Decision Resources, Inc. News

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Market Analyst Taylor Holliday quoted in Crain’s Cleveland Business journal

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Cleveland Clinic has long demonstrated a desire to expand its footprint beyond Northeast Ohio, and it will continue that quest through more affiliations with other health care providers.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:31:37 GMT

Medtronic Inc.’s experimental spinal fusion device Amplify didn’t work as well after five years as it did in two-year tests previously reported by the company, according to U.S. regulators weighing whether to approve it for sale.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:31:37 GMT

Decision Resources Analyst Natalie Taylor, Ph.D. quoted on The Pink Sheet

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In a blow to its pipeline that casts doubt on an entire class of novel pain drugs, Pfizer said it would end two more sets of clinical trials on tanezumab, an inhibitor of nerve growth factor upon which the company halted Phase III trials for osteoarthritis last month.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nurses are considerably more likely than physicians to direct patients to health-related websites, according to a Manhattan Research study, with 80% of those who are online recommending sites and nearly 90% of saying they visited a pharma, biotech or device website in the past year.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Tiffanie Demone was quoted in CNN’s online health blog

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:05:22 GMT

Could the obesity epidemic be leading to a boom in business for U.S. specialty medical suppliers?

Millennium Research Group data quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:31:37 GMT

As number of bariatric patients rises, Milwaukee-area facilities buy new beds, wheelchairs, MRIs

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Tiffanie Demone was quoted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:05:22 GMT

SterilMed of Maple Grove sells "reprocessed" devices, which are in demand as health care providers look to save money.

Decision Resources Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on MedPage Today

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The investigational obesity drug Qnexa -- a combination of phentermine and topiramate -- could become the first new prescription drug for paring pounds approved in several years, based on review documents released today by the FDA.

Manhattan Research Senior Analyst James Avallone's article appeared in Med Ad News

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:05:22 GMT

With an incredible amount of schooling and very different job demands from most, it is easy to think of physicians as a very separate community. While physician seek very different content on the internet from the average consumer, be it penicillin resistant bacteria strains or the latest lupus clinical data, their methods of looking for information online do not deviate as much as might be anticipated.

Decision Resources Analyst Matthew Killeen, Ph.D. quoted on the In Pharm web site

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Blood clots are a major killer, but the threat they pose is poorly understood by the general public compared to more high profile conditions.

Manhattan Research data quoted on Pharmaceutical Marketing web site

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:10:59 GMT

Recently, a BBC headline exclaimed that the use of the internet and social media had 'exploded' in the UK.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy and Healthcare Marketing Analyst Maureen Malloy quoted in PM360 magazine

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:05:22 GMT

Pharma marketers are increasingly interested in unbranded online initiatives because of looming DTC restrictions, a growing emphasis on improving customer care, and to extend the reach of their brands

Manhattan Research Analyst Maureen Malloy quoted on PharmaLive

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:56:02 GMT

Online consumers of health information are showing considerable interest in unbranded Websites from pharma companies.

Decision Resources Analyst Alasdair Milton, Ph.D. quoted on boston.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A pink pill designed to boost sex drive in women -- the latest attempt by the drug industry to find a female equivalent to Viagra -- fell short in two studies, federal health regulators said Wednesday.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Melissa Hussey quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:47:26 GMT

A stabbing pain in the hip forced Mark Hirschbeck to abandon his post at third base during an April 2003 game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Melissa Hussey quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:47:26 GMT

A stabbing pain in the hip forced Mark Hirschbeck to abandon his post at third base during an April 2003 game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Edward Park in Academy News

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:45:14 GMT

Despite the global economic recession, many exciting events took place in the dental computer CAD/CAM industry.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted on Los Angeles Times website

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:50:00 GMT

The doctor-patient relationship is moving online. With 68% of American adults now using the Internet to search for healthcare information, it's no surprise that many also want digital access to their doctor.

Manhattan Research data quoted on CNN.com

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:35:53 GMT

"I read all about my condition on the Internet," a recent patient proudly told me. Like other doctors, I'm seeing more patients research their symptoms thoroughly before setting foot in the exam room.

Manhattan Research data quoted on CNN.com

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:35:53 GMT

Decision Resources data quoted on Daily News & Analysis website

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:30:58 GMT

It’s a paradoxical situation. Despite the growing numbers of obese, weight loss medications hold lean chances of success.

Manhattan Research data quoted on iHealthBeat web site

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:51:57 GMT

In 2009, 102.3 million U.S. adults went online for prescription drug information, according to a Manhattan Research survey.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on ORTHOSuperSite

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:38:21 GMT

Among 150 U.S. orthopedic surgeons polled by the Millennium Research Group, 25% planned to reduce their use of metal-on-metal hip implants in the next 12 months, according the results of a survey the Waltham, Mass.-based research firm included in its newest Physician Forum Publication: “Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Bad Idea, or Just Bad Press?”

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted in Med Ad News magazine

Sun, 30 May 2010 13:50:00 GMT

...Regardless of the type of marketing, emerging media has changed the call to action for marketers, according to Meredith Ressi, VP of research for Manhattan Research (manhattanresearch.com).

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy 's article in PM360 magazine

Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With increasing sales pressure and sales force cuts, many brands started showing a renewed urgency around online and digital physician marketing in 2009.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on TheStreet.com

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:31:37 GMT

It may be a stretch to say that financial management is next to godliness, but there's no doubt that our vices are expensive. Americans would save billions each year if we didn't regularly engage in these Seven Deadly Sins.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Plastics News web site

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:31:37 GMT

Orthopedic implant manufacturer Exactech Inc. has acquired its sole supplier of the direct compression-molded polyethylene bearings used in its Optetrak-brand knee replacement system.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Senior Market Analyst Roy Moore quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business

Mon, 17 May 2010 09:37:53 GMT

Denis Bartz thought his business dodged a bullet late last year when its health insurer pulled out of the market.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in The Associated Press

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:09:47 GMT

The surgeon waved his arms like a puppeteer over the body of his 18-year-old patient, the sound of a heartbeat from a monitor giving way to the jarring noise of a saw grinding bone in her hip joint.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:55:48 GMT

When it comes to mHealth, pharmaceutical companies have “BTDT” (been there, done that) with the physician audience but are stuck in “NMJC” (nothing much, just chillin') mode when it comes to patients.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:03:03 GMT

Despite recent FDA missives regarding pharma-sponsored educational sites, consumers want condition awareness information from drugmakers, including a link to the brand, a Manhattan Research study found.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Stephanie Labelle's appeared on dicardiology.net

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:41:44 GMT

Lower-limb peripheral artery disease is the focus of many new interventional devices created to reduce poor outcomes.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Minyanville.com

Thu, 06 May 2010 12:09:47 GMT

Abbott and other device makers have something to celebrate as stents are shown to be equally as safe as surgery.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted on MobiHealthNews

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:32:48 GMT

A full 72 percent of US physicians now use smartphones, according to Manhattan Research’s Taking the Pulse report, which tracks physician adoption rates of various information technologies.

Manhattan Research data quoted on MobiHealthNews

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:32:48 GMT

“We are very proud of the results of recent polls that show BlackBerry has passed Palm and [stayed ahead] of the iPhone as the number one smartphone among physicians,” said Sheldon Hebert, Director, Public Sector, Healthcare and Education at BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion during a webinar last week.

Manhattan Research data quoted in PharmaVOICE

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:53:24 GMT

Over the past five years, the number of U.S. consumers researching drug information has tripled, according to Manhattan Research.

Decision Resources Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More than 70,000 Americans a year die from complications of diabetes, making it the country’s fifth-largest medical killer. While that sounds dire, Novo Nordisk A/S says the real picture may be worse.

Decision Resources Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Director Jane Dubose quoted in Chattanooga Times Free Press

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:45:52 GMT

Chattanooga may be facing higher costs next year for more police officers, pension benefits and stormwater cleanup, but the city's fiscal health is getting some help from the health of its employees.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Indianapolis Business Journal

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:53:24 GMT

I love smartphones. No other form of biz-tech allows me so much opportunity to be so curmudgeonly about something so popular.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Director Jane Dubose quoted in Chattanooga Times Free Press

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:50:26 GMT

BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee said Thursday it is joining other health insurers in voluntarily expediting a popular feature of the health care reform plan adopted last month.

Manhattan Research data quoted on iHealthBeat

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:53:24 GMT

Online physicians reported spending eight hours online for professional purposes each week in 2010, according to a new Manhattan Research survey.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Josh Kelley quoted in Tampa Bay Business Journal

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:52 GMT

A proposed merger between University Community Health and Adventist Health System would change the road map for health care services in the Tampa Bay area.

Manhattan Research Senior Analyst James Avallone's article on PharmaLive

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:56:02 GMT

The analysts at Manhattan Research are digging into how mobile and smartphone adoption is changing the practice of medicine in the United States.

Millennium Research Group Manager Stephanie Labelle and Analyst Andrea Bettello quoted on Medical Device Daily

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:38:08 GMT

It's no secret that getting a device through the FDA approval process can be time consuming, expensive, and — let's face it — downright difficult.

Manhattan Research data quoted on ScientificAmerican.com

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:53:24 GMT

With medical applications for smart phones becoming a more prominent part of doctors' diagnostic tool kits, the FDA is considering how it should regulate the market--if at all

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Don Mooradian quoted on timesfreepress.com

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:37:53 GMT

The health care industry in Chattanooga, like the rest of the nation, is being squeezed from all sides.

Manhattan Research President Joe Farris quoted on EyeforPharma.com

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:32:48 GMT

Peter Mansell investigates how pharma companies can use Web-based media to improve adherence and become part of the treatment decision-making process.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Bloomberg.com

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:27:52 GMT

Complex back surgeries in older adults surged 15-fold from 2002 to 2007, driving up medical costs and the risk that patients may develop life-threatening complications, a study found.

Decision Resources Analyst Iva Holder, Ph.D. quoted on BioWorld Online

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:45:03 GMT

Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s path forward should become clear shortly with the approved antibiotic Xifaxan in its third potential, and much-coveted, indication: irritable bowel syndrome.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted in SmartMoney

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:37:26 GMT

...Once limited mostly to rural areas where large-animal veterinarians outnumber family doctors, digital medicine is breaking into the mainstream.

Manhattan Research data quoted on iHealthBeat web site

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In 2009, 39% of U.S. physicians connected with patients online through e-mail, secure messaging services or instant messaging, according to a Manhattan Research survey.

Manhattan Research data quoted on American Medical News

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:03:03 GMT

A growing number of insurers are paying for online communication between physicians and patients.

New Marketrack360™ Forecasts Company-Reported Business Segment Sales Prior to Earnings Releases

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Largest Sample Size Available Drives Comprehensive Purchasing Survey and Insights on the Medtech Industry Based on Millennium Research Group’s Proven Methodology

Manhattan Research data quoted in CURE Magazine

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:17 GMT

Online social media promote connection, education, and support.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Maclean’s magazine

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:50:16 GMT

The new must-have device for today’s doctors: the iPhone

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Don Mooradian quoted in Chattanooga Times Free Press

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:44:38 GMT

Tennessee's biggest health insurer made less money last year due to cutbacks in the economy, TennCare and Medicare contracts, according to state insurance filings.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in DTC INSIGHTS

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Almost one-half of all consumers who use the Internet to search for pharmaceutical information are including online health videos in their search, according to a study by Manhattan Research.

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted in PM360

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:03:03 GMT

Forget the doctor is in. The doctor is now online.

Manhattan Research data quoted in HealthLeaders magazine

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:03:03 GMT

The idea began as a quip. Mary Thomson, vice president of marketing and public relations at Abington (PA) Memorial Hospital, was talking to a specialist about the difficulties of contacting referring physicians to thank them for sending new patients.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in The Gray Sheet

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:09:47 GMT

Stryker knee IDE study fails: Firm will not pursue FDA approval and commercialization of a mobile bearing knee after results of a pivotal study showed no difference in clinical outcomes between the device andraditional fixed bearing knees, Stryker reports March 8 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans.

Millennium Research Group article by Analyst Dan Whalen in Diagnostic & Invasive Cardiology magazine

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:34:18 GMT

Market trends shows a big increase of ablation to treat atrial fibrillation.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted on ITWeb

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling on the Department of Health to suspend the roll-out of summary care records, states The Register.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

...Almost two-thirds of U.S. physicians currently own smartphones

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted on Fierce Mobile Healthcare web site

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More than 80 percent of U.S. physicians will have smartphones by 2012--up from 64 percent in 2009--and half of that group will use their phones for patient care, administrative functions like charge capture and even continuing medical education, according to a new report from Manhattan Research that drills deeper into data first released last fall.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi and Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in DTC INSIGHTS

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:06:12 GMT

The number of ePharma Consumers surpassed the 100 million-user mark in 2009, about 44% of U.S. adults, according to Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:09:47 GMT

Medtronic is seeking regulatory approval for a pacemaker that's compatible with MRIs.

Decision Resources Therapeutic Area Director Nikhil Mehta quoted on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:39:27 GMT

Resverlogix Corp., without a marketed product, may accomplish what Pfizer Inc., the world’s biggest drugmaker, couldn’t: Creating a new medicine that fights heart disease by raising so-called good cholesterol.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in blog entry excerpt on Wallet Pop

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:09:47 GMT

As you read more stories about doctors profiting from the medical devices they use or about noninvasive medical treatments that can be used effectively as alternatives to surgery, you may wonder how you can be fully informed before making a major medical decision.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in Mobile Enterprise magazine

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Next time you visit a doctor's office, don't be surprised if she accesses prescription data on her BlackBerry, but don't assume the same technology will be available at your hospital.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

About 80% of all US physicians will be using smart phones by 2012, and not just for drug reference or clinical information.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Investor’s Business Daily web site

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:09:47 GMT

Say you're the CEO of a medtech company with a new technology. You've got FDA approval. Investors like the stock. Up it goes.

Manhattan Research data quoted on eWEEK.com

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nuance introduced a number of mobile solutions for the health care industry, featuring speech-recognition, voice-based search, voice capture and data structuring technologies.

Article by Millennium Research Group Analyst Nadia Oviedo appeared in Academy News

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:27:50 GMT

The Asia Pacific Region leads in adoption of immediate functional loading but lags the U.S. and Europe in guided surgery use, according to Millennium Research Group’s 2009 Global Dental Implant report series.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted on American Medical News web site

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If the launch of the iPad has done anything, it has brought legitimacy to the tablet computer, a product that has long been considered the redheaded stepchild of computing.

Millennium Research Group Analysts Michelle Li and Dan Whalen quoted on dotmed.com

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:34:18 GMT

Is China’s mega 850-billion-yuan health care stimulus plan, coupled with a massive population beginning to succumb to Western diseases, a miracle for U.S. medical device makers, or a mirage?

Manhattan Research Senior Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on American Medical News

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:47:40 GMT

Girish Munavalli, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, never considered dermatologists to be all that tech-savvy.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Anecdotal evidence suggests that pharma sector spending on interactive marketing is finally approaching parity with consumer packaged goods firms. Now the question is: Can drug companies outperform their peers on creativity and tactics?

Millennium Research Group data quoted on The Wall Street Journal

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It sounds like such a simple concept: Study different medical treatments and figure out which delivers the best results at the cheapest cost, giving patients the most effective care.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on The Wall Street Journal

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It sounds like such a simple concept: Study different medical treatments and figure out which delivers the best results at the cheapest cost, giving patients the most effective care.

Decision Resources, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hoenigsberg quoted on Wall Street Letter

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:42:49 GMT

Decision Resources, a research and advisory firm focused on healthcare insights and analysis, wants to buy small, specialized healthcare boutiques.

Decision Resources Analyst Matthew Winton, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:08:13 GMT

Doctors may learn next month that Dimebon, a 27-year-old hay fever treatment and one of the most mysterious compounds yet tried to fight dementia, is poised to become their newest and perhaps best weapon against Alzheimer’s.

Decision Resources Analyst Matthew Winton, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:08:13 GMT

Millennium Research Group data quoted on The Source

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:49:47 GMT

With no major economic cycle upturn in sight and a cash hoard on its books, Philips must take decisive action in its healthcare business in the next six months–bullish analysts’ estimates for organic growth notwithstanding.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on FierceHealthIT.com

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:24:10 GMT

While the majority of doctors still do not communicate with patients via email, secure messaging portals or instant messaging, online patient-physician communication is no longer a rarity, according to a new report from Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Ravindra Sharma quoted in Medical Dealer

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:13:08 GMT

The market for X-ray equipment and supplies is very much a mature one. According to a report by BCC Research, the entire U.S. market for medical imaging equipment totaled $7.8 billion in 2007, with a projected growth to $11.6 billion in 2012.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi article on PharmaLive.com

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:06:12 GMT

When Manhattan Research began looking at the health and information technology trends of U.S. consumers about a decade ago, individuals who researched prescription drug information online, ePharma Consumers, were considered early adopters.

Decision Resources, Inc. appeared in The Boston Globe

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:42:49 GMT

Decision Resources Inc., a health care research and advisory firm in Waltham, today said it is buying BioTrend Research Group of Exton, Penn., for an undisclosed sum.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Assistant Managing Editor Renee Burnham quoted on The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:54:26 GMT

Cook Children’s Health Care System is widely admired for the way it helps sick kids. The nonprofit organization deserves as much credit for how it manages finances and designs a business.

Decision Resources data quoted on Barrons.com

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:32:49 GMT

These treatments could help the bottom lines of companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Bayer and Novo Nordisk

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted on American Medical News

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:06:12 GMT

Much research has been conducted to show the many health care benefits associated with using mobile technology, especially the smartphone. But there's no clear-cut choice on which phone makes the most sense for physicians.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Canada.com

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Canadians are putting their money where their mouths are. Whether it's our punishing climate, the rise of the Hollywood trout-pout, or simply the latest dermatological diversion, millions of dollars are being poured into the meticulous upkeep and augmentation of Canuck kissers.

Manhattan Research data quoted on Fierce Pharma web site

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There's always a lot of talk about just how effective DTC advertising is--or isn't. Well, Manhattan Research has released a report examining one variable in the effectiveness equation: How many people check out a product website on the prompting of a DTC ad? The report ranks the top 10 brands for the percentage of website traffic that's DTC-driven.

Decision Resources, Inc. acquisition of BioTrends a blog entry on Philly.com

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:56:42 GMT

It doesn’t employ a lot of people - just seven. But those employees invariably have M.D. or Ph.D. after their names. And their research is prized by their pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

Manhattan Research Senior Analyst Stephanie LaBelle quoted on The Houston Chronicle

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At first glance, the three-story building that houses IDev Technologies seems to have more space than the company can use, with some empty offices and bare walls.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Lisa Shantz quoted in ADVANCE for Healthy Aging

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:41:44 GMT

Analysts detect a healthy pulse in the aesthetic market, but challenges remain.

Decision Resources data quoted on RTTNews web site

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:32:49 GMT

Shares of biopharmaceutical firm Medivation Inc. ( MDVN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) have had a nice run-up over the past one year and currently trade around $37, representing a more than two-fold rise. The stock was trading around $23 when the company was profiled on our site last July.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Ressi quoted in Medical Marketing & Media

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:06:12 GMT

NuvaRing and Latisse lead the pack in DTC-driven traffic to their brand.com sites, according to Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Dan Whalen quoted on FDAnews

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:58:21 GMT

A U.S. Supreme Court refusal to hear Boston Scientific’s appeal in a long-running cardiac device patent infringement case with St. Jude Medical will have international implications for devicemakers, experts say.

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Biotrends

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:05 GMT

Acquisition Adds Significant Specialized Expertise to Decision Resources, Inc.’s Biopharma Offerings

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires BioTrends

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:05 GMT

Acquisition Adds Significant Specialized Expertise to Decision Resources, Inc.’s Biopharma Offerings

Decision Resources Analyst Michael Latwis quoted on The Pink Sheet

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Return Of The Blockbuster, But Can 2009 Launches Live Up To Potential?

Decision Resources Director Bethany Kiernan, Ph.D. quoted on InPharm web site

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Merck Serono’s new oral treatment for multiple sclerosis is still tipped to reach the market ahead of its rival, Novartis/Mitsubishi Tanabe's FTY-720, despite a regulatory setback.

Manhattan Research data quoted on E-Health Europe

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of online physicians in Western Europe watch online video for professional purposes, according to a new survey.

Decision Resources, Inc. Promotions Highlighted in Medical Marketing & Media

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:01 GMT

People News: Sudler & Hennessey, Presidio Pharmaceuticals, Reglera and Decisions Resources

Decision Resources, Inc. Announces Key Strategic Promotions Including Chief Commercialization Officer Mark Bard

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Continued Organic and Acquisition Growth Leads to New Strategic Structure

Decision Resources, Inc. Announces Key Strategic Promotions Including Chief Commercialization Officer Mark Bard

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Continued Organic and Acquisition Growth Leads to New Strategic Structure

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Josh Kelley quoted in Jacksonville Business Journal

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Faced with economic uncertainty and financial woes, doctors in private practice are increasingly turning to hospitals for employment.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Implant News & Views

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

“The US market for dental implants, which comprises regular- (> 3.0 mm) and small diameter (d” 3.0 mm) dental implant fixtures, final abutments, and other tools, will achieve strong growth through to 2013."

Manhattan Research data quoted on American Medical News

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Most primary care doctors, 65%, search the Web more than once a day. Physicians say the information available has made their jobs easier.

Manhattan Research data quoted on HealthNewsDigest.com

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You may not be aware of this, but medical-related fraud and identity theft are growing problems in America.

Millennium Research Group Analyst James Kurz quoted on IBJ.com

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roche Diagnostics Corp., once the darling of the U.S. diabetes-device market, is now licking its wounds. And it’s mulling whether to keep fighting on all fronts or to pull back.

Manhattan Research data quoted on MarketingVOX

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The average patient in the US now relies on a variety of media and resources to research disease, treatment, and general health information - and key in this mix is the internet, a category that Manhattan Research has dubbed 'e-Health.'

Decision Resources Analyst Ben Kong quoted on PharmaTimes

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This fast growth in the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan will be driven by the launches of a number of new agents, including a strong pipeline of oral fixed-dose anticoagulants, most notably Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) and Bayer/Johnson & Johnson’s Xarelto (rivaroxaban), plus Sanofi-Aventis’s antiarrhythmic agent Multaq (dronedarone), according to the study, from Decision Resources.

Millennium Research Group Article by Analyst Edward Park on Academy News

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Traditionally, dental bone graft substitutes have been used when bone resorption has greatly reduced the jawbone and the defect area needs to be built up or filled in for a dental implant to be placed.

Manhattan Research data quoted on HealthLeaders Media

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many chief information officers have smartphones on the top of their 2009 wish list. The compact mobile devices combine online access to information with PDA (personal digital assistant) functionality, making them perfect for on-the-go clinicians.

Millennium Research Group Manager Kevin Flewwelling quoted in The Massachusetts Medical Devices Journal

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The five largest players in the spinal implant market are facing increased competition from small innovators, according to Millennium Research Group.

Manhattan Research data quoted on iHealthBeat

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eighty-five percent of online adults from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain report using the Internet to find health and prescription drug information, according to a new Manhattan Research survey.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Anuk Karunaratn quoted on EP Lab Digest

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One year ago, Lehman Brothers, the well-known investment bank, collapsed, representing the single largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. This singular occurrence heralded a recession, the likes of which had not been seen in the U.S. since the Great Depression. As a result, world economies spiraled out of control.

Decision Resources Directors and Analysts quoted on PharmExec.com

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After five years of in-licensing drugs and buying biotech companies outright, Big Pharma's shopping spree may be finally moving from promise to payoff. The new drug applications (NDAs) submitted by the Pfizers and Mercks of the world are increasingly for out-of-house discoveries to which the world's biggest drugmakers biggest contribution is bankrolling, designing, and executing late-stage clinical trials.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Cardiovascular Business web site

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With atrial fibrillation (AF) as the most widespread cardiac arrhythmia affecting patients, many new clinical trials are testing additional, more effective methods than the frequently prescribed drugs to treat AF, according to research published this month by the Millennium Research Group (MRG).

Millennium Research Group data quoted on TwinCities.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After her husband passed away in May following years with Alzheimer's disease, the 84-year-old Burnsville resident saw her own health steadily decline due to a failing heart valve.

Decision Resources data quoted on NJ.com

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the area of sexual dysfunction, it may be the woman’s turn for a break-through.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When the pain in her knee from an old running injury continued even after surgery, Sarah McCluan turned to the Internet for help.

Decision Resources, Inc. Named to Outsell's "10 to Watch" List

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Company Propels Up the Inc. 5000 List

Acquisitions and Expansion of High-Value Product Lines Drive Decision Resources, Inc. Growth

Decision Resources, Inc. Named to Outsell's "10 to Watch" List

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Company Propels Up the Inc. 5000 List

Acquisitions and Expansion of High-Value Product Lines Drive Decision Resources, Inc. Growth

Manhattan Research data quoted on BBC News

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pagers have for long been considered the doctor's sidekick but in the United States, as hospitals face pressure for greater efficiency, smartphones are taking over.

Manhattan Research data quoted on BBC News

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pagers have for long been considered the doctor's sidekick but in the United States, as hospitals face pressure for greater efficiency, smartphones are taking over.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted on The Orlando Sentinel

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When Dr. Sally Elias wanted to find the price of the diaper-rash medication for a patient recently, she didn't have to leave the baby and her mother alone in the exam room to call a pharmacy or search online.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on Xconomy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The leading edge of innovation in medical devices is often concentrated on nifty implantable tools that a doctor can insert without a scalpel, as a less-invasive alternative to surgery. But now we’re seeing more startups, like Bothell, WA-based QuantumCor, designing devices to fix what’s broken in the body without even leaving any sort of implant behind at all.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy quoted on The Orlando Sentinel

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Research data quoted on The Sacramento Bee

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Internet's power to make something "go viral" has surpassed the phrase's original meaning.

Decision Resources Analyst Ben Duncan quoted on NJBIZ

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Novo Nordisk Inc. announced the re-launch of its “changing possibilities in hemophilia” campaign with a re-branded Web site and a new community on the social networking site Facebook. The new online resources are intended to reach the hemophilia inhibitor community, which represents just 800 to 900 Americans, according to the health care company, whose U.S. headquarters are based in Princeton.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Deanna Vankessel quoted on Medical Device Daily

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to a new Millennium Research Group (MRG; Waltham, Massachusetts) report, the global spinal nonfusion technology market will increase from roughly $400 million in 2008 to almost $2 billion by 2013.

Decision Resources Analyst Andrea Buurma quoted in Medical Marketing & Media

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the number of FDA-approved fibromyalgia therapies has grown, so has patient hope. However, the condition is still not well understood by the medical community overall, hampering uptake of branded drugs approved for the disorder. A new report suggests that better training for internists, who are on the front lines of diagnosis and treatment, could help.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy was quoted on the American Medical News website

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many physicians have discovered that smartphones can be a valuable work tool. Now some hospitals are buying smartphones for affiliated doctors and mandating use.

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard and Senior Director Monique Levy were quoted in Healthcare IT News

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The head of a New York-based healthcare market research firm says physicians who might have spent four hours a week online in 2004 are now spending at least eight hours in front of a computer.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Darren Navarro was quoted on NJBIZ

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Unless you are a surgeon, a hospital purchasing manager or a medical products distributor, the name Terumo Medical Corp. is unlikely to ring a bell.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Ravindra Sharma was quoted on dotmed.com

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Middle-income countries like China and Russia will account for 37 percent of the diagnostic imaging market by 2013 -- almost the same amount as the U.S. -- according to analysts.

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard quoted in Medical Marketing & Media

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Just a few short years ago most doctors were technophobic. You would have been hard-pressed to get a physician to consider electronic prescribing or logging-on to a web-based medical conference.

Decision Resources Analysts Kate Keeping and Graeme Green were quoted on PharmExec.com

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Daniel Vasella, who created Novartis 13 years ago, turning it into what many analysts consider the world's leading global healthcare conglomerate, is the sole industry CEO with any purchase on greatness. During a decade when the industry has lost its high margins, public trust, and business model, leading to the exit of an entire generation of pharma leaders, Vasella, 56, remains the outstanding exception.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Lisa Shantz quoted on Cosmetics Design Web site

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for effective skin lightening ingredients that could replace hydroquinone in pigment control products is significant, according to market researchers.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Lisa Shantz quoted on Cosmetics Design Web site

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for effective skin lightening ingredients that could replace hydroquinone in pigment control products is significant, according to market researchers.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Jane DuBose was quoted on the Times Free Press Web site.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When insurance broker Russ Blakely tries to shop for cheaper health care coverage for his clients, he doesn't have many choices.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Jane DuBose was quoted on the Times Free Press Web site.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When insurance broker Russ Blakely tries to shop for cheaper health care coverage for his clients, he doesn't have many choices.

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the Medical Marketing & Media Web site.

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The average physician currently spends a full work day [about eight hours] a week using the Internet for professional reasons, a significant jump from only 2.5 hours in 2002, according to the results of a white paper entitled: “How Digital is Shaping the Future of Pharmaceutical Marketing,” released by Manhattan Research.

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the Medical Marketing & Media Web site.

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When Walter Jordan played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1980s, he had top-notch medical care. Whenever he was hurt, a team physician materialized immediately.

Decision Resources data was quoted on the FDA News Web site.

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Almost three-quarters of patients who took statins to improve their cholesterol blood levels for at least three months still had at least one abnormality in lipids, according to a Merck-sponsored study.

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the iHealthBeat Web site.

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Seventy-four percent of U.S. nurses recommend health-related Web sites to their patients, according to a survey by Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group Lisa Shantz was quoted on The Street Web site.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Conference Board releases its bone-dry Leading Economic Index report of global indicators every month, factoring in the level of the S&P 500, the inflation-adjusted measure of M2 money supply, the interest rate -- yawn.

Manhattan Research data and Monique Levy were quoted on the MarketingVOX Web site.

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Americans who go online for health and medical information turn to search engines two-thirds of the time when they are seeking answers to their questions, indicating that internet search is an increasingly important factor in Americans' treatment decision process, according to a study by Manhattan Research, MarketingCharts reports.

Manhattan Research data and Monique Levy were quoted on the MarketingVOX Web site.

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the Medical Marketing and Media Online Web site.

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The number of physicians interacting with drug and device companies online has grown 23% since 2004 to comprise 87% of all US physicians, according to Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group data was quoted on the Bloomberg Web site.

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Across the River Thames from London’s Big Ben tower, Martyn Thomas repairs broken hearts.

Millennium Research Group Kevin Flewwelling was quoted on the American Metal Market Web site.

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The worldwide recession put a dent in shipments to the $27-billion global medical implants market.

Millennium Research Group data was quoted on the Twin Cities Web site.

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A fast-growing medical procedure that injects medical cement into the spine to treat fractures apparently works no better than a placebo.

Decision Resources Michael Latwis was quoted on the BioWorld Online Web site.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The black-boxed approval as expected of Eli Lilly and Co.’s blood thinner Effient (prasugrel) last week did nothing to quell investor worries about the steep patent cliff faced by the big pharma firm, and attention stayed on would-be competitors in the antiplatelet space.

Millennium Research Group data was quoted on the Wall Street Journal Web site.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new study concluded that the most commonly used method for extracting leg veins for grafts in coronary bypass surgery was more dangerous than the traditional method, and resulted in more deaths among patients.

Millennium Research Group data was quoted on the Wall Street Journal Web site.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Decision Resources data was quoted on the FDANews Web site.

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. remained the most expensive market for brand drugs in 2008, with European prices averaging 60 percent of U.S. prices, a new study shows.

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the ABC News Web site.

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Doctors are increasingly bidding farewell to their classic sidekick -- the pager -- and opting for smartphones that do more to help them practice medicine.

Decision Resources Neil Grubert was quoted on Fierce Pharma Web site.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Decision Resources came out with a report showing that drug costs in Europe are an average of 40 percent less than in the U.S.--a price differential that shows why reimportation was ever raised in the first place. The study covered 170 of the most popular drugs and found costs to range from a low of 55 percent of the U.S. price in Italy to a high of 70 percent in Germany.

Decision Resources Christine Helliwell was quoted on Reuters Web site.

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Heightened concern over the safety of new diabetes treatments is throwing significant roadblocks in front of their use and threatening to discourage development of drugs for the disease.

Jeff Stewart Joins Decision Resources, Inc. as Chief Information Officer

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former IntrinsiQ Executive Will be Responsible for Company’s Technology Strategy Aimed at Embedding Decision Resources, Inc. Solutions into Customers’ Workflow

Millennium Research Group Amy Krohn quoted in New York Times Web site.

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When a patient asked recently for a prescription for Dostinex to revive his flagging libido, Brooklyn internist Sean Khozin was uncomfortable recommending the drug, which is used to treat hormonal disorders.

Manhattan Research data quoted in Crain's new York Business Web site.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Jane DuBose quoted in Los Angeles Times Web site.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Physician consumption of online information sources for professional purposes is accelerating across the U.S., Europe and Asia, according to surveys from Manhattan Research.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Jane DuBose quoted in Los Angeles Times Web site.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Physician consumption of online information sources for professional purposes is accelerating across the U.S., Europe and Asia, according to surveys from Manhattan Research.

Manhattan Research Monique Levy quoted in American Medical News Web site.

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For all the incentivizing, prompting and pleading to get physicians to adopt health IT, perhaps no one could have predicted 20 years ago that the cell phone would have the biggest impact on adoption rates.

Manhattan Research data quoted in iHealthBeat Web site.

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Physician consumption of online information sources for professional purposes is accelerating across the U.S., Europe and Asia, according to surveys from Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in ADVANCE for Healthy Aging magazine and on the Web site.

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When California physicist Theodore Maiman created the first laser in 1960, skeptics described the technology as "a solution looking for a problem. "Scientists and engineers simply couldn't envision a practical use for it.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in ADVANCE for Healthy Aging magazine and on the Web site.

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard quoted on the Los Angeles Times Web site

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How hot is swine flu traffic on Twitter? A recent survey from Nielsen Online put swine flu at 2% of all Twitter conversations, making it an even bigger topic than British singing star Susan Boyle.

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard quoted in the Los Angeles Times Web site

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How hot is swine flu traffic on Twitter? A recent survey from Nielsen Online put swine flu at 2% of all Twitter conversations, making it an even bigger topic than British singing star Susan Boyle.

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard quoted on the Los Angeles Times Web site

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How hot is swine flu traffic on Twitter? A recent survey from Nielsen Online put swine flu at 2% of all Twitter conversations, making it an even bigger topic than British singing star Susan Boyle.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Poonam Jassi quoted on the Wall Street Journal Web site

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The global recession has been a real kick in the teeth for makers of dental implants, and the market appears unlikely to brighten in the near term

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Poonam Jassi quoted on the Wall Street Journal Web site

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The global recession has been a real kick in the teeth for makers of dental implants, and the market appears unlikely to brighten in the near term

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the ClickZ Web site

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wagged its finger at more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies over their use of paid search advertising.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the ClickZ Web site

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wagged its finger at more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies over their use of paid search advertising.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the DMNews Web site

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The relationship between sales representative and physician has been the cornerstone of pharmaceutical companies' marketing to the healthcare community for years.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the DMNews Web site

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The relationship between sales representative and physician has been the cornerstone of pharmaceutical companies' marketing to the healthcare community for years.

Millennium Research Group quoted on the New York Times Web site

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GIVEN Botox’s entrenchment in the American market, the success of Reloxin will largely depend on how Medicis leverages its relationships with physicians, said Gary Nachman, the director of specialty pharmaceuticals at Leerink Swann, an investment bank.

Millennium Research Group quoted on the New York Times Web site

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the CMIO Web site

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the smartphone overtakes the PDA, questions arise as to whether they are simply just cool new alternatives or whether they are clinical tools, critical to healthcare practitioners’ workflow. Are some smartphones “smarter” than others?

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the CMIO Web site

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Decision Resources Analyst Michael Latwis quoted on the Pharmaceutical Executive Web site

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

That question has been asked almost daily by Wall Street and the business media since late 2006, when then-new CEO Jeffrey B. Kindler announced the death of torcetrapib, the company's would-be savior.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the Santa Cruz Sentinel Web Site

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Would you be willing to pay $60 a year for the privilege of having an online conversation with your doctor?

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the iHealthBeat Web site

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eighty-nine percent of online, type 2 diabetes patients use the Internet to search for health information, according to a survey by Manhattan Research.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the iHealthBeat Web site

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eighty-nine percent of online, type 2 diabetes patients use the Internet to search for health information, according to a survey by Manhattan Research.

Millennium Research Group quoted on the FDA News Web site

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturers of drug-eluting stents will have to differentiate their products to succeed in what is becoming an increasingly diverse and competitive market, an analyst says.

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on the Cosmetic Surgery Times Web site

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Atritech Inc., a small medical device company based in Plymouth, said Thursday it has raised $30 million in private financing -- funds that will spur development and the commercial launch of a new product to treat a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation.

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on the Cosmetic Surgery Times Web site

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on the Cosmetic Surgery Times Web site

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SOCIAL MEDIA GURU TOM SMITH differentiates social media from advertising in this way: Advertising broadcasts to an audience, whereas social media talks with an audience.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the Modern Medicine Web site

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SO, IS SOCIAL NETWORKING A PASSING FAD or worth your consideration? After all, the competition for your time and focus is fierce.

Manhattan Research Data quoted on the American Medical News Web site

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SO, IS SOCIAL NETWORKING A PASSING FAD or worth your consideration? After all, the competition for your time and focus is fierce.

Decision Resources Therapeutic Area Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com Web site

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A 5-foot-9-inch man whose weight creeps up by 30 pounds to 205 may die three years earlier as a result, according to research that found even a moderate gain can drag down health.

Decision Resources Therapeutic Area Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com Web site

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A 5-foot-9-inch man whose weight creeps up by 30 pounds to 205 may die three years earlier as a result, according to research that found even a moderate gain can drag down health.

Decision Resources Therapeutic Area Director Donny Wong, Ph.D. quoted on Bloomberg.com Web site

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A 5-foot-9-inch man whose weight creeps up by 30 pounds to 205 may die three years earlier as a result, according to research that found even a moderate gain can drag down health.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in The Minneapolis Star Tribune and Web site

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:41:19 GMT

The CEO of Boston Scientific Corp., perhaps the most-maligned medical device company in recent years, has survived a bruising series of product recalls, a market plunge in its signature heart stent and a widely ridiculed $27 billion acquisition of Guidant Corp. that has taken nearly three years to sort out.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Los Angeles Times Web site

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former First Lady Barbara Bush and actor-comedian Robin Williams this month joined the thousands of Americans who have come to need an artificial valve implanted to regulate the blood flow out of the heart to supply the rest of the body.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Los Angeles Times Web site

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Decision Resources Analyst Michael Latwis quoted on the New Jersey Star Ledger Web site

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Swiss drugmaker Roche, which has run its U.S. operations from a campus in Nutley for 80 years, plans to shed more than 1,500 jobs in New Jersey and relocate major operations to California as part of a $46.8 billion deal to take over the biotech powerhouse Genentech.

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted on Newsweek Web site

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What might you overhear if you got 100,000 doctors together in one virtual room? You could find out if you had access to the social network Sermo.

Manhattan Research data was quoted on the Pharmaceutical Executive Web site

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Online consumers with type 2 diabetes are significantly more likely to search specifically for pharmaceutical information on the Internet.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Life Sciences World Web site

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new type of stem cell derived from menstrual blood and other discoveries are providing significant steps forward in providing an ethical, easily accessible, and potentially highly useful adult stem cell for treatment of numerous degenerative conditions.

Manhattan Research Senior Director Monique Levy, published in Med Ad News magazine

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Though there has been much buzz in the health world about the role of the latest technologies such as online video and social networking – search engines remain the primary gateway for those seeking health information online.

Decision Resources Senior Analyst Nikhil Mehta and Analyst Graeme Green, Ph.D., were quoted on the web site of Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Statins will continue to dominate the lucrative cholesterol market, but new combinations may see the light of day as early as this year, with a slate of others potentially wading in over the next two to four years.

Decision Resources data quoted on the New Jersey Star Ledger Web site

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:41:19 GMT

In hopes of capturing a piece of a growing, lucrative market ahead of its competitors, Merck is forging full-speed into a burgeoning new area of drug development: making versions of top-selling biologic medicines.

Manhattan Research data quoted on Medical Marketing & Media magazine Web site

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sanofi-Aventis launched its inaugural YouTube channel on February 4. Titled GoInsulin, the channel features testimonial videos and links to GoInsulin.com, a companion website.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Tiffanie Demone quoted in The Orlando Business Journal and on bizjournals.com

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Medical facilities will face increased difficulty obtaining credit at favorable terms to fund capital expenditures in 2009 due to the ongoing US economic crisis, according to a recent study.

Decision Resources Director Stephan Gauldie quoted on The Pink Sheet Web site

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:41:19 GMT

Commercial synergies clearly are not driving Pfizer’s pending acquisition of Wyeth.

Manhattan Research data quoted on Advertising Age Web site

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It's a huge integration -- Pfizer's $68 billion acquisition of Wyeth -- yet it appears to be devoid of marketing and agency conflicts.

Millennium Research Group Senior Analyst Chris Schutz quoted on MedicExchange Web site

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Like most industries across the country, the Radiology Information System/Picture Archiving and Communication System (RIS/PACS) industry continues to be affected by the downturn in the state of the United States economy.

Decision Resources data quoted on Barron's Online Web site

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

Barrons.com has identified five drugs that could pay off big for the companies that make them.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Health Blog section of The Wall Street Journal Online

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

HealthCentral Network is buying Wellsphere in another sign of the consolidation in the online health world, where too many sites are fighting for scarce ad dollars.

Manhattan Research data quoted on the Fierce Healthcare Web site

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

The healthcare industry may be in an uproar over pharma and medical devicemaker funding for physician activities, but physicians don't seem to be so conflicted, if a recent study is to be believed.

Decision Resources Analyst Sandra Chow quoted in Rolling Stone magazine

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

Created to treat schizophrenia, it wound up being used on misbehaving kids. How the pharmaceutical industry turned a flawed and dangerous drug into a $16 billion bonanza.

Manhattan Research data quoted on the Management in Practice Web site

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

A firm that looks into trends within the pharmaceutical industry has unveiled the results of a study exploring the use of technology among GPs.

Manhattan Research data quoted on the iHealthBeat Web site

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

In 2008, 7.3 million U.S. adults used online personal health records, while 72.5 million U.S. adults reported being interested in using online PHRs, according to a Manhattan Research survey.

Millennium Research Group data quoted on the Seeking Alpha Web site

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:41:19 GMT

An attractive area to look for potential turnaround investments is in the software space. Along with a plunging share price, what usually grabs our attention in a depressed software equity is a steady recurring revenue base, high gross margins, a strong balance sheet, and minimal capital spending needs.

Millennium Research Group Co-President Aaron Dickson quoted in FDAnews

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Higher-priced, antimicrobial devices are expected to see double-digit growth through 2012 as government initiatives to reduce the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) seek to tackle the issue at the source, analysts say.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Director Jane DuBose quoted in The Memphis Business Journal and Web site

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

With “bleak prospects on the horizon” for some primary care physicians, HealthSpring has formed a small group of independent physicians to make health care more efficient, less expensive and more profitable.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted on CNN Web site

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

In the midst of a frantic week in September filled with auditions and deadlines, New York casting director Michael Cassara had zero down time. So one day, when he felt a sore throat coming on, Cassara had his doctor beamed into his office.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in The New York Times and Web site

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Every year, experts estimate, about 80,000 seemingly healthy people in this country under the age of 55 have a stroke for no apparent reason.

Manhattan Research data quoted in The Orlando Sentinel and Web site

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Although relatively immune to recession, the business of health care will be focused on streamlining and cost containment in 2009.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Priyanka Jain quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Web site

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

The sagging economy hasn't spared makers of aesthetic medical equipment -- used in everything from facial rejuvenation to acne treatments -- but the chief executive of Solta Medical Inc. sees it as an opportunity to do more deals.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Rick Byrne quoted in The Indianapolis Business Journal and Web site

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s growing market dominance in Indiana is sparking a backlash from doctors.

Millennium Research Group Analyst Ravindra Sharma quoted in the Cardiovascular Business magazine and Web site

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Ultrasound usage in cardiology has been a market historically dominated by larger, cart-based systems, which offered more power and rapid processing and visualization over earlier generations of smaller, more portable units.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Director Jane DuBose quoted in The Tennessean and on the Web site

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:30:16 GMT

A subsidiary of health insurer CIGNA that employs 1,000 people in Nashville has lost a contract under which it processes and pays claims to Medicare, mostly from doctors.

Millennium Research Group Co-President Aaron Dickson quoted on The Hospital Review magazine Web site

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

Here are the 10 leading trends affecting the medical technology industry for 2009, according to a webinar hosted by Aaron Dickson, co-president of the Toronto-based Millennium Research Group, a strategic research and intelligence firm in the medical technology and pharmaceutical market sectors.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted on the iHealthBeat Web site

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:24:29 GMT

While there are uncertainties in forecasting what health IT will look like in 2009, one force is already undeniably influencing the health IT market: American consumers.

Manhattan Research Director Erika S. Fishman quoted in the American Medical News Web site

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:36:59 GMT

If Dan Diamond, MD, leaves for work in the morning and forgets his white lab coat -- it's no big deal. But if he forgets his iPhone?

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Money Magazine and Web site

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:36:59 GMT

Did you wake up with pinkeye? Or maybe a painful sore throat or a nasty rash? You want relief and you want it now. Well, good luck getting it.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi published article appearing in Med Ad News magazine

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pharmaceutical marketing has come a long way since the days when television or print ads were the only options available for promotional messaging to consumers.

Manhattan Research data quoted on PharmaTimes Web site

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:36:59 GMT

New patient starts in three of the largest US retail prescription categories – cholesterol reduction, diabetes and hypertension – will be relatively flat in 2009, showing growth of less than 5% each, according to health care analytics firm SDI.

Millennium Research Group data quoted in commentary appearing on Bloomberg.com

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:36:59 GMT

When President-elect Barack Obama talks about “a glide path for long-term sustainable economic growth,” what does that mean to you?

Manhattan Research data was quoted Medical Marketing & Media magazine Web site

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:36:59 GMT

It's not unusual for the pharmaceutical industry to welcome the New Year with at least a little trepidation.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted on eyeforpharma.com

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:36:59 GMT

Manhattan Research, recently released its US study of consumers - Cybercitizen Health v8.0.

Millennium Research Group Co-President Aaron Dickson was quoted in USA Today and on their Web site

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:39:06 GMT

While many businesses struggle during the recession, a handful of U.S. and global companies — from health care giant Abbott Laboratories (ABT) to retail king Wal-Mart (WMT)—are riding out the financial storm in good shape.

Millennium Research Group Human Resources Manager Geeta Thekkakara quoted in The Globe and Mail of Canada and on theglobeandmail.com.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:39:06 GMT

Class of '09: Job hunt may hold some surprises
By: Eleanor Beaton

Fingertip Formulary's Web site was featured on the Current Psychiatry Online Web site

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:39:06 GMT

The article highlights the 12 best Web sites for clinical needs that are available to internet users.

Millennium Research Group Manager David Plow quoted in FDAnews Web site.

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:19:42 GMT

Imaging Device Sales to Take Hit Despite Increases in Utilization
By Renee Frojo

Manhattan Research President and Co-Founder Mark Bard quoted on NJBIZ Web site

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:15:55 GMT

J&J Purchase Is a Booster For Marketing
Wellness programs may lift drug sales
By Shankar P.

Manhattan Research data was quoted in the article below that appeared on the MarketingVOX Web site

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:03:46 GMT

Digital Doctors Connect to Patients, Info Online

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Chris Clancy quoted on the NJBIZ Web site.

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:36:59 GMT

Report: Southern New Jersey Hospitals Thriving, but Cautious in Downturn
By Evelyn Lee

Decision Resources Senior Analyst Nikhil Mehta quoted on PharmExec.com Web site.

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Jupiter Study Gives Huge Boost to Crestor
By George Koroneos

Decision Resources Principal Analyst Donny Wong, Ph.D., quoted on PharmExec.com Web site

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:36:59 GMT

CB-1 Antagonists for Obesity: R.I.P.
By George Koroneos

Decision Resources data quoted on In-PharmaTechnologist.com Web site.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:08:58 GMT

Novo looks east for $400m insulin plant

Millennium Research Group data quoted on The New York Times Web site.

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:19:42 GMT

For Women, Red Flags About a Hip Device
By Barry Meier

Decision Resources Principal Analyst Analyst Michael Latwis quoted on PharmExec.com Web site

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:36:59 GMT

As the company marches toward its patent cliff, CEO John Lechleiter has a bold new plan to save it. But it's going to take more than ImClone to restore Lilly to its former glory. Does Lechleiter have what it takes?

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Med Ad News and on Web site.

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:39:06 GMT

For the second year, Med Ad News has chosen four Pharmaceutical Marketing Ventures to Watch from a variety of young, creative venture companies that could change the way pharmaceutical products are marketed and sold.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Med Ad News and Web site

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:24:29 GMT

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Raleigh Metro magazine and Web site

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Changing the Face of Medicine
By Anthony Vecchione

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Rick Byrne was quoted on Bloomberg.com.

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Humana's Profit Falls 39% on Investments, Drug Costs (Update2)
By Avram Goldstein

Manhattan Research Director Erika Fishman quoted on macnewsworld.com.

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Mac Doctor Is In: Slick Tools for Health Pros
By Erika Morphy

Millennium Research Group Data Quoted by Dow Jones Newswires and appeared on CNNMoney.com Web site

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:03:12 GMT

Boston Scientific: 3Q Share Remained Steady For Drug Stents
By Shirleen Dorman, Dow Jones Newswires

Decision Resources data quoted on The Economic Times Web site, a financial news service of Indiatimes

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:52:48 GMT

Bitter sweet: India sees 17% rise in sale of diabetic medicines
By Nina Mehta, ET Bureau

Decision Resoures, Inc. Named to the Inc. 5000 List

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:36:54 GMT

Organic Growth and Acquisitions Have Driven the Company’s Development

Decision Resoures, Inc. Named to the Inc. 5000 List

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:36:54 GMT

Organic Growth and Acquisitions Have Driven the Company’s Development

Millennium Research Group Quoted on RTTnews.com

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:03:12 GMT

Boston Scientific says financial strength not impacted by market volatility; maintains stent market share in Q3

Decision Resources Analyst Amy Whiting, Ph.D. Quoted on MediaPost Website

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:48:35 GMT

Osteoarthritis Rx Meds Market May Hit $4 Billion By 2017
by Aaron Baar

Millennium Research Group Data Quoted on Dow Jones Financial Information Services Website

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:07:03 GMT

VCs Eyeing New Treatments For 'Silent Killer'
By Brian Gormley

Some venture capitalists are taking aim at one of America's top killers.

Manhattan Research Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi quoted in Medical Marketing & Media magazine

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:39:06 GMT

Look out WebMD: Waterfront Media to Merge with Revolution Health
By Ben Comer

Millennium Research Group Quoted in The Memphis Commercial Appeal

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:39:06 GMT

Cutting edge: Gyrus busy with new surgical tool, ownership. By Daniel Connolly

Workers at Gyrus ENT are rolling out a new surgical product as they adjust to life under new ownership.
Earlier this year, the Bartlett manufacturer of surgical products for ear, nose and throat specialists became part of Olympus, a Japanese conglomerate.

Millennium Research Group Manager Christian Burnaccioni quoted on Technology Marketing Corporation Web site.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:56:48 GMT

MRG Uses Strategy Companion's Analyzer for Marketrack SaaS Product
By Anil Sharma -- TMCnet Contributing Editor

Decision Resources Analyst Jackie Innes was quoted in Pharmaceutical Executive magazine and on the Web site, PharmExec.com

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GSK Pays Affiris $28M Up Front in Alzheimer's Vaccine Deal
By Catherine Hollingsworth

Manhattan Research Article Published in PM360 Magazine

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:35:07 GMT

Back to Basics: Getting the Most Out of Brand.com

By: Meredith Abreu Ressi and Maureen Malloy

Millennium Research Group Quoted in Becker's ASC Review

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:12:05 GMT

6 Trends in Minimally Invasive GYN
By Stephanie Wasek

Increased use of global endometrial ablation (GEA) devices...

HealthLeaders-InterStudy Analyst Chris Lewis Quoted in Patriot-News of Harrisburg

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:56:13 GMT
Is Capital healthy enough to go solo?
Insurer's regional focus, reserves keep company competitive, execs saySunday, September 21, 2008
By David Wenner of the Patriot-News

Decision Resources Analyst Jing Wu Quoted in PharmAsia News

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:56:19 GMT

China’s HCV Drug Market To Grow To $150 Million By 2012

SHANGHAI - China's hepatitis C virus drug market will grow to $150 million by 2012, according to a report released in September by Decision Resources.

Manhattan Research Data Quoted in Medical Marketing & Media Magazine

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:53:32 GMT

Pfizer brings back tortoise, hare in Chantix extended remix
By Matthew Arnold

Nine months after it pulled Chantix DTC amid concern about possible psychiatric side effects, Pfizer's tortoise and hare are back on the air with a new 90-second TV spot long on risk information.

Millennium Research Group Quoted in TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:28:19 GMT
Spine tingler: Is Medtronic money swaying surgeons? 8 Minnesota doctors among those named in federal lawsuit
By Jeremy Olson and Christopher Snowbeck

Manhattan Research's Vice President Meredith Abreu Ressi Quoted in The Washington Post

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:41:58 GMT

What Teens Are Hearing About Drugs
Some Messages Help, Others Are Troubling

By Francesca Lunzer Kritz, Special to The Washington Post

Millennium Research Group Quoted in Wall Street Journal

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:11:32 GMT

Beauty magazines and spas are touting a new generation of high-tech treatments for cellulite, a common affliction that gives parts of women's bodies a dimpled, uneven appearance. But there's little evidence that the new devices are effective, say some dermatologists who have scoured the medical literature and evaluated the products.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy's Chris Lewis Quoted in California Healthline Website

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:47:43 GMT

HMOs Enter Homestretch Before New Language Law Takes Effect
By George Lauer

California HMOs are gearing up for a new language assistance law that takes effect in six months. Health plans must provide translated materials and interpretation services to any member who needs it in whatever language or form.

HealthLeader-InterStudy's Renee Burnham Quoted in Houston Business Journal

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:20:36 GMT
Physician Hospitals Struggle With Contracts

When Foundation Surgical Hospital and University General Hospital opened their doors in 2006, both physician-owned hospitals had what they thought were solid business plans.

Millennium Research Group's David Plow Quoted in Health Imaging News

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:20:36 GMT
The market for adjunct breast imaging systems—covering breast coils, dedicated breast MRI systems and breast-specific gamma imaging systems—will grow at a compound annual growth rate of almost 28 percent over the next five years, according to a report from the Millennium Research Group (MRG).

Manhattan Research's Mark Bard Quoted Promoting the eComm Conference

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:20:36 GMT
The Future of Pharma e-Marketing By Izzy Wakeling, Head of Global Events

Challenges and opportunities for today’s pharmaceutical e-marketers abound. From social networking tools and advanced physician portals to streaming video and closed loop strategies, the opportunities to open new communication channels with patients, physicians and other key stakeholders are limited only by a marketer’s imagination and determination.

Manhattan Research's Erika S. Fishman Quoted in The Indianapolis Star

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:20:36 GMT

Improving Health Care With a Card: Community Health program offers patients tech tools, convenience

By Daniel Lee

Many people can't imagine banking without an ATM card to grab cash and the Internet to pay bills. And millions of travelers head straight for the electronic check-in kiosk when they get to the airport.

Decision Resources' Barbara Bolten Quoted in Pharmaceutical Executive

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:45:41 GMT
RNA Revolutionaries -Could gene silencing be the next great innovation in drug development? Led by Alnylam, Isis, and Regulus, a bold bunch of biotechs are betting on it.
by Walter Armstrong

Lori Silver Joins Decision Resources, Inc. as General Counsel

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:09:52 GMT
Formerly of Harvard University’s Office of General Counsel, Attorney Will be Responsible for All Legal Aspects of the Company.

Manhattan Research Manager Maureen Malloy Quoted in Med Ad News

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:45:41 GMT
With blogs and patient communities proliferating on the Internet, pharmaceutical marketers are beginning to face the challenge of defending their brand reputations online.

Decision Resources' Michael Latwis Quoted in Bloomberg.com

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:10:05 GMT
Amgen Diminished Shares Set for Rebound on Bone Drug
By Lisa Rapaport

Millennium Research Group Analyst Nadia Lachowsky Quoted in Becker's ASC Review

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:06:08 GMT
Expert Guidance to Help You Capitalize on New Urology Opportunities
by Rob Kurtz

Decision Resources' principal analyst Donny Wong, Ph.D., was quoted in news article on Bloomberg.com

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Merck & Co. may control more than half of a $6 billion U.S. market for a new type of diabetes drug even after rivals start selling similar versions.

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Manhattan Research

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT
Acquisition Expands Decision Resources, Inc.’s Portfolio to Include Global Physician and Consumer Digital Market Research

MRG Quoted on Business Week Website

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Dr. Charles Rosen is on a mission to end the conflicts of interest between manufacturers and physicians

Decision Resources' Data quoted by Reuters appearing on The Guardian website

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Hopes are mounting for an experimental Alzheimer's drug from Elan and Wyeth but the nature of the tests means clinical data due this month may provide little clarity on its sales potential.

Decision Resources' Donny Wong, Sr. Analyst Quoted on Barron's Online

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Obesity is a growing epidemic in America despite the best efforts of Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers.

Clair Gricks and Ramya Kollipara Quoted in Pharmaceutical Executive

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its annual confab last weekend to the tune of 40,000 participants, ranging from researcher luminaries to down-home family docs.

MRG Quoted in Austin Business Journal website

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
A joint effort between venture capital firms, local entrepreneurs and a French company has spawned a new medical device company in Austin.

MRG Quoted on the New York Times website

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In the past, doctors routinely advised young and active patients to live as long as possible with hip pain before getting their first implant, in hopes of avoiding a second replacement.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy quoted regarding Dallas' Medical Building Boom is Top in Nation

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
While patients complain about the high cost of a hospital stay, local hospitals are using millions of the money they take in to snap up hundreds of acres of undeveloped land.

Renee Burnham, Market Analyst for HealthLeaders-InterStudy quoted in Dallas News

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
When HealthPark Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark., wanted to expand, it looked to Dallas-based Cirrus Group because of its expertise with physician-owned hospitals.

MRG quoted in article on The Telegraph UK Website

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Former Ford manager faces a new challenge with business that creates synthetic bone and sells it to big orthopaedic companies. Jamie Oliver reports

Decision Resources Quoted in "Amgen Develops Six Cancer Drugs as Anemia Sales Fall" on Bloomberg.com

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Amgen Inc., the world's largest biotechnology company by sales, is developing six cancer drugs to help recover from a decline in its anemia products.

Merrill Lynch to Market Alternative Research Through A New Service Called Merrill Open Minds

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Merrill Lynch to Market Alternative Research Through a New Service Called Merrill Open Minds

Decision Resources Quoted on TheStreet.com

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
If you want your business to be successful, you've got to market your products. But push them too hard, and you risk a backlash.

Decision Resources data quoted on Bloomberg.com

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Merck & Co.'s experimental obesity pill taranabant helped some people lose three times more weight than diet and exercise and had side effects that include irritability and depressed mood, a study showed.

Mohamed Muhsin, an oncology analyst with Decision Resources is quoted on NJ.com

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
"Biotechs Race to Develop New Cancer Vaccines"

Aside from being a big success financially, Merck's Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer has nudged up hope vaccines might someday work against other types of cancer. Aside from being a big success financially, Merck's Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer has nudged up hope vaccines might someday work against other types of cancer.

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Fingertip Formulary

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT
Acquisition Expands Decision Resources, Inc.’s Offering to Include the Most Accurate, Comprehensive Formulary Solutions on the Market Today

MRG Data Quoted on Reuters.com

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
A weakening U.S. economy is taking a small swipe at American vanity, with Lasik vision correction procedures down and other cosmetic treatments and surgeries slipping.

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Arlington Medical Resources, Inc.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT
Acquisition Expands Decision Resources, Inc.’s Market Research Expertise in the Antibiotic, Antifungal and Diagnostic Imaging Markets

Decision Resources, Inc. to Acquire Wood Mackenzie's Life Sciences Business

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT
Acquisition Will Accelerate Decision Resources Inc.’s Commercial Expertise Growth and Add Animal Health Research to Its Portfolio

Providence Equity Partners Acquires Majority Control of Decision Resources

Sun, 20 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT
Decision Resources Eyes Acquisition Targets and Accelerated Internal Growth

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Millennium Research Group

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:00:00 GMT
Acquisition Expands Decision Resources’ Healthcare Market Research Business to Include Comprehensive Coverage of the Medical Device and Technology

Decision Resources, Inc. Acquires Metropolitan Market Analysis Product Line from Health Strategies Group, Inc.

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Acquisition Adds To the Already Robust Managed Care and Health Care Market Intelligence Portfolio from HealthLeaders-InterStudy