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Aging & Elder Health Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 4th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications

Aging Research - New aging research research from C.H.A. Derezende and colleagues discussed

Aging Research - Research on aging research described by B. Correa and colleagues

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Inclusion of Cognitive Screening for Medicare Beneficiaries in Senate Finance Committee Health Reform Proposal

Alzheimer Disease - Findings in Alzheimer disease reported from M.L. Chaves and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - Retirement Living TV Premieres 'Not Fade Away' September 21st to Honor World Alzheimer's Day

Alzheimer Disease - Rockefeller Announces Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Disease Partnership at BRNI

Alzheimer Disease - Senior Living Residences Launches Innovative Nutrition Program to Promote Cognitive Health and Lower the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

American Association for Homecare - Senate Finance Committee Cuts Home Medical Equipment in Reform Package

American Diversified Holdings Corporation - American Diversified Holdings Biotech Alliance Partner INVENT Pharmaceuticals Granted US Provisional Patent for Alzheimer's Drug

American Library Association - Libraries on Frontline of Connecting Americans With Online Government, Job Resources

Anesthesia - Investigators at University Hospital zero in on anesthesia

Angiotensins - New angiotensins study findings recently were published by Y.F. Li and co-researchers

Asthma - Researchers from University of Maryland report details of new studies and findings in the area of asthma

Asthma - Scientists at Monash University publish research in asthma

Atrial Fibrillation - Health Leaders Issue Recommendations to Improve Management of a Common, Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company - AXA Equitable Enhances Variable Universal Life Insurance Coverage

Blue Shield of California - Marc Russo Named Vice President of Individual, Small Group, and Government Business Unit at Blue Shield of California

Bone Research - New findings from E. Hamoudeh and co-researchers in the area of bone research described

Bone Research - Scientists at University of California describe research in bone research

Breast Cancer - Data from N. Obi et al provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Medications Effective in Reducing Risk of Breast Cancer but Increase Risk of Adverse Effects, New Report Says

Breast Cancer - New findings reported from New York University, Medical Department describe advances in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at University Hospital has updated our knowledge about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at Stockholm University publish new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Glasgow publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of New Mexico describe findings in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Ricardo Antonio Chavira Uses Celebrity to Support Breast Cancer Caregivers

Breast Cancer Screening - New research on breast cancer screening from University of California summarized

Breast Cancer Survivor Coalition for Advancement, Reform and Equity Because we Care - Breast Cancer Survivors Praise House Committee Action as Vital to Health Care Reform

Business Roundtable - Business Roundtable Report Shows Health Care Costs Will Skyrocket to Nearly $29,000 per Employee in the Next Decade Without Effective Reform

Cancer - Dedication of N.C. Cancer Hospital Highlights New Face of Cancer Care

Cancer - New Patient Housing Facility Dedicated

Cancer - Study data from Akdeniz University update knowledge of cancer

CardiacAssist Inc. - CardiacAssist Partners with Mentice to Showcase Transseptal Puncture Training Simulation at "TCT 2009" Exhibit Booth #2005

CardiacAssist Inc. - Carolinas Medical Center Adopts TandemHeart(R)- Versatile Circulatory Support Device from CardiacAssist

Central Nervous System Disease - Researchers from Washington University describe findings in central nervous system disease

Chandler Chicco Agency - Health leaders issue recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation

Chronic Disease Quality of Care - Researchers at University Estadual of Campinas publish new data on chronic disease quality of care

Chronic Kidney Failure - New Data Shows DaVita Facilities Lead Virginia in Improving Kidney Patient Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Researchers from Hallym University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research discussed by L.P. Meng and co-researchers

Clinical Trial Research - Researchers from Royal North Shore Hospital detail findings in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Senate Introduces Bill to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases

Colon Cancer - Report summarizes colon cancer study findings from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New complementary and alternative medicine data have been reported by researchers at University of Texas

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Concert Pharmaceuticals Presents Clinical Results Demonstrating Reduced Drug-Drug Interactions with a Deuterium-Modified Compound

Dementia - Dakim BrainFitness Receives First Company-Wide Adoption in Wisconsin at All Seven AmericanWay Senior Living Homes

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from University of California

Dementia - World's First Emergency Medical Information Franchise Launches GPS Tracking Device

Depression - Data on depression described by researchers at Harvard University

Diabetes - New diabetes data have been reported by scientists at University of Sherbrooke, Medical Department

Diabetes - Reports from Technical University highlight recent research in diabetes

DNA Libraries - Studies by R.M. Zheng and co-authors describe new findings in DNA libraries

Drug Safety - Reports outline drug safety study results from S.E. Bronskill et al

Emeritus Corporation - Emeritus to Participate in Blackstone Offer to Acquire 148 Senior Living Communities

European College of Neuropsychopharmacology - Fighting the burden of mental disorders

Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology data have been reported by researchers at University of Saskatchewan

Gerodontology - Reports from T.J. Fairhall and colleagues advance knowledge in gerodontology

Gerodontology - Studies conducted at University of Leipzig on gerodontology recently published

Health Dialog - Health Dialog Demonstrates Cost Efficient Method for Easing Transitions in Care

Health Insurance - Statement of Robert Greenstein, Executive Director, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on Chairman Baucus' Health Reform Plan

HealthPort - HealthPort's RACPro Achieves Certification Status from Executive Health Resources

Hernia - Researchers from University of California describe findings in hernia

HMS - HMS Awarded Third Party Liability Services Contract by Minnesota

Hysteroscopy - Studies from A. Timmermans and colleagues reveal new findings on hysteroscopy

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Announces Availability of Its Full Line of ON-Q(R) SilverDressings(TM)

Immunotherapy - Study results from University of Texas update understanding of immunotherapy

Joint Replacements - Research on joint replacements published by W.Q. Tian et al

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Opens New Hospital in Downey

Kidneys - Study data from New York University, Medical Department update knowledge of kidneys

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from W. Malmedal and co-authors described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Cordoba outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from A. Fex and co-authors

Life Sciences - Research data from Technical University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Copenhagen University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from School of Nursing yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from E.R. Kleinman and colleagues provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research results from J.A. Marsteller and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from McGill University, Health Center update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Taichung Veterans General Hospital publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University Laval target life sciences

Lipid Research - Study results from University of North Carolina provide new insights into lipid research

Loyola University Health System - Treating bone loss in breast cancer survivors

Managed Care - OurHealthCareSource.com Offers Unique Spin on Health Care Reform Information

Managed Care - Riverside County Community Agencies Participate in Senior Sensitivity Training Provided by SCAN Health Plan

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Announces Medicare Market Analysis Tools and the Latest Market Updates

MedAssurant, Inc. - MedAssurant Acquires Catalyst Technologies

MedAssurant, Inc. - Milliman Report Validates Computations of Cost Savings for MedAssurant's CCS Advantage(TM) Disease Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - AAHSA Statement on Senate Finance Committee's Health Reform Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare Unveils New Corporate Headquarters in White Plains, Bringing 200 New Jobs, With Help From New York and Westchester

Medicare and Medicaid - Baucus Approach to Financing Health Care Reform Step in Right Direction

Medicare and Medicaid - Baucus Bill Integrates Physician Assistants in Health Care Delivery

Medicare and Medicaid - Care Improvement Plus Names Anthony Colistra as Vice President, Market Growth and Development

Medicare and Medicaid - Dey L.P. Settles State of Utah Pricing Litigation

Medicare and Medicaid - Elderplan Opts for Care to Care's Radiology Network

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Insurance Reform DAILY MYTHBUSTER: 'Constitutionality of Health Insurance Reform'

Medicare and Medicaid - J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Among Pharmacy Customers, Satisfaction is Equally as High for the Privately Insured and for Those With Public-Private Insurance

Medicare and Medicaid - LifeMasters Files Chapter 11 to Restructure CMS Liabilities

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Nursing Home Caregivers: Health and Well-Being of America's Most Vulnerable Seniors at Stake as Medicare Cuts Debated in Washington

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from Harvard University, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid research from Y.C. Shen and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of the Pacific provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by G.F. Joyce et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seniors in Medicare Advantage Receive Higher Quality Care, New Reports Show

Medicare and Medicaid - UHC Develops Resource for Recovery Audit Contractor Reviews

Menopause - Reports from City University of New York highlight recent research in menopause

Menstruation - Reports summarize menstruation study results from University of Oklahoma

National Community Pharmacists Association - New Program Offers Community Pharmacies an Expanded Role in Diabetes Self-Management Training, Increases Access and Treatment Options for Patients

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Urges CMS to Preserve Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment by Suspending Looming Pharmacy Accreditation Requirement

Neuronascent, Inc. - Neuronascent to Present at Life Sciences Summit 2009

Obstetrics - Research results from University of Amsterdam update understanding of obstetrics

Osteoporosis - Data Show Medication Adherence is an Important Factor in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Launches H1N1 Prevention Campaign Geared Toward Children

Pharmacokinetics - Data on pharmacokinetics detailed by S. Abe and co-authors

Pharmacokinetics - Data on pharmacokinetics discussed by researchers at KV Pharmaceutical Company

Philips Lifeline - Lifeline Issues Safety Notice to Subscribers

Physiology - New findings from Orebro University in the area of physiology published

Pneumonia Therapy - Study results from T. Takahashi and colleagues update understanding of pneumonia therapy

Polypectomy - Findings from Leiden University broaden understanding of polypectomy

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in September

Pressure Ulcer - Study data from S. Meaume and co-authors update knowledge of pressure ulcer

Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors - Research results from E. Saada and colleagues update understanding of primitive neuroectodermal tumor in children

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Reports outline prostate cancer therapy study results from Kagoshima University

Prostheses - New prostheses findings from C.F. Colussi and co-researchers published

Quality of Life - Researchers from Selcuk University, Medical Department publish findings in quality of life

Simbiote Development - Simbiote Development Releases OrderSentry(R), CareSentry(R), Software

State Coverage Initiatives - Health Care Reform and American Federalism

Surgery - New findings from University of California in the area of surgery published

Surgery - Studies by B. Rumstadt and co-authors describe new findings in surgery

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - Findings from J.O. Taiwo et al in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome reported

Texas Renal Coalition - Local Jobs Remain Unfilled, Patient Access to Quality Dialysis Care Compromised as Government Inspection Process Tries to Catch Up

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly

THE SAGE GROUP - THE SAGE GROUP Supports the "Stop P.A.D." Petition Drive to Expand Medicare Coverage to Test Patients for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Timothy L. Culver - Timothy L. Culver's New Book, 'Sara's Story,' Describes His Wife's Recovery and Battles with Health Insurance Companies

Tuberculosis - Studies from Vanderbilt University add new findings in the area of tuberculosis

U.S. Foodservice - Assisted Living Food Service Managers Learn About Food Recall Procedures

Walgreens - Walgreens Reaches One Million Seasonal Flu Shots as Consumer Awareness Drives Record Pace for Immunizations

Wiley-Blackwell - Health staff and relatives underestimate chronic pain experienced by nursing home residents

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - Wyeth Presents Data from Five-Year Vertebral Fracture Prevention Study with Bazedoxifene

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates El Paso County Hosp Dist, TX's $25MM GO Rfdg 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Palmetto Health South Carolina $128MM 2009 Bonds 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable



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