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Table of Contents . . . November 4th, 2009
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Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Subcommittee Meeting
AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Congress Enacts AIDS Bill to Test 5 Million; AHF Urges President Obama to Act Swiftly
American Scientific Resources, Inc. - American Scientific Resources Announces Addition of New Board Member
American Society for Investigative Pathology - APC Supports SACGHS' landmark recommendations on DNA patenting exempting caregivers
Anxiety Disorders - Studies from University of Sao Paulo provide new data on anxiety disorders
Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project - Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, Sponsors of 2010 Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Arizona, Cheer Obama Administration Action
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization - ADAO Applauds Manhattan Beach City Council for Passing Resolution to Repeal the Designation of Asbestos Laden Serpentine as the California State Rock
Belluck & Fox - Belluck & Fox Obtains $1.5 Million Mesothelioma Verdict and Punitive Damages Against Fisher Controls International
Benefitfocus - Benefitfocus Offers eDirect Shop & Apply Solution to Empower Individual Health Policy Shoppers
Bullying - Research by P. Due and colleagues in bullying provides new insights
California Healthcare Institute - Last Chance to Register for the California Healthcare Policy Forum
Cannabis Science Inc. - In Anticipation of Medical Marijuana Legalization, Cannabis Science Adds Four Attorneys To Its New Policy Advisory Board, All Are Experts In the Development of Medical Marijuana Laws
Case Management - CMSA and DMAA Join Forces to Strengthen Relationship Between Case Management and Population Health Management Interventions
Center for Consumer Freedom - Consumer Group Calls Fowl on "Cancer Project" Chicken Lawsuit
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. - Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results
Consumer Watchdog - Consumer Watchdog Asks HHS to Repeal Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Decide When Notification of Breached Electronic Medical Records is Necessary
Converse - Converse and Elton Brand Introduce the EB2 Signature Shoe to Start the 2009-2010 NBA Season
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dazzlesmile, llc; Optimal Health Science, Llc - dazzlesmile and Optimal Health Science Issue Cease and Desist -Trademark Infringement and False Advertising Alleged
Deere & Company - Deere & Company Pleased With Court Ruling Concerning Retiree Health Care
Dermatology - Research reports on dermatology from L.C. Pichon and colleagues provide new insights
Diabetes - News In Red and Blue: How Messages About Social Factors and Health Can Backfire
Disabled American Veterans DAV - VA Health Care Funding Reform Major Victory for Veterans
Drug Abuse - NASCSA Receives $200,000 Grant From Purdue Pharma L.P. to Support State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Drug Resistance - Study data from V. Delpech et al provide new insights into drug resistance
DuPont - DuPont to License Blends Patents to MANA
Employment Cost Solutions - Local Company, ECS, Granted Exclusive Rights to Revolutionary Injury Evaluation Process
Epidemiology - Studies from University of Texas in the area of epidemiology published
European Society of Cardiology - ESC press statement: Cigarettes on sale on the internet
Frost & Sullivan - The European Home and Fabric Care Specialty Ingredients Market Shows Resilience to Current Economic Challenges, Reveals Frost & Sullivan
Health and Medicine - Findings from National University, Medical Department in health and medicine reported
Health Policy - Researchers at University of Tartu target health policy
Healthcare Management - New findings from University of California, Nursing Department in the area of healthcare management described
HIV/AIDS - Pelosi Applauds House Passage of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act
Infectious Diseases Society of America - HIV care providers applaud Congress' extension of Ryan White program
Influenza - FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Kimberly-Clark Begins Tender Offer to Acquire I-Flow Corporation
Laser Energetics, Inc. - Laser Energetics Files Patent Applications for Dazer Laser
Life Sciences - Investigators at Leeds University target life sciences
Life Sciences - MultiVu Video Feed: NEW NATIONAL CAMPAIGN - "BEING a WOMAN IS NOT a PRE-EXISTING CONDITION" TO BE LAUNCHED ON OCTOBER 20
Life Sciences - New findings from L.E.D. Telles and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Researchers from Wake Forest University describe findings in life sciences
LifeLock, Inc. - LifeLock, Inc. and Arthritis Foundation Team Up
Make Our Food Safe Campaign - Foodborne Illness Victims Meet With White House to Push for Food Safety Reform
Malaria - New malaria findings from World Health Organization published
Mental Health - Study results from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of mental health
Motley Rice, Llc - Sri Lankan Terrorism Victims Charge Wall Street Hedge Fund Manager, Rajaratnam, With Financing Tamil Tigers
National Council on the Aging, Inc. - Elder Abuse Victims, Survivors and Advocates Tell Their Stories in Campaign Documentary
Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi on President Signing Veterans' Bill: New Law Ensures Veterans Will Have the Care and Support They Have Earned
Orthofix International N.V. - Orthofix International Announces Release Date for Q309 Results
Orthopedics - Harvard University, Medical Department details research in orthopedics
OXIS International, Inc. - OXIS International, Inc. Announces It Has Retained the Law Firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP
Patents - Perrigo Announces Dismissal of Duac(R) Patent Litigation
Perfusion - Patients Receiving High Radiation at Cedars Sinai File Class Action Lawsuit
Perrigo Company - Perrigo Announces Dismissal of Duac Patent Litigation
Pharmaceuticals - Court Imposes Record Fine and Forfeiture of $1.3 Billion for Pharmacia & Upjohn Company's Fraudulent Marketing of Bextra
Pharmaceuticals - Office of Drug Czar Representative to Speak at NABP Symposium on Medical Marijuana
Pharmaceuticals - Purdue Pharma L.P. and the National Community Pharmacists Association Join Forces to Help Reduce Pharmacy Crime
Pharmaceuticals - Whistleblower's Attorney Says Pfizer's Guilty Plea Today Opens New Chapter on Aggressive Enforcement of Pharma Companies
Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Nursing Board Approves Practical Nursing Program at PTI, Graduates Prepare for LPN exam
ProUroCare Medical Inc. - ProUroCare Medical Announces Extension of Offering of Replacement Warrants in Exchange for Early Exercise of Outstanding Warrants
QLT Inc. - QLT restructures Visudyne(R) agreement
Rising Medical Solutions, Inc. - CEO of Rising Says 'No' to Costly Government Involvement: Jason Beans Lays-Out a Money Saving Healthcare Solution on Fox News
RLI Corp. - RLI Plans Expanded Non-Profit Healthcare Liability Coverage
Robert Weiner Associates Issues Strategies - Medical Marijuana: 'Be Careful,' Ex-White House Drug Spokesman Bob Weiner Tells DOJ About 'New Lax Enforcement' Policy; 'Use May Explode for Healthy Pe
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Board of Directors Authorizes Share Repurchase
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Switzerland Trade and Investment Promotion - Switzerland Announces Winners of Significant Investment Projects for 2008
Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. - Talecris Biotherapeutics Announces Pricing of $600 Million Senior Notes due 2016
U.S. Department of Justice - Attorney General Announces Formal Medical Marijuana Guidelines
U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Reaches ADA Settlement With Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
U.S. Department of Justice - Three Sentenced for Conspiring to Commit Terrorist Acts Against Americans Overseas
UDW Homecare Providers Union - Homecare Recipients and Providers to Rally against Cuts in IHSS Program; Hearing on Lawsuit in Oakland Federal Court Monday
UDW Homecare Providers Union - Judge Halts IHSS Home Care Cuts; Says They Likely Violate Federal Law
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Falling public support for health-care reform can be turned around
Utah Technology Council - Learn to Save Your Company, and Your Job, from Online Criminals
Wellness - Mendocino Coast District Hospital Becomes One of Nation's First 'Healing Hospitals'
Women Thrive Worldwide - Women Thrive Applauds Hearing on Violence Against Women Globally
WXYZ-TV - WXYZ-TV, Channel 7 Clears the Air on Health Care
AAA - AAA Inspectors Pick 13 Favorite Haunted Hideaways for Halloween
AARP Maryland - AARP Maryland Key Vote News Alert
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study findings from N.H. Osborne et al broaden understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Accelify Llc - Accelify Announces Enhancements to Missouri Products and Services and the Addition of Dr. Terry Stewart
AdvancedMD - AdvancedMD Named to Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year
Aegis Health Group - Aegis Health Group Tapped by White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles to Help Strengthen Local Physician Relationships
AeroScout, Inc. - Genesis Health System Deploys AeroScout's Solution for Hospital-Wide Asset Tracking and Management
Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Boca Raton Community Hospital
Affymetrix Inc. - Affymetrix Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Aging - Expert to Address Growing Crisis in Caregiving
Aging - Pumping Up the Volume in the Face to Reduce Signs of Aging
Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Dental and Vision Coverage to its Alliance CompleteCare Medicare Advantage Plan
Allergic Reactions - New allergic reactions study findings have been published by scientists at Nihon University, Medical Department
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Integrated Medical Services Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Revenue Cycle Management
American College of Physicians - ACP statement on Senate vote, S. 1776
American Federation of Government Employees - AFGE Thanks Congress, President Obama for Advance Funding for Department of Veterans Affairs
American Hospital Association - The American Hospital Association Awards Its Endorsement to rL Solutions Risk MonitorPro(R) for Incident Management Reporting Systems
American Roentgen Ray Society - CT scans better than X-rays when detecting abnormalities in patients with H1N1 virus
American Society of Nephrology - Heart test found safe for pre-transplant kidney patients
Ameritox - Ameritox(R) to Build New Processing Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina
Analysis Group, Inc. - Analysis Group Promotes Preeminent Epidemiologist to Managing Principal
Angiology - FlowCardia, Inc. Expands Treatment Options for Patients With Chronic Total Occlusions
Aon Corporation - Frequency of Hospital Professional Liability Claims Increasing After Years of Declines, Says Aon and ASHRM Study
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. - Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of $1.25 Million Private Placement of Convertible Notes
Arthritis - FDA Approves New Test to Aid in the Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations in Houston Lead to Charges Against Six Area Residents
Arthritis - Study Links Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Adherence to Improved Medical Outcomes and Lower Costs
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Aspect Medical Systems Features Anesthesia Outcomes Research, New Products at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
Asthma Epidemiology - Findings from University of Maryland broaden understanding of asthma epidemiology
Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Hospitals Achieve Top Performance in Nationwide Quality and Safety Initiative
AvMed Health Plans - AvMed Receives Highest Overall Rating of Any Florida Plan From CAHPS, According to Independent Research Firm
Axolotl Corp. - Axolotl Management Prepares for Growth
Bariatrics - Reports from University of Utah add new data to research in bariatrics
Bicycles for Humanity Colorado - Bicycles for Humanity Colorado Changes Lives for Rural Africans
Biomedicine - Crux Biomedical Awarded Patent for Its Novel Blood Filter
Biopsy - New biopsy research from Mayo Clinic discussed
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launches Patient-Centered Medical Home Pilot Programs in Chicago Area
Bone Fractures - AGH Researchers Launch First Studies Exploring Role of Biofilm Infections in Failure of Joint Replacement Surgery and Bone Fracture Healing
Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc. - elliquence(TM), LLC. and Bonovo(TM) Orthopedics, Inc. Announce a Partnership to Bring Products to China
Brandeis University - Teach your physicians well
Breast Cancer - American Cancer Society Stands by its Screening Guidelines; Women Encouraged to Continue Getting Mammograms
Breast Cancer - Report summarizes breast cancer study findings from Creighton University
Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer research from A. Mackenzie and colleagues
Breast Cancer - Research reports from S.G.A. Gabram and co-authors provide new insights into breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Side-Out Foundation Teams With Leading Laboratories and Medical Professionals to Battle Breast Cancer With Personalized Therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Report summarizes breast cancer therapy study findings from New York University, Cancer Center
Bullying - Studies from Boston College describe new findings in bullying
California Hospital Association - California Hospitals Launch H1N1 Public Service Announcement Campaign
Cancer - Data Analysis Reinforces the Safety Profile of Levemir(R)
Cancer - Karmanos Cancer Institute to Launch Health Initiative Focused on Environmentally-Associated Cancers
Cancer - Research conducted at Creighton University has updated our knowledge about cancer
Cancer - Scientists at University of Dundee describe research in cancer
Cancer - Studies from H. Fukahori and co-researchers yield new data on cancer
Cancer Vaccines - Karmanos Cancer Institute Immunology Researcher Obtains Nearly $1 Million National Institutes of Health Grant
Candela Corporation - Candela Announces Results for the First Fiscal Quarter 2010
CardiacAssist Inc. - Privately held CardiacAssist reports record revenues for nine-month financial results
Cardiology - Cardiac Science Expands into Vital Signs Market with Exclusive OMRON Healthcare Agreement
CareFusion Corporation - CareFusion Shipping Ventilators to CDC for National Emergency Preparedness
Celsion Corporation - Investigator Meetings Completed in Japan and China for Celsion's Global Phase III ThermoDox(R) Trial for Primary Liver Cancer
Central Nervous System Disorders - BrainCells Inc. Broadens Scientific Advisory Board Adding Drs. Edward Scolnick and David Holtzman
Charge for Harm Alliance - Charge for Harm Alliance Launches Campaign to Pass AB 1019
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Featured On Dr. Oz Show, Friday October 23
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Therapy - Researchers from University of Texas, Health Science Center report details of new studies and findings in the area of chronic myeloid leukemia therapy
Chronic Pain Prevention - New findings from Indiana University, Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence in the area of chronic pain prevention published
CIGNA - CIGNA Again Posts Gains on NCQA Report Card on Health Plan Quality
Clinical Orthopedics - Research reports from H.S. Luft and co-authors provide new insights into clinical orthopedics
Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - Doctors in Nation's Capital to Present a New Perspective on Healthcare Reform
Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) - Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) Announces the Signed Facilities Master Planning Contract for Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Columbia Laboratories, Inc. - Columbia Laboratories Enjoys Major Role at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Columbia Laboratories, Inc. - CRINONE(R) 8% Progesterone Gel is Equally Effective and Significantly Better Tolerated Than Intramuscular Progesterone; Similar Pregnancy Rates and Outcomes Reported
Columbia University Medical Center - Science study: Teacher participation in Columbia program improves student achievement in science
Compartment Syndrome - Studies from A. Seyahi and colleagues provide new data on compartment syndrome
Continucare Corporation - Continucare Expands Sleep Diagnostic Division with the Acquisition of Two Additional Centers
Contraception - Research findings from S.S.T. Lo et al update understanding of contraception
Cook Medical - Cook Group Founder Bill Cook Proposes Radical Approach to Health Care Reform
Cook Medical - Cook Medical Unveils an Integrated Line of New Devices to Improve Peripheral Arterial Disease Patient Outcomes
Cook Medical - Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos Awarded the Arthur D. Smith Endourology Lectureship
Corgenix Medical Corporation - American Medical Association Establishes New CPT Code for Corgenix AspirinWorks(R) Test Kit
Coria Laboratories - New Study Assesses Skin Hydration and Epidermal Function of 2.5% and 5% Benzoyl Peroxide-Clindamycin Combinations
Crohn Disease - Prometheus Awarded Patent Related to Genetic Testing for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. - Cytori to Webcast Presentation at the 2009 BIOCOM Investor Conference on October 27
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Researchers exploit genetic 'co-dependence' to kill treatment-resistant tumor cells
Dentistry - Researchers at University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute target dentistry
Depression - Findings from University of Massachusetts provide new insights into depression
Depression - Reports from University of Navarra describe recent advances in depression
Depression - Research from V.K. Ngo and co-researchers in the area of depression published
Diabetes - New diabetes research reported from M.S. Mcfarland and co-authors
Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been reported from University of Chicago, Department of Medicine
Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics Reports Strong Performance in Third Quarter 2009
Diagnostics - Zargis Cleared as Apple iPhone Developer; Medical Applications for Smartphones Planned
DJO Incorporated - DJO Incorporated Announces Date for Release of Third Quarter 2009 Results
Doctations, Inc. - Doctations' New Surveillance Program Helps Doctors Secure Government Bonuses and Avoid Non-compliance Penalties
Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet (CookieDiet.com) - CookieDiet.com, the Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) Web Site, Registers 100,000th Member
DrScore.com - Founder of Online Physician Rating Site DrScore Creates Patient Satisfaction Blog
Drug Development - Reports from University of California describe recent advances in drug development
Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings reported from R.C. Owens and co-authors
Emergency Medicine - Research on emergency medicine detailed by scientists at University of North Carolina, Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine - Research on emergency medicine discussed by scientists at Liverpool Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine - Research results from R.J. Lewis and colleagues update understanding of emergency medicine
Emory University - Researchers optimizing progesterone for brain injury treatment
Emtec, Inc. - Emtec, Inc. Expands Healthcare Offerings Through New Partnerships With BridgeHead and FairWarning
Enzymes - Mayo Clinic reports research in enzymes
Epilepsy - Findings from M. Funke and co-researchers advance knowledge in epilepsy
Fabry Disease - Shire Targets Fourth Quarter Filing of BLA for REPLAGAL(R) for Fabry Disease With U.S. FDA
Family Medicine - Data on family medicine published by P.A. Pugno and colleagues
Family Medicine - Recent findings in family medicine described by researchers from University of California
Family Medicine - Research from S. Jethwa and co-researchers in the area of family medicine described
Family Medicine - Research on family medicine described by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University
Family Medicine - Research on family medicine published by A.L. Mcgaha et al
Family Medicine - Studies in the area of family medicine reported from Technical University
Family Medicine - Study results from M. Sarfaty and colleagues in the area of family medicine published
Findley Davies - Health Benefits Excise Tax Calculator Developed by Findley Davies
Flu Vaccines - Confusion About Swine Flu Vaccine Could Prevent Allergy Patients Who Need Vaccine from Getting It
Flu Vaccines - Due to the Lack of Vaccine Availability Retail Clinics Hosted by Maxim Health Systems Have Been Cancelled
FoodFacts.com - FoodFacts.com Announces New FoodFacts Health Score
Forte - Texas State Office of Risk Management Selects Forte for Bill Review and UR Services
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress F4CP - Study Finds the Availability of Chiropractic Care Improves the Value of Health Benefits Plans
Fox Chase Cancer Center - Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking
France Biotech - France Biotech, in collaboration with Eurobiomed, is to organize its 5th Bioethics Forum on Friday, December 11th, at the Musee du Carre d'Art in Nimes
Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Hospitals Must Evaluate and Define Actual Value in Order to Survive
Gastroenterology - Dr. Philip Katz Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Associates - Gastrointestinal Practice Issues National Challenge after Half of Needy Patients Screened Show Polyps
GE - GE Launches Breakthrough Real-Time Decision Support Solution for Doctors & Hospitals
GE Global Research - GE and Lilly Achieve Significant Advancement in Cancer Research
GE Healthcare - Richland Hospital Introduces First Digital Mammography System to Its Medical Imaging Department Offering
Gene Security Network - Gene Security Network Announces Price Reduction for 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening with Parental SupportTM
Genoptix, Inc. - Genoptix Ranked 15th Fastest-Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500(TM)
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Completes Acquisition of Home Health Agency with Offices in New Mexico and Texas
Genzyme Corp. - Genzyme Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results
Genzyme Corporation - First Patient Enrolled in Phase 3 Trials of Genzyme Oral Capsule for Gaucher Disease
Georgetown University Medical Center - Could drugs for mood disorders, pain and epilepsy cause psychiatric disorders later in life?
Girard Gibbs LLP - Girard Gibbs LLP and the Danko Law Firm File a Federal Lawsuit against the Makers of Yaz and Yasmin
Glaucoma - Studies from R.L. Bruhn and co-researchers yield new data on glaucoma
GlaxoSmithKline - FDA approves GlaxoSmithKline's VOTRIENT for advanced renal cell cancer
Gout - FDA Approves Colcrys(TM) (colchicine, USP) for Prevention of Gout Flares
Greenberg Traurig LLP - Greenberg Traurig Attorney David Dykeman Named Recipient of Rx for Excellence Award
Headache and Migraine - Zogenix and Astellas Announce Data Published Showing the Benefits of SUMAVEL(TM) DosePro(TM) Needle-Free Delivery System
Health and Medicine - Research from B.Y. Reis et al broadens understanding of health and medicine
Health Insurance - At Last...Good News for Small Business
Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Passport and Healthcare Management Systems Announce Partnership
Healthcare Underwriters Group of Florida - Great Doctors Continue To Produce Great Results $750,000 in Dividends:
Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Reports Third-Quarter Earnings of $0.26 Per Diluted Share
HealthWorldWeb Llc - HealthWorldWeb LLC Announces Availability of Healthcare Social Decision Support Platform and Launches MyHealthExperience.com as a Showcase of the Technology
Heart Bypass Surgery - Harvest Technologies Announces FDA Approval
Heart Disease - New findings from University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center in the area of heart disease published
Heart Transplants - Medicare Patients Applaud New Certification of Sutter's Heart Transplant Program
Hemorrhage - Reports summarize hemorrhage research from University of Siena
Hepatitis C Virus Screening - Findings from MetroHealth Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology broaden understanding of hepatitis C virus screening
Hernia Repair - Reports summarize hernia repair study results from A.E. Nicolau and co-researchers
HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS study findings from Tufts University
HIV/AIDS - Research on HIV/AIDS published by B. Thomas et al
Hormones - Researchers at University of Mississippi Medical Center release new data on hormones
Hospital for Special Surgery - Drug could provide first treatment for scleroderma
Hospital for Special Surgery - Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. - Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Full Presentation at ACR of Positive Phase 3 Study Results for BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Humana Inc. - Humana Will Cover H1N1 Vaccine for Members
Humana Inc. - North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona
Hyland Software - American Hospital Association (AHA) Names OnBase 'RACTrac Compatible'
iMobileHealth - New iPhone and Web Application is the Stethoscope of the 21st Century
Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Set to Present on Patient Safety Strategies for Lower Costs, Healthier Outcomes at PA Nurses Summit
Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. - Indiana Health Information Exchange's Innovative Quality Health First Program Expands to Lafayette Region
Infectious Disease - Studies from M.D. Zilberberg et al have provided new data on infectious disease
Internal Medicine - Research conducted at University of Pennsylvania, Division of General Internal Medicine has updated our knowledge about internal medicine
Internal Medicine - Research from P. Hallas and colleagues provide new insights into internal medicine
International Massage Association - Learning Love Through Touch
International Sos Assistance, Inc. - International SOS Awarded TRICARE Overseas Program Contract
Invatec - Invatec Receives FDA Clearance for Mo.Ma(R) Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results
Ischemia - Studies from University of Massachusetts have provided new data on ischemia
John Muir Health - John Muir Health Receives Cancer Program Accreditation
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Physicians have less respect for obese patients, study suggests
Kidneys - Studies from Columbia University describe new findings in kidneys
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - Kinetic Concepts Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009
Kryptiq - Kryptiq ePrescribing Transactions Tripled in 2009
LabXpress - LabXpress(TM) Launches Franchise Offering with Location in Scottsdale
Lake Health - First Baby Born at TriPoint Medical Center Receives Lake Erie College Scholarship
Lake Health - Lake Health Celebrates Grand Opening of TriPoint Medical Center
Laser Systems - IRIDEX Introduces IQ 532 Dual Port Green Laser System at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Leatt - Leatt(R) Introduces New Brand Identity
Leishmaniasis - Studies from University of Sao Paulo have provided new data on leishmaniasis
Leukemia - Updated NCCN Guidelines for AML Include Risk Stratification to Assist in Treatment Selection
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP - Nurse Charges Dangerous Yaz Birth Control Drug "Altered My Life"
Life Sciences - Investigators at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by H.B. Elserag and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from D.M. Mann and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Research from Joan XXIII University provides new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from Arak University
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Melbourne target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at School of Public Health discuss research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from HealthCore, Inc. provide new insights into life sciences
Life Time Fitness, Inc. - Life Time Fitness Elects New Members to Board of Directors
LiveOffice - Cloud-Based Email Archiving Provider LiveOffice Delivers Policy-Based Encryption
Lower Back Pain Therapy - Studies from Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research add new findings in the area of lower back pain therapy
Lung Cancer - Allegro Diagnostics Receives $2.8 Million SBIR Grant from National Cancer Institute
Lupus - Researchers from University of Cincinnati publish new studies and findings in the area of lupus
Lupus - Studies from D.J. Wallace et al further understanding of lupus
Lupus - Study results from R.A. Furie and colleagues update understanding of lupus
Managed Care - Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Selected as Exclusive Specialty Pharmacy for Inland Empire Health Plan of California
Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan Retains Honor as U.S. Leader in Childhood Immunizations
Massachusetts General Hospital - Clots traveling from lower veins may not be the cause of pulmonary embolism in trauma patients
Massachusetts General Hospital - Sexual problems rarely addressed by internists caring for cancer survivors
McKesson - McKesson and OR Manager Name Top Performers for Operating Room(R) Benchmarks Collaborative
McKesson Corporation - Medical Center of Arlington to Streamline Operating Room Workflow with New Anesthesia Cart
McMaster University - Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Medco Launches Plavix, Effient Comparative Effectiveness Study Examining Role of Genetics
Medical Ethics - New findings in medical ethics described from St. George's University
Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Now Offers More Choices to Florida's Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - California and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Riverside-San Bernardino
Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says That Medicare 'Doc Fix' Should Be Paid For
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Miami, Orlando
Medicare and Medicaid - Four Pharmaceutical Companies Pay $124 Million for Submission of False Claims to Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Idaho Docs on Track to See Massive Medicare Pay Cut in 2010
Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana Home Health Agency Pays Nearly $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 18 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Missouri and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Kansas City
Medicare and Medicaid - Mylan Resolves Longstanding Dispute with DOJ Regarding Certain Medicaid Rebate Classifications from 2000 Through 2004
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings in medicare and medicaid described from Northwestern University
Medicare and Medicaid - New Study Details Complex Health Care Needs of Medicaid's Highest-Need, Highest-Cost Populations
Medicare and Medicaid - North Carolina and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Charlotte Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Prevails in Medicaid Pricing Case Before Alabama Supreme Court
Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Cincinnati and Cleveland
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Pittsburgh Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Sanovia Selected to Deliver PA-Logic(TM) Pharmaceutical Prior Authorization Platform to HealthSpring
Medicare and Medicaid - Updated: Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 20 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Medtronic, Inc. - 100-Year-Old Woman Gets Relief from Debilitating Back Pain after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Foundation and Take Heart Minnesota(TM) Announce the Nation's First Statewide Initiative to Save More Lives Lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest SCA
Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Highlights Positive ONSET Pediatric Diabetes Trial Results
Mental Illness - Studies conducted at University of North Carolina on mental illness recently published
MERCK & CO., Inc. - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Votes for Permissive Use and for Vaccines for Children Funding for GARDASIL(R) for Boys and Young Men
Metabolism - Smart for Life(TM) Cookie Diet Succeeds in Maintaining Weight Loss
Metabolix, Inc. - Metabolix Announces that Pharmafilter Will Use Mirel(TM) Bioplastics in Innovative Hospital Waste Management System
Michigan State Medical Society - Michigan Doctors Rally to Stop Tax on State's Health Care System
Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company - Millennium Initiates Phase II Trial for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Molina Healthcare, Inc. - NCQA Accords Molina Healthcare of New Mexico 'Excellent' Accreditation Status
Morgan Stanley - Morgan Stanley Launches Program to Provide Immediate Relief for Childhood Malnutrition Worldwide
Multiple Sclerosis - Recent studies by L.D. Goldberg and co-authors add new data to multiple sclerosis findings
Murad Inc. - CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa, a Murad Inclusive Health Center, Opens in Louisiana
National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - Resilient Community Pharmacies Rely on Patient Services to Weather Economic Downturn, Competition, According to 2009 NCPA Digest
National Hispanic Medical Association - Congressional Black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific Islander Caucuses and National Minority Medical and Nursing Groups Support Health Care Reform for their Communities
Nationwide - Nationwide Better HealthSM Introduces Workplace Benefits Offerings for Employees
Navigant Consulting, Inc. - Navigant Consulting and Geisinger Team to Drive Healthcare Delivery System Innovation
Navigenics, Inc. - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Navigenics Partner to Offer Pathology Residents Personalized Genetic Testing
Neurology - Research conducted by M. Maessen and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about neurology
Neuropathy - Study results from K. Kiuchi and colleagues update understanding of neuropathy
North Carolina State University - Study shows how to lower costs, waiting times for colonoscopies
Obesity - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provides new data on obesity
Obesity - Research reports on obesity from Louisiana State University provide new insights
Obesity - Studies in the area of obesity in children reported from University of Adelaide
Obesity and Diabetes - Vasamed to Participate in Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program
Obstetrics - Reports from Tokyo University highlight recent research in obstetrics
Occupational Health - Employers Occupational Health, Inc. Receives URAC Workers' Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation
Omnicell, Inc. - Omnicell Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results
Omnicom Group Inc. - Angela Cole Joins LyonHeart as Executive Vice President, Director of Client Services
Onset Therapeutics - BENZEFOAM(TM) Emollient Foam Demonstrates Significant Reduction in Propionibacterium acnes in Study Presented at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
Ophthalmology - IRIDEX Introduces Modular Multi-Wavelength Laser Solution at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
ORIX Venture Finance - ORIX Venture Finance Provides Debt for Recapitalization of Pathology, Inc.
Orthopedics - Data on orthopedics discussed by researchers at University of Iowa
Orthopedics - New orthopedics findings from Arizona State University described
Orthopedics - Researchers from University of California report on findings in orthopedics
Orthopedics - Studies from Case Western Reserve University in the area of orthopedics described
Osteologix, Inc. - Hope on World Osteoporosis Day - New Drug in Development
Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. - Burner Balm Blasts Continued UK Attacks Over New Lip Balm
Pain Management - Data on pain management discussed by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University
Pain Management - Newly Published Clinical Data Shows Caldolor(R) (Ibuprofen) Injection Reduces Opioid Use While Improving Pain Relief in Post-Operative Patients
Pancreatitis - Repligen Announces Completion of Patient Treatment in Phase 3 Clinical Trial of RG1068 in MRI Imaging of the Pancreas
Pandemics - Major Nurses Strike and Picket October 30 to Protest Hospital Swine Flu Safety Gaps
Pandemics - Reports from Derriford Hospital, Department of Critical Care add new data to research in pandemics
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell: Pennsylvania Has Made Payments Delayed by Budget Impasse
Pharmaceuticals - Discover Kmart Pharmacy for Wellness Needs
Pharmaceuticals - Mirixa Corporation Announces MirixaEdge(SM)
Pharmaceuticals - S&R Communications Group Reengineers Into S+R Medical Communications and Friday Morning
Pharyngitis - Research on pharyngitis described by A. Schapowal and colleagues
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Research conducted at McGill University has provided new information about polymyalgia rheumatica
Portico Systems - Leading Health Plans Share Integrated Provider Management Best Practices at Portico Systems' Annual Customer Symposium
Practice Fusion Inc. - Practice Fusion Identifies 300,000 High-Risk Patients for H1N1 Influenza Vaccine, In-line With CDC Pandemic Guidelines
Practice-Reps, Llc - Bringing Sales and Marketing to the Business of Medical Practice Management
Premier - Nationwide Hospital Collaborative Saves More Than 8,000 Lives and $577 Million in Costs in One Year
PresentCare Inc. - Medication Adherence Technology Combines with Patient Outreach Program to Yield Healthier Populations and Reduce Healthcare Costs
PriceDoc - Former White House Advisor Joins PriceDoc Board of Directors
Progenika, Inc. - Progenika's Blood Group Genotyping Test Available Through ARUP Laboratories
Prostate Cancer Foundation - Step 2A Cure Joins PGA Tour to Promote Health and Raise Funds for Prostate Cancer Research
Prostatectomy - Researchers at University of Munich publish new data on prostatectomy
Psoriatic Arthritis - Research results from V. Chandran and co-authors update knowledge of psoriatic arthritis
Psychiatry - AssureRx Launches First Personalized Medicine Product
Psychosis - Findings from G.E. Cardenas and co-authors broaden understanding of psychosis
Quality of Life - Research in the area of quality of life reported from F.O. Finkelstein and colleagues
Quality of Life - Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Urology publish new studies and findings in the area of quality of life
Quidel Corporation - Quidel Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
RAND Corporation - Major health care challenges persist for D.C. children despite high rates of health insurance coverage, RAND study finds
Rectal Bleeding - Investigators at University of Sydney release new data on rectal bleeding in women
Regence - Regence Takes Community Approach to Provider 'Reviews'
Rehabilitation Research - New research on rehabilitation research from E. Farin and co-authors summarized
RelayHealth - MVP Health Care and RelayHealth to Create a Community of Connected Physicians and Patients
Response Biomedical Corporation - Response Biomedical Obtains Special 510k U.S. FDA Clearance to Add Analytical Reactivity Information for the 2009 H1N1 Influenza a Virus to the RAMP(R) Influenza A/B Assay Package Insert
Rheumatology - New findings from University of Pennsylvania, Division of Rheumatology in the area of rheumatology described
RxTrials Inc. - Quintiles and GlaxoSmithKline Win Noted Award for Outstanding Partnership with Clinical Research Sites
SAFE-BioPharma Association - SNAP Diagnostics is First Diagnostics Company to Join SAFE-BioPharma Association
Saia, Inc. - Saia, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Saint John's Health Center - Actor Chris O'Donnell to Receive 2009 Caritas Award
Sarcoidosis - Research from Medical University of South Carolina provide new insights into sarcoidosis
SensAble Technologies - European Hospitals Test Anesthetists' Skills On Computers, Not People, Using SensAble's Haptic Devices
Sepsis Risk Factors - New sepsis risk factors study findings recently were reported by researchers at National Taiwan University
Shire Plc - Shire Targets Fourth Quarter Filing of BLA for REPLAGAL for Fabry Disease With U.S. FDA
Smart for Life Weight Management Centers - Smart for Life(TM) Cookie Diet Provides Nutrients
SousVide Supreme - New SousVide Supreme Kitchen Appliance Makes 'Sous Vide' Style Cooking a Cinch for Home Chef
Spinal Cord Research - Investigators at University of Zurich release new data on spinal cord research
Spinal Cord Research - Research findings from University of Witten update understanding of spinal cord research
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces European CE Mark Approval and First Implant of Industry's First Quadripolar Pacing System
Students Run La - Kaiser Permanente Teams With Students Run LA to Provide At-Risk Youth Free Physical Exams
SUNRx and Community Health Care, Inc. - Community Health Care, Inc. Launches Major Expansion of Discount Prescription Program
Surgery - Annual List of 'Top Doctors in Dallas' Features Texas Institute for Surgery Physicians
Surgery - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Cost Disclosure Tool to Northcentral Wisconsin
Surgery - At 10 Year Mark, Talley Eye Care Sees Clear Benefits of MedInformatix EMR and Practice Management
Surgery - Cynosure Enhances Industry-Leading Smartlipo Family with 1440 nm Wavelength
Surgery - Data on surgery reported by researchers at University of Missouri
Surgery - Study data from Hospital for Special Surgery update knowledge of surgery
Teamsters Local 200 - Teamsters Offer Washington County Alternative Ways to Save Money
TechniScan, Inc. - TechniScan Completes Reverse Merger and Becomes a Publicly Traded Company
The American College of Physicians - For Patients with Erectile Dysfunction, Treatment with Oral Medications Demonstrates Significant Improvements in Sexual Intercourse and Erectile Function
The Century Council - The Century Council and the Emergency Medicine Foundation Announce Groundbreaking Research Project
The Cosmetic Center of New England - Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England Acquires New "Cutting Edge" Facial Rejuvenation Laser Technology; Total FX UltraPulse by Lumenis
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative - Two Leading Research Institutions Partner to Accelerate the Development of an AIDS Vaccine Candidate
The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative - Rep. Allyson Schwartz to Keynote National Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative Summit
The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Previews Third Quarter 2009 Results; Expects Record Year With All Contracts Renewed
The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia - VNA of Greater Philadelphia Demonstrates its Commitment to the City With New Headquarters and Hospice Inpatient Unit at Falls Center
Thomson Reuters - Halifax Regional Medical Center Selects Micromedex Solutions from Thomson Reuters for Clinical Decision Support
Travel Medicine - Studies from M.T.M. Shaw et al provide new data on travel medicine
Triple-S Management Corporation - Triple-S Management Corporation to Present at Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference
TriZetto - TriZetto Announces Features and Functions of Personal Health Record, on Track to Debut at Year's End
Type 2 Diabetes - AACE Releases New Diabetes Algorithm for Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer
U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius, Mills Release New Report, Insurance at Risk: Small Business Employees Risk Losing Coverage
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter Results
University of Adelaide - Strong link between obesity and depression
University of Florida - UF scientists discover new explanation for controversial old patient-care technique
Urinary Tract Infections - More Than 1 Million Americans Suffer From IC
Vaccines - Civilian Haz-Mat Team To Protest Flu Shots
Wellness - WebMD Launches New Consumer Health Portal in the U.K.
www.EmergingSolutionsinPain.com - ESP Launches Free Mobile Application for Health Care Professionals
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms 'BBB-' Rating for Nanticoke Health Services, Delaware's Bonds; Outlook to Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beloit Memorial Hospital's Underlying Rating at 'A-'; Outlook is Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Illinois Revs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Steere House, Rhode Island Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Virginia Hosp Center Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Remains Positive
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Winthrop S. Nassau University Health System, NY's Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook to Negative
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Trinity Health's MI $335M Ser 2009 Bonds 'AA'; Affirms Outstanding
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Research and Markets - Despite Value Growth, the Number of Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Products Sold Grew By 2.32% in H109 in Brazil
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Research and Markets - Russia's Pharmaceutical Market Report Estimated Russia's Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies at US$3,323 Million in 2009
Research and Markets - Taiwan Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009
Research and Markets - The 111th U.S. Congress Tackles Healthcare Reform and the Pharmaceutical Industry
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