Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly

American Association of Neurological Surgeons AANS and Congress of Neurological Surgeons CNS - State and National Medical Societies Join Forces to Oppose Senator Reid's Health Reform Bill

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer - Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer Announce Plans To Submit Regulatory Filing for Apixaban In Europe

Brown Mackie College - Brown Mackie College to Open New School in St. Louis Area

Campaign for Consumer Rights - Mercury Insurance Submits Initiative Signatures to Trick Voters Into Paying Higher Auto Insurance Premiums

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Trial Date Set for CUBICIN(R) Patent Litigation

Dermatology - Studies from D.J. Goldberg and co-researchers update current data on dermatology

Ethicon, Inc. - Ethicon Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Acclarent

Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics Files a New Legal Action to Stop Fenwal Inc.'s Continued Patent Infringement

Surgery - Studies from P. Angelos et al in the area of surgery described

AA Travel Insurance - Travellers Risk Invalidating Their Insurance Policy by Not Being Properly Vaccinated, Warn AA Travel Insurance

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Recent findings from University of Crete highlight research in abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal Pain - Studies from J.A.N. Fernandez and colleagues reveal new findings on abdominal pain

Accuray Incorporated - Accuray Incorporated to Present at 28th Annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Accuray Incorporated - First CyberKnife in Belgium to be Installed at Leading University Hospital

Acesis - UCSF Taps Acesis to Strengthen Patient Safety and Quality of Care

Acute Pancreatitis - New acute pancreatitis research reported from Kinki University, Medical Department

Acute Pancreatitis - Research results from University of Helsinki update knowledge of acute pancreatitis

Adrenalectomy - New data from Yale University, Medical Department illuminate research in adrenalectomy

Alcon, Inc. - Alcon to Enter Surgical Glaucoma Market by Acquiring Optonol

Ambulatory Surgery - Findings from University of Toronto provide new insights into ambulatory surgery

Ambulatory Surgery - Research on ambulatory surgery detailed by scientists at University of Texas

Ambulatory Surgery - Researchers at University Hospital release new data on ambulatory surgery

Ambulatory Surgery - Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital publish research in ambulatory surgery

American Academy of Dermatology - Dermatologists Reach Skin Cancer Screening Milestone

American Association for Cancer Research - Disease-free, overall survival inferior for black women with HR-positive breast cancer

American Association for Cancer Research - MRI detects breast cancer at earlier stage

American Society of Nephrology - Kidney disease patients benefit from surgery to prevent stroke

Amiloride Therapy - New amiloride therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at Medical College of Georgia, Medical College

Anesthesia - New anesthesia study findings have been published by scientists at Logan College of Chiropractic

Anesthesia - Reports summarize anesthesia study results from T.G. Cheek and co-researchers

Anesthesiology - Research conducted at University of Utah has provided new information about anesthesiology

Aneurysm - Research on aneurysm detailed by M. Aarhus and co-authors

Aneurysm - Studies from Seoul National University describe new findings in aneurysm

Angiogenesis - Research on angiogenesis reported by scientists at Osaka University

Angiology - Researchers' work from Karadeniz Technical University, Medical Department focuses on angiology

Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Studies in the area of anterior cruciate ligament reported from Las Palmas University

Antisense Technology - New antisense technology study findings have been published by scientists at University of Minnesota

Aortic Stenosis - New aortic stenosis research from Monash University discussed

Applied Spine Technologies - Applied Spine Announces First Use Outside the U.S. of the Stabilimax(R) Dynamic Spine Stabilization System

Array BioPharma Inc. - Array BioPharma Announces Positive Interim Results for Phase 1 Study of Its HER2 Inhibitor, ARRY-380, in Cancer Patients

Artificial Organs - New artificial organs research has been reported by T.F. Moriarty et al

Astigmatism - Research from J. Venter and co-authors reveals new findings on astigmatism

Astigmatism - Studies from A. Bagheri et al in the area of astigmatism described

AstraZeneca - AstraZeneca and the University of Virginia Sign Strategic Research Collaboration to Develop Novel Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease

Astrocytoma - Data on astrocytoma reported by M. Vassilyadi and co-researchers

ATS Medical, Inc. - ATS Medical Announces Issuance of Key Tissue Based Intellectual Property

AuthorHouse - New Nonfiction Asks People to Unite in Shared Vision

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Presents Zenvia Phase III Results in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patient Cohort at the International Symposium on ALS / MND

Bariatrics - Cedars-sinais Bariatric Surgery Program Recognized for High Quality of Care By American College of Surgeons

Bariatrics - New research on bariatrics from A.S. Neto and co-authors summarized

Barrett Esophagus - Researchers from University of South Australia discuss findings in barrett esophagus

Baylor Health Care System - BaylorHealth.com Wins National Healthcare Website Awards

Bioengineering - Study results from Groningen University provide new insights into bioengineering

Biologics - Scientists Are Reolysin the Power of Live Biologics to Fight Cancer in Two Recent Studies

Biomechanics - New biomechanics study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Hong Kong

Biomechanics - Research from M. Tanter and colleagues has provided new data on biomechanics

BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. - BioMimetic Therapeutics Ships Augment(TM) Bone Graft to Canadian Distributor

Biomoda, Inc. - Biomoda Partners with Christiana Care to Complete Pilot Study on Cancer Diagnostic

Blood Brain Barrier - Research findings from M.S. Piao et al update understanding of blood brain barrier

Blood Pressure - Studies from C. Oplander and co-researchers update current data on blood pressure

Bone Research - New bone research study findings have been reported by K. Yamauchi and co-researchers

Bone Research - New bone research study results from INSERM described

Bone Research - Research from Nihon University, Medical Department has provided new data on bone research

Brain Cancer - New brain cancer research has been reported by J. Portnow et al

Brain Injuries - Research from R.K. Jha and colleagues provide new insights into brain injuries

Brain Metastasis - Recent findings from Humanitas Clinical Institute highlight research in brain metastasis

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by researchers at St. Vincent's University

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from University Hospital described

Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer research from S. Mook and co-authors

Breast Cancer - Research reports from University of Leeds provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers from Medical University of Vienna detail findings in breast cancer

Burn Care - Studies from University of Texas in the area of burn care published

Carcinoembryonic Antigen - New findings from Y.K. Lim and co-authors describe advances in carcinoembryonic antigen

Carcinoma - Research data from University of Tubingen update understanding of carcinoma

Carcinoma - Studies from University of Tokushima update current data on carcinoma

Cardiology - Studies from A.L. Martin and colleagues yield new information about cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from Royal Victoria Hospital have provided new data on cardiology

Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium Presents at Tenth Annual Wound Healing: Science and Industry Conference on Matrix Wound Healing Clinical Development

Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium Reports on Recent Norwegian Study Revealing That History of Foot Ulcers Is a Significant Predictor of Mortality in Diabetic Patients

Carotid Endarterectomy - Research from Toyama University, Medical Department in the area of carotid endarterectomy described

Carticept Medical, Inc. - Carticept Medical(TM) Reports First Patient Treated in Study of Cartiva(TM) Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Case Western Reserve University - New England Journal of Medicine publishes CWRU review of the 'molecular basis of colorectal cancer'

Cataract - Reports by W. Omulecki and co-researchers describe recent advances in cataract

Cataract - Research on cataract detailed by C.P. Bautista and co-authors

Cataract - Researchers from St. James University discuss findings in cataract

Cataract - Study data from M. Miyanaga and co-authors update knowledge of cataract

Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Research reports from Oregon Health & Science University provide new insights into cataract and refractive surgery

CDW Healthcare - CDW Healthcare and Cerner Corporation Announce Tech Rx Transformation Contest for Physician Offices Ready to go Digital

Cellonis Biotechnologies - For the First Time, a Glioma A¨C Brain Cancer A¨C may be Eliminated by a Chinese Research/Medical Team, Using a Novel Stem Cell Based Therapy of Cellonis Biotech, Beijing

Celsion Corporation - Celsion and the American Liver Foundation Launch CME Accredited Webcast Featuring Recent Advances in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and the ThermoDox Phase III Heat Study

Celsion Corporation - Celsion Announces Treatment of First Patient in China in Global Phase III ThermoDox(R) Trial for Primary Liver Cancer

Chemotherapy - Researchers from University of Padua report details of new studies and findings in the area of chemotherapy

Cholecystitis - New findings from Georgetown University describe advances in cholecystitis

Chordoma - Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital target chordoma

Cianna Medical, Inc. - Published Study Highlights Advantages of SAVI Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy

Coastal Healthcare Administrators - Coastal Healthcare Administrators Expands Provider Network to Santa Clara County

Cohera Medical Inc. - First Patient Treated in Clinical Study of Cohera Medical's TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive

Colectomy - New findings from Mayo Clinic in the area of colectomy described

Colon Cancer - Investigators at Shanghai Jiao Tong University target colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Studies from A. Suzuki and colleagues yield new information about colon cancer

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - Hospitals in Puerto Rico Join Companion Global Healthcare's Network

ConforMIS - ConforMIS Launches iUni(R) G2 Next Generation Platform for the Only Patient-Specific Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Consumer’s Medical Resource - Consumer's Medical Resource Announces Next Generation Medical Decision Support MDS(R) Program Expanded to Reach More Consumers

Cook Medical - First and Only International Study of its Kind Shakes up Metal Biliary Stent Market

Cord Blood - Research from A. Haase et al broadens understanding of cord blood

Craig Bruce & J.P. Wieske, "Health Insurance Mandates in the States 2009," Council for Affordable Health I - Key House Members Warn Leaders: Don't Let Health Reform Gut Stronger State Laws

Cytokines - Findings from Columbia University provide new insights into cytokines

Dentistry - Recent findings from S.S. Yekta and co-authors highlight research in dentistry

Dentistry - Research conducted at Medical University of Vienna has provided new information about dentistry

Dermatology - Investigators at Stanford University, Medical Department have published new data on dermatology

Dermatology - New dermatology findings from V.A. Narurkar and co-authors described

Dermatology - New findings from M.A. Bogle and co-authors in the area of dermatology published

Dermatology - Study results from R. Hirsch et al provide new insights into dermatology

Diabetes - Case Western Reserve University grants option to startup Thermalin Diabetes Inc. for treatment of diabetes patients

Diabetes - New findings from World Health Organization describe advances in diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University report on findings in diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from Y. Matsui and colleagues provide new data on diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy - Reports from M. Shimura and co-researchers add new data to research in diabetic retinopathy

Diagnostics - Research from E. Ferrustorres et al broadens understanding of diagnostics

Diagnostics - Scientists at Erasmus University discuss research in diagnostics

Differential Diagnosis - New differential diagnosis findings from A. Dompmartin and co-researchers published

Differential Diagnosis - Studies from Karadeniz Technical University reveal new findings on differential diagnosis

Digestive System Neoplasms - Studies from J.S. Gold and colleagues provide new data on digestive system neoplasms

Digestive System Neoplasms - Studies from M. Miettinen and colleagues yield new information about digestive system neoplasms

Dr. Austin Fragomen - Innovative Medical Technique Saves Limbs

Drotrecogin Alfa Therapy - Scientists at University of Iowa publish new data on drotrecogin alfa therapy

Drug Resistance - Reports from L.M. Napolitano and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Research from Stanford University, Medical Department yields new findings on drug resistance

Duke University Medical Center - MRSA leads to worse outcomes, staggering expenses for surgical patients

Durect Corporation - DURECT Reports Positive Phase IIb Data from POSIDUR Clinical Program

Dynatronics Corporation - Dynatronics Inks Preferred Vendor Agreement with 1,100 Member Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc.

Ellipse Technologies, Inc. - Ellipse Technologies Announces the World's First Remote Control, Expandable/Reversible Device Used Clinically to Straighten a Human Spine

Elsevier - How do we understand written language?

Endocrine Research - New findings from Shanghai Jiao Tong University describe advances in endocrine research

Endodontics - Reports outline endodontics study findings from Texas A&M University

Endophthalmitis - Research data from Kirikkale University, Medical Department update understanding of endophthalmitis

Endophthalmitis - Study results from V.B. Wani et al provide new insights into endophthalmitis

Engineered Trachea - Reports outline engineered trachea research from University Hospital

Entellus Medical - Entellus Medical(R) Announces First Enrollment in FinESS(R) RELIEF to Assess Utilization and Outcomes in Office Setting

Enzyme Research - Scientists at Mayo Clinic, Medical Department target enzyme research

EnzySurge Ltd - EnzySurge Receives FDA Approval for SilverStream Innovative Wound Management Solution

Epilepsy - Reports outline epilepsy study results from Cornell University

Epstein Barr Virus - Researchers at Aristotle University, Medical Department publish new data on Epstein Barr virus

Facial Plastic Surgery - Studies from A.R. Shah et al have provided new data on facial plastic surgery

Female Infertility - Fertility Fact vs. Fiction: Women Recognizing Age as a Major Obstacle

Fistula - Investigators at Thomas Jefferson University have published new data on fistula

Fistula - Research results from University of Tennessee update understanding of fistula

Flextronics - Flextronics Completes SloMedical Acquisition

Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio - Texas Sinus Center Now Offering FinESS Sinus Treatment for Patients Suffering from Sinusitis

Gastric Cancer - Reports outline gastric cancer research from Nagoya University, Medical Department

Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology study findings have been reported by researchers at Hacettepe University, Medical Department

Gastroenterology - St. Vincent's University reports research in gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - Research from M. Bruno and co-authors in the area of gastrointestinal stromal tumors published

Gastroparesis - Study results from University of Michigan provide new insights into gastroparesis

General Medicine - Findings from M.S.K. Lau and co-researchers advance knowledge in general medicine

General Medicine - Research in the area of general medicine reported from J.K. Singh and colleagues

Gentium S.p.A. - Gentium Announces Final Clinical Trial Results for Defibrotide Presented at the American Society of Hematology Conference

Glaucoma - Investigators at Landspitali University target glaucoma

Glaucoma - New glaucoma study results from A. Rao et al described

Glioblastoma - Research on glioblastoma described by R.O. Dillman and colleagues

Glioblastoma - Studies from S. Shnaper et al further understanding of glioblastoma

Glioma - Research from T. Sankar et al broadens understanding of glioma

Glioma - Study results from F. Vergani and colleagues update understanding of glioma

Graft Versus Host Disease - Studies conducted at Technical University of Munich on graft versus host disease recently published

Gynecomastia - Findings from C. Cannistra et al in gynecomastia reported

HCCA International - David Bartholomew Named CEO of HCCA International

Head and Neck Cancer - Research from Ohio State University reveals new findings on head and neck cancer

Health Strategy Associates - Workers' Compensation Drug Cost Inflation is Up

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Majority of Surveyed Pharmacy Directors Expect To Cover Pfizer's Tanezumab If It Is Approved for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research results from J. Rodescabau and co-authors update knowledge of heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - Research from R. Demarco and co-authors yields new data on heart disease

HELLP Syndrome - New findings from H. Yokota and co-researchers in the area of HELLP syndrome described

Hemangioendothelioma - New hemangioendothelioma research has been reported by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Herpes Simplex - New herpes simplex research from University of New South Wales outlined

Histiocytosis - Study results from University of Maryland provide new insights into histiocytosis

Histology - Research from L.C.B. Ferraz and colleagues has provided new data on histology

Human Papilloma Virus - Data on human papilloma virus reported by J. Ordi and co-researchers

Human Papillomavirus - Research from W.C. Spanos and co-researchers provides new data on human papillomavirus

Hyperostosis - Research data from Chiba University update understanding of hyperostosis

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. - ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Announces Key Additions to Scientific Advisory Board

Incyte Corporation - Data from Three Phase II Trials to be Presented at the 51st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting Demonstrate that INCB18424, a Selective JAK1/JAK2 Inhibitor, Has Potential in Multiple Hematology Conditions

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Radboud University details research in injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Reports from Radboud University describe recent advances in injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Research conducted by K. Ogawa and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Research on injury infection and critical care discussed by M.A. Bjurlin and co-researchers

Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery - Triniti Skin Series Offers Total Facial Renewal This Holiday Season

Ischemia - Researchers from University of Montreal describe findings in ischemia

Ischemia - Scientists at Lund University discuss research in ischemia

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - ISTA Pharmaceuticals Submits Supplemental New Drug Application to the FDA for Once-Daily XiDay

JAMA and Archives Journals - Intensive therapy for narrowed arteries linked to fewer heart events

JAMA and Archives Journals - Myopia appears to have become more common

Jejunostomy - Study data from R. Kochhar et al provide new insights into jejunostomy

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. - Phase III Study of Rivaroxaban Shows That Extending Anticoagulant Treatment by Six or 12 Months Significantly Reduced Risk of Second Symptomatic VTE

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles Medical Center Celebrates Healthy Partnerships with Local Community Organizations

Keloid - Istanbul University reports research in keloid

Keratectomy - Reports outline keratectomy study findings from University of Crete

Keratoconus - Studies from A. Ertan and co-researchers in the area of keratoconus published

Knee Arthroplasty - Scientists at Catholic University discuss research in knee arthroplasty

Laparotomy - Scientists at University of Maryland detail research in laparotomy

Laryngectomy - New findings reported from Catholic University describe advances in laryngectomy

Laryngology - New laryngology research has been reported by scientists at New York University

Laryngology - Recent findings in laryngology described by researchers from University of Pittsburgh

Leiomyosarcoma - Research results from L. Palla and co-authors update knowledge of leiomyosarcoma

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Pittsburgh