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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Findings in abdominal aortic aneurysm reported from M.S. Heng and co-researchers

Adams Management Services Corporation - ADAMS Performs Management Services for University Hospitals' $600 Million Expansion/Renovation Program in Cleveland, OH

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study findings have been reported from V. Rialle et al

American Diversified Holdings Corporation - American Diversified Holdings Corporation Announces Formation of Body Mass Solutions Canada

American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Canton, Ohio Physician for Increasing Access to Health Care in the U.S.

American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Compassionate Physicians With Excellence in Medicine Awards

American Medical Association - AMA Foundation Honors Wooster, Ohio Physician for Volunteerism

American Safety Insurance Services, Inc. - ASI Launches MedSolutions(TM) Liability Insurance Product for Long-Term Care Facilities, Healthcare Groups

Anatomy - An Open Letter to 20/20 and the Shareholders of Premier Exhibitions, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Taylor Benefits

Asthma Therapy - New asthma therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at Imperial College London

Atherosclerosis Therapy - Researchers from Research Center for Health Studies describe findings in atherosclerosis therapy

Atrial Fibrillation - Data on atrial fibrillation described by researchers at Emory University

Behavior - Aetna Behavioral Health Offers Support in Response to Northern Illinois University Shootings

Behavior - CIGNA Offers Free Crisis Response Services to Northern Illinois University and Employers

Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. - CapMed Showcases New Personal Health Record (PHR) Solutions at HIMSS 2008 Interoperability Showcase

Biopharmaceuticals - Genmab and PDL BioPharma Sign Purchase Agreement for Antibody Manufacturing Facility

Biotech Business - New biotech business study findings have been published by scientists at State University of New York

Breast Cancer - Report says half a million cancer deaths have been averted since death rate drop

CalOptima - CalOptima Retains iacunato/mclane Marketing Firm

Cancer - Major study links insurance status to advanced stage in multiple cancers

Cancer Genetics - Data on cancer genetics reported by researchers at Charles University

Cardiology - Reports on cardiology findings from University of Illinois provide new insights

Case Management - ACS Acquires Bowers & Associates to Strengthen Health Information Capabilities

Chromatography - Data on chromatography discussed by D. Cava and colleagues

Chylothorax - Research on chylothorax published by scientists at Maebashi Red Cross Hospital

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Sandra Loder, Esq. Named General Counsel for Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc.

Cliff Consulting, Inc. - Cliff Consulting, Inc. Transitions to Woman-Owned and Managed Firm With Robin Nasatir's Promotion to President/Chief Operating Officer

Colon Cancer - U.S. Cancer Deaths Down but Far Too Few Americans Screened for Colon Cancer

Cottonwood Partners and Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. - Cottonwood Partners and Rockwall Hospitals Announce Land Acquired for Sunnyvale, Texas' First Hospital

Deloitte - Groundbreaking Deloitte Survey Reveals Many U.S. Consumers Want Major Changes in Health Care Design, Delivery

Dental Hygienist - MNDHA Supports Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner Bill in Legislature of the State of Minnesota

Diabetes - Hispanics have more difficulty controlling diabetes than non-Hispanic whites

Dr. Tom Chi - Warning! Doctors, Insurers Hold Patients Hostage! Says Top Acupuncture Physician

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys to Debut Sunrise Enterprise at HIMSS08

Endometrial Cancer - National Cancer Institute describes research in endometrial cancer

Entomology - Scientists at West Virginia University, Department of Biology discuss research in entomology

Financials - Nyer Medical Group, Inc. Reports Revenues of $18.9 Million with Net Loss of $.03 per Share for 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2008

Fletcher/CSI, LLC - Fletcher/CSI Demonstrates Building Sustainable Market Advantage Through Value Proposition and Competitive Assessment at the 13th Annual Medical Devices 2008 Executive MindXchange

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies Broadens Sales Efforts With Entrance Into Federally Qualified Health Center Marketplace

Health Insurance - Chambers of Commerce Endorse New Health Insurance Plan To Help Small Businesses Cope With the High Cost of Healthcare

Health Insurance - Health Insurer Highmark Inc. Expands with Teradata as Demand Grows for Active Enterprise Intelligence

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Earnings

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Kaiser Permanente Adds New Hospital in Orange County

Heart Attack - Senator Collins, Maine EMS Applaud Donation of 25 Defibtech AEDs for Maine Schools

HIV/AIDS - Congress Retreats on Global AIDS, Says New AHF Ad Campaign