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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 21st, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center target adverse drug reactions

Aging - Data on aging reported by A. Hampshire and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - Anavex completes successful preclinical studies on lead Alzheimers drug candidate

Alzheimer Disease - Pfizer and Medivation Enter Into Global Agreement To Co-develop and Market Dimebon for the Treatment of Alzheimers and Huntingtons Diseases

Alzheimer Disease - Studies from University of California in the area of Alzheimer disease described

American Academy of Neurology - Cholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke for elderly too

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - More daytime sleeping predicts less recovery during rehabilitation for older adults

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Study shows subjective sensitivity skin temperature change is decreased in older insomniac adults

American Thoracic Society - Flu shot does not reduce risk of death

Angiology - Researchers at Yonsei University target angiology

Arthritis - Findings from Harvard University provide new insights into arthritis

Asthma - Research reports from B.M. Craig and co-authors provide new insights into asthma

Atherosclerosis - Statin Therapy Is Underused for Elderly Patients with Atherosclerosis

Baron & Budd, P.C. - Baron & Budd Expands Fraud-Fighting Practice, Adds False Claims Expert Jan Soifer

Bayer USA Foundation - Bayer USA Foundation Announces $100,000 Donation to the Wellness Community

BioMedEcon Group - BioMedEcon Reports Six Times Higher Psychiatric Medication Costs among Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Compared to Patients with Depression

Breast Cancer - CANCER101 Announces National Launch

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by researchers at New York University

Breast Cancer - Reports from Vanderbilt University advance knowledge in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study results from L.R. Mobley et al provide new insights into breast cancer

California Nurses Association - Calif. Nurses Laud Passage of Single-Payer, SB 840, Seen as National Model for Guaranteed Healthcare for All

CECity - CECity's Registry Platform Approved by CMS to Report Physician Quality Data for PQRI 2008

Cervical Cancer - Research reports from D. Hellberg and co-authors provide new insights into cervical cancer

CityTeam Ministries - CityTeam Disaster Response Urgently Helping after Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research from University of North Carolina described

Coalition for Senior Healthcare Reform - Long-Term Care Providers Form Coalition for Capital Access

Colon Cancer - Investigators at University of Calgary zero in on colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Reports outline colon cancer research from L.M. Pasetto and colleagues

Congestive Heart Failure - LifeMasters Improves Health of Medicare and Medicaid Recipients in Florida

Dementia - Data on dementia described by researchers at Yonsei University, Medical Department

Dengue Fever - Reports from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital describe recent advances in dengue fever

Depression Epidemiology - New depression epidemiology data have been reported by scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

DocSite, LLC - DocSite Patient Registry Makes 2008 Medicare PQRI Bonus a Two-Day Project

Drug Development - Evotec and Boehringer Ingelheim Achieve Milestone in Joint Discovery Collaboration

Dyspareunia - QUATRx Initiates Second Phase 3 Study of OPHENA (Ospemifene Tablets) in Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Syndrome

Elderly Care - New elderly care research from J.I. Elstad et al outlined

Emeritus Corporation - Emeritus Corporation Moves to the New York Stock Exchange

Endometrial Cancer - New endometrial cancer research from A. Akesson and colleagues discussed

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Mary Wade Home Connecticut Revs at 'A-'; Outlook Revised to Negative

Gerontology - Brown University, Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research details research in gerontology

Health and Medicine - New health and medicine research from University of Leipzig outlined

Heart Transplants - Reports summarize heart transplants study results from D. Marelli and co-researchers

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study data from Hiroshima University update understanding of hepatocellular cancer

Hip Replacements - Research from D. Bennett et al broadens understanding of hip replacements

Home Safety Council - Home Safety Council Research Reveals Few Families Take Action to Prevent Falls - the Leading Cause of Home Injury

Hormones - Research from Iowa State University provide new insights into hormones

Humana Inc. - Humana Completes Acquisition of Metcare Health Plans, Inc.

Inflammation - Reports outline inflammation study findings from A.N. Begum and colleagues

Life Sciences - Allegiance Engage Platform Selected by Emeritus Senior Living

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Friedrich-Schiller University, Institute of Psychology has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Medical College of Georgia provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Alabama, Department of Psychology report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from J. Ryan and co-authors have provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Tufts University, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging describe new findings in life sciences

Macular Degeneration - New findings reported from J.C. Javitt and co-authors describe advances in macular degeneration

Malnutrition - New Solution for Malnourished Dialysis Patients

Medicare and Medicaid - Companion Data Services Awarded Additional Medicare Data Center Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Demystifying Medicare and Long Term Care Insurance - Healthcare Liaison Workshop 9/20 Shows Consumers How to Make Choices

Medicare and Medicaid - FindACode.com Officially Launches New Online Medical Coding Web Service

Medicare and Medicaid - Innovative Program Helps Redirect Health Care Needs From the Emergency Room to the Doctor's Office

Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Amends Agreement With Humana To Expand Florida PSN Service Area

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from D.T. Gray et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Power Mobility Coalition Voices Concern Over Government Reports Outlining Lack of Oversight in the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Benefit

Menopause - Investigators at University of Halle-Wittenberg zero in on menopause

Menopause - Studies from S. Stork et al further understanding of menopause

Menopause - Studies from University of Porto in the area of menopause published

Menopause Therapy - New menopause therapy study results reported from University of Utah

Menstruation Epidemiology - Scientists at National Yang-Ming University, Institute of Health target menstruation epidemiology

Mental Health - New findings in mental health described from Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest

Mental Illness - Survey Highlights How Family Support and Finding and Staying on the Right Treatment Can Make a Difference in Keeping Patients with Serious Mental Illness Well

Myeloma - Researchers from Mayo Clinic provide details of new studies and findings in the area of myeloma

Neuroscience - Neurosciences Institute Discovers Drug Extends Stroke Treatment Time to 24 Hours, Repairs Brain Tissue

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - New non-hodgkin lymphoma findings from C. Zwick and co-authors described

Obesity - Scientists at Washington University, Department of Internal Medicine target obesity

Obesity - Study results from A.A. Motivala and colleagues in the area of obesity published

Ohio State University - Compounds have potential for diagnosis, treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Osteoporosis - Research data from Hiroshima University update understanding of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Researchers at University of Ljubljana release new data on osteoporosis

Parkinson Disease - Recent findings from Lancaster University highlight research in Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Endocrinology - Researchers from Laval University, Molecular Endocrinology and Oncology Research Center report recent findings in Parkinson disease endocrinology

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in September

Pressure Ulcer - Studies from Uppsala University yield new data on pressure ulcer

Prostheses - Studies in the area of prostheses reported from Technical University of Munich

Psychosis - Study findings on psychosis are outlined in reports from J. Onwumere and colleagues

Quality of Life - Investigators at Catholic University zero in on quality of life

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Acquisition of RehabCare Rehabilitation Hospital in Midland, Texas

Rehabilitation Research - Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation First in Massachusetts to Deploy Voice-Assisted Care

Renal Disease - Renal Physicians Association and Forum of ESRD Networks Launch Keeping Kidney Patient Safe Web Site

Research and Markets Ltd. - An Examination of Women's Health in Food and Drinks: Focusing on Future Functional Ingredients and Innovations

Research Australia - World-first trial proves exercise helps memory

Safecor Health, Llc - Safecor Health Acquires Unit-Dose Pharmaceutical Leader RSC

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - SEIU-UHW Caregivers at Sava Nursing Homes Win Highest Standards Statewide for Resident Care, Wages, Workers' Rights

Silverchair Learning Systems - Silverchair Learning Systems Launches New and Updated Courses

Sittercity.com - Sittercity.com Becomes the First Web-Based Service Awarded the Senior Approved Certification

Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Gyeongsang National University, Department of Internal Medicine release new data on small cell lung cancer therapy

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Hospitals Awarded 214 CIGNA HealthCare Quality Designations

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Baltimore Woman Inspired to Tri in Honor of Mom's Cancer Battle

Thromboembolism - Scientists at INSERM release new data on thromboembolism

Tooth Decay - PA Fluoride NOW Debuts Interactive Map for Residents to Learn if Their Water Has the Best Fluoride Level to Protect Teeth

TriZetto - Tailored Care Management Programs Are Key to Payers Managing Highly Complex and Rapidly Growing Senior Populations

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies from T. Sparso and co-researchers in the area of type 2 diabetes published

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama

U.S. Department of Justice - Convicted Medicare Fraud Defendant Pleads Guilty to Laundering More Than $3 Million in Fraudulent Proceeds

United American Healthcare Corporation - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

UnitedHealthcare - Saint Elizabeth, the Physician Network and UnitedHealthcare Sign New Multi-Year Agreement

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - M. D. Anderson study finds racial disparities in radiation therapy rates for breast cancer

White House Press Office - Remarks by the First Lady at a "ONE" Campaign Event



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