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Elder Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . December 12th, 2007

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Acute Appendicitis Epidemiology - Research from Chang-Gung University has provided new data on acute appendicitis epidemiology

Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes - Stakeholders Gather to Share Nursing Home Quality Improvement Strategies

Aging - Global Health and Global Aging Presents Information about Leadership and Governance Challenges as Well as Insights about Aging in Different Cultures and Countries in All Regions of the World

Aging - Research from University of Vermont broadens understanding of aging

Aging - Study findings on aging are outlined in reports from Sun Health Research Institute

Alcoholism - Research from University of Heidelberg has provided new information about alcoholism

Alzheimer Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine President Named to Alzheimer's Study Group

Alzheimer Disease - Effects of progesterone on Alzheimer's disease

Angiotensins - Researchers from University of Dundee report on findings in angiotensins

Anxiety Disorders Prevention - New anxiety disorders prevention data have been reported by R.C Baldwin and co-authors

Applied Developmental Psychology - Scientists at Yale Child Study Center target applied developmental psychology

Arthritis - Meniscal damage and the development of persistent knee pain

Atherosclerosis - Findings from Fukui University provide new insights into atherosclerosis

Breast Cancer Therapy - Findings from Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Medical Sciences provide new insights into breast cancer therapy

Bronchiectasis Therapy - Study data from E. Crisafulli et al provide new insights into bronchiectasis therapy

Cancer Epidemiology - Study findings from University of Michigan, Department of Surgery provide new insights into cancer epidemiology

Cardiology - Research on cardiology reported by scientists at Rice University

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports summarize cardiovascular disease study results from University of Milan

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from University of Malmo, Department of Cardiology reveals new findings on cardiovascular disease

Catheterization - Recent findings in catheterization described by researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Cervical Cancer - A. Philip Randolph Institute Joins Coalition of Labor Union Women in Praising Medicare Bill Requiring Coverage of HPV Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening

Cholecystitis Epidemiology - New research on cholecystitis epidemiology from University of Ulsan, Department of Gastroenterology summarized

Cognition - Studies from Wageningen University, Division of Human Nutrition add new findings in the area of cognition

Colonoscopy - New colonoscopy research from University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine described

Dementia Prevention - New dementia prevention data have been reported by researchers at Rush University

Dementia Prevention - Researchers from St. Louis University publish new studies and findings in the area of dementia prevention

Dementia Therapy - Research from National Taiwan University, College of Medicine yields new data on dementia therapy

Depression - Research conducted at Ohio State University has provided new information about depression

Depression - Researchers at Taipei Medical University, College of Nursing have published new data on depression in children

Depression Quality of Care - Researchers from University of Alabama, Department of Ophthalmology describe findings in depression quality of care

Drug Development - First European Patient Treated in CABERNET Trial With Novel Treatment for Wet AMD

Drug Resistance - Hospital superbugs now in nursing homes and the community

Drug Resistance - Scientists at University of Calgary publish research in drug resistance

Endometrial Cancer - Recent findings in endometrial cancer described by R.F. Swaby and colleagues

Enzyme Research - Research from University College, Conway Institute yields new findings on enzyme research

Epidemiology - Scientists at College of Nursing, Department of Epidemiology target epidemiology

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: For-Profit Hospitals 3rd Quarter 2007 Marked by Weak Volumes and Strong Pricing

Flu Vaccines - Research on flu vaccines discussed by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine

Geriatric Nursing - Investigators at Arizona State University target geriatric nursing

Geriatric Nursing - New geriatric nursing study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Massachusetts

Geriatric Nursing - Studies from University of Kansas have provided new data on geriatric nursing

Glioblastoma Risk Factors - Study results from Case Western Reserve University, CASE Comprehensive Cancer Center update understanding of glioblastoma risk factors

Health Insurance - Studies from S.G. Federico et al in the area of health insurance described

Health Management Systems, Inc. - California Department of Health Care Services Extends Contracts with HMS

Heart Transplants - New heart transplants study findings reported from M. Luaces and co-authors

Hip Fracture - Factors identified to help predict risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women

HIV/AIDS - The Well Project Web Portal Receives Stevie(R) Website of the Year, InfoWorld 100 Award

Hormones - Study data from P.M. Maki and colleagues update understanding of hormones

Hormones - Study findings from G. Mercuro et al broaden understanding of hormones

Hyperglycemia Therapy - Research from Albany College of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy in the area of hyperglycemia therapy published

Hypertension - New hypertension research from University of Lund outlined

IPRO - Theodore O. Will to Receive New York Business Group on Health Leadership Award

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at National Taiwan University, Institute of Preventive Medicine

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences in children detailed by researchers at State University of New York, Department of Health Science

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at University of Copenhagen, Institute of Public Health

Life Sciences - Findings from Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center advance knowledge in life sciences

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

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from INSERM described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Institute for Rehabilitation

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from Soonchunhyang University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Groningen

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Minnesota

Life Sciences - Researchers from Nestec Ltd. detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Sydney provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Department of Medicine have provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from St. Louis University, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Malmo, Department of Clinical Sciences describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Missouri, Department of Surgery further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Wageningen University, Division of Human Nutrition add new findings in the area of life sciences

Liver Disease Therapy - Studies from St. Louis University, Department of Internal Medicine yield new information about liver disease therapy

Lymphoma - Status:

Lymphoma Therapy - University of Paris reports research in lymphoma therapy

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Hospitals, Technology Vendors, Healthcare Organizations Join National Initiative to Write the Rules on Electronic Insurance Verification, Claims Status

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Pennsylvania Hosts Panel on Strengthening Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Pennsylvania to Host Medicare Forum

Medicare and Medicaid - Coalition Opposing Medicare Cut for Seniors' Nursing Home Benefit Steps Up Activity Over Recess

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from S.M. Dy and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - eDispense(TM) Vaccine Manager to Process Physician Administration Fees for Vaccines Covered under Medicare Part D

Medicare and Medicaid - HHS Reports to Congress on Value-Based Purchasing of Hospital Services by Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - ikaSystems Wins Prestigious Healthcare Innovation(TM) Award for Solution with the Greatest Market Potential

Medicare and Medicaid - Michigan Medicaid Extends Contract With HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings reported from Technical University

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from Center for Clinical and Genetic Economics summarized

Medicare and Medicaid - North Dakota Department of Human Services, Medical Services Division Selects U.S. Care Management to Provide New Medicaid Care Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA: Independent Drugstore Lobby's 'Prompt Pay' Agenda Could Cost Medicare $3.1 Billion Over the Next Decade

Medicare and Medicaid - Smokers Cost Medicaid System Nearly $10 Billion

Medversant Technologies LLC - Unlicensed Medical Providers Threaten the Healthcare Industry, Medversant Technologies Offers Continuous Credentials Monitoring Solution

Menopause - Bella Femme Fights Menopause the All-Natural Way

Menopause - Depression linked to bone-thinning in premenopausal women

Menopause Prevention - Investigators at Ghent University target menopause prevention

Montefiore Medical Center - Steven M. Safyer, MD, Appointed President and CEO of Montefiore Medical Center

Myeloma - New myeloma study results reported from University of Texas

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Findings from University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology broaden understanding of non-small cell lung cancer therapy

NSAIDS - Study data from University of Queensland provide new insights into NSAIDS

Obesity and Diabetes - New findings in obesity and diabetes described from University of Central Florida

Obesity and Diabetes - New perspectives on health disparities in breast cancer research

Obstetrics - Report summarizes obstetrics study findings from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Osteoporosis - Investigators at Stanford University target osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Proposed Bill to Protect Patient Access to Osteoporosis Testing by Reversing Cuts in Medicare Reimbursement

Osteoporosis - Reports from I.S. Gomesfilho et al highlight recent research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Research conducted at Duke University has provided new information about osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Researchers from Baskent University detail new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Clinical Trial - New findings reported from Helsinki University, Department of Medicine describe advances in osteoporosis clinical trial

Osteoporosis Therapy - McMaster University, Department of Medicine describes research in osteoporosis therapy

Ovarian Cancer - Findings from Mayo Clinic provide new insights into ovarian cancer

Patient Care Technology Systems - Patient Care Technology Systems Announces New Software Release for Locating People and Equipment in Health Care Facilities

Pediatrics - Research on pediatrics described by scientists at University of Utah

Pediatrics - Studies from University of Colorado have provided new data on pediatrics

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - New pelvic organ prolapse data have been reported by scientists at Army

Pharmacokinetics - Antares Pharma and Population Council Announce Phase I Results

Prostate Cancer - Research on prostate cancer described by H.G. Welch and colleagues

Psychiatry - Research findings from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences update understanding of psychiatry

Psychiatry - Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Psychiatry broadens understanding of psychiatry

Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry described by scientists at Leiden University

Pulmonary Embolism - Research from P.D. Stein and co-authors in the area of pulmonary embolism published

Quality of Life - Researchers from Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience, Department of Neurology report details of new studies and findings in the area of quality of life

Quintessence - Research from Medical College of Georgia, Medical College has provided new information about quintessence

Rectal Cancer Therapy - Research from Clatterbridge Center for Oncology provides new data on rectal cancer therapy

Sepsis Therapy - Findings in sepsis therapy reported from General Hospital, Department of Medicine

Social Science - Data from B. Daroit et al provide new insights into social science

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Prevention - Findings from International Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery in subarachnoid hemorrhage prevention reported

Surgery - Research from Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Department of Radiotherapy yields new findings on surgery

Texas Health Care Association - THCA: Fort Worth Nursing Home Quality Summit Underscores Importance of Sustaining Progress

UnitedHealthcare - The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC Physicians and UnitedHealthcare Sign New Multi-Year Agreement

Uterine Cancer - Bionovo Describes a New Class of Therapeutic Compounds

Vascular Disease - Arterial vascular disease underdiagnosed, undertreated in older US women

Wellness - Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan Wins National Award for ''Best Wellness Initiative''

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