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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 22nd, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

ACS - ACS Extends Partnership with Hawaii to Support Medicaid Program

Aetna - Aetna and Southern Ocean County Hospital Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Aetna - Aetna Better Health and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Announce Network Agreement

Allscripts - Allscripts Survey of Healthcare Professionals Demonstrates Potential Impact of Economic Stimulus Plan on Electronic Health Record Adoption

Alzheimer Disease - Anavex scales up synthesis of ANAVEX 2-73 for Phase 1 Alzheimer's disease study

Alzheimer Disease - Research from Erasmus University has provided new information about Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Study data from University of Sao Paulo provide new insights into Alzheimer disease

American Academy of Physician Assistants - American Academy of Physician Assistants Applauds Passage of the Children’s Health Insurance Program

American Association for Cancer Research - African-Americans aware and accepting, but often do not receive, the HPV vaccine

American Cancer Society - Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use

American Geriatrics Society - New Coalition, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, to Address the Critical Shortage of Healthcare Workers Capable of Meeting the Unique Care Needs of Older Adults

American Psychological Association - Vascular drug found to improve learning and memory in middle-aged rats

Aortic Aneurysms - Studies from J.K. Kim and colleagues yield new information about aortic aneurysms

Asthma Prevention - Researchers' work from Chang-Gung University focuses on asthma prevention

Atherosclerosis - Investigators at Kyushu University target atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Research data from Kochi University update understanding of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Research on atherosclerosis published by A. Vink et al

Avondale Partners Llc - Avondale Partners Expands Coverage With Healthcare Analyst

BioMed Central - Older killer whales make the best mothers

Biomedicine - ArunA Biomedical Announces Commercial Release of its Human Embryonic Stem Cell Derived Neural Cells

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. To Present At BIO CEO and Investor Conference and ISSWSH Conference

Bone Research - Studies from Shanghai Jiao Tong University yield new information about bone research

Breast Cancer - NCCN Updates Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guidelines

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer findings from Ohio State University published

Breast Cancer - New findings from C.M. Schilder and co-authors describe advances in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Helsinki report on findings in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Genetics - New findings from University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center describe advances in breast cancer genetics

Cancer - New cancer research reported from A. Waller and co-authors

Carotid Endarterectomy - Reports on carotid endarterectomy findings from University of Texas provide new insights

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department report on findings in carpal tunnel syndrome

Clinical Gastroenterology - Research reports from M. Chang and co-authors provide new insights into clinical gastroenterology

Clinical Pharmacology - Research on clinical pharmacology discussed by scientists at University Hospital

Clinical Trial Research - Recent studies from University of Glasgow add new data to clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Reports outline clinical trial research study results from P.E. Routasalo et al

Coalition to Protect Senior Care - National Front Line Caregiver Group Urges Senate Leaders to Support Grassley Amendment Protecting Seniors' Care, Assuring Stability of Nation's Long Term Care Workforce

Colposcopy - Research on colposcopy described by scientists at University of Central Florida

Companion Data Services - CDS Completes Large-Scale Transition of Medicare Data Processing

Corporate Voices for Working Families - Corporate Voices for Working Families Releases Employer Guide Providing Companies with the Tools to Help Employees Take Advantage of Tax Credits and Other Federal Benefits

Dementia - New findings from University of Sherbrooke in the area of dementia published

Dementia - Researchers from University of Bath describe findings in dementia

Dementia Prevention - Study data from University of South Australia update knowledge of dementia prevention

Dementia Risk Factors - Scientists at Taipei Medical University publish new data on dementia risk factors

Depression - New depression findings from I-Shou University published

Depression - Scientists at University of Oklahoma describe research in depression

Drug Delivery - Research on drug delivery detailed by B. Winblad and co-authors

Fibroids - New findings from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the area of fibroids described

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Christian Care Centers Obligated Group TX Series 2005 at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Hurley Medical Center's Michigan Revs at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable

Gathers Strategies, Inc. - Medical Credentialing Survey Finds Potentially Unsafe Time Delays in Nursing Home Credential Verification Process

Glioblastoma - Research from F.M. Iwamoto and co-authors provides new data about glioblastoma

Health and Society - Studies from University of Kansas update current data on health and society

Health Insurance - American Dietetic Association Commends Congress and President for Passage of State Children's Health Insurance Legislation

Health Insurance - Catholic Charities USA Praises Congress for Protecting Health Care for Low-income Children

Health Insurance - Catholic Charities USA President Joins President Obama at Signing of Children's Health Insurance Legislation

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Reports Adjusted Fourth Quarter 2008 Net Income of $63.1 Million, or $0.61 Per Diluted Share1

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack described by J.A. Ezekowitz and colleagues

Heart Disease - Traditional Risk Factors Often Miss Heart Disease Warning Signs

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

Homewatch CareGivers - Homewatch CareGivers Takes the Lead in Quality Controls, Caregiver Screening

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Scientists at University of Florence release new data on hormone replacement therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study findings from Marmara University, Medical Department broaden understanding of hormone replacement therapy

Hormones - New hormones study findings have been reported by S.R. Mastaglia and co-researchers

Hormones - Researchers at Tel-Aviv University, Institute of Endocrinology target hormones

Hormones - Study results from N.H. Bjarnason and colleagues broaden understanding of hormones

HST Global, Inc. - HST Global Announces Medical Reimbursement Initiative

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Reaffirms 2009 EPS Guidance

Humeral Fracture - Study results from University of Toronto broaden understanding of humeral fracture

Hypertension Therapy - Research findings from University of Manchester update understanding of hypertension therapy

ikaSystems Corp. - ikaProHEDIS+ Goes Live at Parkview Health and Passport Health Plan

Intellidyn - AvMed Health Plans Partners with Intellidyn to Develop Enhanced, Analytics-Driven Direct Marketing Campaigns

Ischemia - Research from N. Basicjukic and co-authors provides new data about ischemia

Kidney Transplants - New kidney transplants study findings reported from Massachusetts General Hospital

Kidney Transplants - Study data from A. D'Ambrosio et al provide new insights into kidney transplants

Kidneys - Research from Hadassah University, Department of Medicine in the area of kidneys published

Life Sciences - Data from Iowa State University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at Korea National Sport University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Maryland have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Meijo University, Faculty of Pharmacy publishes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Karolinska Institut

Life Sciences - Reports from University of Kuopio, Research Institute of Public Health add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from Umea University, Department of Nursing

Life Sciences - Research from Ghent University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from University Hospital, Division of Geriatrics

Life Sciences - Research results from National Yang-Ming University update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at China Medical University, Department of Nursing release new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Scientists at Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from N.M. Guido et al add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Copenhagen, Department of Public Health reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from H.T. Kuo and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Longevinex - 60 Minutes Blunder: News Report on Resveratrol Overlooks Longevinex(R) Which Activates More Longevity Genes than Resveratrol Red Wine Molecule or Calorie Restricted Diet

Malnutrition Therapy - Reports on malnutrition therapy findings from M.H. Suominen and co-researchers provide new insights

Managed Care - Unison Health Plan of Ohio Accredited by NCQA

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP Health Plan in Nevada Begins Serving Medicaid Enrollees

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Health Plans of America Applauds Passage of SCHIP Legislation

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by researchers at University of California

Medicare and Medicaid - Pictures Say a Thousand Words... No American Should Lack Access to Affordable, Comprehensive Health Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from Cooper University highlight recent research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid research from S.W. Reeves and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from J.M. Brooks and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Brown University publish new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - San Diegos Largest Home Dialysis Program Brings Renewed Independence, Health and Enjoyment to Patients Living with Advanced Kidney Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - State Budget Proposal Hurts Ability to Care for Most Vulnerable Ohioans

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from R.A. Deyo and colleagues update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Menopause - New findings from University of Louisville, Medical Department describe advances in menopause

Menopause - New menopause in children study results reported from University of Oxford

Menopause - Research in the area of menopause reported from D. Costantino and colleagues

Menopause - Research on menopause described by M.S. Hunter and colleagues

Menopause - Scientists at Gunma University, Medical Department publish new data on menopause

Menopause - Scientists at Marmara University, Medical Department publish research in menopause

Menopause - Study results from Arabian Gulf University provide new insights into menopause

Menopause Therapy - Research from Brown University provides new data on menopause therapy

Michigan Dental Association - Michigan Dentists Giving Free Dental Care to Low-Income Children During Annual 'Give Kids a Smile' Program Starting February 6

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Preferred Blue Network of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - National Committee on Quality Assurance Grants Molina Healthcare of Ohio New Health Plan Accreditation

Mood Disorder - Research conducted at Rutgers University has provided new information about mood disorder

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Launches Fight4Rx Online Grassroots Community

Northwestern University - Insulin is a possible new treatment for Alzheimer's

Obesity - Research on obesity discussed by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports outline obesity and diabetes research from J. Nagpal and colleagues

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. - Omega Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Adjusted FFO of $0.37 Per Share for the Fourth Quarter

Optometry - Investigators at University of Bradford target optometry

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research from J. Lukaszkiewicz and co-researchers described

Osteoporosis - Unigene Clinical Study Suggests Novel Treatment Regimen for Osteoporosis Nighttime Dosing May Increase Therapeutic Benefit of Calcitonin

Pain Management - Data from Brown University provide new insights into pain management

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Praises Federal Reauthorization of Children's Health Care

Pressure Ulcer Quality of Care - Study findings on pressure ulcer quality of care are outlined in reports from National Research and Development Center for Welfare and Health

Prostate Cancer - Research from Y.N. Wong and co-authors in the area of prostate cancer published

Psychiatry - Research reports on psychiatry from W. Abdulhamid and colleagues provide new insights

Public Health - APHA Voting Record Tracks How Members of Congress Voted on Public Health Legislation

Public Health - Scientists at University of South Carolina publish new data on public health

Quality of Life - Investigators at University of Tampere, Department of Nursing Science release new data on quality of life

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings have been reported by scientists at Northwestern University

Research and Markets - Analyse Profiles of 134 Companies Involved in Developing Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease Are Presented along with 101 Collaborations

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - State Health Reforms Progress Despite Ailing Economy

SDI - SDI: Novartis Regains No. 1 Position with Managed Care Pharmacy Executives

Sickle Cell Anemia - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College provides new data on sickle cell anemia in children

SimplyWell - Applying the Obama Test to Healthcare: SimplyWell Cited as Top 10 Best Practices by Center for Healthcare Transformation

Spinal Cord Injury - Research conducted at University of Pittsburgh has provided new information about spinal cord injury

Stanford University Medical Center - Alzheimer’s Patients Needed for Stanford Study

Stanford University Medical Center - New Evidence of Hormone Therapy Causing Breast Cancer, Stanford Professor Says

Suicide - Research reports on suicide from A. Shah and colleagues provide new insights

The Ensign Group, Inc. - The Ensign Group Expands into Colorado

Thromboembolism - Study findings from L. Mosca et al provide new insights into thromboembolism

Type 2 Diabetes - New findings reported from R. Ribelmadsen and co-authors describe advances in type 2 diabetes

U.S. Conference of Mayors - The Nation's Mayors Commend New Children's Health Legislation

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Makes It Simpler for Physicians to Administer Health Care with Updated Customer ID Cards

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - UNC study: Postmenopausal women's loss of sexual desire affects health, quality of life

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Seniors in Medicare's doughnut hole decrease use of meds

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Genetic change prevents cell death in mouse model of Parkinson's disease



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