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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 12th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

Addiction Medicine - National Safety Council President Issues Urgent Call to Engage in Saving Lives

Aetna - New Medicare Website Provides Customized "Aetna Answers" for Consumers

Ageing Research - New findings from University of Auckland describe advances in aging research

Ageing Research - Reports outline aging research from University of Sydney

Aging - ALFA Honors End of Life Choices

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Encourages Global Action on Awareness Raising

Alzheimer Disease - Baxter Initiates Phase III Trial for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study findings have been reported by P.A. Adlard and colleagues

Alzheimer Disease - Studies from Nagoya City University update current data on Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease Epidemiology - Research from Seoul National University, Department of Psychiatry provides new data about Alzheimer disease epidemiology

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - New Alzheimer disease therapy study findings reported from Dalhousie University

America's Health Insurance Plans - AHIP: Low-Income and Rural Seniors Depend on Medigap Supplemental Coverage

Aphasia - Research on aphasia reported by scientists at University of Queensland

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals - AVANIR Presents Data at American Neurological Association Annual Meeting

Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings recently were published by D. Christante and co-researchers

California Alliance of Child and Family Services - Statement From Carroll Schroeder, Executive Director for the California Alliance of Child and Family Services, on California's 2008-2009 Final Budget:

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. - Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., Announces New Reimbursement Codes for Intrafraction Tracking and Implantable Transponders

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Statins increase risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients

Cancer - P.O.V.s Critical Condition Reveals Impact of Being Sick and Uninsured In America

Candidiasis - Nurses, Healthcare Workers Launch Massive Drive to Inform 1 Million Caregivers in Key States on Obama and McCain Healthcare Plans

Care2Learn - Care2Learn and Academic Edge, Inc. Deliver New Interactive, Online Pressure Ulcer Course

Cerebral Blood Flow - Research from University of Porto in the area of cerebral blood flow published

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from F. Dimeo and colleagues provide new insights

Cielo MedSolutions - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Approves Cielo MedSolutions' Registry for Automated PQRI Reporting

Clinical Trial Research - Findings from St. Thomas' Hospital broaden understanding of clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Reports on clinical trial research findings from P.A. Rivera and co-researchers provide new insights

Clinical Trial Research - Study results from University of Leeds in the area of clinical trial research published

Coagulation - Research on coagulation published by scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University

Colon Cancer - Findings from University of California provide new insights into colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Research conducted at University of Oxford has updated our knowledge about colon cancer

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Concert Pharmaceuticals Initiates CTP-347 Phase I Clinical Trial

Dementia - Studies from University College, Department of Mental Health Sciences reveal new findings on dementia

Dementia - Study results from Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction broaden understanding of dementia

Dementia Prevention - New dementia prevention study results reported from University of Kent

Dementia Therapy - Research reports from C.S. Sterke and co-authors provide new insights into dementia therapy

Depression Prevention - New depression prevention study results from University of Sao Paulo described

DeVry University - DeVry University Begins New Clinical Lab Science Degree Program in Arizona to Complement Maricopa Program

Diabetes Care - Select Minnesota Medical Groups Bridge Disparities Gap

Duke University Medical Center - Duke team finds compounds that prevent nerve damage

Duke University Medical Center - Seniors with vocal problems want treatment but aren't getting it

Emtec - Emtec Executive to Speak at 3rd Annual Georgia Healthcare Trade Fair & Regional Conference

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research study findings have been reported from University of Verona

Enzyme Research - New findings from Tohoku University in the area of enzyme research described

Epidemiology - Reports outline epidemiology study results from M. Medinaramon et al

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $42MM Masonic Home of Kentucky 2008 Revs 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Univ Health System of Eastern Carolina's North Carolina $246MM VRDBs 'AA-'/Underlying

Flu Vaccines - American Lung Association Joins Health Officials to Prevent the Spread of Influenza by Urging People to Get Vaccinated

Geisinger Health System - Geisinger study: Increasing health care value improves health care quality

Georgetown University Medical Center - Researchers identify novel mechanism to reduce nervous system inflammation

Geriatric Psychiatry - New findings from A. Shah and co-researchers in the area of geriatric psychiatry described

Glaucoma - Studies from D.K. Roberts and colleagues provide new data on glaucoma

Healthsense - Healthsense's State-of-the-Art Monitoring Technology Improves Safety, Security for Dementia Patients at Northfield Retirement Community

Healthsense, Inc. - Healthsense to Present eNeighbor System Research Study Results and Technology Road Map for Aging Services at Ziegler Conference

Heart Attack - Medco Study: Medicare Coverage Gap Leads to Drop off in Drug Therapy for High Cholesterol Patients; Brand Medication Users at Greatest Risk

Heart Disease - Researchers from INSERM provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Failure - Studies conducted at University of Sheffield on heart failure recently published

Highmark Inc. - Highmark Inc. Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Hip Fracture - Recent findings from S. Ish-Shalom and co-authors highlight research in hip fracture

Home Safety Council - Home Safety Council(R) Applauds Creation of Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Hormones - Bionovo's VG101 Shows Greater Efficacy Than Estrogen in the Treatment of Vaginal Dryness

Hormones - New findings in hormones described from Boston University

Incontinence - New incontinence research from University of Witten discussed

Incontinence - Researchers from University of Barcelona report on findings in incontinence

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Observational study suggests hormone therapy safe for postmenopausal BRCA mutation carriers

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: More U.S. Children Getting Government Dental Insurance

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: PatientsHospital Bills Jumped $70 Billion in Just One Year

Life Sciences - Availity and Prematics Launch First Comprehensive E-Prescribing Service for Florida Physicians

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Oslo

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Bar-Ilan University, Department of Social Sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from A. Hjalmarsen et al described

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from S.Y. Chao et al

Life Sciences - Research from Bogazici University, Department of Psychiatry provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by S.G. Ostertag et al

Life Sciences - Scientists at Sahlgrenska University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University provide new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Study findings from Bar-Ilan University, Faculty of Social Sciences provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into life sciences

Lupus - New findings from N.N.A. Fatnoon and co-authors describe advances in lupus

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Care Improvement Plus Partners with Atlanta Regional Commission to Provide Preventive Services to Area Seniors

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Memory Pharmaceuticals Completes Phase 1 Multiple Ascending Dose Study of R4996/MEM 63908

Massachusetts General Hospital - Study confirms benefit of combination therapy for Alzheimer's disease

MedAptus Corporation - MedAptus Extends Cardiology Presence for Charge Capture, Electronic Prescribing

Medical Research Methodology - Studies from University of Zurich describe new findings in medical research methodology

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuarial Study Estimates that Online Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuarial Study Estimates that Online Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs Milliman study shows that the use of online care for certain prescribed circumstances may cut first dollar employer sponsored health plan expenses by $3.36 per-memberDASHS

Medicare and Medicaid - ADA Asks Congress to Strengthen Medicaid Oral Health Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - AHIP: Low-Income and Minority Seniors Depend on Medicare Advantage

Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Jury Convicts Defendant of Fraud Involving More Than $1.1 Million in False Billing to Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - New CMS Initiative Helps to Assist and Identify Individuals Who Care for Medicare Beneficiaries as Caregivers

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

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital Pays $3.85 Million to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $3.85 Million to Resolve Allegations of Inflating Charges to Obtain Higher Medicare Reimbursement

Medicare and Medicaid - Physicians Health Choice Hires Blue Clover as Agency of Record

Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at University of Minnesota has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of North Carolina broadens understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Texas release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Announces Launch of New Medicare Advantage Plan in Maricopa County

Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces Third Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - theFranaGroup Secures Nearly $750,000 in New Federal Grant Funding for its Clients; New grant funding adds to total of $100 million in Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements for healthcare clients

Medicare and Medicaid - WOCN Society Ready to Address October 1 Changes Precipitated by New Reimbursement Criteria

Menopause - New Analyses Indicate that Divigel(R) (estradiol gel) 0.1% Is a Valuable Option for Certain Postmenopausal Women With Hot Flashes

Menopause - New findings from University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology in the area of menopause described

Menopause - QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Annonces Additional Data From Phase 3 Study for OPHENA (Ospemifene Tablets) Showing Improvements in Clinical Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Menopause - QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Additional Data From Phase 3 Study for Ophena(TM) (Ospemifene Tablets) Showing Improvements in Clinical Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Menopause - Ready and Willing, but Unable? Survey Reveals Boomers Desire Sex, but Face Physical Challenges

Menopause - Research on menopause discussed by G.T. Russo and co-researchers

Menopause - Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Suggest Wyeth's Investigational Compound Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Comparable to Placebo on Incidence of Abnormal Mammograms

Menopause Risk Factors - Research from College of Medicine in menopause risk factors provides new insights

Menopause Therapy - Scientists at University of Alabama publish research in menopause therapy

Metabolism - Study results from Yamaguchi University, Medical Department provide new insights into metabolism

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - Public Support for Stopping Hospice Rate Cuts Grows

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent's Self-Pay Management System Helps Emergency Departments and Patients Across the Country

Obesity Therapy - Research conducted at Leiden University, Department of General Internal Medicine has provided new information about obesity therapy

Ophthalmology - Researchers from University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology discuss findings in ophthalmology

Palliative Care - Reports summarize palliative care research from Sahlgrenska University

Pets Are Loving Support, Inc. - Pooch Mooch 2008 to Benefit Atlanta-Area Pets

PGBA, Llc - Skarupa Named President of Insurance Claims Processor PGBA

Physicians Adult Daycare Inc. - AudioStocks.com Exclusive Interview: Physicians Adult Daycare Inc. and National Adult Day Services Association

Physiology - Researchers at Idaho State University target physiology

Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Ac - Research from University of Sao Paulo yields new data on prostaglandins leukotrienes and essential fatty ac

Public Health - Immigrant Children are Increasingly More Likely to Lack Health Coverage

Quality of Life Research - Investigators at University of Birmingham target quality of life research

Rehabilitation Research - Research from Massey University in the area of rehabilitation research published

Research and Markets Ltd. - Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule for FY2009 Audio Conference Cd-Rom

Respiratory Tract Infections - Research results from Leiden University update knowledge of respiratory tract infections

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Offers Help to Stressed Caregivers

Safe Kids Buckle Up - Safe Kids USA Offers Car Seat Inspections for National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 20

Schizophrenia - Reports outline schizophrenia study findings from V.W. Tang and colleagues

Schizophrenia - University of Wyoming details research in schizophrenia

SEIU United Healthcare Workers - Caregivers Hold Unfair Labor Practice Strike to Improve Quality of Resident Care at Statewide Nursing Home Chain

Selectica, Inc. - Selectica to Host Webinar with Famous Independent Research Analyst on Healthcare Contract Management and Stark Law Regulatory Compliance

Sevocity - Sevocity Announces Grants for Louisiana Providers Who Adopt EHRs Electronic Health Records

Sickle Cell Anemia Therapy - Research reports on sickle cell anemia therapy from King Faisal University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights

Silverchair Learning Systems - Pinon Management Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems

Spasticity - Studies from E.P. Elovic et al have provided new data on spasticity

Stem Cell Research - Cryo-Cell Announces Global Expansion of C'elle(TM)

Surgery - Reports from Hokkaido University, Medical Department add new data to research in surgery

Surgery - Research from University of Copenhagen provides new data on surgery

The California Office of Traffic Safety - Record Upsurge in State's Child Safety Seat Usage Marks Child Passenger Safety Week

The Coalition for Space Exploration - Advancing Medical Technology From Space

Towers Perrin - Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Average Annual Per-Employee Cost of $9,660 in 2009 -- and the Health Care Affordability Gap Widens

UnitedHealthcare - Senior Dimensions Lowers Prescription Drug Co-Payments on Many Widely Used Brand-Name Maintenance Drugs

University of Maryland Medical Center - Minimally invasive aortic valve bypass benefits high-risk elderly patients

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Medicare HMO costs may prevent cancer patient clinical trial participation

Walgreens - Flu Vaccinations Available at Walgreens Pharmacies Nationwide Beginning October 1

WebCE - WebCE First to Offer State-Approved 8-Hour Course for Oklahoma Medicare Advantage CE Requirement

Wesley Enhanced Living WEL - Aging Revolution Summit to Address the Future of Aging Services



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