value of Serbia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Is Expected to Top RSD113.77 US$1.69bn in 2013

Research and Markets - This Essential 1st Edition of Infectious Diseases of the Skin is Now Available

Research and Markets - This Essential Report on Distribution and Patient Support for Speciality Medicines in Europe is Now Available

Research and Markets - Turkey Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009

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