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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 21st, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

Advanced Analytical - Advanced Analytical Expands Presence with Opening of New Office in San Francisco

AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. - AGA Medical Wins Patent Validity Case against Occlutech

Aging - Siegel+Gale Helps Care Support of America Connect with Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents

American Dental Association - Michigan Dentist Chosen President-Elect of the American Dental Association

American Health Information Management Association - AHIMA Rights Bill Sets Ideal Standard for Protecting Consumer Health Information

American Psychological Association - While adolescents may reason as well as adults, their emotional maturity lags, says new research

Americans United for Life - Americans United for Life Responds to New Pew Poll Results Showing Dramatic Drop in Support for Abortion

Association of Academic Health Centers - Health Reform Bills Still Lack Strategic Focus on Health Workforce

Biomedicine - Isolagen, Inc. Reorganizes as Fibrocell Science, Inc.

Biomedicine - Subsidiary of Nova Biomedical Completes Acquisition of Assets of CCS Medical's Subsidiary, Sanvita, Inc.

Breast Cancer - Two of Washington's Leading Ladies Join Gift of Life Breakfast

Burns & Levinson LLP - Burns & Levinson Kicks off Fifth Annual Power of an Idea(R) Scholarship Contest

Casey Family Programs - Casey Family Programs, Consortium Announce New Resource for Implementing Fostering Connections Act

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. - Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. to Present at the William Blair & Company, Emerging Growth Stock Conference

Cervical Cancer - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Request for Applications for Income Tax Check-Off Research Grants

Chagas Disease - New Chagas disease findings from A. Moncayo and co-authors described

Chattem, Inc. - Chattem Reports Increased Revenues and Earnings; Affirms Fiscal 2009 Guidance

Chronic Disease - Amended Chairman's Mark Sets Stage for "Hitting 'Bulls-eye' in Health Reform"

CombinatoRx, Incorporated - CombinatoRx Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation at ACR 2009

Community Access - Community Access Opens the Doors of Its Supportive Housing Sites to the Community in Commemoration of World Mental Health Awareness Month

Costa Cruises - Costa Atlantica Receives a Perfect Score for Vessel Sanitation

Council for American Medical Innovation - Richard Gephardt and the Council for American Medical Innovation Discuss Incentives Necessary to Protect America's Greatest Innovators at Capitol Hill Briefing

Dahlberg Committee - Chelmsford Selectman Eric Dahlberg Announces 2010 Candidacy for State Senate in Third Middlesex District

DCBureau.org - DCBureau.org Releases Investigation into American Troops Exposed to Carcinogen in Iraq

Diabetes - Researchers at Vanderbilt University target diabetes

Drug Abuse - New research on drug abuse from J. Duflou and co-authors summarized

Drug Abuse - Veriscrip and DAMMAD Team Up to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse in New Hampshire

Elsevier Health Sciences - Continuing racial differences in HIV prevalence in US

Embassy of Mexico - Mexican Health Minister Visits Washington to Discus H1N1

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Comments on Alleged Patent Infringement

European Society of Cardiology - A consistent decline in heart attack rates following the implementation of smoking bans

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - Nation's Law Enforcement Leaders Issue New Plan to Prevent Youth Violence

Greenberg Traurig, Llp - Bradley D. Blanche of Greenberg Traurig, LLP Selected by Aspatore Books as Author for New Authoritative Book, Inside the Minds: the Impact of Bilski on Business Method Patents

Harvard School of Public Health - Survey finds just 40 percent of adults 'absolutely certain' they will get H1N1 vaccine

Health and Medicine - Researchers from University of Jordan report details of new studies and findings in the area of health and medicine

Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc. - HCCS Celebrates Sixth Annual National Health Care Compliance Training Week

Health Insurance - Flipped the Bird: You Can Sue; Health Insurer Kills a Loved One: You're Out of Luck

Health Insurance - National Health Care Reformers Should Pay Attention to Lawsuit Alleging that Nation's Largest Insurer Routinely Denies Liver Transplants

Health Services - Recent studies from University of Zurich add new data to health services

Health Services - Study results from Paris Descartes University update understanding of health services

JFK Lancer Productions & Publications - New Research to be Presented at JFK Assassination Conference

Keeping Small Business Healthy - Institute for Liberty Announces the Launch of Keeping Small Business Healthy

Kroll - Jeffrey H. Cramer Joins Kroll as Managing Director

Learning Disability - The Help Group Summit on Autism, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD Features State-of-the-Art Research and Best Practices in Education and Treatment

Life Sciences - Research findings from M.A Shuriquie et al update understanding of life sciences

LifeCare Hospitals - Phil Douglas Elected ALTHA President

Madison Ann Cundiff Memorial Foundation - Gospel Music Concert To Raise Money for Charity

Marler Clark - "Put a Trial Lawyer Out of Business: Pass Meaningful Food Safety Legislation by Thanksgiving," Says Foodborne Illness Attorney Bill Marler

Murchison & Cumming, Llp - Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Eight Attorneys From Cotkin & Collins' Santa Ana Office

National Center for Safe Routes to School - International Walk to School Day Celebrates Local Efforts to Increase Safe Routes for Students to Walk and Bicycle to School

NextGenWeb - NextGenWeb to Live Stream HHS Secretary Sebelius Health Care Policy Discussion with National Journal on October 7

Obesity - The Holistic Health Show Offers Relief for Healthcare Crisis

Office of Justice Programs - U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Announces Grants Under Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Veterans' Bills

Oncology - Health Robotics' CytoCare(TM) Global Expansion Continues With Grifols International in Latin America

Outten & Golden Llp - Martha Stewart Empire Sued After Terminating Disabled Employee, According to Outten & Golden LLP

Pandemics - Reports outline pandemics research from San Diego State University

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP - Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Files yet Another Lawsuit Against GlaxoSmithKline on Behalf of an Individual Stricken with Neuropathy Attributed to Zinc in Super PoliGrip(R)

Patents - GlaxoSmithKline and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office File a Motion to Dismiss Litigation Over Final Regulations

Patriot Scientific Corporation - Patriot Scientific Corporation Announces Three Purchases of Moore Microprocessor Patent Portfolio Licenses

Pharmaceuticals - SEC Closes Investigation of PharmaNet Development Group and Recommends No Action

Pharmaceuticals - Soligenix Appoints Robert J. Rubin, MD, to its Board of Directors

Public Health - Research from University of Leeds reveals new findings on public health

SCM Microsystems, Inc. - SCM Microsystems Japan and Dai Nippon Printing Expand Cooperation to Address Japanese IT Security

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Results

TA Associates - TA Associates Completes $60 Million Minority Investment in TEOCO

Texas Pharmacy Business Council - Texas Pharmacy Business Council Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-Election

The Concord Coalition - Concord Coalition Warns That New Entitlement Is Not a Valid Health Care Reform Offset

TransUnion - TransUnion Enhances Collections, Credit and Identity Risk Offerings with ID Analytics' Suite of Services

U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform - U.S. Chamber to Congress: Listen to Voters and Include Medical Liability Reforms in Health Care Legislation

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Secretariat for Pro-Life - U.S. Bishops: Current Health Care Bills Violate Essential Principles; Will Seek Changes or Have to Oppose

U.S. Department of Justice - Attorney General Eric Holder Welcomes Thomas E. Perez as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer

URAC - URAC's eLearning Programs and Webinars Enhance Health Care Education and Reduce Costs

Vermillion, Inc. - Vermillion Announces Return of Eric Fung, M.D., Ph.D.

10 til 2 - 10 til 2 Announces New Office in Northern Virginia

AARP Idaho - Gov's Budget Cuts Set to Take Harsh Toll on Older Idahoans

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP - Revised AMCP Format for Formulary Submissions Released

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP and Dymaxium Inc. - Introducing the AMCP eDossier System: a New System to Support Evidence-Based Formulary Decision Making

Accelerant Healthcare Solutions - Accelerant Healthcare Solutions Hopes to Shift 'Paper to Paperless' Paradigm

Accentmarketing - Latinas Feeling Uncertain About Healthcare Debate

Accumetrics, Inc. - Accumetrics Announces $16.5M in New Capital Financing

ACS - ACS to Implement Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange for Wyoming

AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. - AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. announces its Corporate Profile

Addiction Medicine - Research on addiction medicine detailed by scientists at University of North Carolina

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from Stanford University describe findings in adverse drug reactions

Affinion Group - Affinion Partners with OptumHealth(SM) Allies

Aging - The New Solution to Eldercare for 30 Million Baby Boomers: Care Support of America - 'Trusted Guidance as Your Parents Age'

Allergies - Studies from L.M. Pelaez and colleagues reveal new findings on allergies

Alzheimer Disease - Physician Assistants Can Help Remove Barriers to Care for Seniors

America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Plans Collaborate on Landmark Initiative to Reduce Time, Expense for Physician Office Practice 'Paperwork'

American Academy of Family Physicians - The American Academy of Family Physicians Launches Consumer Alliance With First Partner: the Coca-Cola Company

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Positive trend for diabetic eye health; AMD may predict heart disease; vision impacts life success

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Battery ingestion not uncommon in children; caregivers and physicians need education

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Depression a common consequence of chronic rhinosinusitis

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Minimally invasive procedure effective for treating snoring

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - New recommendations on hoarseness for primary care physicians

American Association for the Advancement of Science - Debut edition of Science Translational Medicine

American College of Chest Physicians - News briefs from the October issue of Chest

American College of Physicians - New paper from internists calls for increased role for FDA

American Dental Association - ADA Culminates Yearlong 150th Anniversary Observance at Its 150th Annual Session

American Medical Systems - American Medical Systems Announces Sale of Ovion Technology

American Physicians Capital, Inc. - American Physicians Capital, Inc. Adds an Additional $10 Million to 10b5-1 Stock Repurchase Plan

Anesthesia - Studies from University Hospital in the area of anesthesia described

Anesthesia Business Consultants, LLC - Anesthesia Business Consultants Offers F1RSTAnesthesiaRecord FAR Powered by Shareable Ink

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces 'Quality-In-Sights' Primary Care Incentive Program to Improve Quality and Safety of Patient Care

Anxiety Disorders - Studies from Radboud University yield new information about anxiety disorders

ArQule, Inc. - ArQule Provides Clinical Update on ARQ 197

ArQule, Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING ArQule Provides Clinical Update on ARQ 197

Arthritis - Data on arthritis published by researchers at University of British Columbia

Arthritis - New arthritis research has been reported by scientists at National Autonomous University

Arthritis - Studies from J.A. Singh and co-researchers in the area of arthritis published

Arthroscopy - Advances in Treating Hip Pain To Be Focus of Hip Arthroscopy Meeting

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - President Obama Mistakenly Invites OPPONENT To Stand Up for Him at White House Today: AAPS Doctors Ask, Is He Having Trouble Finding Supporters?

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies from Massachusetts General Hospital provide new data on atrial fibrillation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - New attention deficit hyperactivity disorder data have been reported by A.C. Muhlbacher and co-authors

Aurora Medical Group - Mayo Clinic Executive Brent Phillips to Join Aurora Medical Group as Chief Operating Officer

Autism - Groundbreaking Study by Dr. Robert Melillo and Dr. Gerry Leisman, Offers New Hope for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and Dyslexia for the First Time, Researchers Propose a Universal Theory of Autism

Autism - New Government Report Shows Autism Now Affects One in 91

Availity, LLC - Availity Solution is Central to Landmark Initiative, Helps Streamline Health Care Administration and Reduce Costs for Ohio Physicians

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited - AXIS Capital Announces Launch of AXIS Global Accident & Health

Axolotl Corp. - Bronx Regional Health Information Organization Selects Axolotl for Health Information Exchange in New York State

Baxter International Inc. - Baxter Announces the Commercial Launch of HYLENEX at ACEP for Use in Pediatric Rehydration

Behavior - New behavior research from W.N. Dumonthier and colleagues discussed

Behavior - Study results from H.T. Ndetan and colleagues broaden understanding of behavior

Biocodex, Inc. - Biocodex Expands Distribution of Its Popular Florastor(R) Probiotic with CVS Stores Nationwide

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - BioDelivery Sciences and Meda Launch ONSOLIS fentanyl buccal soluble film

Biologics - Research from R.A. Greiner and co-researchers in the area of biologics published

Biomedicine - Radient Pharma Enters Into Distribution Agreement to Launch Sales of Onko-Sure(TM) IVD Cancer Test in Israel

Biz Technology Solutions, Inc - Hugh Chatham Adopts Star Trek Technology with the Use of Palm Identify to Prevent Medical ID Theft

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Introduces New Health Cards

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Awards $29.6 Million in Pay-for-Performance Programs in 2009

BMI of Texas - San Antonio & BMI of Texas Ready for 2009 Walk from Obesity

Brazos International Exploration, Inc. - Brazos International to Merge with Epinex Diagnostics

Breast Cancer - Genomic Health Announces Data Confirming Manual Microdissection of Biopsy Cavities Is Essential for Accurate Recurrence Risk Assessment in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

Brisa Medical Clinic - Dr. Maziar Ghodsian, Medical Director of Brisa Medical Clinic is Offering Free Annual Physical Exams to Southern California Residents

Broad and Cassel - Physician Practice Groups of Tomorrow Will Change Dramatically

Cambridge Heart, Inc. - Cambridge Heart to Exhibit at Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association 2009 Annual Meeting October 9th-11th

Cancer - bioTheranostics Announces Commercial Agreement With Lab21 to Market THEROS CancerTYPE ID(R) Molecular Cancer Classifier in United Kingdom, Ireland and Middle East Countries

Cancer - City of Hope Medical Group Will Offer Cancer Services in Antelope Valley Under California Cancer Specialists Medical Group Name

Cancer - New cancer research reported from D.W. Shin and co-authors

Cancer - Reports from University of Toronto advance knowledge in cancer

Cancer - SpectraScience Awarded Japanese Patent 4361683 for Its Optical Biopsy Forceps System and Method of Sampling Tissue

Cancer - Studies from National Cancer Institute add new findings in the area of cancer

Cancer Prevention - Findings from Ohio State University advance knowledge in cancer prevention

Candidiasis - Investigators at University of Munster release new data on candidiasis

CareFusion Corporation - CareFusion Earns Top Ranking in MD Buyline and KLAS Reports

Carena, Inc. - Carena Expands Urgent Care Service with drugstore.com Partnership

Case Management - New case management study findings reported from State University of New York

Children's Hospital Boston - Emerging Consensus to Create a 'Health Internet' With Broad Consumer Engagement

Chronic Disease - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces 'Quality-In-Sights(R)' Primary Care Incentive Program to Improve Quality and Safety of Patient Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease detailed by scientists at St. George's University

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from McMaster University have provided new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cianna Medical, Inc. - SAVI Breast Cancer Therapy Featured on "The Doctors" TV Show

Cleft Palate - Findings from E.B. Katzel et al in cleft palate reported

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Unveils 'Top 10' Medical Innovations for 2010

Clinical Endocrinology - New clinical endocrinology study findings recently were reported by researchers at INSERM

Colon Cancer - AMDL Diagnostics, Inc. Enters Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Grifols USA, LLC to Advance Commercialization of DR-70 Onko-Sure(TM) Cancer Test

Colon Cancer - Federal Stimulus Funding Channels More Than $40 Million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Colon Cancer - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have published new data on colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Reports from University of Toronto add new data to research in colon cancer

Colon Cancer Therapy - Studies from Aarhus University, Department of Surgery in the area of colon cancer therapy described

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern

Compliance Monitors - Joint Commission Resources and MediRegs(R) Introduce E-dition Compliance Monitor

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care Agrees to Acquire Preferred Health Systems

Credit Solutions - Children's Eye Foundation Names Credit Solutions' CEO As Business Advisory Board Chairman

Critical Care - Hamon Tower Features Critical Care Advances, Potential for Reduced Costs

CrossTech Forums Llc - CrossTech Forums Announces 'Best of Awards' From HealthIT Insight Summit in Savannah, GA

CTG - CTG Ranked Eighth Largest on Modern Healthcare's Annual List of the Top 15 Healthcare Management Consulting Firms

CVS Caremark Corporation - CVS Caremark Statement Regarding Results of 2010 Medicare Part D Bidding Process

CytoDyn, Inc. - CytoDyn Transfers Research on Novel AIDS Drug to Massachusetts General Hospital

DAS Family Holdings, L.P. - David Schwedel Confirms $4 Million Investment in Medical Technologies Unlimited, Inc.

DaVita - NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Joins Local Kidney Community Leaders and Dialysis Patients to Discuss Reforms Needed to Improve Access to Quality Kidney Care

Defibrillators - New data from University of Otago illuminate research in defibrillators

Dementia - New dementia study findings have been reported by P.K. Panegyres and co-researchers

Depression - New depression study findings have been reported from T. Ververs et al

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - Preventing allergies

Devon Health Services Inc. - Devon Health Services Names Chief Marketing Officer

Diabetes - Eurotech Unveils New Diabetes Care Management Solution

Diabetes - National Changing Diabetes Program Members Issue Statement Regarding New Federal Medical Research Grants

Diagnostics - CardioDx Announces Appointment of Dr. Louis G. Lange as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Diagnostics - Frost & Sullivan Lauds Viatronix as European Medical Imaging Emerging Company of the Year

Diagnostics - Singapore Witnesses Healthy Growth in Diagnostics Industry

DSS Research - DSS Research Announces Approval as a Home Health Care CAHPS(R) Survey Administrator

Echocardiography - Studies in the area of echocardiography reported from J.M. Brunson and co-researchers

EIN News - UnitedHealth Supplying Anti-Healthcare Reform Data to Republican Leadership Through Subsidiary, Lewin Group. U.S. Politics Today Offers Complete Coverage

Ekahau Inc. - Southeast Alabama Medical Center Deploys Ekahau's Wireless Temperature Management Solution

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital and Community to Celebrate Completion of State-of-the-Art Facility

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Physicians Announces Six New Contracts With North Carolina Hospitals

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine study findings have been published by T. Falvo and colleagues

Emergency Medicine - New findings in emergency medicine described from New York University

Emergency Medicine - Research from University of Massachusetts provides new data about emergency medicine

Emergency Ultrasound Consultants, Llc (EUC) - Emergency Ultrasound Consultants Announces Strategic Partnership with the Sullivan Group to Reduce Medical Errors and Lower Healthcare Costs

Empire BlueCross BlueShield - Empire BlueCross BlueShield Launches 'Art Heals' Program with Museum for African Art, Greater New York Hospital Association

Empire BlueCross BlueShield - Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Support 2011 World Police & Fire Games in NYC

Endoscopy - New findings from J.B. Colton and co-authors in the area of endoscopy published

Endoscopy - Solos Endoscopy, Inc.'s MammoView(TM) Product Line to be Demonstrated at the 95th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress

ExpertSource - Experts Available to Discuss Higher Autism Rates Detected: Now 1 in 100 kids

Family Medicine - Research in the area of family medicine reported from J.S. Irani and colleagues

Fatigue - New findings reported from Mayo Clinic describe advances in fatigue

FlowCardia, Inc. - FlowCardia, Inc. Launches FlowMate(TM) Injector to Optimize Performance of CROSSER(R) CTO Recanalization Catheter

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Now Provides Medicare Part D Coverage To 20 States, Signaling a Significant Expansion of Company Reach

Fringe Benefit Group - Fringe Benefit Group Expands Limited Medical Plan Offering with Addition of Coinsurance-based Plan

Gamburd, Inc. - Gamburd, Inc. - Not Your Average Medical Equipment Supplier

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Introduces CARESCAPE Monitor B850

Gen-Probe Incorporated - Gen-Probe to Acquire Prodesse, Leader in Molecular Testing for Respiratory Infectious Diseases, for $60 Million in Cash Plus Potential Milestone Payments

Genetics & Genomics - Gene Data Tool Advances Prospects for Personalized Medicine

Geriatrics - Research on geriatrics published by scientists at University of Miami, Medical Department

Glide Health Corporation - Glide Health Corporation and Integrated Medical Professionals Announce Partnership to Deploy the Glide Mobile Health Platform to Over One Million Patients and Over 100 Physicians in 50 Locations

GlycoVaxyn - GlycoVaxyn AG Appoints Renowned Vaccinologist Dr Stanley Plotkin to Supervisory Board

Hair Sciences Center of Colorado - Physicians from around the World Gather in Denver; 22 Physicians Will Learn about State-of-the-Art Hair Replacement Instruments and Techniques from Leaders in the Field

HairDX - HairDX Genetic Test for Hair Loss Now Available In Europe As a CE Marked In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device

Hana Peace Works - New Free Short Film, 'Reducing Infant Mortality,' Exposes How U.S. Health Care System Fails Mothers and Babies and Costs Taxpayers Billions

Harvard Clinical Research Institute - Harvard Clinical Research Institute Enrolls First Patients into DAPT Study to Advance Understanding of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following Drug-Eluting Stent Procedures

Health and Medicine - New findings from University of Rochester describe advances in health and medicine

Health and Medicine - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital update current data on health and medicine

Health and Medicine - Studies from University of British Columbia in the area of health and medicine published

Health Net, Inc. - NCQA Boosts Health Net's California Medi-Cal Plan to "Excellent" Accreditation

Health Policy - Cheryl Austein Casnoff to Join NORC as Health Policy Senior Fellow

Health Policy - Politicians and Policy Experts Agree that Healthcare Reform Will Pass, but Disagree on Key Details, Including How to Pay for It

Health Services - New health services study results reported from E.H. Hansen et al

Health Services - Recent findings from University of Berlin highlight research in health services

Heart Attack - Quest Diagnostics Brings Genetic Testing for Plavix(R) Response to Coronary Stent Patients at Scripps Health

Heart Bypass Surgery - Report summarizes heart bypass surgery study findings from University of Michigan

Heart Disease - Research from Kings College in heart disease provides new insights

Heart Failure - American Heart Association Quality News: Commitment to Quality Results in Lower Mortality Rates for Heart Attack and Heart Failure Patients

Helicos BioSciences Corporation - Helicos BioSciences Receives $1000 Genome Award

Hematologic Disease - New hematologic disease study results reported from Tohoku University, Medical Department

Hematology - OhioHealth Installs Newest Version of Sysmex's Hematology Middleware, Sysmex WAM(TM) 4.0

Hematology - Studies from W. Ageno and co-authors have provided new information about hematology

Henry Ford Health System - Study: the new buzz on detecting tinnitus

Hepatitis B Virus - Expert Panel of Pediatric Liver Specialists Publishes Recommendations for Monitoring and Referral of Children With Chronic Hepatitis B Infections

Hereditary Disease - New hereditary disease findings from University of Kalmar published

HIV/AIDS - Study results from S.C. Parija and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - Surgeons' unanimous consensus: Needle biopsy is gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis

HST Global, Inc. - HST Global Announces Strategic Alliance for R&D

Humana Inc. - Humana Expands Medicare Advantage Offerings in California

Humana Inc. - Humana Medicare Member Celebrates 107th Birthday

ibody science - ibody science(TM) Honors Breast Cancer Survivors During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

iMedicor - iMedicor Signs Agreement With Access Pharmaceuticals for the North American Commercial Launch of MUGARD(TM)

ImThera Medical, Inc - ImThera Medical Unveils Neurostimulator Device and Surgical Treatment for OSA

Incontinence - New incontinence research from University of Arkansas outlined

InferX Corporation - InferX Corporation Adds Renowned Surgeon to Board of Advisors to Further Development of Predictive Analytics Healthcare Solutions

Influenza - Latest Content Release for the T SystemEV EDIS Supports Clinicians in Providing Quality Care for H1N1 Patients

Ingenix - New Ingenix CareTracker EMR E-prescribing Features Help Physicians Improve Drug Safety and Increase Cost Transparency for Patients

Insignia Health - Understanding Patient Activation Levels Can Improve Adoption of Mobile Health Technologies

Insphere Insurance Solutions - Insphere Insurance Solutionssm To Begin Marketing UnitedHealthcare Individual and Family Health Plans

Insurance Administrative Solutions - IAS Readies Lifeboat for Medicare Supplement Companies Struggling to Get 2010 Plans Approved

Internal Medicine - New internal medicine study findings recently were reported by L.R. Mandel and co-researchers

Internal Medicine - Researchers from University of Colorado, Medical Department detail findings in internal medicine

Internal Medicine - Scientists at University of Rochester release new data on internal medicine

Internal Medicine - Study results from R. Rudavsky and colleagues update understanding of internal medicine

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company CFO Devra Shapiro Named in 2009 Top CFO Awards by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal

iUniverse - 'Mind Gone Astray': New Book Looks at Schizophrenia from a Spouse's Perspective

Kaiser Permanente - "Embrace Your Inner Strength," Kaiser Permanente Encourages Men and Women

Kaiser Permanente - Bundling 2 low-cost heart drugs prevents heart attack and stroke in large, diverse population

Kaiser Permanente - Health Care Insider's Provactive Perspective on Health Care Reform

Keiser University - Keiser University to Offer Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Program

Kidney Care Partners KCP - NBA-All Star Alonzo Mourning Joins Kidney Community in Urging Congress to Support Health Care Reform That Improves Choice, Access to Quality Dialysis Care, Builds on Quality Improvements

Kidney Disease - Gilbert Hospital to Begin Dialysis Care

Kidney Disease Therapy - Researchers at Arizona State University target kidney disease therapy

Knee Osteoarthritis - New knee osteoarthritis study findings recently were reported by B. Brahmachari and co-researchers

Krames - Krames Patient Education Launches Krames Patient ConsentTM to streamline and enhance the Informed Consent Process

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals Presents Positive Data From Two Phase 2 Studies With ATX-101

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. - Data Featuring Gadofosveset Trisodium, the First and Only MRA Blood Pool Agent Approved in the U.S., Presented At MRA-Club 09: the 21st Annual International Conference on Magnetic Resonance Angiography

Laryngoscopy - Research from University of North Carolina provides new data on laryngoscopy

Learning Disability - International Dyslexia Conference Scheduled In Florida

Leg Ulcer - Research from University of Witten in the area of leg ulcer published

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children published by researchers at American Academy of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from University of Michigan published

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen described

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from S. Garnett and co-authors summarized

Life Sciences - Research reports from C.R. Chapple and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Tokyo discuss findings in pediatric in women

Lifespan - The high cost of treating alcohol-impaired drivers

Lung Cancer - The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery (heart411.com) Surgeons are Leaders in Lung Cancer Surgery

Managed Care - APWU Health Plan Announces New Benefits and Premiums for 2010

Managed Care - FutureScripts(R) Will Be a Presenter at Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 2009 Educational Conference

Managed Care - New managed care study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Receives New Four-Year Accreditation for Continuing Medical Education

Managed Care - Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals Join SCAN Health Plan Arizona Provider Network

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Strives to Improve Healthcare Access and Quality

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Greenway Medical Technologies Continues to Lead the Evolution of Healthcare Automation at National Health IT Week in Washington, D.C.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Mirth Corporation Launches Meaningful Use Exchange(TM)

Mayo Clinic - Novel breast tissue feature may predict woman's cancer risk

McKesson Corporation - Baptist Healthcare System First to Go-live with Full McKesson Enterprise Revenue Management Solution

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets' Claims Auditor Achieves Certification Status from Executive Health Resources

MedAssurant, Inc. - American Gastroenterological Association and MedAssurant to Develop Outcomes Registries to Improve GI Care

Medical Transcription Industry Association - MTIA Launches New Membership Campaign at AHIMA: Vision 2020

MedicAlert Foundation - MedicAlert Foundation International and CAP STS Collaborate to Standardize Emergency Medical Information

Medicare and Medicaid - Arcadian Health Plans Expand Their Medicare Health Plan Offerings and Enter Four New States

Medicare and Medicaid - AST on Capitol Hill to Promote Transplant Drug Extension Provision With Senate as Part of Health Care Reform

Medicare and Medicaid - Aurora Health Care Among Six Sites Chosen for National Medicare Collaborative on Geriatric Care

Medicare and Medicaid - AvMed Receives Highest Quality Rating for Both Commercial and Medicare Products From Nation's Top Health Care Quality Evaluator

Medicare and Medicaid - Harborside Healthcare to Pay U.S. $1.375 Million to Resolve Allegations of Kickbacks and Sham Durable Medical Services

Medicare and Medicaid - HealthCare Partners, IPA, Dr. Richard Merkin, CEO, Recognize Seniors Taking Their Healthcare Concerns Directly to Lawmakers in Washington, DC

Medicare and Medicaid - Medco's 2010 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Helps People Take an Active Part in Lowering Prescription Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from Exponent, Inc. described

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings reported from E.R. Ellis and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results reported from L.P. Martinelli et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from Indiana University update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Exponent, Inc. has provided new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Rochester has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SCOOTER Store CEO Outraged: Flawed Data Used by Fox News Channel to Wrongly Chastise Medical Suppliers

Medicare and Medicaid - University of Massachusetts Medical School on Behalf of Executive Office of Health and Human Services Awards Utilization Review Contract to HMS

MediConnect Global, Inc. - MediConnect Global Receives Utah Business Health Care Heroes Award for Innovation

MedPage Today - MedPage Today(R) Releases iPhone Application

Medtronic, Inc. - 2009 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon "Global Heroes" Celebrate Accomplishment

Medversant Technologies, LLC - Medversant Credentials Study Reveals 18.7 Percent of U.S. Healthcare Practitioners Demonstrate At Least One "Adverse Findings"

Mental Health - Kaiser Permanente of Georgia Donates Nearly $500,000 to Morehouse School of Medicine

Minnesota Hospital Association - Thirty-one Minnesota Hospitals Win Patient Safety Awards

Minnesota Nurses Association - Minnesota State Nurses Union Elects New Leadership; 104th Annual Convention Considered a 'Gateway to History'

Movement Disorders - Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine target movement disorders

Mutualink, Inc. - Mutualink Interoperable Communications Solution awarded GSA Schedule 70 Federal Contract

my1HIE - my1HIE(R) Recognized as Emerging Technology Company of the Year by Automation Alley

Nanda - Nurses Should Be Included In Health Care Debate

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations NAPEO - PEO Industry Elects New Leader

National Cheng Kung University - National Cheng Kung University Research Paper Appearing in the New York Times

National Federation of the Blind - National Federation of the Blind Announces Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards

NCG Medical - NCG Medical Announces Its Participation in Preliminary ARRA 2011 Certification Program

New Hampshire Rx Card - New Hampshire Rx Card Launching Statewide

New York Blood Center - Blood Drives Offer Lessons in Learning

Nihon Kohden America, Inc. - Presbyterian Hospital Goes Live with Defensive Monitoring(TM)

Nuance Communications, Inc. - Nuance Launches Dictaphone Enterprise Speech System Version 8 at AHIMA

NYU Langone Medical Center - NYU Langone Medical Center Unveils New Advertising Campaign

Obesity - Findings from University of Naples in obesity reported

Obesity - New findings in obesity described by A. Alghawi and co-researchers

Obesity - Researchers from University of Massachusetts report on findings in obesity

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Butler Hospital Leads National Study of Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obstetrics - Study data from University of Pennsylvania update knowledge of obstetrics

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi Congratulates UCSF's Elizabeth Blackburn for Receiving Nobel Prize in Medicine

Omnicell, Inc. - BJC Healthcare Chooses Omnicell OptiFlex Solutions for the OR and Cath Lab

Oncology - Cold Spring Publishing Announces the Launch of a New Oncology Publication: the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology

Oncology - Reports on oncology findings from P. Castel and co-researchers provide new insights

Oncology - US Oncology, Inc. to Exhibit iKnowMed(TM) at the 2009 ASCO EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: From Incentives to Sustainability

Palliative Care - New Palliative Medicine Fellowship Created to Train Pacific Northwest Doctors in End-of-Life Care

Pandemics - New pandemics research reported from B. Vidondo and co-authors

PDS - University Physician Associates Selects PDS to Increase Clinical and Operational Transparency with Physicians

Pediatrics - Minnesota Physicians Urge Parents to Watch for Flu Warning Signs

Penumbra, Inc. - Penumbra, Inc. Enrolls First Patient in the START Clinical Trial to Define Image Guided Patient Selection Criteria for Interventional Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Perot Systems Corporation - Medical Associations and Perot Systems Form Alliance to Provide Suite of Health Information Technology Services to New Regional Extension Centers

Pharmaceuticals - Access Pharmaceuticals Signs eMarketing Agreement With iMedicor for MuGard(TM)

Pharmaceuticals - Bausch & Lomb Acquires the Commercial Assets of Italian Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals Company Tubilux

Pharmaceuticals - Mirixa Corporation Announces Key Pharmacy Network Hire

Pharmaceuticals - Payers Identify Hospitals as the Primary Source of Healthcare Reform Funding, While Physicians Point to Prescription Drugs

Pharmaceuticals - Reports outline pharmaceuticals study findings from C. Mir and colleagues

Pharmacokinetics - New pharmacokinetics research from J.V. Scanlon and co-researchers described

Physicians For Social Responsibility - Toxic Chemicals Found in Doctors and Nurses

Phytel - Phytel Forms Partnership with Paragon Health

Picis - Picis to Lead Discussion on Meaningful Use and EDIS at ACEP Scientific Assembly

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Recent findings in plastic and reconstructive surgery described by researchers from University of Texas

Pneumonia - Paratek Pharmaceuticals Signs Worldwide License and Commercialization Agreement for PTK 0796, Broad-Spectrum Oral and IV Antibiotic in Phase 3

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Research from Pennsylvania State University, Medical Department has provided new data on polycystic ovarian syndrome

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Addition to Premier Safety Phlebotomy Portfolio

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

Principal Financial Group - New Health Care Provider Network Available in Middle Tennessee

Priority Health - Priority Health Expands into Medigap in 2010

Priority Health - Priority Health Expands Medicare Advantage for 2010

Priority Health - Priority Health opens Medicare Information Centers in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Royal Oak and Traverse City

Priority Health - Priority Health receives three Pinnacle Awards from the Michigan Association of Health Plans MAHP

Prostate Cancer - Research conducted at G. Gigerenzer and co-authors has provided new information about prostate cancer

Protease Inhibitors - Researchers at Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies target protease inhibitors

Psychiatry - Researchers at Columbia University release new data on psychiatry

Public Health - Microsoft Launches Online H1N1 Flu Response Center to Support Consumers

PurinaCare Insurance Services, Inc. - PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance Selects Berkshire Hathaway's Central States Indemnity as Its New Underwriter

Quantros - Quantros Expands RRM Solution With New Quality Measures

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - Methodist Hospital Adopts New Technology Solutions to Improve Care for California Patients and Reduce Operating Costs

Radia, Inc. - Radia(R) Partners with Olympic Medical Center to Provide Diagnostic Imaging Services

RAND Corporation - Study links electronic health records to improved quality in primary care treatment

Regulatory Actions - U.S. FDA Authorizes Expansion to 40 Clinical Sites for HeartWare U.S. Bridge-to-Transplant Clinical Trial

Research - MicroRNA drives cells' adaptation to low-oxygen living

Reveal Sciences, LLC - Reveal Sciences Launches At-Home Skin Typing and Analysis Kit for Consumers

Reverse Medical Corporation - Reverse Medical Corporation Achieves Milestone of Human Use with the ReStoreTM Microcatheter in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Rite Aid Corporation - Regular Seasonal Flu Shots Available by Rite Aid Pharmacists and at Flu Clinics at 2,900 Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide

Robert Michael Educational Institute Llc - Preventing Fungal Infections in HSCT Recipients: Insights from Clinical Cases

SAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. - Cancer Patient Designs Innovative Hospital Gown for Post-Surgical Drain Pouch Management

Scripps Research Institute - Scripps research scientists find missing puzzle piece of powerful DNA repair complex

Sidley Austin LLP - Former Genetics and Public Policy Center Lawyer, Gail Javitt, Joins Sidley's FDA Regulatory Practice

Signostics Inc. - Signostics Introduces the World's Smallest Ultrasound Product for Global Demands of Affordable Healthcare

Skin Cancer - Health Alert: Dermatologists Warn Farmers to Pay Special Attention to Suspicious Moles

Snoring - Rest Assured With Clinically Tested Anti-Snore Pillow

Spacelabs Healthcare - Athens Regional Medical Center Expands Healthcare Partnership with Spacelabs, Inc.; Will Now Include Main OR, L&D OR and PACU

Spear Security Management Co. - Statewide Security Company (Spearsecurity.com) Now Offers Hospital Security Services

Specialists On Call, Inc. - Bevil J. Hogg Joins Specialists On Call's Board of Directors

Speech - Webmedx Announces Industry's Only Physician-Centric Clinical Documentation Solution

Spinal Cord Injury - Investigators at National University publish new data on spinal cord injury

Spinal Stenosis - California Surgeon (laserbacksurgery.com) Pioneers Exciting Alternative to Traditional Spinal Stenosis Treatment

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford analyses of flu pandemics project savings from earlier vaccinations

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2009 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

Surgery - Study Finds ACL Reconstruction on the Rise

Surgical Technology - PEAK Surgical and Medtronic Announce Global Distribution Agreement for the Ear, Nose, and Throat Market

Symphony Metreo, Inc. - Symphony Metreo Pharma Delivers Next Generation Sales Performance Management

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. - Synovis Life Technologies Receives Approval to Manufacture and Ship Recently Acquired Orthopedic and Wound Care Products

T-System, Inc. - T-System Debuts T-Data Feature, Providing Powerful New Analytics Capability for T SystemEV

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Launches Emergency Room '30-Minute Promise'

The American Society of Transplantation - As Key Health Vote Draws Near, AST Pushes Senate to Say 'Yes' to Transplant Drug Extension

The Blue Bird Circle - Doctors Honored at 2009 Blue Bird Circle Gala the Night Nest

The BrainScope Company, Inc. - Gail Wilensky, Ph.D. Joins BrainScope(TM) Board of Directors

The Fraser Institute - New Book from the Fraser Institute Reveals Serious Problems with Government Health Insurance in Canada; Timely Warning for Americans Considering a 'Public Option'

The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative - Medical Home's Role in Reforming Health Care Delivery is Central Theme of Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative National Summit

Thromboembolism - Data on thromboembolism described by G.A. Brown et al

Tibion Corporation - Tibion to Exhibit at the Joint Conference of the American Congress of Rehabiliation Medicine and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation

TLC Laser Eye Centers - TLC Laser Eye Centers Research Study for Patients with Reading Glasses

TogetherMD - Donna Shalala: a Candid View on Health Care Reform

Tooth Disease - Wayne State University to Lead $6.25 Million NIH Research Program on One of the Most Common Inherited Neurological Disorders: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

TransEnterix Inc. - TransEnterix Secures $55 Million in Financing

Type 2 Diabetes - Reports from R.W. Grant and co-researchers add new data to research in type 2 diabetes

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life - Senate Committee Addresses Some Issues On Affordability, Fails To Correct Abortion Problems and Immigration Concerns, Say USCCB Officials

UBM Conferences - BCPC Congress to Address the Challenges of Feeding the World

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare and Arizona Physicians IPA Bring to Arizona the "House Call for the 21st Century"; 18-Wheel Mobile Clinic Showcases Advanced Technology

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare's "Health Care Lane" Gives Consumers an Entertaining, Interactive Community Online to Learn How Health Benefits Work

University of California - Los Angeles - Half-million low-income elderly affected by sweeping cuts to state safety net

University of California - Los Angeles - Insured African-Americans more likely to use emergency room than other insured groups

University of Gothenburg - Allergies among youth on the rise

University of Gothenburg - Large fat cells may increase risk of type 2 diabetes in women

University of Montreal - Asthmatic children: Did mom use her pump during pregnancy?

UPMC Health Plan - Rainbow Kitchen Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Pittsburgh

Utah Drug Card - Statewide Drug Card Program Launching

Varicose Vein - PENTAX Medical Company Grants $50,000 to Support the ASGE Ambassador Program for GI Endoscopic Training in Developing Countries

Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Research on vascular and interventional radiology published by scientists at St. Vincent's University

Weight Loss - Smart for Life(TM) Makes Debut on BJs.com

Wellness - HealthCentral's Wellsphere.com Grows to More Than 3,000 Health and Wellness Bloggers

Wiley-Blackwell - Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis work, but which is best?

Wiley-Blackwell - Hypertension and diabetes are concern in long-term care of liver transplant patients

Xenomics, Inc. - Xenomics Appoints Bruce A. Huebner as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member

Z-Medica - Z-Medica QuikClot(R) Hemostatic Gauze Effective and Safe in Controlling Bleeding Following Adenotonsillectomy

Zelos Therapeutics, Inc. - Zelos Therapeutics Initiates Clinical Study of First US Injectable Equivalent to Forteo(R) teriparatide

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Loma Linda Univ Med Center's California Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook to Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Stanly Health Services NC Bonds at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - China's Drug Practices and Policies: Regulating Controlled Substances in a Global Context

Research and Markets - Direct to Consumer Communication in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Practical Guide to Patient Communication and Education Activities

Research and Markets - Reinventing Pharmaceutical Sales Forces - Innovate Your Sales Practices to Reach and Influence Targets.

Research and Markets - This Essential Report on Slovakia's Pharmaceutical Market is Now Available

Research and Markets - This Essential Report on Turkey's Pharmaceutical Market is Now Available

Research and Markets Ltd. - Vulvo-Vaginal Infections, 1st Edition - Must have Publication as 1/3 of all Patients Complaints Involve a Vulvo-Vaginal Infection



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