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Aging & Elder Health Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 31st, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Issuer Credit Rating of South Dakota State Medical Holding Co., Inc.

Access to Medical Imaging Coalition - AMIC Unveils RightScanRightTime.org

Adverse Drug Reactions - Creon® (Pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules First and Only Pancreatic Enzyme Product to Receive FDA Approval Under New Guidelines

Aging - Social Security 'Problems' Are 'Misplaced Scare Tactics' and Media Missing Story of Solvency, Says Former Congressional Aging Committee Chief of Staff Bob Weiner

Aging Research - Findings from University of Missouri advance knowledge in aging research

Aging Research - Reports from University of Arizona advance knowledge in aging research

Aging Research - Research from Simon Fraser University has provided new information about aging research

Aging Research - Study data from University of Sheffield update knowledge of aging research

Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation - CORRECTING and REPLACING New Report: Home Health Care Saves Billions for Medicare

Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation - New Report: Home Health Care Saves Billions for Medicare

Allscripts - Leading Healthcare Technology Companies Launch National Physician Education Program on Stimulus and Electronic Health Records

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Announces 2009 College Scholarship Winner

Alzheimer Disease - Findings in Alzheimer disease reported from D.L. Cherry and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - State-of-the-Art Technology and Hotel-Like Environment Get CareOne's Rehab Patients Home Quicker

Alzheimer Disease - Studies from Technical University of Munich provide new data on Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease Pathology - Study data from University of California, Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute provide new insights into Alzheimer disease pathology

American Academy of Nursing, Washington, D.C. - University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell: Nurse Practitioners Are Key to Obama Health Care Reform, Call for Increased Federal Funding for Innovative Nurse-Managed Health Ca

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Ben-Gurion U of the Negev study demonstrates link between appetite and elderly mortality

American Society of Nephrology - Kidney disease patients reap rewards of prevention

Amerigroup Foundation - Dr. Emily Abrams Massey of Atlanta Honored as 'Healthy Hero' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Atherosclerosis - Research in the area of atherosclerosis reported from A.R. Collins and colleagues

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies from University of Calgary update current data on atrial fibrillation

Blood Pressure - Research in the area of blood pressure reported from M. Lachouri and colleagues

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Leaders Speak At the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference

BodyLogicMD - If 50 Is the New 30, Why Does 40 Feel Like 70?

Bone Research - Investigators at University of Texas release new data on bone research

Breast Cancer - Research from G. Maskarinec and colleagues provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center further understanding of breast cancer therapy

Cancer - Cancer Caregiver Distress Unrecognized and Under Reported

Cancer - Findings from University of Texas provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - Study findings on cancer are outlined in reports from Y.H. Kao and colleagues

Cancer Clinical Trial - New cancer clinical trial data have been reported by researchers at Hospital General Universitario

Cancer Therapy - Findings from Cancer Institute advance knowledge in cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Researchers at University Hospital target cancer therapy

Cognition - Research results from Technical University update understanding of cognition

Colon Cancer - CMS Denial of Coverage for Virtual Colonoscopy May Cost Lives

Colon Cancer - Decision by Medicare's CMS to Deny Coverage for 'Virtual' Colon Cancer Tests Underscores Lack of Evidence on Cancer Prevention

Committee to Save Independent Hme Suppliers, Llc - New Organization Formed To Save Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers

Comparative Family Studies - Research on comparative family studies reported by scientists at University of Zurich

DaVita Inc. - DaVita Becomes the First FORTUNE 500 Healthcare Services Company to Join the EPA Green Power Partnership

Dementia - New dementia findings from E. Gould and co-authors described

Dementia - New dementia findings from R. Fleming and co-authors described

Dementia - New dementia study findings have been published by scientists at University of Stirling

Dementia - New dementia study findings recently were reported by S. Andrews and co-researchers

Dementia - New findings in dementia described from University of Connecticut

Dementia - Research from University of Melbourne has provided new data on dementia

Dementia - Research from University of New South Wales has provided new information about dementia

Dementia - Scientists at University of Bradford target dementia

Dementia - Studies by C. Quinn and co-authors describe new findings in dementia

Dementia - Studies from Victoria University yield new information about dementia

Dementia - Study findings from Hong Kong Polytechnic University broaden understanding of dementia

Depression - Data from University of Calgary provide new insights into depression

Depression - Scientists at Asia University publish research in depression

Depression - Scientists at Case Western Reserve University target depression

Depression - Studies from University of Alabama describe new findings in depression

Diabetes - Study results from Gazi University broaden understanding of diabetes

Disability Research - Investigators at McGill University publish new data on disability research

DNA Research - New DNA research findings from University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy described

Drug Development - Studies in the area of drug development reported from X.Y. Lu and co-researchers

Eldercare Services - Hospital Discharge – a Danger to Older Adults? Eldercare Services Can Help

Epilepsy - Data on epilepsy published by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Epilepsy Therapy Project - Epilepsy Therapy Project Launches Epilepsy: Insights & Strategies; Innovative Online Journal Featured on epilepsy.com

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Cullman Regional Medical Center, AL's Outstanding Debt at 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Silver Cross Hospital, IL Series 2009 Revs 'BBB+'; Dwngrs Outstanding; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Virginia Public Building Authority's 2009B Revs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings recently were reported by researchers at Kean University

HD Merrimack - Healthcare Professional Is Working to Make a Difference, One Dose at a Time

Health Insurance - Actuaries: Addressing Health Spending Growth is Path to Sustainable Health Care System

Health Net of Arizona, Inc. - Health Net of Arizona Bolsters Provider Network and Signs Multi-Year Agreement

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports summarize heart bypass surgery research from Magna Graecia University

Heart, Diabetes & Weight Loss Centers of New York - Dr. Fred Vagnini to Appear at NYC Major Health Conferences

Heinz Family Philanthropies - Heinz Family Philanthropies (www.heinzfamily.org) Release New 'Facts About' Cards, Highlighting Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care -- 10 Questions to Answer

Hemophilia Quality of Care - Reports from University of Milan, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation add new data to research in hemophilia quality of care

Hip Fracture Therapy - Reports summarize hip fracture therapy research from University Hospital

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 2009 Deutsche Bank Healthcare Conference

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Studies from University of Oslo in the area of hormone replacement therapy described

Humana - Hawaii Medical Center Signs Agreement to Provide Care to Humana’s Medicare Advantage PPO members

Immune Deficiency Foundation - Immune Deficiency Foundation Honors Cerda Family and Volunteers From ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

JAMA and Archives Journals - Diet and exercise intervention helps older, overweight cancer survivors reduce functional decline

John Hancock - John Hancock Selects CHCS Services to Manage Long-Term Care Insurance Provider Discount and Caregiver Programs

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Community Health Systems, Inc.

LHC Group, Inc. - LHC Group Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

Life Sciences - Ingenix CareTracker Enables EMR Adoption for As Little As $5,000; Low-cost, web-based EMRs help health care providers improve care and benefit from stimulus incentives

Life Sciences - New findings reported from University of Texas describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at Harvard University

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from King Saud University summarized

Life Sciences - Reports from Karolinska Institute, Department of Public Health Sciences highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research reports from University of Cologne provide new insights into life sciences

Madeira Therapeutics - Madeira Therapeutics to Present at BIO International Convention

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - MedApps HealthPAL Connects to Microsoft HealthVault to Improve Patient Compliance and Lower Healthcare Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuaries: Trustees' Reports Warn of Looming Financial Challenges Facing Retirement Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - Avalere Shows Home Health Interventions Associated with Lower Medicare Spending and Re-Hospitalizations for Patients With Chronic Illness

Medicare and Medicaid - Catching Criminals, Stopping Fraud in Medicare & Medicaid Effort seeks to recapture estimated $60 billion lost each year to Medicare & Medicaid scams

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Awards Medicaid Integrity Program Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says New Trustees' Report Demonstrates the Importance of Health Care Cost Control

Medicare and Medicaid - NACDS Commends Senators Tester and Roberts for Legislation Protecting Patient Access to Community Pharmacies - Bill Aims to Exempt Pharmacies from CMS Surety Bond Regulation -

Medicare and Medicaid - New Economic Impact Study: Obama Administration Implementation of Bush-Era Medicare Regulation Will Cost U.S. $2.5 Billion in Business Activity, Cut Over 30,000 Jobs

Medicare and Medicaid - Pelosi Statement on Annual Report of Social Security and Medicare Trustees

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington publish research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Single Payer Health Care Ads on National Television

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Sydney update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SXC Health Solutions expands presence in state Medicaid programs

Medicare and Medicaid - XLHealth Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report

Menopause - Research from Chungnam National University in the area of menopause published

Menopause - Study findings from La Sapienza University broaden understanding of menopause

Menopause - Study results from O.N. Pamuk and colleagues update understanding of menopause

Mental Illness - New mental illness research from State University of New York described

Metabolism - University of South Carolina reports research in metabolism

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - MetCare of Florida Connecting Seniors with Benefit Programs Through the National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp®

Narcolepsy - Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Expands Product Pipeline by Licensing New Drug to Treat Narcolepsy

National Center for Policy Analysis - NCPA Briefing Raises Questions About Trustees' Annual Report

National Press Club - Low-Reimbursement Rate Threatens Wheelchair for Wounded Vets

Nephrolithotomy - Research from Y.C. Jou and co-authors provides new data about nephrolithotomy

Neurodegenerative Disease - Studies from M. Parthiban et al in the area of neurodegenerative disease described

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study results from S. Tomic et al described

Obesity and Diabetes - Study results from Visva-Bharati University broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes

Osteoporosis - Trakya University, Medical Department publishes research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Genetics - Studies in the area of osteoporosis genetics reported from King's College London

Osteoporosis Therapy - Helen Hayes Hospital describes research in osteoporosis therapy

Osteoporosis Therapy - New osteoporosis therapy research has been reported by scientists at Research Center

Pediatrics - Show Mom and Dad You Care Every Day of the Year; Give the Gift of Health Advocacy this Mother's and Father's Days

Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General - Auditor General Jack Wagner Finds New Castle Area School District Improperly Received $54,784 in State Funds

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: New National Generic Pharmaceutical Study Finds Savings of $734 Billion Over the Last Decade

Pharmaceuticals - Ausio Pharmaceuticals to Present at Bio(R) 2009

Pharmaceuticals - Investigators at University of Lausanne zero in on pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Georgia Seniors about Medication Management and Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

Prolapse - New research on prolapse from C. Kara and co-authors summarized

Psychiatry - Researchers' work from University of Pittsburgh focuses on psychiatry

Quality of Life - University of York, Department of Health Sciences reports research in quality of life

Research and Markets - A Practical Guide to Heart Failure in Older People - Order Now

RetireSafe - More Dire Warnings for Social Security

Schizophrenia - Reports from University of Barcelona advance knowledge in schizophrenia

SCORR Marketing - SCORR Marketing Named Agency of Record by Skilled Care Pharmacy

Sepsis - Medical Simulation Corporation to Introduce Central Line Management Program at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition

Sidley Austin LLP - Former Acting General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, James C. Stansel, Rejoins Sidley Austin LLP

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. - Siemens Joins the Hearing Industries Association on Capitol Hill to Promote the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act

Sleep Disorders - New sleep disorders study results reported from M. Blondet et al

The Epilepsy Therapy Project - 2009 Epilepsy Pipeline Update Conference Highlights Innovative New Therapies

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice - '50 Nurses from 50 States' Visit Capitol Hill to Preserve Home Health Medicare Benefit for their Patients and All Americans

The Nielsen Company - CORRECTING and REPLACING Nielsen Projects Older, Multi-Cultural, and Low-Income Consumers Driving Consumer Packaged Goods Trends in 2020

The Scooter Store - The SCOOTER Store Recognizes National Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week

Type 1 Diabetes - Study results from University of Chicago update understanding of type 1 diabetes

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Early Alzheimer's diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits

Upp Technology, Inc. - Upp Technology, Inc. Unveils IRMS Clinic Management Module

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Whooping Cough - Findings from Mayo Clinic in whooping cough reported

Wiley-Blackwell - Quality of life survey highlights need for holistic approach in elderly residential care

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