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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 29th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

AARP - Agent for Social Change to Lead Nation's Largest Membership Organization

Academy of General Dentistry - Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards During AGD Government Relations Conference, a Great Dentist Goes to Washington

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of South Carolina provides new data on adverse drug reactions in children

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Aging - New aging data have been reported by scientists at University of Caen Basse Normandie

Alma Aguado for Senate - Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform

Alzheimer Disease - A Simple Balance Test May Predict Cognitive Decline in Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease research from University of Brescia outlined

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study findings have been reported by R. Urs and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - New findings from M. Dhanasekaran and co-authors in the area of Alzheimer disease published

AMDA Foundation - The American Medical Directors Association Foundation and UnitedHealth Group’s Evercare Business Recognize Top Nursing Homes

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - Obama to Allow Forcing Doctors to Do Abortions, Says the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Asthma - Researchers from Northwestern University report recent findings in asthma

Atherosclerosis - Many Middle-Aged and Older Americans Not Getting Adequate Nutrition: New Study Published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association Evaluates Supplement Intake

Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors - Report summarizes autoimmune disease risk factors study findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - New Proposed Biosimilars Pathway Filled with Potholes, Says BIO

Bipolar Disorder Pathology - Research on bipolar disorder pathology described by scientists at Institute of Clinical Neurobiology

Bone and Joint Surgery - Research on bone and joint surgery discussed by scientists at Washington University, Medical Department

Bone Research - Data on bone research reported by S. Oguz and co-researchers

Bone Research - Research from University of Auckland in the area of bone research published

Bone Research - Researchers from UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research detail new studies and findings in the area of bone research

Bone Research - Researchers' work from Vienna Medical University focuses on bone research

Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from University of Arizona

Breast Cancer - Reports on breast cancer findings from University of California provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at B. Murilloortiz and co-authors has provided new information about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research in the area of breast cancer reported from Y. Cui and colleagues

Breast Cancer - Research reports on breast cancer from L.N. Zhang and colleagues provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Researchers from Wake Forest University, Medical Department describe findings in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Scientists at Seoul National University discuss research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Madras have provided new information about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Pennsylvania provide new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study data from T. Hachisuga and colleagues update understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention - Investigators at National Cancer Institute zero in on breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of General Surgery further understanding of breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Surgery provide new data on breast cancer risk factors

Cancer - Data from Sahlgrenska University, Institute of Health and Care Sciences provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were reported by C. Duffy and co-researchers

Cancer - New findings reported from R.S. Hebert and co-authors describe advances in cancer

Cancer - Research results from L. Magill and colleagues update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopies Show Value for Some Patients, but Polyps Will Be Missed

Capital Senior Living Corporation - Capital Senior Living Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from M.L. Neuhouser et al have provided new data on cardiovascular disease

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs

Chronic Disease - Data on chronic disease detailed by researchers at University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine

Cochlear Implants - New cochlear implants study findings reported from New York University

Colon Cancer - Studies from University of California in the area of colon cancer described

Coma - Researchers from Firat University, Medical Department detail findings in coma

Community-Acquired Epidemiology - Scientists at Beaumont Hospital discuss research in community-acquired epidemiology

Congestive Heart Failure - Research conducted at J. Buxbaum and co-authors has provided new information about congestive heart failure

Dementia - New dementia study results reported from Mayo Clinic, Division of Psychology

Dementia Prevention - Research from N.M. Ibrahim and co-authors reveals new findings on dementia prevention

Dementia Therapy - Investigators at University of Ottawa, Ottawa Health Research Institute publish new data on dementia therapy

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Helsinki University publish new studies and findings in the area of dementia therapy

Depression - New depression findings from L. Barraganrodriguez and co-authors described

Depression Epidemiology - Data on depression epidemiology described by researchers at University of Washington

Detroit Medical Center - The Detroit Medical Center Pioneers New EMR System Preventing Medication Mistakes

Diabetes Care - Researchers from University of Wisconsin publish findings in diabetes care

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008 Results

Down Syndrome - Researchers from Shinshu University, Medical Department publish findings in Down syndrome

Dr. Michael Kane - Is the Recession Killing You? It May Be

Eczema Risk Factors - Reports outline eczema risk factors study results from C. Skudlik et al

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine described by P.L. Henneman et al

Endarterectomy - Study data from University Hospital update knowledge of endarterectomy

Family Practice - Recent findings in family practice described by researchers from Simon Fraser University

Family Practice - Research on family practice discussed by scientists at McGill University

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Recognized Among Growth Leaders in Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Study: Many terminally ill patients feel abandoned by their doctors

Gerontology - New gerontology study findings recently were reported by E. Schiffer and co-researchers

Hepatitis B Virus - Studies conducted at INSERM on hepatitis B virus recently published

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Studies from Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center add new findings in the area of hip fracture risk factors

Hormones - Reports outline hormones research from University of Cantabria

Hormones - Research on hormones discussed by scientists at Catholic University

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d18763_2006_ats.pdf LEF - NewCourtland Network Plans to Transfer Ownership of Five Nursing Homes

Hydrocephalus - Data from Tohoku University provide new insights into hydrocephalus

Hyperparathyroidism - Reports outline hyperparathyroidism study findings from McMaster University

Incontinence - Studies from C. Tannenbaum et al have provided new data on incontinence

Intel Corporation - Intel Science Talent Search 2009 Winners Announced

JAMA and Archives Journals - Parkinson's disease treatment strategies appear to have similar long-term effects on disability

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Systematic estimation of breast cancer risk appears justified in postmenopausal women

Kronos - Kronos® Announces Workforce Acquisition™ 8.4

Lactose Intolerance - Findings from Semmelweis University, First Department of Internal Medicine in lactose intolerance reported

Life Sciences - Findings from J.A. Weinland and co-authors broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from University of Southampton

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Rochester in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Erasmus University, Department of General Practice

Life Sciences - Research by R.S. Struthers and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Wake Forest University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Alabama, Department of Optometry broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Harvard University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of New South Wales, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Division of Geriatric Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital, Department of Geriatric Medicine have provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Pittsburgh

Life Sciences - Study data from University of Thessaloniki update knowledge of life sciences

Longevinex - Researchers Report Combined Molecules in Red Wine by Far Exceed the Biological Activity of Plain Resveratrol, Consistent With the Composition of Longevinex(R)

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Industry Leaders Applaud Formation of Long Term Care Insurance Guild

Lupus Risk Factors - New lupus risk factors study findings have been reported from S.S. Yeap et al

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota

McKesson Corporation - Ohio State University Pathology Services Selects McKesson for Revenue Cycle Management

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Expands Revenue Cycle Management Agreement with Kindred Healthcare’s Hospital Division

Medicare and Medicaid - ALFA Calls for Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Complexities Simplified for Medicare's Mandatory Insurer Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by S.D. Pizer and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Enclarity Secures Series C Funding from Bain Capital Ventures and Ignition Partners

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Emergency Room Costs Increased 25 Percent in the Last Year and May Lead to More Opportunity for Pharma Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Arkansas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to South Carolina Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Texas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Helps to Bridge Oral Care Gap in Appalachia

Medicare and Medicaid - House Bill to Improve Accuracy of Medicare Reimbursement Introduced: Members of Congress Seek to Stem Growing Healthcare Coverage Shortfalls, Community Oncology Alliance Advocates for Swift Passage of Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from A.R. Morse and co-authors yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seminars Offered to Missouri Seniors With Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from C.M. Blanchette et al further understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from J.C. Famadas and co-researchers update current data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study of 160,000 Medicare Patients Shows Hispanics Have Greater Costs for End-of-Life Care

Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins Suit Against Community Health Systems Inc. and Three of Its Hospitals in New Mexico

Memory Disorders - Studies in Animals Demonstrate AMPAKINE Molecules Reverse Memory Loss in Huntingtons Disease

Menopause - Investigators at University of Arizona release new data on menopause

Menopause - Study findings on menopause are outlined in reports from H.F. Boehm and colleagues

Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania - Win for Low Income Residents of Personal Care Homes

Metabolism - Research from Massey University provides new data on metabolism

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer Advocates, Survivors Address the 'Now What?' Stage of Cancer

National Parkinson Foundation - Young Onset Parkinson Conferences: a First-Ever Collaboration

Obesity and Diabetes - Paving the way to increase EU support for innovation in surgery

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis published by V.H.H.P. Straten and colleagues

Osteoporosis - Recent findings from Hvidovre University, Department of Endocrinology highlight research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - University of California publishes research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Genetics - Data from L. Valenti et al provide new insights into osteoporosis genetics

Osteoporosis Genetics - Findings from University of Kuopio advance knowledge in osteoporosis genetics

Osteoporosis Prevention - Reports from Paris Descartes University advance knowledge in osteoporosis prevention

Osteoporosis Therapy - Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis therapy

Ovarian Cancer - Research results from National Institutes of Health update understanding of ovarian cancer

Patents - Lilly Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Launch of Generic Raloxifene

Periodontal Disease - Research results from Niigata University update understanding of periodontal disease

Pharmacokinetics - New findings in pharmacokinetics described from University of Surrey, Medical Research Center

Pressure Ulcer - Reports from Shimane University, Medical Department highlight recent research in pressure ulcer

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from University of Texas advance knowledge in prostate cancer epidemiology

Pulmonary Embolism - Study findings on pulmonary embolism are outlined in reports from D. Aujesky and colleagues

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from K. Shanmugham and co-researchers update current data on rehabilitation research

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America Debuts Individual Dental Insurance for Retirees

Renal Disease - Miami Heat Fan Favorite and NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits Florida Legislature, Governor to Urge Needed Coverage for Florida Kidney Patients

Renal Disease - Research from B.L. Jaber and co-researchers yields new findings on renal disease

Research and Markets - Success Rate of Electronic Reimbursement Claims Invigorate the U.S. IT Homecare Markets

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Australia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Respiratory Tract Infections Epidemiology - New respiratory tract infections epidemiology study findings have been reported by scientists at Duke University

Rheumatology - Researchers from Vrije University Amsterdam provide details of new studies and findings in the area of rheumatology

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Sicel Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Food & Drug Administration Clearance for DVS®-HFT, a Next-Generation Wireless Sensor to Measure Actual Radiation Dose at Breast and Prostate Tumor Site

Spinal Cord Injury - National Rehabilitation Hospital replaces condom catheters with BioDerms Liberty TM

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Pilot Program for at-Home Caregivers of Veterans Seeks Participants

Surgery - Researchers from University of Sydney describe findings in surgery

Surgery - Studies from Kyorin University reveal new findings on surgery

Synosia Therapeutics - Synosia Announces Second Agreement with Roche

The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award

TOC Productions, Inc. - Menopause the Musical - the Little Show That Could Opened FIVE Cities in One Night!

U.S. Department of Justice - San Mateo County, California, to Pay U.S. $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - U.S. Hospitals Waste $12 Billion Annually Because of Poor Communication

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - For psychiatric services, wait for the beep

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Study data from University of Rochester update knowledge of ventilator-associated pneumonia



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