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Elder Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 13th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Elder Law Weekly | Other Publications

Ageing Research - Research findings from I. Laniece et al update understanding of ageing research

Aging - Is Air Pollution Aging Your Skin?

Aging - New aging study findings have been published by scientists at Hacettepe University, Department of Internal Medicine

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer Disease Plaques Seen With Conventional MRI in Animal Model for the First Time

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's breakthrough discovered by treating it like a brain injury

Alzheimer Disease - New Research Shows That People With Better Physical Fitness Have Less Brain Atrophy In Alzheimer's

Alzheimer Disease - Research from University of Nebraska broadens understanding of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Two New Alzheimer's Disease Studies Show Advances Against Different Treatment Targets

Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Bill Passes State Senate

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities SNF and Rate Recalibration

American Cancer Society - Hip bone density helps predict breast cancer risk

American Health Care Association - McConnell Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

American Health Care Association - Representative Boehner Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

Amgen - Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results for Denosumab Pivotal Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Trial

Angiology - Study data from S.J. Vermeersch et al provide new insights into angiology

Arthritis - New arthritis data have been reported by researchers at Rush University

Asthma - Scientists at University of Maryland, Research Department target asthma

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire Re-Launches ADHDSupport.com, a Virtual Road Map Providing Information, Tools and Practical Tips About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bacterial Vaginosis - Findings from D.S. Heller et al in bacterial vaginosis reported

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Featured on TheStreet.com TV

Bone Fractures - Studies from Free University have provided new data on bone fractures

Bone Research - Findings from University of Lausanne in bone research reported

Bone Research - New bone research study results reported from G. Zhai et al

Bone Research - New findings reported from Technical University, University Health Science Center describe advances in bone research

Bone Research - Research from B. Pineda and co-authors in the area of bone research published

Boston University - Angiotensin receptor blockers are lower incidence, progression of Alzheimer's disease

Breast Cancer - Research from A. Mathew and co-researchers yields new findings on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from University of California in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Studies from M.M. Regan et al have provided new data on breast cancer

Cancer - Data on cancer described by researchers at Tohoku University, Medical Department

Cancer Therapy - New data from University Hospital, Department of Oncology illuminate research in cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Research from Eli Lilly and Company in cancer therapy provides new insights

Cardiology - Report summarizes cardiology study findings from P. Raggi and co-researchers

Cardiovascular Risk - Studies from Primary Health Care Center have provided new data on cardiovascular risk

Chronic Disease - Reports outline chronic disease research from A. Marengoni and colleagues

CIGNA - CIGNA and Marsh Join Forces to Reduce the Burden of Retiree Health Care Administration

CIGNA - CIGNA Enhances Senior Leadership Team

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Duke University target colon cancer

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $2.7 Billion

Dementia - Markers in Blood and Spinal Fluid, and a New Imaging Agent, Show Promise for Early Detection of Alzheimer's

Dementia - Recent findings in dementia described by G. Selbaek and colleagues

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from Kaiser Permanente

Dementia - Reports outline dementia study results from R.J. Woolley et al

Dementia - Respectful Adult Communication Improves Quality of Care in Alzheimer's

Depression - Scientists at University of California target depression

Diabetes - Findings from University of Florence in diabetes reported

Diabetes - Hy-Vee Adds 90-Day Supply to Generic Drug Program

Diet and Nutrition - Studies from W.L. Hall and colleagues provide new data on diet and nutrition

Epilepsy - Reports from Akdeniz University describe recent advances in epilepsy

Epilepsy - Studies from E.S. Krishnamoorthy et al provide new data on epilepsy

Extend Health, Inc. - Extend Health, Inc. Adds Veteran Leadership to Management Team

Female Sexual Dysfunction - Female Sexual Dysfunction: a Real, but Often-Overlooked Medical Condition

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Knox Community Hospital Ohio Bonds at 'BBB' Underlying; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Kentucky Turnpike Authority's $200MM Bonds 'AA-' Underlying

Glioblastoma - Research from University of Calgary has provided new information about glioblastoma

Goldberg Kohn - Amerigroup Announces Settlement in Largest Ever False Claims Case According to Goldberg Kohn

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies Included on Maryland Health Care Commission's Select Vendor List for EHR Initiatives

H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. - H.I.G. Capital Announces Agreement to Acquire PMSI

Heart Attack - Studies from University of Iowa yield new information about heart attack

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Research from Harvard University, Department of Epidemiology provides new data on heart attack risk factors

Heart Disease - Findings in heart disease reported from University of Glasgow

Heart Disease - Research from University of California, Medical Department has provided new data on heart disease

Heart Failure - New heart failure findings from Linkoping University published

Hip Fracture - Research from J.I. Botellacarretero and co-authors reveals new findings on hip fracture

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Studies from A. Giusti et al have provided new data on hip fracture risk factors

HIV/AIDS - Ramsell Pharmacy Solutions and Mirixa Announce National Pharmacy Initiative to Serve People Living with HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Researchers from Cornell University, Department of Medicine describe findings in HIV/AIDS risk factors

Humana Inc. - Humana Starlight Award to Honor Salt Lake County Senior Citizen Volunteer

John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance - John Hancock Joins LifePlans, Inc. and the Department of Health and Human Services to Pilot Fall Prevention Program for Seniors

Kidney Function - Studies from Karolinska Institut in the area of kidney function published

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare and Humana Reach Agreement on National Contract

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Wollongong

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Indiana University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Recent studies by A. Tiedemann and co-authors add new data to life sciences findings

Life Sciences - Research conducted at I.A. Lang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research findings from University of Milan update understanding of life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Researchers from University libre of Bruxelles, Jules Bordet Institute describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Chongqing Medical University, Department of Neurology report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at Umea University on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from J. Xie and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from P.M. Rossini et al provide new insights into life sciences

Lung Cancer - New findings reported from L.R. Shugarman and co-authors describe advances in lung cancer

Managed Care - New findings from University of California, Department of Medicine in the area of managed care published

Managed Care - Passport Health Plan Enhances Pay-for-Performance Program with ikaProHEDIS+ and ikaP4P

MedcomSoft Inc. - MedcomSoft Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Electronic Health Record Provider Adoption Initiatives

Medicare and Medicaid - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Rate Recalibration

Medicare and Medicaid - Administration Move Jeopardizes Hospice Care Says National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA-Alliance Praise Bush Administration for Reversing Planned Medicare Cuts, Protecting Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - AHIP White Paper Supports New GAO Findings on Inappropriate Use, Rapid Spending Growth for High Tech Imaging

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Favors Tougher Approach to Fighting Fraud and Opposes Delay in Medicare Accreditation Deadline for Durable Medical Equipment

Medicare and Medicaid - Arizona Medicaid Program Awards Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess Announces Expanded Software Partnership With Health Net

Medicare and Medicaid - Coleman Praised for Leading U.S. Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts From Going into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - Frontline Caregiver Coalition to Bush Administration: Stopping Pending $770 Million Medicare Cut Most Important 2008 Health Policy Issue

Medicare and Medicaid - GOP Senators Up for 2008 Reelection Lead Charge Against Administration Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Encourages All Americans Who Value Compassionate Care for the Dying to Speak Out Against Hospice Rate Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Prime Therapeutics Supports CMS Proposal to Limit Spread Pricing in Medicare Part D Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - Regence Group's Oregon and Washington Blue Plans Are Well Positioned for Success in Local Medicare Market

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from University of Florida, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at Duke University

Medicare and Medicaid - So-Called Medicare Pay Hike Doesn't Mean More Money for All Physicians, Report Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - Sununu Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

Menopause - National Orgasm Day 31 July 2008 - Women's Health Campaign Reaches Climax

Menopause - New menopause study results from C.F. Holinka et al described

Menopause - Research on menopause detailed by scientists at University of Verona

Menopause - Researchers at Rush University, Department of Psychiatry target menopause

Menopause - Researchers from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences describe findings in menopause

Menopause Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Pennsylvania, Department of Medicine target menopause epidemiology

Menopause Therapy - Studies from Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation have provided new information about menopause therapy

Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Suppressed HIV-1 Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts through 48-Weeks in Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients When Taken wi

Mesothelioma - New research on mesothelioma from G.L. Ceresoli and co-authors summarized

Myeloid Leukemia Therapy - New research on myeloid leukemia therapy from University of California, Department of Medicine summarized

Osteoporosis - Data from Duke University advance knowledge in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis published by researchers at University of Verona

Osteoporosis - New findings from University of Verona describe advances in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research has been reported by scientists at INSERM

Osteoporosis - Research conducted at A. Ishani and co-authors has provided new information about osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Scientists at University of Kuopio release new data on osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Study findings from University of Valencia broaden understanding of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Reports summarize osteoporosis epidemiology research from L. Huot and co-authors

Osteoporosis Therapy - New osteoporosis therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Osteoporosis Therapy - New osteoporosis therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Lyon

Pancreatic Cancer - Report summarizes pancreatic cancer study findings from Oregon Health & Science University

Parkinson Disease - Research results from Firat University update understanding of Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Animal Studies - Studies from University of Medical Sciences, Research Center yield new data on Parkinson disease animal studies

Pharmacokinetics - Study findings on pharmacokinetics are outlined in reports from M. Visser and colleagues

Physiology - Studies from Procter & Gamble Co. in the area of physiology published

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey describe findings in prostate cancer

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Annuities Announces Highest Daily Lifetime SevenSM with Lifetime Income Accelerator

Psychosis - Findings from University of Pennsylvania broaden understanding of psychosis

Public Health - Research from University of South Carolina in the area of public health published

Public Health - Researchers from Harvard University publish new studies and findings in the area of public health

Public Health - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh target public health

Public Health - Studies from J.M. Murabito and colleagues reveal new findings on public health

Quality of Life - The SCOOTER Store Celebrates 350,000th Delivery of Power Mobility Equipment and Its Commitment to Excellent Service

Rectal Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at Stanford University has provided new information about rectal cancer epidemiology

Rehabilitation Research - Caregivers Demand Better Patient Care at Eight Bay Area Nursing Homes

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Purchase of New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital

Research - Older people may need less sleep, study finds

Sciona, Inc. - Sciona, Inc. Stands as a Leader in the Personal Genetics Industry with Its New State-of-the-Art Laboratory Receiving Federal CLIA Certification

SEIU Healthcare, United Long-Term Care Workers - SEIU Local Announces Alameda County Homecare Workers Win Historic Contract Agreement

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Fremont

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Salinas

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Stanford Prohibits Assemblywoman From Entering Hospital

Sevocity - Sevocity Named "Select Electronic Health Record EHR Provider" by Maryland Health Care Commission MHCC

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Simulations Plus Subsidiary, Words+, Inc., Releases Major New Product

Skin Cancer - TOPEX, ROS and Acceletronics Sign Distribution Agreement for Skin Cancer Treatment System

Small-vessel Disease Risk Factors - New small-vessel disease risk factors research has been reported by scientists at Chungnam National University, Department of Neurology

SNAPforSeniors; Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) - Society of Certified Senior Advisors Introduces Comprehensive Online Resource to Clients in Need of Senior Housing

Surgery - Data on surgery reported by researchers at Johns Hopkins University

Surgery - Studies from G.R. Keyes et al in the area of surgery described

The Endocrine Society - Protein made by fat cells may increase risk of heart attack in older adults

Transdermal Delivery - Findings from R. Likar and co-authors provide new insights into transdermal delivery

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Horizon Information Services and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement

Zelos Therapeutics, Inc. - Zelos Therapeutics Reaches Agreement with the FDA and EMEA for a Registration Study of ZT-031 for the Treatment of Osteoporosis



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