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Table of Contents . . . December 14th, 2008
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A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Health Net, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
AARP - AARP Finds Value of Unpaid Family Caregiving in Illinois Hits $17 Billion
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies from F.A. Lederle and co-researchers in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm published
Age and Ageing - Recent studies from University of Haifa add new data to age and aging
Age and Ageing - Reports on age and aging findings from Wake Forest University provide new insights
Allsup - Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part of Fixed Incomes
Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Announces Acquisition of Kentucky Home Health Certificate of Need
Alzheimer Disease - Eisai Inc. and the Alzheimer's Association Announce the Winner of the C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research on Alzheimer disease therapy detailed by scientists at Northwestern University
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology reveal new findings on Alzheimer disease therapy
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Study identifies double-balloon enteroscopy as cost-effective approach for obscure GI bleeding
Aneurysm - Reimbursement Following Aneurysm Repair Falls Short of Costs
Angina - Research from University of Basel yields new findings on angina
Angiotensins - Reports from New York Medical College, Medical College describe recent advances in angiotensins
Bladder Cancer - Studies from University of California yield new information about bladder cancer
Bone Research - Research from University of Occupational and Environmental Health in the area of bone research described
Breast Cancer - Hanyang University, Medical Department reports research in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers at Nagoya City University have published new data on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Massachusetts further understanding of breast cancer
Carotid Endarterectomy - Studies from Wayne State University describe new findings in carotid endarterectomy
Clinical Pharmacology - New clinical pharmacology study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pennsylvania
Connect4Healthcare - New Internet Service Delivers Relief to Families of Those in Long-Term Care
Depression - Reports from E. Wu et al highlight recent research in depression
Diabetes - New diabetes study results from State University of New York described
Eating Disorders - Researchers from La Sapienza University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of eating disorders
Echocardiography - Scientists at University of Szeged target echocardiography
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Ratings Downgrades Health First Florida to 'A'; Outlook Negative
GCI Health - New study data: JANUVIA sitagliptin
Genetics & Genomics - Study data from Indiana University, Medical Department provide new insights into genetics & genomics
Gliosarcoma - New gliosarcoma data have been reported by V. Dinorcia and co-authors
Health Insurance - Wide-Ranging Study of National News Reveals Health News Comprises Less Than Four Percent of All Coverage
Health Net, Inc. - Health Net, Inc. Plans Earn NCQA's "Excellent" Accreditation Status
Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by scientists at Duke University
Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from Harvard University add new findings in the area of heart bypass surgery
Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Naples, Medical Department
Heart Disease - Reports summarize heart disease research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute
Heart Failure - Findings from M.J. Russo and co-researchers advance knowledge in heart failure
Hematology - Studies from O.M. Sheehy and colleagues provide new data on hematology
HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. To Present at the 20th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
Hormones - New hormones research from M.A. Allison et al outlined
Hormones - New hormones study findings reported from Shandong University
Hormones - Research from Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine in hormones provides new insights
Humana - Carol Sato Named Director of Medicare Operations for Humana's Hawaii Market
Humana Inc. - Humana Inc. to Host Biannual Investor Day on Thursday, November 20
Huntington Disease - The First Treatment Specifically Approved for Huntington's Disease Patients is Now Available in the United States
Hypertension - Reports summarize hypertension research from K.L. Margolis and co-authors
Hypertension - Research from University of Modena provide new insights into hypertension
Hysterectomy - Research from University of Auckland, Medical Department in the area of hysterectomy described
Immunization - Studies from C. Vandendool and co-researchers update current data on immunization
Influenza - SimQuest Awarded Phase 2 Contract from Office of the Secretary of Defense to Develop Pandemic Influenza Training Program
Internal Medicine - Research reports from University of Haifa provide new insights into internal medicine
Ischemia Epidemiology - New ischemia epidemiology research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Medicine discussed
JAMA and Archives Journals - Receipt of heart assist pumps by Medicare patients associated with poor outcomes, high costs
Kidney Disease - Research on kidney disease published by J.L. Carter et al
Kidney Disease - Studies in the area of kidney disease reported from Saarland University
Life Sciences - Hialeah Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating for Stroke Care
Life Sciences - Reports from Chiba University, Department of Neurology add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from B. Haikola and colleagues
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Researchers from Yonsei University, Medical Department describe findings in lumbar spinal stenosis
Medicare and Medicaid - Bayer Healthcare to Pay U.S. $97.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Paying Kickbacks to Diabetic Suppliers
Medicare and Medicaid - bWell-informed(TM) Adds Medicare Plan Tools for 2008 Open Enrollment Season
Medicare and Medicaid - Catheter-associated UTIs more preventable than previously thought
Medicare and Medicaid - CNSI Selects Edifecs Healthcare Accelerator Suite(TM) for MMIS Solution to Support South Dakota Medicaid Program
Medicare and Medicaid - CorVel Announces MSA Agent Services
Medicare and Medicaid - Data from D.M. Hartung and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - LexisNexis® Risk & Information Analytics Group Launches Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Solution
Medicare and Medicaid - MARC Coalition Formed to Advocate for Medicare Secondary Payor Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment Period Runs Through December 31
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings recently were reported by researchers at Wake Forest University, Medical Department
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Hospital Pays $1.9 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Case Brought by Whistleblower
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by scientists at University of Texas
Menopause - Reports outline menopause research from University of Sheffield
Menopause - Study findings on menopause are outlined in reports from University of Michigan
Metabolic Bone Disease - Research from University of Toronto in the area of metabolic bone disease published
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Reports outline non-small cell lung cancer research from N. Ebi and colleagues
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Nymox Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Study results from N.A. Collop and colleagues in the area of obstructive sleep apnea published
Oral Radiology - Reports from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department advance knowledge in oral radiology
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis data have been reported by researchers at Medical University of Graz
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study results from Fourth Military Medical University described
Osteoporosis - Research from E.V. Mccloskey and co-authors in the area of osteoporosis published
Osteoporosis - Researchers at Indiana University release new data on osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Study results from University of Florence provide new insights into osteoporosis
Palliative Care - Study findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights into palliative care
Pneumonia - NasVax Finalizes Share Purchase Agreement with Protea Vaccine Technologies
Quality of Life - University of Pittsburgh details research in quality of life
Regulatory Actions - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in regulatory actions
Schizophrenia - Roche Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Memory Pharmaceuticals
Sexual Dysfunction - Investigators at Monash University target sexual dysfunction
Sleep Disorders - Research reports from Sleep Disorders Center provide new insights into sleep disorders
Springer - Osteoporosis care at risk in the United States
Stem Cell Research - Reports on stem cell research findings from National Cheng-Kung University, Institute of Basic Medical Science provide new insights
The Empty Stocking Fund - Empty Stocking Fund Opens Doors Dec. 1
Thromboembolism Therapy - New thromboembolism therapy research reported from McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Type 2 Diabetes - New Study Data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin) Significantly Reduced Blood Sugar Levels and Was Not Associated with Hypoglycemia in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
University of California - Davis - Health System - M.I.N.D. Institute researchers call for fragile X testing throughout the lifespan
Urinary Tract Infection - Patient Enrollment Begins in Exploratory Phase II Trial of NovaBay's Lead Aganocide Compound, NVC-422, in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Urology - New research on urology from R.A. Santucci and co-authors summarized
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