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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 3rd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Potential Impact of Medicare Legislation to Health Insurers

Aging - Research on aging described by U.B. Aslan and colleagues

Aging - Samarion CEO Mark Rodgers Named CAST Commissioner

Alzheimer Disease - Data on Alzheimer disease detailed by V.V. Jogani and co-authors

Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Announces Publication in the Lancet of Dimebon Pivotal Trial Results in Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study findings reported from Thomas Jefferson University, Farber Institute for Neurosciences

Alzheimer Disease - Studies from Boston University describe new findings in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University add new findings in the area of Alzheimer disease

Amgen - Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results for Denosumab Treatment of Bone Loss in Men With Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Angiotensins - Reports from University of Basel add new data to research in angiotensins

Anxiety Disorders Therapy - New anxiety disorders therapy research reported from Center for Health Policy Research and Development

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study results from D.E. Heiner et al described

Asthma - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine have provided new data on asthma in children

Atrial Fibrillation - Findings from E. Zado et al in atrial fibrillation reported

Biologics - Insmed Partners With Bill Thomas, Former House Ways and Means Chairman, as Strategic Advisor

Bipolar Disorder - New data from Massachusetts General Hospital illuminate research in bipolar disorder

Bone Research - Scientists at Trakya University detail research in bone research

Bone Research - Study results from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Epidemiology update understanding of bone research

Breast Cancer Therapy - Data on breast cancer therapy discussed by researchers at Erasmus University

CareGiverHelper, Inc. - Ceridian LifeWorks Offers CareGiverHelper Service to Clients to Ease Stress of Family Caregiving

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible

Cholecystitis - Research on cholecystitis described by J. Griniatsos and colleagues

Chronic Pain - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in chronic pain

Clinical Nursing - Recent studies from Umea University add new data to clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - Studies from Chang-Gung University provide new data on clinical nursing

Clinical Pharmacology - Data on clinical pharmacology published by J. Blouin and colleagues

Courage Center - Courage Center Presents 2008 National Courage Award to Congressman Jim Ramstad

Dementia - Integrating Palliative Care for Dementia Into Primary Care

Dementia - Research on dementia detailed by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Dementia - Research reports on dementia from A.J. Lerner and colleagues provide new insights

Dementia - Researchers from Nagoya University, Medical Department describe findings in dementia

Dementia Prevention - Study data from McGill University, Division of Geriatric Medicine provide new insights into dementia prevention

Dementia Quality of Care - Findings from University Medical Center broaden understanding of dementia quality of care

Depression Therapy - Researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University detail new studies and findings in the area of depression therapy

Diabetes - New diabetes findings from Y.S. Liou and co-authors described

Endometriosis - Meditrina Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Opens Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for Phase IIb Clinical Trial With MPI-676 in Endometriosis

Epilepsy - Research conducted at A.M. Pack and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about epilepsy

Epilepsy - Research from M.J.V. Pugh and colleagues provide new insights into epilepsy

Equip for Equality, Inc. - Beleaguered Howe Developmental Center Remains Open Despite Additional Deaths and Ongoing Violations of Human Rights

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Tioga County, New York GOs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook to Stable

Gastric Cancer - Studies from Z.F. Liu et al provide new data on gastric cancer

Georgetown University Medical Center - Vitamin a pushes breast cancer to form blood vessel cells

Gerontology - New gerontology data have been reported by scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Research results from Central South University update understanding of gerontology and geriatrics

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Studies from A. Amici and colleagues provide new data on gerontology and geriatrics

Headache and Migraine - Studies from University of Palermo, Department of Clinical Neuroscience yield new information about headache and migraine

Health Insurance - HTH Worldwide's TravelGap(R) Travel Health Insurance Now Available in New York

Heart Disease - Bravo Health Partners with the American Heart Association in the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke

Heart Disease - Hutchinson Center Receives $7.6 Million Federal Grant to Study How Genetic Variations Influence Risk of Common Diseases

Heart Disease - New data from D.J. Malenka et al illuminate research in heart disease

Heart Failure - Research from Case Western Reserve University in the area of heart failure published

Heart Transplants - Studies in the area of heart transplants reported from University of Sao Paulo

Hip Fracture - Recent findings from A. Adunsky and co-authors highlight research in hip fracture

HMS - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Announces Intent to Award Cost Containment Services Contract to HMS

Hydrocephalus - Studies from W. Tse et al further understanding of movement disorders

IAFP - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians: Medicare Spared for Now -- Time to Fix a Broken Program

Immunization - Study results from D. Herndierbrandstetter et al provide new insights into immunization

Incontinence - Scientists at University of Southampton publish research in incontinence

Intel Corporation - Intel Receives FDA Market Clearance on In-Home Medical Device for Management of Health Conditions

Kidney Disease - New research on kidney disease from D.H. Chand and co-authors summarized

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Life Sciences - Findings from Alfred Hospital in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Johns Hopkins University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at Lund University, Department of Health Sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Cardarelli Hospital detail research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from Center for Medical Research broaden understanding of life sciences

LTC Financial Partners - LTC Financial Partners Named as Long Term Care Insurance Source by Kiplinger's 2nd Year in a Row

Medicare and Medicaid - 18-Month Extension of Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies Becomes Law After Congressional Override of Presidential Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Announces Next Steps on Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP NY Thanks Congress for Keeping Medicare Fair, Overriding White House Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - All-Med Services of Florida Awarded Medicare Competitive Bidding Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Supports Landmark Medicare Electronic Prescribing Provisions

Medicare and Medicaid - American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - APHA Applauds Congressional Override of Medicare Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Physicians Press Sen. Martinez to Support Reform of Medicare Bidding Program after Hospital Discharge Problems Emerge

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Georgia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Government Ill-Equipped to Prevent Medicaid Fraud, Says False Claims Act Expert

Medicare and Medicaid - House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - More Choice for America's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Protects Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - New AARP Report Finds Mixed Results Among State Governments' Efforts to Balance Long Term Care Services Under Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Stanford University in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - New Web-Based Service from AIS and SMSInc. Helps Hospitals Reduce the Risk of Medicare Overpayments, Rejected Claims and Other Billing Problems

Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Bramley et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Minnesota detail findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Center for Health Policy report research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SNM Applauds Bill Allowing for Medicare Reimbursement of Essential Radiopharmaceuticals

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from AAHSA President & CEO Larry Minnix on Congress Overriding of President Bush's Veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act

Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Texas State Rep. John Davis Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331

Medicare and Medicaid - Virginia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Menopause Therapy - Data on menopause therapy reported by researchers at National University

Mental Health - Researchers at University of Kent, Institute of Medicine release new data on mental health

Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Maryland Ashe Conference July 20th-23rd

Neuroscience - New neuroscience research from University of California, Semel Institute for Neuroscience described

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study findings have been reported by researchers at Pomeranian Medical University

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports from Charles University add new data to research in obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies from University of Sherbrooke have provided new information about obesity and diabetes

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research has been reported by scientists at Hiroshima University

Osteoporosis - Research from University of Torino, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of osteoporosis published

Outcomes Health Information Solutions - Universal American Corp. Further Advances Commitment to Clinical Information Transparency and Quality through Outcomes Health Information Solutions

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Power3 Medical Products Advances the Diagnostic Capabilities of the Company's Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences Around the World in July

Pressure Ulcer - Medline Brings Together Wound Care Professionals to Discuss October CMS Changes and Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Prymak, Llc - Fox Learning Systems Selects Prymak's Discovery-180(TM) Technology Assessment to Guide Search for New LMS

Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research study results from T.R. Dillingham et al

Rehabilitation Research - Research on rehabilitation research described by E. Yu and colleagues

Renal Disease - Kidney Community Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reform

Rush University Medical Center - Sleep problems associated with menopause vary among ethnic groups

Schizophrenia - Study data from University of California update understanding of schizophrenia

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - 6,000 Healthcare Workers March Against SEIU's Move to Split Their Union Apart

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - California Workers Settle Contract With Atlanta Nursing Home Firm

Service Employees International Union - Hearings Set for Monday as Part of Two-Year Democratic Process to Unite the Strength of California Long-Term Care Workers to Improve Their Lives and Better Serve Their Clients

Sherlock Company - Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Cost Trends Decline in 2007

Smoking - New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save America More than $16 Billion in Five Years

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Span-America Named Best Value Supplier by Cardinal Health for Therapeutic Support Surfaces

TheraGenetics Limited - TheraGenetics Licenses Intellectual Property Related to Predicting Patient Response to Antidepressant Therapy

University of Michigan Health System - Once Again Among the Nation's Finest: U-M Hospitals & Health Centers Rank 13th in the U.S.

Verse Group - PointRight Rebranding Program Developed by Verse Group

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - SouthMed, Inc. and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Reseller Agreement

Weight Loss - Investigators at University of Alabama target weight loss



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