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Table of Contents . . . April 20th, 2008
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Adverse Drug Reactions - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Announces Initiative Aimed at Preventing Serious Medical Errors; Company Committed to Protecting Members' Health and Finances by Not Reimbursing Major Preventable Adverse Events
Adverse Drug Reactions - Anthem Blue Cross Announces Initiative Aimed at Preventing Serious Medical Errors; Company Committed to Protecting Members' Health and Finances by Not Reimbursing Major Preventable Adverse Events
Adverse Drug Reactions - Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Announces Initiative to Protect Members' Health Aimed at Preventing Serious Medical Errors
Adverse Drug Reactions - WellPoint Announces Initiative Aimed at Preventing Serious Medical Errors; Company Committed to Protecting Members' Health and Finances by Not Reimbursing Major Preventable Adverse Events
Aging - Data on aging described by researchers at University of Minnesota
Aging - Older People Want to Use Technology to Help Them Remain at Home
Algorithms - New algorithms research has been reported by scientists at Harvard University, Medical Department
Alzheimer Disease - A coffee with your doughnut could protect against Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer Disease - ExonHit Appoints a New Management Board
Alzheimer Disease - Lilly Launches Its First Phase III Trial for Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer Disease - Lithium chloride slows onset of skeletal muscle disorder
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research from University Federal of Sao Paulo provides new data on Alzheimer disease therapy
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Researchers from Hallym University, Department of Psychiatry detail findings in Alzheimer disease therapy
Ambulatory Surgery - Investigators at University of Toronto publish new data on ambulatory surgery
Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Successful Bidder in DC RFP
Angiology - Studies from University of Naples update current data on angiology
Aspiration Pneumonia - Study results from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department update understanding of aspiration pneumonia
Bausch & Lomb - Bausch & Lomb Gives Gift of Sight to 100 People in 100 Minutes
Biotech Business - Exelgen, Ltd, a Subsidiary of Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc., Announces Two New Major Drug Discovery Collaborations
Blood Pressure - Significant Reductions in Mortality and Cardiovascular Events Shown Using Blood Pressure-Lowering Treatment in Those Aged 80 and Over
Bone Research - New findings reported from E. Brink and co-authors describe advances in bone research
Bone Research - Researchers from University of Illinois provide details of new studies and findings in the area of bone research
Bone Research - Studies from University of Western Australia have provided new information about bone research
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer in black women may be connected to neighborhood conditions
Breast Cancer - MU researcher links hormone replacement therapy to breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Research from Harvard University yields new findings on breast cancer
Breast Cancer Genetics - Research results from Vanderbilt University update knowledge of breast cancer genetics
Breast Cancer Prevention - Recent findings in breast cancer prevention described by researchers from University of Tubingen
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Reports outline breast cancer risk factors study results from Harvard University
Cancer - Major Deficiencies in Design; Funding of Clinical Trials Affects Future of Scientific Innovation
Cancer - Study finds improvement in the care of children with cancer at the end of life
Cancer Care - Research results from C. Persson and colleagues update understanding of cancer care
Cancer Therapy - New findings from R. Addeo and co-researchers in the area of cancer therapy described
Cardiology - U.S. Joins Case Against Cincinnati Health Care Facilities Alleging Kickbacks for Cardiac Services
Cardiovascular Disease - Decreased sexual satisfaction is not associated with cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women
Cardiovascular Disease - Investigators at Institute of Public Health have published new data on cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Sexual dissatisfaction in postmenopausal women not linked to cardiovascular disease
Cervical Cancer Screening - The Invisible People With Cancer Are Least Likely to Get Quality Care
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research findings from N.A. Ricauda et al update understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinical Trial Research - VIVUS Completes Special Protocol Assessment for Phase 3 Efficacy Studies and Reaches Agreement with the FDA on the Safety Study for Luramist (Testosterone MDTS)
Community-Acquired - Community-acquired MRSA spreads
Conning Research & Consulting - Conning Research: Long Term Care Insurance Industry Continues to Search for Broader Market
Deborah Heart and Lung Center - Deborah Scores as the Area's Top Hospital by the Federal Government
Dementia - New findings from L.O. Nichols and co-authors in the area of dementia published
Dementia - Researchers from University of Connecticut describe findings in dementia
Dementia Prevention - Reports from Thomas Jefferson University, Center for Applied Research on Aging and Health describe recent advances in dementia prevention
Depression - Journal Sleep: Insomnia may perpetuate depression in some elderly patients
Depression - New depression study results from University of Pittsburgh, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion described
Depression - Research on depression described by scientists at University of Minnesota
Diabetes Risk Factors - New diabetes risk factors study findings have been reported by researchers at Shimane University, Faculty of Medicine
Diet and Nutrition - Research on diet and nutrition discussed by W.W. Campbell and co-researchers
Diet and Nutrition - Research on diet and nutrition reported by S. Belbraouet et al
Epilepsy - Epilepsy advocates propose strategies to heighten treatment expectations
Epilepsy - Research from L.S. Røste and co-researchers in the area of epilepsy described
Fatigue - New fatigue study results reported from I. Bautmans et al
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates El Paso County Hospital District, Texas' $155MM GOs 'AA-'; Upgrades Outstanding
Genetics & Genomics - Studies from Duke University yield new data on genetics & genomics
Geriatrics - New geriatrics data have been reported by researchers at Texas A&M University
Geriatrics - New geriatrics findings from University of Minnesota described
Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Pittsburgh
Geriatrics - Research from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department has provided new data on geriatrics
Geriatrics - Research on geriatrics described by R.I. Stone and colleagues
Geriatrics - Researchers from University of Minnesota report on findings in geriatrics
Geriatrics - Researchers from University of North Carolina publish new studies and findings in the area of geriatrics
Geriatrics - Studies from University of Minnesota have provided new data on geriatrics
Gerodontology - Data on gerodontology reported by R. Galo and co-researchers
Gerodontology - New findings reported from K. Shimoyama and co-authors describe advances in gerodontology
Gerodontology - University of Oslo details research in gerodontology
Glaucoma - New Welsh 'Self-Test' to Cure Glaucoma, the Leading Cause of Preventable Blindness
Health Maintenance Organizations - Medical Mutual of Ohio Earns Top Accreditation for Product Excellence
Heart Attack - Range of Healthcare Offerings Help Philips Customers Reduce Critical Time to Treatment for Heart Attack Patients
Heart Attack - Studies by D.T. Ko and co-authors describe new findings in heart attack
Heart Disease - Reducing HD risk naturally post-menopause
Heart Disease - Studies from New York Medical College, Medical College in the area of heart disease described
Hepatocellular Cancer - New hepatocellular cancer study findings have been published by scientists at Fukushima Medical University, Department of Internal Medicine II
HIV/AIDS - Investigators at Rutgers University publish new data on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Seven Miami-Area Residents Charged in $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Hormones - Research conducted at Mayo Clinic has updated our knowledge about hormones
Hyperplasia - New hyperplasia research reported from University of Cagliari
Hysterectomy - Research findings from McGill University update understanding of hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy - New hysteroscopy data have been reported by A.R. Dacosta and co-authors
Insulin Resistance - Research results from Nagoya University, Department of Public Health update understanding of insulin resistance
Internal Medicine - Studies from Winthrop University further understanding of internal medicine
Invacare Corporation - Invacare Corporation Offers Bonafide Solution to Help HMEs Reduce Operating Costs
Kidney Transplants - Scientists at University of Michigan report research in kidney transplants
Life Sciences - Investigators at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Division of Public Health Sciences zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from University of Porto published
Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from Victoria University published
Life Sciences - Reports from University of Chicago, Department of Medicine describe recent advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from P.G. Masci et al update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Utah, Department of Radiology yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies conducted at University of Queensland on life sciences recently published
Managed Care - Study finds widespread care disparities in Medi-Cal program
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in April
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company - MassMutual Offers Free 'Letter of Intent' Template to People with Disabilities and Their Families, Caregivers
Medical Management - Research reports on medical management from University of Maryland provide new insights
Medical Management - Researchers from Duke University, Medical Department describe findings in medical management
Medicare and Medicaid - ACM's Managed Medicaid Assist Program to Enhance Care Delivered to Carolina Crescent Health Plan Members
Medicare and Medicaid - BurgessGroup Announces Contract Renewal and Software Upgrade by CalOptima
Medicare and Medicaid - BurgessGroup to Speak on Integrating MS-DRGs at the World Research Group's Network Contract Optimization Conference
Medicare and Medicaid - CIGNA Government Services Federal Medicare Contract Awarded Prestigious Quality Management Certification
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Releases Final E-Prescribing Standards in Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid - Epicor Named First Software Vendor to Receive Notice of Integration by Medicare Australia for ACFI Online Claiming
Medicare and Medicaid - Errors Plague Medicare Bidding Program in Florida
Medicare and Medicaid - Frustrated Brothers Tackle Medicare Part D, Lower Costs Industry-Wide
Medicare and Medicaid - Greenway Medical Technologies Expands Support for Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and Pay for Performance Programs
Medicare and Medicaid - Health Integrated and Humana Health Plan Partner to Improve Health Care for Medicare Advantage Members
Medicare and Medicaid - INSPIRIS and Mercy Care of Arizona Named Winners in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Advantage Plans Have New, Better Way to Access CMS Data
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid findings from P.J. Cunningham and co-authors described
Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio Association of Health Plans Announces New Officers
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Washington have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Rochester Medical Applauds Improved U.S. Medicare Coverage Policy for Intermittent Catheters
Medicare and Medicaid - Status:
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at Duke University on medicare and medicaid recently published
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Shepherd University have provided new information about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies in the area of medicare and medicaid reported from E. Bass and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from University of California broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces Increased Patient Enrollment Following Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
Medicare and Medicaid - Two Florida Men Sentenced To Prison for Medicare Fraud
Menopause - Data on menopause described by researchers at Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Menopause - New research provides insight into menopause
Menopause - Researchers from Malmo University detail new studies and findings in the area of menopause
Menopause - Studies from Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Medicine have provided new data on menopause
Menopause - Study data from S.L. Price and colleagues update understanding of menopause
Menopause Therapy - Study results from Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Weill Cornell Medical College in the area of menopause therapy published
Mental Health - Mental Health Advocates Rally to 'Raise the $60'
Metabolism - Studies from Ehime University provide new data on metabolism
Neuroscience - PsychoGenics Appoints Mark Day, Ph.D. as Senior Director, Cognitive Neuroscience
nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent's Self-Pay Management System Reduces Risk of Identity Theft, Protects Patient and Credit Privacy
Nursing - Research conducted at I. Widang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about nursing
Nursing - Research from University of Oslo broadens understanding of nursing
Obesity and Diabetes - Research from University of Montreal provide new insights into obesity and diabetes
Obesity Prevention - Studies conducted at University of Connecticut, Department of Nutritional Sciences on obesity prevention recently published
Oral Hygiene - Research data from Obafemi Awolowo University update understanding of oral hygiene
Osteoarthritis - Scientists at Cairo University publish new data on osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis - Radius Completes Enrollment of Phase II Clinical Trial of BA058 for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Research from University of Hong Kong, Department of Medicine in the area of osteoporosis described
Osteoporosis Prevention - Scientists at Keio University, Department of Sports Medicine discuss research in osteoporosis prevention
Osteoporosis Quality of Care - New osteoporosis quality of care findings from P. Marquis and co-researchers published
Osteoporosis Quality of Care - Research from Southampton General Hospital in the area of osteoporosis quality of care published
Osteoporosis Therapy - Investigators at Royal Melbourne Hospital publish new data on osteoporosis therapy
Osteoporosis Therapy - New osteoporosis therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at Leuven University, Center for Metabolic Bone Diseases
Osteoporosis Therapy - New osteoporosis therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Sheffield, World Health Organization
Osteoporosis Therapy - Recent findings from Sungkyunkwan University, College of Pharmacy highlight research in osteoporosis therapy
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Southwestern Veterans Center Receives Deficiency-Free Health Inspection Rating
Physical Therapy - New findings from University of British Columbia, Medical Department in the area of physical therapy described
Pressure Ulcer - Study results from R. Frain et al provide new insights into pressure ulcer
Quality of Life - New research on quality of life from University of Adelaide, Australian Research Center for Population Oral Health summarized
Quality of Life - Studies by W.G. Assuncao and co-authors describe new findings in quality of life
Schizophrenia - Restrictive drug policies often cause schizophrenic patients to discontinue medication
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Healthcare Workers Across California Vote to Join UHW
Sepsis Epidemiology - Studies from C.J. Regazzoni et al have provided new data on sepsis epidemiology
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. - Skilled Healthcare Expands Kansas Operations
SNAPforSeniors; Ncoa - SNAPforSeniors Now Helps BenefitsCheckUp Users Locate Housing Options
Spinal Cord Research - Investigators at University of Tokyo, Medical Department zero in on spinal cord research
Sports Medicine - Studies from S. Milz et al have provided new data on sports medicine
Taste Disorders - Studies from Nihon University, Medical Department yield new data on taste disorders
Thrombosis - Research from University of Washington yields new data on thrombosis
Tooth Loss - Research from P. Tramini and colleagues has provided new data on tooth loss
Transplantation - Study results from University of Minnesota provide new insights into transplantation
Type 2 Diabetes - Researchers' work from Rutgers University focuses on type 2 diabetes
Urinary Tract Infections - Pivotal Phase 3 Data Show Denosumab Increased Bone Density at Multiple Skeletal Sites in Early and Later Stage Postmenopausal Women
Virginia Hospital Center - Virginia Hospital Center Reports HCAHPS Scores
Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Answers On Demand (AOD) and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce a 'First in the Industry' Strategic Partnership
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