> The Department of Justice has asked Pfizer for information on its dealings with physicians. Article [1] (Wall Street Journal sub. req.)
> Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that PDAs equipped with CPOE tools can help cut down on the overprescription of antibiotics. Article [2]
> Siemens reported an 88 percent fall in earnings despite strong performance in its
Medical Solutions unit. Article [3]
And Finally... In a reversal, the Centers for Disease Control said it will allow samples of the 1918 influenza virus to be shipped to accredited labs. Article [4]
Links:
[1] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB113157863564392841.html?mod=health_home_stories
[2] http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1884287,00.asp
[3] http://www.unstrung.com/document.asp?doc_id=84024&WT.svl=wire1_1
[4] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051110/ap_on_he_me/pandemic_flu;_ylt=Ah70_pPPtHzwPcPu4oTvSWRZ24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl