Higher dose formulation of FOSRENOL approved to reduce serum phosphorus in esrd patients
... Shire's strategic goal is to become the leading specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the...sed strategy is to develop and market products for specialty physicians. This approach aims to deliver increased returns and lower risks. Shire's in-licensing ...AIUM to host annual convention
...re than 2000 ultrasound professionals from diverse specialty areas are expected to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the newest and best in ultrasound technology, network with colleagues from around the world, and enhance their professional skills through categorical courses and scientific, M...American Academy of Neurology elaborates expert witness guidelines
...an expert witnesses should be fully trained in the specialty or subject matter related to the case. For instance, a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy would be an appropriate expert witness for a case regarding epilepsy. If a physician expert is not active in clinical practice when offering an expert opin......onnaire (the HAMD-17) that is used in research and specialty settings. Results from the 2 study instruments showed good agreement, which suggests that the shorter version is accurate and could be used in clinical practice by physicians....Grant to advance MCG/Emory nursing partnership
...ursing or associated program of study related to a specialty area, a graduate school admissions test, current professional nurse licensure and specialty certification as appropriate. Emory University will offer a 12-credit hour program, the Clinical Edu...Molecular Profiling Institute secures $7.5 million in Series B funding
...obe Incorporated. Molecular Profiling is a leading specialty reference laboratory that utilizes proprietary genomic analysis methods to guide treatment decisions for cancer patients. "Our series B funding will accelerate the introduction of our new genetic-based profiling to oncology patients," said Dr. Robe...AAAAI, ACAAI recommend continual assessment of asthma control
... in an emergency room due to their asthma. Allergy specialty care also reduces hospitalizations, improves quality of life and reduces healthcare costs. Attaining Optimal Asthma Control: A Practice Parameter, was developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters for Allergy & Immunology, a joint coaliti...Yale researcher leads successful effort to access HMO fees for Medicaid patients
In a study of access to specialty healthcare by the uninsured and publicly insured i...ficulty obtaining timely referrals to a variety of specialty physicians, we grew concerned that HMOs were paying low rates for these patients," said lead author ...Groundbreaking consensus: pediatric cardiology training recommendations
...ursue the ongoing self-education that this complex specialty demands and stress the importance of continuing in...need for us to develop physician-scientists in our specialty to ensure future progress," Dr. Beekman explained. "Training to become a researcher as well as an ex...FDA expands indication for ADDERALL XR (CII) confirming safety and efficacy in adolescents
...hire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (Shire) is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on meeting the needs of the specialist physician and currently focuses on developing projects and marketing products in the areas of central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal (GI), and renal diseases...The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named top U.S. children's hospital, third consecutive year
...uly 11, 2004. Consistent with previous years, most specialty institutions, including pediatrics, are ranked by reputation among board-certified physicians randomly selected from the American Medical Association database. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was also named the number one children's hospita...New pediatrician workforce policy addresses growing challenges in health care
...le pediatricians, a historic first for any medical specialty in the U.S.; Positive growth in medical students choosing careers in pediatrics, leading to an 18% increase in pediatricians per child in the last decade; Increased reliance on international medical graduates, with approximately one third of practi...Study examines reasons for suboptimal outcomes following deep brain stimulation surgery
...ted 41 consecutive patients who came to one of two specialty movement disorder centers over a two year period complaining of unsatisfactory results from deep brain stimulation surgery performed elsewhere. Each patient was evaluated by a movement disorders neurologist; the patient's medical record was reviewed;...Zero increase in prescription drug spending with generic promotion programs
...he Company also provides distribution services for specialty pharmaceuticals through its Specialty Distribution subsidiary. Express Scripts is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. More information can be found at http://www.express-scripts.com , which includes expanded investor information and resources....Prevalence and severity of mental illness in the United States
... or alternative medical provider. More patients in specialty than general medical treatment received treatment that exceeded a minimal threshold of adequacy. "Unmet need for treatment is greatest in traditionally underserved groups, including elderly persons, racial-ethnic minorities, those with low incomes, t...High cost of malpractice insurance threatens supply of ob/gyns, especially in some urban areas
...s not keeping up with the need for doctors in this specialty in the highest-premium states, says lead author Pa...sionals. The reasons for the rising costs in this specialty are myriad, but Ransom notes that a partial explanation is that "everybody wants and expects a perfe...May/June 2005 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...burden groups, but for patients with 87 diagnoses, specialty visits exceeded primary care visits in all morbidi...t is necessary to find alternatives to unnecessary specialty care, especially given the staggering extent of morbidity burden within the population. Comorbidit...What types of physicians are best to treat patients with HIV?
Physicians with expertise or a specialty in HIV deliver better quality of care to patients with active HIV, reports Bruce Landon, Harvard Medical School associate professor of health care policy, and colleagues in the May 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. The paper examined eight d...New data show the efficacy of EQUETRO in patients with Bipolar I Disorder
...hire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (Shire) is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on meeting the needs of the specialist physician and currently focuses on developing projects and marketing products in the areas of central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal (GI), and renal diseases......or the future development of medical oncology as a specialty and serve to achieve a high common standard of care for patients with cancer in Europe." Notes to Editors About the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) ESMO is Europe's leading professional society providing education and clinical guidel...