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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 11th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

Allergan, Inc. - Allergan Announces Victory in Brimonidine Patent Infringement Case

American CareSource Holdings, Inc. - American CareSource To Present at Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference

Americans for Tax Reform - Taxpayer Group Launches Petition to Ask Sen. Ben Nelson to Keep His Pledge

Anesthesiology - Findings from McMaster University provide new insights into anesthesiology

Aspca - ASPCA Field Investigation Responders on Scene in Bay Springs, Miss. to Assist in Seizure of Dogs

Bankruptcy Rescue - Southeast Michigan Breast Cancer Victims Can Apply for Free Bankruptcy Rescue Services

BIO-key International, Inc. - BIO-key(R) International Exhibiting at AABB TXPO

Bioengineering - Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. Expands Board of Directors

Biopharmaceuticals - PDL BioPharma Announces Pricing of $300,000,000 Securitization Transaction

Biotech Business - Stryker Statement in Response to the Indictment of Its Biotech Division

Biotechnology Industry Organization - BIO Releases New Study Showing Industry/University Partnerships Critical to U.S. Economy

Bone Research - Stryker Biotech and its Top Management Indicted for Illegal Promotion of Medical Devices Used in Invasive Surgeries

Bread for the World - Bread for the World Welcomes Administration's Child Nutrition Priorities

Cadfy - Faith-Based Leaders and Community Activists Converge on State Capitol to Oppose Legalized Marijuana

Campaign for Liberty - Democrats Unveil Health Reform Plan, C4L Has the Alternative

Cegedim Dendrite - Biopharmaceutical Company Implements Cegedim Dendrite SaaS Aggregate Spend Reporting Solution

Cervical Cancer - Patient Advocate Foundation Executive Board Member Meets With First Lady Michelle Obama to Discuss Patient Access Challenges in Healthcare

Clinical Research - New clinical research study findings have been reported by researchers at Medical University of Vienna

Coalition for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Market CCPM - Consumers, Payors, Experts Urge Congress: Fix or Drop Biologics Provisions

Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania - Problem Gambling & the Law Conference

Diagnostics - Biomoda Board of Directors Names New Corporate Secretary

Digital River, Inc. - Netgiro Systems Wins New E-Retail Clients in Europe and North America

Drug Abuse - New drug abuse study findings have been reported from G.P. Mcmillan et al

Drug Resistance - Reports by A. Bannan and co-researchers describe recent advances in drug resistance

Exactech, Inc. - Exactech Q3 Revenue $42.4M; Net Income $2.7M or $0.21 EPS

Genetics & Genomics - Leaders in Healthcare to Examine Impact of Comparative Effectiveness Research on Personalized Medicine

Health Coalition on Liability and Access - New Poll Shows Americans Want Medical Liability Reform

Health Insurance - Kansas Becomes Latest State to Defend Health Care Choice

Health Policy - Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Announces Scott Leitz as New Director of Child Health Policy and Advocacy

Health Policy - New health policy research from University of Massachusetts described

Healthcare Policy - New healthcare policy findings from D.M. Whicher and co-researchers published

Healthcare Policy - Recent studies from New York University add new data to healthcare policy

Healthcare Policy - Research results from Northwestern University update knowledge of healthcare policy

Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Study Shows Nearly Half of U.S. Employees Cash Out Their 401k Accounts When Leaving Their Jobs

Internal Medicine - Data on internal medicine described by researchers at University of Rochester

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Teamsters Commend Decision to Fix Hours of Service Rule

Life Sciences - Researchers from Tri-Service General Hospital report recent findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Toronto publish research in life sciences

Liver Cancer - NVHR Applauds New Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Awareness, Prevention of Viral Hepatitis

Marin Institute - Watchdog Finds 20 States Charge for Alcohol Harm

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - UHC Benchmarking Project Focuses on Patient- and Family-Centered Care in Academic Medical Centers

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Reports Fiscal 2010 Second-Quarter Results

Mental Health - Data on mental health detailed by researchers at University of Aberdeen

Mental Health - Studies from V. Patel and colleagues provide new data on mental health

Muve, Inc. - Muve, Inc. is Helping Companies Manage Health Care Costs Through Activity-Based Weight Management Solution

National Center for Safe Routes to School - Ben W. Murch Elementary School Receives 2009 James L. Oberstar Safe Routes to School Award

National Children's Alliance - National Children's Alliance to Administer $10 Million in Federal Grants

Pain Medicine - Ineffective Pain Care Costs Americans More than $100 Billion Annually

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. - Palomar Medical Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP - Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Files Suit Against Proctor & Gamble on Behalf of a Texas Woman Stricken with Neuropathy Attributed to Zinc in Fixodent(R) Denture Cream

Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Association - Local Citizens, Civic and Business Leaders Launch Petition to Resume Oil and Gas Development in the Allegheny National Forest

Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers - ArchCare Selects Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers for Medical Malpractice Insurance

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - New findings from University of Michigan describe advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - A Groundbreaking Court Decision for Vets With PTSD

Pritzker Olsen, P.A. - Child Sickened by E. coli Linked to Petting Zoo Represented by Pritzker Olsen, P.A.

Proactive Family Solutions - Legislation in India to Address Assisted Reproductive Technology, Egg Donation and Surrogacy

Public Health - Kaiser Permanente Gives $5.2 Million to Endow Center for Health Equity at UCLA

Public Health - New public health research reported from University of Queensland

Public Health - Research from R. Katz and co-authors yields new data on public health

Radiology - Studies from University of Genoa provide new data on radiology

Repros Therapeutics - Repros Therapeutics Announces Settlement with Major Creditors

rL Solutions - rL Solutions Announces Support for CMS Section 111 Reporting

SAS - SAS Supplies Super Sleuthing Powers with New Case Management Solution

Save Flexible Spending Plans - Congress Encouraged to Protect Working Families and Flexible Spending Accounts in New Advertising Campaign

Select Medical Holdings Corporation - Select Medical Holdings Corporation Announces Exercise of Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares

Shire Plc - FDA Determines VYVANSE(R) was Properly Granted Five-Year Market Exclusivity

Simon Property Group, Inc. - New National Crime Prevention Council Initiative Unveiled in Simon Property Group Malls Across America

The American Center For Cures Initiative - Health Care Reform Debate Is Overlooking the Real Story: Legislation Should Focus On Reducing Costs by Preventing and Curing Disease

The International Dyslexia Association - Florida Learning Disabilities Experts at International Dyslexia Conference in Lake Buena Vista

Thomson Reuters - Waste in the U.S. Healthcare System Pegged at $700 Billion in Report From Thomson Reuters

TransMedia Group - TransMedia Group Retained To Show How 'The Shield' Reduces Radiation From Cell Phones by 90 Percent

University of Cincinnati - First-of-kind study shows model can be used to rate courtroom psychiatric experts performance

USAction - USAction Praises Majority Leader Reid for Leadership in Advancing Public Option

Webmedx, Inc. - Webmedx Reacts to News of Confidential Medical Records Being Sold on the Black Market

www.StopTheChamber.com - U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Sue Itself for Fraud and Self-Parody?

AARP Idaho - AARP Says Idaho on Crash Course With Health Care Disaster

Abdominal Hysterectomy - New Studies Demonstrate Benefits of Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy and Colectomy When Compared to Open Surgery

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - AcelRx Announces Successful Completion of End-of-Phase 2 Meeting on ARX-01, Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System for Post-Operative Pain Management

Actuate Corporation - Actuate Names Presbyterian Health Services 2009 Excellence Award Winner for Performance Management

Adam Kluger Public Relations - Adam Kluger Public Relations Adds Sex Therapist and Psychiatrist Dr. Dennis Lin, MD to Their All-Star Health and Medical Client Roster

Adverse Drug Reactions - New Data Show CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Provides Sustained and Significant Symptom Improvement in Moderate to Severe Crohn's Patients

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - HHS Awards $17 Million in a New National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated Infections

Aging - Miami-Based Family Practice Physician Hosting the Grand Opening of the Youthful Aging Center - Discover Your True Fountain of Youth!

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Russia: AIDS Healthcare Foundation to Join Three Respected Saint-Petersburg Partners in Innovative New HIV Testing and ARV Treatment Collaboration

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Soundview Medical Associates Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management

Always Best Care Senior Services - Red Flags for Diabetes: Always Best Care Senior Services Issues Alerts for Seniors

Alzheimer Disease - Bayer HealthCare Presents Florbetaben Phase II Study Results at World Congress of Neurology

American Academy of Ophthalmology - TBI-vision loss impacts vets; low-vision patients may have hallucinations

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Treating ROP in tiny preemies; better glaucoma follow-up in urban clinic

American Association of Neurological Surgeons AANS - As Nation Focuses on Reforming Healthcare, Neurosurgeons Release the First Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Treatment Guidelines for Brain Metastases Patients

American College of Gastroenterology - New combination therapy looks promising against ulcer bacteria

American Physical Therapy Association - Physical therapists play integral role in prevention, risk reduction, and treatment of lymphedema

American Physicians Capital, Inc. - American Physicians Capital, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results and Increases Cash Dividend

American Roentgen Ray Society - Residents play key role in CT colonography awareness and promoting the radiology specialty

American Thoracic Society - Patients in US 5 times more likely to spend last days in ICU than patients in England

AmeriChoice - Meharry Medical College to Provide Specialty Services to AmeriChoice via Innovative Telehealth Network

Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Results

Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Economic Solutions Series Focuses on RAC Solutions

Anesthesiology - Research from Medtronic, Inc. yields new data on anesthesiology

Aneurysm - Findings from R.D. Stevens and co-authors broaden understanding of aneurysm

Aneurysm - NeuroVasx Announces First Case of cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System in Spain

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Earns NCQA Accreditation Status of Excellent

ANTs software inc. - ANTs Software Subsidiary Announces Capacity Planning and Visualization Service for Leading Health Insurance Provider

Anxiety Disorders - New anxiety disorders data have been reported by researchers at University of Toledo, Medical Department

Arcadian Health Plans - Arcadian Health Plans Name Frank Apgar, MD as New Chief Medical Officer

AstraZeneca - AstraZeneca Partners With Mercy Primary Care Center to Help Michigan Uninsured

Atherosclerosis - Research results from J.E. Postley and colleagues update understanding of atherosclerosis

Atherotech, Inc. - Atherotech to Exhibit VAP Cholesterol Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009

Atherotech, Inc. - Atherotech to Exhibit VAP(R) Cholesterol Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009

Axolotl Corp. - Axolotl Delivers Medical Image Sharing Technology for Health Information Exchanges

Bariatrics - Internationally Renowned Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeons To Meet in San Diego

BIND Biosciences, Inc. - BIND Biosciences Co-Founder Selected as 2009 Mass High Tech All-Star

BioMed Central - Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients

Biopharmaceuticals - NeoStem Acquires China Biopharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.; Obtains Controlling Interest in Profitable Leading Chinese Pharmaceutical Company

BioScrip, Inc. - BioScrip, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $0.14 Per Share

Biospace med - Biospace med Expands U.S. Market Penetration with 'EOS', which Cuts Radiation up to 90% vs. Conventional X-Rays

BioSpec Global Solutions Inc.; www.biospecglobal.com - BioSpec Global Solutions Inc., announced a new R&D program for the analysis of Antibiotic resistant microbes

Biotech Business - XIFIN Inc. Expands Its Molecular Diagnostics Industry Expertise

Bipolar Disorder - Just Another Manic-Depressive Monday: Debut Author Discovers New Beginning by Writing Autobiography about Living with Bipolar Disorder

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Launches Flu Campaign for Members, Public

Boston BioCom LLC - Boston BioCom LLC Appoints Dr. Michael J. Brownstein and Dr. John Parrish to its Scientific Advisory Board

Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Breast Cancer - Breast Health is a Year-Round Priority: New Technology Identifies Risk of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

Breast Cancer - Cancer Centers of North Carolina Offers New 5-Day Breast Cancer Therapy

Breast Cancer - Global Phase III Study Results Show Eribulin Meets Primary Endpoint of Overall Survival

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from Boston College described

Breast Cancer - New Program Helps Breast Cancer Survivors SUCCEED

Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer discussed by scientists at Brown University

Breast Cancer - Updated NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer Discourages Prophylactic Mastectomy in Women Other Than Those at High Risk

Brooks Kushman P.C. - Brooks Kushman Hires Redman and Adelman to Support Growing Trademark Practice

California Healthcare Institute - Registration Deadline Extended for the California Healthcare Policy Forum

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Diagnoses of fatigue in primary care patients

Cancer - Elekta Provides Complete Planning, Treatment and Workflow Solution for Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center

Cancer - Hutchinson Center to Build First U.S. Cancer Clinic and Training Facility in Africa Thanks, in Part, to a Grant From USAID

Cancer - New findings reported from University of California describe advances in cancer

Cancer - New Hospital's Therapeutic Design Supports Healing, Green Practices

Cancer - November Marks Fifth Annual National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer - Research results from Brigham and Women's Hospital update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Solos Endoscopy, Inc. Receives Purchase Orders from University of California, San Diego Medical Center for its MammoView(TM) Product Line

Cancer - South Pasadena Cancer Center Grand Opening Brings State and City Officials Together for an Evening

Cardiology - American College of Cardiology Launches the Nation's First Registry-Based Cardiovascular Practice Network

Cardiology - Studies from University of Amsterdam further understanding of cardiology

CardioNet, Inc. - CardioNet Awarded its 15th U.S. Patent

Cardiothoracic - The California Center for Cardiothoracic Surgeons (Heart411.com) Specializes in Mitral Valve Repair Surgeries

Case Management - Findings from University of Jena in case management reported

Celera Corporation - Berkeley HeartLab Enters into Agreements with Proven Diagnostics and Geisinger Medical Center to Provide Testing for Cardiovascular Disease

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Announces Agreement to Complete New Jersey Sale Transaction

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Earnings

Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation - Patrick Soon-Shiong Announces $100 Million Underwriting Guarantee to Help L.A. County Re-Open Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital

Cherokee Uniforms - National 'Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award' Winners Announced

Chronic Heart Failure - Research on chronic heart failure reported by scientists at University of Torino

CIGNA Corporation - Harvard Professors Say Health Assessments Can Positively Influence Some People's Health Behavior, Especially When Linked to Health Coaching and Other Programs

Citizens Against Government Waste CAGW - CAGW Releases October WasteWatcher

Clinic Service Corporation - The Top 10 Business Mistakes Made By Physician Practices

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Studies from Ottawa Hospital have provided new data on clinical infectious diseases

ClinicTools, Inc. - Electronic Medical Record System and More

Clostridium - Deadly Stomach Infection Rising in Community Settings, Mayo Clinic Study Finds

Clostridium - Reports summarize clostridium study results from Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Coagulation - Data on coagulation published by T. Robinson and colleagues

Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - Former AMA Head Says "Thank You" to Senator Joe Lieberman for his Strong Stand in Support of Patients and Against the Public Option

Colon Cancer - Clinical Trial Promotes New Standards for Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer research from University of Maryland outlined

Colon Cancer - Research on colon cancer reported by S.L. Manne et al

Colonoscopy - New findings reported from O. Alharbi and co-authors describe advances in colonoscopy

Community Health - Center for Community Health Opens in Skid Row to Provide Healthcare Services to Nearly 9,000 Patients Annually

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $3.1 Billion

Concierge Choice Physicians - New Hybrid Medical Practice Provides More Value, Options to Chicago-Area Patients

ConforMIS, Inc. - OR Live to Webcast Personalized Partial Knee Resurfacing Procedure

Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. - Connectyx Announces the MedFlash Personal Health Manager

Content Data Solutions, Inc. - Content Data Solutions Brings CCGMP's Library of Medical Publications Online

Convenient Care Association - Convenient Care Association Marks Third Anniversary With Industry Thought Leadership Forum

Cook Medical - Cook Medical Unveils FluoroSetTM To Aid Diagnosis of Tubal Occlusion

Cordis Corporation - Cordis Initiates Nationwide Recall of CROSSOVER(TM) Sheath Introducer

Craniocerebral Trauma - House Judiciary Committee Hearing Calls Attention to Long-Term Effects of Head Injury Among NFL Players

Critical Care Medicine - Studies from University of Calgary provide new data on critical care medicine

Cyber Secure Institute - Cyber Secure Institute Calls Wired Magazine's "2009 Smart List" Idea "Forget Medical Privacy" Profoundly Stupid

Depression - Pittsburgh Partners Launch Promising Family-Centered Care Model: Special Focus on Promoting Parental Well-Being and Healthy Child Development

Dermatology - Botox Cosmetic Gets a New Wrinkle; Crutchfield Dermatology of Eagan, Minnesota Performs the First Dysport(TM) (aboBotulinum-A) Treatment in the United States

Diabetes - Innova Nutrition Launches 'DiabetEZE' an Energy Bar Designed for Diabetics

Diabetes - Lilly Expands Disease Management Program to Reach Growing Asian-American Population

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been published by C.U. Thresia and colleagues

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings recently were reported by researchers at Creighton University

Diabetes - New Study Finds Significant Inconsistency With How Diabetes Quality of Care is Measured

Diabetes - Research from Chang-Gung University broadens understanding of diabetes

Diabetes - Research reports from I. Duncan and co-authors provide new insights into diabetes

Diagnostics - Investigators at Medical University of Graz release new data on diagnostics

Diagnostics - Reports outline diagnostics research from M. Matsos and colleagues

DR Systems, Inc. - At RSNA, DR Systems to Debut eMix for Sharing Radiology Images and Reports

DrScore.com - DrScore.com Launches Spanish Version of its Online Physician Rating Survey

Drug Resistance - AdvanDx Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 90 Minutes PNA FISH(R) Protocol for Identifying Enterococcal Bloodstream Pathogens

Drug Resistance - Presentations of Cempra Pharmaceutical's CEM-102 (fusidic acid) at the Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting Highlight Properties That Make It an Excellent Anti-MRSA Candidate

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - October 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, New Hearing Aid Options and Self-Acceptance

Eclipsys Corporation - The Brooklyn Hospital Center Targets ARRA "Meaningful Use" Requirements with Eclipsys' Clinical Solutions

eGistics, Inc. - Radiology Healthcare Provider Deploys eGistics Digital Medical Solution

EKR Therapeutics, Inc. - EKR Therapeutics Receives Notice of Patent Allowance for Ready-to-Use Cardene(R) I.V. Bags, a Specialty Product Line for Treating Acute Hypertension in Emergency and Critical-Care Settings

Elan Corporation plc / Biogen Idec - Subset Data from Two Randomized Phase 3 Trials Show TYSABRI Significantly Reduces Rates of Hospitalization in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease

Elsevier Health Sciences - Important new novel 2009 H1N1 flu advisory for cardiopulmonary transplantation

Endocyte Inc. - Endocyte Awarded Patent for Vitamin Receptor Binding Drug Delivery Conjugates

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Reports 47% Third Quarter 2009 Revenue Growth

Endoscopy - Mayo Clinic Study Shows People With Heart Devices Can 'Digest' Advanced Diagnostic Technology Safely

Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation

Epstein-Barr Virus - Researchers at Washington University, Medical Department have published new data on Epstein-Barr virus

Erythropoiesis - Recent findings from University of Minnesota highlight research in erythropoiesis

Family Practice - Reports outline family practice research from University of Leuven

Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C. - Chicago Fertility Clinic Offers Baby or Your Money Back Guarantee

Gallstone Disease - New gallstone disease study results from J. Huang et al described

GE Healthcare - CDC Selects GE Healthcare to Track H1N1 Flu Activity

GE Healthcare - New GE eHealth Business Better Connects Patients, Hospitals, Doctors to Critical Information

GE Healthcare - Virtua Adopts GE's AgileTracTM To Help Maximize Efficiencies, Reduce Costs and Advance Patient Care

Generics - Consumer Reports Health: Americans With Heartburn Paying Too Much Green for Nexium's 'Purple Pill'

GI Dynamics - GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier(TM) Gastrointestinal Liner Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy in Pre-surgical Weight Loss

Gomez, Inc. - El Camino Hospital Deploys Gomez to Ensure Web Site Performance

Greyson International, Inc. - Greyson International, Inc. Receives Successful Clinical Study Results on Revolutionary Delivery System Trilexon(R)

HDNet - HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Exposes Texas 'Pill Mills'

Health 2 Resources - Webinar Lays Out Easy Steps Primary Care Doctors Can Take Right Away to Build a Patient-Centered Medical Practice

Health Grades, Inc. - Health Grades, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Health Insurance - Findings from Taipei Veterans General Hospital advance knowledge in health insurance

Health Insurance - Health Partners to Offer Health Insurance Through the Children's Health Insurance Program

Health Insurance - Massachusetts Health Connector Expands Technology Agreement With Perot Systems

Health Insurance - New Research Shows That Insurer Contracting Policies Threaten Success of Health Care Reform

Health Insurance - Pennsylvanians Lose Employment-Based Health Care Faster Than the Nation

Health Insurance - Petfinder.com Aligns With PetFirst Healthcare to Offer Discounted Pet Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Studies from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation update current data on health insurance

Health Insurance - Study results from University of California broaden understanding of health insurance

Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium - Lutheran Hospital of Indiana Named Eighth Heart Failure Institute

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Executes Agreement to Acquire Approximately 641,000 SF Medical Office Building Portfolio Located in Phoenix, Arizona

HealthCore - Medical food reduces medical costs and use of anti-convulsant medication

HealthiNation - HealthiNation Expands Premium Health Video Network With AT&T U-verse TV and HealthGrades

Hearing Loss - Siemens Unveils New Hearing Loss Options at SPLASH: ADA's 2009 Convention

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Angina in the legs? Time to alert patients and physicians

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Experts unveil new CVD guidelines and position papers

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack reported by S.D. Fihn et al

Heart Catheterization - Studies from Royal Perth Hospital add new findings in the area of heart catheterization

Heart Disease - Researchers from University of California report on findings in heart disease

Heart Failure - Scientists at University of Heidelberg publish research in heart failure

Helix BioMedix, Inc. - Helix BioMedix Completes Clinical Studies of SmartPeptides(TM) Products

Henry Ford Health System - First national and evidence-based guidelines for brain cancer released

HHS - New Report Highlights How Health Insurance Reform Will Reduce Costs for Small Businesses

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Studies from Duke University in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection published

HRW, Inc. - HRW, Inc. Community Managers Receive CMCA Designation From National Board for Certification of Community Association Managers

HST Global, Inc. - Dr. James Forsythe, a Member of HST Global's Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board, Featured in Suzanne Somers' New Book Knockout

Hypercholesterolemia - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital target hypercholesterolemia

Hypertension - Microlife-WatchBP Series is Proud to Present its Total Concept at the World Hypertension Congress

iMDsoft - iMDsoft Launches Integrated Anesthesia Drug Labeling Solution

Immunization - Boston Medical Center Managing H1N1 Flu Vaccination for its Community with Carefx's New Immunization Management Solution

Impax Laboratories, Inc. - Impax Pharmaceuticals Initiates Second Phase III Trial of IPX066 in Parkinson's Disease

Infantile Spasm - Child Neurology Foundation Announces $30,000 Grant for Research Into Cause and Treatment of Infantile Spasms

Influenza - ASM Recommends Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs as the Specimen of Choice for Influenza a Testing (Including H1N1)

Influenza - North Canton Company Fights Against H1N1 with New EPA Registered Hard Surface Disinfectant, Formulated for Use Around Children and Pets

InfoMedics, Inc. - Real-World Patient Experiences on Medications for Chronic Conditions: Innovative InfoMedics Studies Presented at Three Medical Conferences in October

Infor-Med Corporation - Praxis Electronic Medical Records Announces New Version 5 With Breakthrough in EHR Documentation

Ingenious Med - Ingenious Med Continues to Expand Client Base With an Extremely Successful Third Quarter 2009

Intensive Care Medicine - Research results from L. Chalumeaulemoine and co-authors update knowledge of intensive care medicine

Intensive Care Medicine - Studies from Cantonal Hospital provide new data on intensive care medicine

Interlace Medical, Inc. - FDA Clears Interlace Medical's MyoSureTM Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System for the Treatment of Submucosal Fibroids

Internal Medicine - Scientists at University of Rochester discuss research in internal medicine

International Psoriasis Council - On World Psoriasis Day the International Psoriasis Council Hosts Latin American Dermatologists for Educational Symposium to Elevate Global Knowledge of Psoriasis

IsoRay, Inc. - IsoRay Announces World's First Cesium-131 Lung Implants Performed at Cornell Medical Center

iUniverse - 'The Extinction Gene': Pandemics Linked to Global Climate Change

JAMA and Archives Journals - Fitness levels decline with age, especially after 45

Jedi Mind, Inc. - Jedi Mind, Inc. in Excellent Financial Shape to Expand Business

John M. Snyder - Pelosi Halloween Health Announcement Hides a Trick on American Gun Owners, says Washington Senior Rights Activist

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Lack of insurance may have figured in nearly 17,000 childhood deaths, study shows

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Muscle weakness a common side effect of long stays in intensive care units

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - King Pharmaceuticals Licenses Exclusive Rights to CYANOKIT(R) in U.S.

Lawson Software - Carroll Hospital Center Live on Lawson Enterprise Software Solution

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Chang-Gung University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by K.W. Ng and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research findings from D.J. Whellan et al update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by A.A. Lara and co-authors

Life Sciences - Studies from M. Osborn and co-authors have provided new information about life sciences

Lifebridge Medizintechnik Ag - Novel Cardio-Pulmonary Support Device LIFEBRIDGE(R) From Germany Gains FDA Clearance

Loyola University Health System - Increased stroke risk from birth control pills

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - In Medical First, Packard Children's Orthopedic Surgeon Implants High-Tech Artificial Bone in Three-Year-Old's Arm

Lutronic, Inc. - Lutronic Introduces AccuSculpt: the Most Effective Body Sculpting Tool

Magellan Health Services, Inc. - Magellan Health Services Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Managed Care - Increasing Market Share After Product Wins Place on Managed Care Formulary

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Aegis Living and Bastyr University Partner to Make Senior Living Better

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Family Medicine Education Consortium, Inc. Endorses PatientCarenet.Org

MassMutual Retirement Services Division - MassMutual's Third Quarter '09 Retirement Plan Data Shows Participants 'Highly Engaged'

Maternal Mortality - New maternal mortality research from Columbia University discussed

Mayo Clinic - Researchers find room design can enhance patient care

McGill University Health Centre - Research shows treating HIV-AIDS with interleukin-2 is ineffective

McKesson Corporation - St. Rose Hospital Cardiologists Improving Care with McKesson Technology

Medica - Medica First Health Plan to Create Mobile App for Comparing Health Care Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Proposes Strong Anti-Fraud Measures in Medicare, Applauds HHS Testimony Today That Pledges to "Stop Fraud Before it Starts"

Medicare and Medicaid - Cardiology Groups Implore President Obama: Stop Medicare Rule That Will Restrict Access to Heart Care

Medicare and Medicaid - Independence Blue Cross Chief Operating Officer to Retire in July 2010

Medicare and Medicaid - Long-Term Care Small Business Leaders Join Maine Providers and National Caregiver Organization in Capitol Hill News Conference

Medicare and Medicaid - Pelosi: 'Today We Are Delivering on the Promise of Making Affordable, Quality Health Care Available for All Americans'

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers' work from University of Calgary focuses on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Suit Filed Against State on Behalf of 400,000 Michigan Medicaid-Dependents Denied Access to Dental Healthcare

MEDNAX, Inc. - MEDNAX Acquires Louisiana-Based Neonatal Group Practice

Medversant Technologies, LLC - Medversant Partners with State of Michigan to Centralize Credentials Verification Process Under Medicaid Transformation Grant

Melanoma - Studies from S. Parara et al in the area of melanoma described

Menstruation - Xanodyne Raises $50 Million in Equity Financing to Support Emerging Product Portfolio

Merge Healthcare - Merge Healthcare and MEDRAD Expand European Union Distribution Agreement

Merkel Cell Cancer - Researchers from University of Helsinki detail new studies and findings in the area of merkel cell cancer

Millennium Research Group - Global Spinal Nonfusion Market to Reach Almost $2 Billion By 2013, According to Millennium Research Group

Mirial - Whitepaper From Mirial Explains how Visual Communication Technology can Improve Healthcare Services

Mojo Interactive - Mojo Interactive Launches Online Marketing Platform: PracticeDock

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements

Myeloma - Unifying Practice Patterns Among Academic and Community Clinicians: Focus on Myeloma

NeoChord, Inc. - NeoChord Enrolls First Patient in European Clinical Trial

Nerve Injury - New nerve injury study findings recently were reported by researchers at Army, Medical Department

Neuropathy - Study findings from D. Bansal et al broaden understanding of neuropathy

Nicholson Clinic - Dr. Nick Nicholson Selected as D Magazine Best Doctor Third Year in a Row

North Dakota Long Term Care Association - North Dakota, National Long Term Care Leaders Praise Conrad, Pomeroy, Dorgan for Helping Voice Concerns of Seniors, Caregivers in Washington Health Care Reform Debate

Northwestern University - 'Culture of we' buffers genetic tendency to depression

Novian Health Inc. - Novian Health Announces Agreement with Rose Medical Center in Denver

Obesity - New Data From Arena Pharmaceuticals' Pivotal BLOSSOM Trial of Lorcaserin Demonstrate Improvements in Patients' Body Composition, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Quality of Life

Obesity - Studies from E.H. Ellinas et al in the area of obesity described

Obesity and Diabetes - Biggest Loser Trainer Kim Lyons Gets You Prepped for American Diabetes Month

Obesity and Diabetes - Positive Data from Arena Pharmaceuticals' Pivotal BLOOM Trial Demonstrate that Lorcaserin Significantly Improved Markers of Cardiovascular Risk and Glycemic Parameters and was not Associated with Depression or Suicidal Ideation

Obesity and Diabetes - Research data from Temple University update understanding of obesity and diabetes

Obstetrics - New findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital in the area of obstetrics described

Obstetrics - Studies from Ben-Gurion University in the area of obstetrics published

Oncology - Educating the Marketplace to Support Successful Oncology Product Launches

Oncology - Recent findings from H. Wessels and co-authors highlight research in oncology

One Call Medical, Inc. - Study Presented at AANEM Reveals Significant Percentage of Unreliable Electrodiagnostic Tests among Non-Prequalified Providers

Onset Medical Corporation - Onset Medical Performs First Human Use of the SoloPath(TM) Endovascular Access Catheter to Deliver Percutaneous Aortic Heart Valve

Ophthalmology - Lumenis Introduces Advanced Retinal Laser Delivery Technology at the 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, USA

OrSense Ltd. - OrSense Presents Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Screening Device for Use in Blood Collection Centers

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. - First Patient in United Kingdom Treated With AcceleDent

Orthopedics - Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Donates Inaugural Funds to COTA Grants Program

Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Researchers from University of Alabama describe findings in osteoporosis epidemiology

Osteoporosis Prevention - Reports summarize osteoporosis prevention research from University of Alabama, Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Findings from Laval University, Department of Medicine provide new insights into osteoporosis risk factors

Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. - Burner Balm Lip Balm Hits Home Run With L.A. Dodger Andre Ethier

Pain Management - Healthcare Industry Celebrates 25 Years of Advanced Pain Management With PCA Infusion System

Pandemics - DAI-Led Team Selected to Implement USAID Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases

Perinatology - Data on perinatology published by researchers at University of South Carolina, Medical Department

Periodontal Disease - Research reports on periodontal disease from M.A. Morgan and colleagues provide new insights

Perot Systems Corporation - Jordan Unveils State of the Art Healthcare Technology in Hospital Trial

Pharmaceuticals - Health Robotics Announces Official i.v.STATION(TM) Inauguration at Gregorio Maranon University Hospital

Pharmaceuticals - MAP Pharmaceuticals Completes Interim Safety Review of LEVADEX(TM) Open-Label Safety Extension in More Than 400 Patients

Pharmaceuticals - Patients who Participated in Pleio GoodStart(TM) Refilled 30% Sooner and 40% More, Averaging 2 Additional Rx Refills per Patient

Pharmaceuticals - Research in the area of pharmaceuticals reported from S.D. Williams and colleagues

Philips Visicu - Philips VISICU eICU Program Facilitates Hospital Management of Surge Capacity Demand

Physical Therapy - New physical therapy data have been reported by researchers at Vanderbilt University

Pneumonia - Investigators at University of Toronto zero in on pneumonia

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Researchers from University of California provide details of new studies and findings in the area of post-traumatic stress disorders

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Introduces Program to Better Align Hospitals and Physicians to Improve Quality and Patient Outcomes, Control Costs and Increase Profitability

Premier Inc. - St. Joseph's/Candler Health System Expands Premier Healthcare Alliance Affiliation to Include Web-Based Infection Tracking Solution

Presbyopia - STAAR Surgical Collamer(R) Accommodating Study Team Reports First Phase Assessments at AAO

Priority Health - PriorityMedicare is the only Michigan plan to earn 5-star rating 2 years in a row

Psychosis - Reports outline psychosis research from J. Addington and colleagues

Public Health - Reports summarize public health research from Australian National University

Public Health - Research on public health described by R.C. Weir and colleagues

PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance - Protect Your Pet and Choose Your Vet: PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance Now Available in 46 States, DC

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Scores Four EHR Wins with QCPR Clinical Information System

Quality of Care - New quality of care study findings reported from M.A. Rodriguez and co-authors

Quality of Care - Scientists at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation target quality of care

Qualsec - VitaminSpice Appoints Dr. Richard F. Seelig as Director

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - New Mexico Health Information Collaborative (NMHIC) Appointed as State's Official Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Quintiles - Quintiles Partners with Leading Foundation Trust and University to Improve Patient Care and Drive Efficiency in Clinical Research

Radio Bilingue - 'Frente a la Crisis - Facing the Crisis'

Rehabilitation Research - Mayo Clinic Physician Receives First PASSOR Legacy Award

Rehabilitation Research - Research from F. Zaina and co-authors reveals new findings on rehabilitation research

RelayHealth - RelayHealth Launches TestTrack5010 Solution for Health Plans

Research & Diagnostic Antibodies LLC - Research & Diagnostic Antibodies LLC Receives Allowance for Key SIRS/Sepsis Diagnostic Patent in Europe

Rush University Medical Center - Vast majority of physicians satisfied with hospital chaplain services

Santa Barbara Medical Innovations - Leeza Gibbons & Santa Barbara Medical Innovations Launch Ambitious Campaign to Educate & Slim America Down with ZERONA(R).

Sciatica - Cephalon Signs Option Agreement to Acquire BioAssets Development Corporation

SDI - SDI Reports: Antiviral Prescriptions Increase 73% in Past Two Weeks

Seizure - Families With 'Genes of Death' Can Be Identified and Helped at New Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cardiogenetics

Skin Cancer - Reports on skin cancer findings from University of Queensland provide new insights

Skin Solution Rx - Skin Solution Rx skinsolutionrx.com Offers the Highest Quality Anti Aging Skin Care Products Online

Smoking - E-CigaretteDirect.com Endorsed By Prominent Doctor

Sound Surgical Technologies - New Study Confirms VASER Lipo Results Are Superior to Standard Liposuction

Spinal Fractures - Health Alliance Announces Promising Nine-Month Results from First Ever Outcome-Based Reimbursement Program for Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium) Tablets

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford study recommends change in treating pulmonary embolisms

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. Announces Most Successful Year in the Company's History

Surgery - Accuray's Treatment Planning Service Active at 20 Percent of U.S. CyberKnife Centers

Surgery - AlterG's Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Treadmill(R) Reaches a Wider Audience With the New M300 Series

Surgery - Long Island Doctor Shows First '4K' Ultra-High Definition Surgery

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by C. Compeau and co-authors

Surgery - Studies conducted at A. Figus et al on surgery recently published

Surgery - Study findings from R. Gurunluoglu et al provide new insights into surgery

Surgery - Ziehm Imaging and BrainLAB Improve Trauma and Spine Surgery With X-ray Based Navigation

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Announces Recipients of 2009 Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction

Sword ciboodle - Marie Curie turns to Sword Ciboodle for best patient service

Teleflex Incorporated - HealthTrust Purchasing Group Selects Arrow Regional Anesthesia Product Lines for New Three-Year Contract

The American Legion - A Mix of Victories and Defeats in New Defense Act, Says the American Legion

The Bonati Institute - The Bonati Institute(R) Physicians Present at International Conference

The North Highland Company - North Highland Recruits Top-Level Advisers to Health Care Team

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Announces PWeR Deployment with First Renaissance-Affiliated Provider

The Steritech Group, Inc. - Steritech Rolls Out AuditReady Pest Prevention Program for Regulated and Third-Party Audited Facilities

Therapy - Logical Therapeutics Announces Positive Results of LT-NS001 vs. Naproxen Clinical Study

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Biomarker Test in Europe to Rapidly Diagnose Heart Attack

Torchmark Corporation - Torchmark Corporation Raises Dividend

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Introduces the Infinix VF-i/BP Vascular X-Ray System with Large and Mid-Sized Flat Panel Detectors

Transplantation - Data from University of Texas provide new insights into transplantation

Transplantation - Studies conducted at K. Najafizadeh et al on transplantation recently published

Tribune Media Services - Eric Heiden Column To Debut November 3

Tuberculosis - Research from University of Mississippi Medical Center provide new insights into tuberculosis

Tuberculosis - Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital target tuberculosis

Type 2 Diabetes - Research from Harvard University in the area of type 2 diabetes described

U-Systems - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula First Breast Center in California to Initiate U-Systems SOMO·INSIGHT Study

UCB - New Data Show CIMZIA certolizumab pegol Provides Sustained and Significant Symptom Improvement in Moderate to Severe Crohn's Patients

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - Powering up the Economy by Improving Retail Jobs

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Invests $5 Million in Mendocino Coast District Hospital to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Mendocino County

UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services Statement on the TRICARE South Region Contract Protest

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Gives Physicians Free Access to National Comprehensive Cancer Network Compendium

Universal Motown Records - Blue October Announces the Cancelation of the Pick Up the Phone Tour 2009 Due to Lead Singer's Hospitalization

University of Chicago Medical Center - Protein critical for insulin secretion may be contributor to diabetes

University of Rochester Medical Center - Cost effectiveness of blood pressure device evaluated

University of Rochester Medical Center - Rochester-led Parkinson's study pays off again, 2 decades later

Variant Products, Ltd. - Variant Products Launches NEW Handheld Power Pill Grinder

Varicose Vein - Cutting Edge Laser Vein Treatments Available in Los Angeles Area Clinic (laserandveinclinic.com)

VERIX - Ther-Rx Standardizes on VERIX Performance Management Software

WaveMark, Inc. - St. Joseph's Hospital Chooses WaveMark(R) to Track Cardiology Products for Process Improvement and Cost Savings

Webmedx - AHDI 2009 President, Susan Lucci, Joins 4th Largest Medical Transcription Company, Webmedx

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Names Scott D. Law Senior Vice President, Health Care Delivery

Wellcome Trust - Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers

Wellness - Highmark Recognized as One of America's Healthiest Companies

Wellness - IBM To Provide Employees With 100% Primary Health Care Coverage, New Wellness Rebate

Wendy Lipton-Dibner - Can You Really Trust Your Doctors? - Industry Insider Reveals the Hidden Dangers in Health Care

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. - Winn-Dixie to Offer Affordable Health Insurance to Customers in All of Its Florida Stores

Zenith Administrators - Call Center Training Research Survey Ranks Zenith High for Customer Satisfaction

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Knox Community Hospital Ohio Bonds at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Palomar Pomerado Health CA Bonds 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health NM Bonds to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - Colombia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009 - Independent Forecasts & Competitive Intelligence on Colombia's Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry

Research and Markets - Commercial Insight: Hormonal Contraceptives - Look Beyond Oral Contraception for a Competitive Edge

Research and Markets - Diabetic Foot Update: a Multidisciplinary Approach

Research and Markets - Endocrinology and Metabolism Board Review Should Provide Participants with an Intensive Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Research and Markets - Increased Uptake of Low-cost Rapid Diagnostic Tool Kits to Boost the Zambian Infectious Disease Testing Market

Research and Markets - Intensive Review in Emergency Medicine May Be Useful In Preparing for the Examinations by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Research and Markets - Internal Medicine Board Certification and Recertification Review

Research and Markets - Late-Stage Pipeline Launches in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Market Will Be a Major Contributor to Market Growth from $7.4 Billion in 2008 to $11.5 Billion In 2018

Research and Markets - Overview of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industry in Russia and Other CIS Countries

Research and Markets - Patient Activation Measure: Assessing the Engaged Healthcare Consumer for Self-Efficacy

Research and Markets - Rise of the 'Green' Consumer Catalyses European Home and Fabric Care Specialty Ingredients Market

Research and Markets - The Next Generation of Health Coaching: Multi-Platform Models for Sustained Behavior Change

Research and Markets - The US Government's $1.1 Billion Financial Support to Push Comparative Effectiveness Research

Research and Markets - UCSF's Management of the Hospitalized Patient

Research and Markets - Update and Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

Research and Markets Ltd. - Audio Conference on CD-Rom - Health Plan Member Satisfaction Senior Management Imperative: How to Measure It and How to Fix It



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