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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 24th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Presents Positive New Data On Dimebons Long-term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action At the International Conference On Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer Disease - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1(R) Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Researchers from Siena Biotech SpA report details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease genetics

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from King's College London add new findings in the area of Alzheimer disease therapy

American Physical Therapy Association - Lack of Time on Tummy Shown to Hinder Achievement of Developmental Milestones, Say Physical Therapists

American Sociological Association - Breast cancer confessions: the emotional work of disclosing a diagnosis

Angiology - Findings from University of Missouri advance knowledge in angiology

Applied Physiology - Study findings on applied physiology are outlined in reports from Brussels Free University

APS Healthcare - APS Healthcare Expands Business in Three States

Ascom US Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Chooses Ascom Wireless

Behavior - Investigators at Eindhoven University of Technology release new data on behavior

Bioness - Bioness Announces NESS H200 and L300 Systems to Be Available at 88 HealthSouth Hospitals Nationwide

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Reacquisition of Elestrin, FDA Approved for Treatment of Hot Flashes

Biotech Business - First Molecular Tem-PCR Test to Identify Multiple Forms of Staph and MRSA Obtains CLIA Certificate

Blood Pressure - Research on blood pressure reported by J.H. Kim et al

Bone Research - New findings from J.A. Stakkestad and co-authors in the area of bone research published

Bone Research - Scientists at Bispebjerg Hospital discuss research in bone research

Breast Cancer - Data on breast cancer published by researchers at University of Sao Paulo, Nursing Department

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from P.L. Hornross and colleagues discussed

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported from N.F. Col et al

Breast Cancer - Reports from University of Pittsburgh add new data to research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at O.M. Olevsky and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Scientists at University of California report research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Karolinska Institut describe findings in breast cancer therapy

Cancer - Data on cancer published by J.G. Duncan and colleagues

Cancer - Findings from Texas Christian University broaden understanding of cancer

Cancer - Investigators at National Cancer Institute publish new data on cancer

Cancer - Study data from Rice University update understanding of cancer

Cardiology - Research on cardiology reported by scientists at Baskent University

Cardiovascular Disease Therapy - Data on cardiovascular disease therapy detailed by I. Peter and co-authors

Carotid Stents - New findings reported from R.M. Zwolak and co-authors describe advances in carotid stents

Case Management - Investigators at Cardiff University, Medical Department publish new data on case management

Cerebrovascular Disease - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on cerebrovascular disease

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Reports Financial Results for 2008 Second Quarter, Six Months

Clinical Infectious Diseases - New clinical infectious diseases research has been reported by N. Roch et al

Clinix Medical Information Services, Llc - Clinix Acquires MedicWare, Inc.

Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Helps Healthcare Providers Reduce Risk and Scope of Medicare RAC Audits

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cortex's AMPAKINE Molecule CX717 Has Positive Effects in Opiate-Induced Respiratory Depression in a Phase IIa Clinical Study

Critical Care - Research conducted at N. Damghi and co-authors has provided new information about critical care

Cymphonix - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Upgrades to Network Composer DC40X - Extends Contract with Cymphonix

Dementia - Investigators at John Hunter Hospital have published new data on dementia

Dementia - Study results from C. Metzler-Baddeley et al provide new insights into dementia

Dementia Therapy - Research results from Imperial College London, Imperial College update knowledge of dementia therapy

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Technical University Munchen report recent findings in dementia therapy

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Depression - Reports outline depression study results from Columbia University

Depression - Researchers' work from New York State Psychiatric Institute focuses on depression

Diabetes - New findings from University of Montpellier in the area of diabetes described

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research research reported from A. Tolia and co-authors

Epilepsy - Researchers' work from University of Minnesota focuses on epilepsy

Family Issues - Reports outline family issues study findings from Montana State University

Family Medicine - Studies from University of Colorado, Medical Department yield new data on family medicine

Female Sexual Dysfunction - Scientists at University of North Carolina target female sexual dysfunction

Femoral Neck Fracture - Study results from Umea University broaden understanding of femoral neck fracture

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Ratings of Health Net; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates New York City Health & Hospitals $463MM Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding to 'A'

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings have been published by T. Barry and colleagues

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings reported from Texas A&M University

Geriatrics - New research on geriatrics from A.D. Naik and co-authors summarized

Geriatrics - Research from University of Missouri in the area of geriatrics described

Gout - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital add new findings in the area of gout

Hallucinations - Data on hallucinations discussed by researchers at Newcastle University, Institute for Ageing and Health

Health and Medicine - Research from Wright State University, Medical Department in the area of health and medicine published

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Quality & Satisfaction Results

HealthExtras, Inc. - Catalyst Rx and AvMed Health Plans Enter into Pharmacy Services Agreement

Heart Attack - Investigators at Emory University target heart attack

Heart Disease - Findings from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Medicine provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from University of Kuopio has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Study data from G.R. Shroff and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings from M. Halil et al provide new insights into heart disease

Hepatitis E Virus Epidemiology - Research results from Royal Cornwall Hospital update understanding of hepatitis E virus epidemiology

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Therapy - Studies from Federal University provide new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of hormone replacement therapy

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Second Quarter Financial Results; Increases Projected 2008 EPS; Provides Updates on Acquisition and Share Repurchase Activity

Hypertension Prevention - Reports summarize hypertension prevention research from University of British Columbia, Department of Family Practice

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 21% Increase in Total Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2008 to $35.3 Million Versus $29.1 Million for the Second Quarter of 2007

Javelin Strategy & Research - New Study Shows Declining Credit Card Use Among Americans Due to Economic Downturn

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Program

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at Seoul National University, Institute of Health and Environment

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by K. Nakamoto and co-authors

Life Sciences - Findings from Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Bath zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from Dalhousie University, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center described

Life Sciences - Research conducted at M.E. Tinetti and co-authors has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Erlangen has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A.N. Budrukkar and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from St. Elisabeth Hospital, Department of Intensive Care in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Munster

Lung Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Winship Cancer Institute describe findings in lung cancer therapy

Mark A. Tepper, P.A. - Securities Fraud Attorney Mark Tepper Files Claim for Damages Against Morgan Stanley on Behalf of Elderly Widow Who Lost Irreplaceable Capital in Life Savings

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Examines Emerging Individual Health Insurance Market

Matria Healthcare, LLC - Matria Healthcare Provides Critical Support to New Moms Through MaternaLink Postpartum Depression Screening Program

Mayo Clinic - August 2008 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Avoiding Blood Pressure Increase at Menopause, Healthful Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Scheduling a Colorectal Exam

Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Response to Incidents of Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - Dole, Burr Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop $21.8 North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed

Medicare and Medicaid - Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Thomson Reuters Contract for Health Care Data Integration and Analysis Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Bentley College describe findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Elizabeth Dole Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $22.1 Million North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Norm Coleman Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $11.4 Million Minnesota Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Susan Collins Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.3 Million Maine Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Shays Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Washington to Stop Medicare Cuts From Going Into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - State of Arkansas Extends Contract with U.S. Preventive Medicine for BirthWait(R) Medicaid Health Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from St. Louis University in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Members Get Access to Customized Medicare Transplant Solutions

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Representatives Gohmert, Granger, E.B. Johnson Praised by THCA for Helping Lead House Effort to Stop $45.6 Million Texas Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Appoints Krista A. Bowers as President of Senior Business

Menopause - New menopause data have been reported by researchers at University of Cincinnati

Menopause - New menopause findings from University of Valencia described

Menopause - New menopause research from University of Iowa, Medical Department described

Menopause - Reports from M.A. Allison and co-researchers add new data to research in menopause

Menopause - Reports from S. Palomba et al highlight recent research in menopause

Menopause - Reports outline menopause study findings from R. Tinelli and colleagues

Menopause - Reports outline menopause study results from University of North Carolina

Menopause - Reports summarize menopause study results from St. Louis University

Menopause - Research from Turku University has provided new data on menopause

Menopause - Research from Zhejiang University in menopause provides new insights

Menopause - Research on menopause detailed by scientists at Gaziosmanpasa University, Department of Neurology

Menopause - Research on menopause reported by scientists at Campinas State University

Menopause - Research results from H.G. Burger and colleagues update understanding of menopause

Menopause - Study data from C.K. Moriyama and colleagues update understanding of menopause

Menopause - Study data from Iowa State University provide new insights into menopause

Menopause Therapy - Findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital in menopause therapy reported

Menorrhagia - Study results from S. Gupta and colleagues update understanding of menorrhagia

Mental Health - OptumHealth Provides Touchstone Health Members Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions

Mental Health - Recent findings in mental health described by D.R. Hoover and colleagues

Mental Illness - Data from R. Banerjea et al provide new insights into mental illness

Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Reduced HIV Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts Through 96 Weeks in Treatment-Naive HIV-Infected Patients When Taken With Other Anti

National Research Corporation - National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Third Quarter Dividend

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Neurobiological Technologies Reports Receipt of $2.1 Million Royalty Payment for Quarterly Sales of Memantine

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Study data from Columbia University update understanding of non-hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Study findings on non-small cell lung cancer therapy are outlined in reports from C. Gridelli and colleagues

Nutrition, Health and Aging - New nutrition, health and aging study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Berlin

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - New Long-Term Prospective Study of Statin Drugs Confirms Utility To Reduce Risk of Dementia and Memory Loss

Obstetrics - Scientists at State University of New York target obstetrics

Oncology - US Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Osteonecrosis - Recent findings from University of Pennsylvania highlight research in osteonecrosis

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis described by A.D. Anastasilakis et al

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis discussed by B.H. Mullin and colleagues

Osteoporosis - Emisphere Announces Recruitment of Novartis Phase III Study for Oral Osteoporosis Treatment

Osteoporosis - New findings from Kyungpook National University in the area of osteoporosis described

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research reported from Uppsala University

Proteomics - Studies by H. John and co-authors describe new findings in proteomics

Proteomics - Studies from Alzheimer's Research Center reveal new findings on proteomics

ProteoTech Inc. - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1 Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Psychiatry - New findings from University of South Florida in the area of psychiatry published

QHR - Collaborative Efforts Prove Effective for QHR Client Hospitals Gritman Medical Center and Neighboring Pullman Regional Hospital

Radiology - Research on radiology detailed by scientists at Technical University of Munich

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Acquisition of Rehabilitation Unit at Medical Center of Arlington

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Granted Certificate of Public Need to Build Rehabilitation Hospital in Loudoun County, Va.

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research findings from University of Colorado published

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong update current data on rehabilitation research

Research and Markets Ltd. - State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012

Schizophrenia Quality of Care - Reports from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center advance knowledge in schizophrenia quality of care

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at O'Connor Woods Nursing Home Vote to Keep Union and Raise Standards for Care

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - CardioWest Artificial Heart Approved for Highest Reimbursement in CMS History

Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Senator Diane Black to Receive Executive Leadership Award

The Gerontological Society of America - Gray and Green together: Older adults can play role in creating healthier environment

TNS - UK Physicians Fear New Revalidation Procedures Will Reduce Morale, Decrease Time with Patients and Belittle GP Professionalism, According to New TNS Healthcare Research

Transplantation - New transplantation research from Medical University of South Carolina described

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Maintains 2008 Guidance

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions

Urinary Tract Infections - Research from University of Amsterdam provide new insights into urinary tract infections

Virginia Hospital Center - Virginia Hospital Center Opens Child Care Center for Employees and Community

Walgreens - Walgreens Launches Quarterly E-Newsletter Dedicated to People Living with Diabetes

White House Press Office - Remarks by the President and the First Lady at the Signing of H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008

Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros & ACS Partner to Deliver Automated PDL Management and Reporting to the Medicaid Market



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