ALSO NOTED: Study: Malpractice awards not rising; Food industry successful against obesity suits; and much more...

> A new study of payouts in medical malpractice cases says that awards are not rising sharply, as critics of trial lawyers maintain. Story

> The New York Times reports on the success the food industry has had in shielding itself from obesity lawsuits following a rash of lawsuits against fast food chains two years ago. Story

> Tyco subsidiary acquires medical technology company that uses microwave ablation to treat cancer. Story

> Virginia's Loudoun Medical group says it has signed on to use the AllScripts EHR. Release

> A report published in the journal Nature concludes that the H5N1 virus, better known as avian flu, has infected migratory birds which travel to Africa, Europe and North America. Story

> New Jersey Business reports on IT use at two leading local hospitals. Story

And Finally... Memphis based Baptist Memorial is working to eliminate paper records. Story

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