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Elder Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . October 29th, 2008

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AccuDial, Inc. - FDA Cites Dosing Errors in New Recommendations for Children's OTC Medications

Adenoid Cystic Cancer - Reports from Ankara University, Medical Department highlight recent research in adenoid cystic cancer

AegisLiving - AegisLiving Purchases Property in Bellevue for New Senior Living Community

Aging - Boston University publishes research in aging

Aging - Researchers from University of Sao Paulo describe findings in aging

Alzheimer Disease Prevention - Research on Alzheimer disease prevention described by scientists at Copenhagen University, Department of Neurology

American Society for Quality ASQ - ASQ Quality Report

Angiology - New angiology study findings recently were reported by P.T.L. Chiam and co-researchers

Angiology - New findings reported from C.A. Velez and co-authors describe advances in angiology

Arthritis - Reports outline arthritis study results from University of London

Assisted Living Federation of America - ALFA Calls for Relief for Seniors

Atherosclerosis - Research results from Uppsala University update knowledge of atherosclerosis

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - HealthCentral's ADHDCentral.com Interviews Debbie Phelps on son Michael's ADHD; Provides Top Resources for Caregivers

Azoospermia - Reports from Cornell University add new data to research in azoospermia

Billian's HealthDATA - Billian's HealthDATA Announces New Products in Response to Customer Requests

BioTime, Inc. - BioTime Announces Collaboration With the International Longevity Center on Regenerative Medicine

Blood Pressure - Findings from University of Sao Paulo broaden understanding of blood pressure

Breast Cancer - Findings from Washington University, Medical Department provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been published by scientists at Medical University of Vienna

Breast Cancer - Reports from K.E. Talbott et al highlight recent research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from Columbia University in the area of breast cancer published

Breast Cancer - Researchers at Helsinki University have published new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Division of Public Health Sciences publish research in breast cancer risk factors

Cardiology - Findings from University of Lyon provide new insights into cardiology

Cardiology - Report summarizes cardiology study findings from Zagazig University, Medical Department

Case Management - Case Managers Are Key to Hospitals Efforts in Changing Healthcare Environment

Case Management - Population Trends Highlight Need for Case Management Professionals

CCH, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business - Gasoline and Food Costs Drive Largest Social Security Benefits Increase Since 1982, CCH Says

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - To reduce costs of medical care, pay for procedures that are known to work

Central Nervous System Disorders - Studies from University of California have provided new information about central nervous system disorders

CGI Group INC. - CGI Announces Award from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Recovery Audit Contractor Services

Chicago Metropolis 2020 - Imaginative Cartoon to Help Children Deal With Violence in Their Lives

Chronic Kidney Failure Therapy - Study findings from Emory University provide new insights into chronic kidney failure therapy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports from T.A. Lee and co-authors provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Study data from O. Fruchter et al provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Endocrinology - Researchers from Odense University describe findings in clinical endocrinology

Colon Cancer - New findings from E. Francois and co-authors describe advances in colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Reports outline colon cancer study results from M. Berretta et al

Constipation - Reports outline constipation research from University of Illinois

Delirium - Data from D.A. Redelmeier and colleagues advance knowledge in delirium

Delirium - Research from B.C. Vanmunster and co-researchers in the area of delirium published

Delirium - Studies from J. Holden et al add new findings in the area of delirium

Dementia - Data on dementia described by B. Leipold et al

Dementia - Findings from K. Donnelly and co-authors broaden understanding of dementia

Dementia - Funding boost for Alzheimers research in Bristol

Dementia - New dementia data have been reported by researchers at Queen's University

Dementia - NHS Foundation Trust details research in dementia

Dementia - Reports from N.K. Loconte et al highlight recent research in dementia

Dementia - Research from L.H. Eggermont and co-authors in the area of dementia published

Dementia - Research from M. Devor and co-researchers in the area of dementia described

Dementia - Research from University of South Carolina yields new findings on dementia

Dementia - Studies in the area of dementia reported from University of Rochester

Dementia Epidemiology - Research reports on dementia epidemiology from University of Maryland, Pharmacy Department provide new insights

Dementia Prevention - Research on dementia prevention reported by scientists at University of Leicester

Depression - New depression study findings have been reported from B.A. Sproule et al

Depression - Researchers from University of Canterbury, Department of Psychology describe findings in depression

Depression - Researchers from University of Hong Kong detail findings in depression

Depression Prevention - Study findings from J. López et al broaden understanding of depression prevention

Depression Therapy - Investigators at University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology target depression therapy

Depression Therapy - Research from University of Texas yields new findings on depression therapy

Diet and Nutrition - Reports outline diet and nutrition research from University of Bordeaux

Drug Abuse - MetLife Foundation Begins new Phase of Award-Winning Parenting Skills Campaign in Collaboration With the Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R)

Endarterectomy - SCAI Urges CMS to Reconsider Decision on Carotid Artery Stenting

Ethex Corporation - ETHEX Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Three Lots of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5mg Tablets Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets

FinCor Holdings - Leapfrog Group CEO: Growing Spotlight on Hospital Safety and Quality Ratings Driving Reimbursement Trends

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Revises Outlook on United Church Homes Ohio to Negative; Affirms 'BBB-' Bonds

Gastroenteritis Epidemiology - New gastroenteritis epidemiology study results reported from University of Barcelona

Geriatrics - New geriatrics data have been reported by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study results from New York University described

Geriatrics - Study findings on geriatrics are outlined in reports from Harvard University

Gerontological Nursing - Research from University of Kansas broadens understanding of gerontological nursing

Gerontological Nursing - Research on gerontological nursing reported by scientists at Deakin University

Good Samaritan Hospital - Patient Care at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles Rates Highly According to Recent HealthGrades Study

Headache and Migraine - Study results from J.L. Fuh and colleagues broaden understanding of headache and migraine

Health and Medicine - Investigators at Harvard University, Medical Department publish new data on health and medicine

Health Grades, Inc. - Death Rate 70% Lower at Nation's Top-Rated Hospitals: HealthGrades 11th Annual Hospital Quality Study

Health Insurance - Pennsylvania's Loss of Employer Health Coverage Outstripping National Average

Heart Attack - Research from P.C. Austin and co-authors reveals new findings on heart attack

Heart Attack - Study findings on heart attack are outlined in reports from G.A. Wellenius and colleagues

Hemametrics - Hemametrics Provides Compliance Solutions for New CMS Interpretive Guidelines for Conditions of Coverage for Hemodialysis Centers

Hip Fracture - New findings from Hairmyres Hospital describe advances in hip fracture

Hormones - Studies from Karolinska University update current data on hormones

Hypotension - Researchers at University of Missouri target hypotension

Hysteroscopy - New findings reported from G. Garuti and co-authors describe advances in hysteroscopy

Immunization - New immunization research from University of Southern California described

JAMA and Archives Journals - Cancer screening rates among older Medicaid patients fall short of national objectives

JAMA and Archives Journals - Most patients do not undergo recommended test to confirm need for elective angioplasty

Life Sciences - Hospice Legacy makes grant for study of end-of-life care

Life Sciences - National University of Ireland describes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from I. Romieu and co-authors in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by A. Stahl and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from University of Florence

Life Sciences - Recent studies from University Rey Juan Carlos add new data to life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Research from Sleep Disorders Center reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at Meisei University

Life Sciences - Researchers from Ewha Womans University, Department of Preventive Medicine report recent findings in life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Studies from H. Bentzen et al further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from Harvard University, Medical Department broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from L. Lopezjimenez and colleagues broaden understanding of life sciences

Lobular Cancer - Studies from University of Basel update current data on lobular cancer

Lung Cancer - Reports on lung cancer findings from Northwestern University provide new insights

Magnolia LTC Management Services Inc. - Continuing Care Risk Retention Group Inc. Reports Financial Stability

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Vigil Health Solutions and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement

Medical College of Georgia - Breast cancer cells recycle to escape death by hormonal therapy

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Signs $27 Million Contract with Alaska to Transition Fiscal Agent Services for State Medicaid Program

Medicare and Medicaid - AmericanHealthPlan.org Blog Launched to Push Plan Allowing Any American to Buy into Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - Childbirth Connection Report Reveals Serious Problems in Maternity Care Quality and Value

Medicare and Medicaid - Digital Archive of CMS National E-prescribing Conference Just What the Doctor Ordered

Medicare and Medicaid - HealthSpring and PharmMD Partner for Medication Therapy Management

Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Area Health Care Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Medical Identity Theft and Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Managed Care Program in Ohio Continues to Face Challenges

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from Duke University summarized

Medicare and Medicaid - Positive Picture of Independent Community Pharmacies Emerges With Release of 2008 NCPA Digest, Sponsored by Cardinal Health

Medicare and Medicaid - Research data from C.R. Cammisa and colleagues update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from C.M. Blanchette et al update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from M. Dickson and co-researchers yields new findings on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh describe research in medicare and medicaid

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - MedImpact to Deliver e-Prescribing Solutions with SureScripts-RxHub

Memorial Hospital and Health System - Innovation as Cure for Ailing Health Care Industry -- Memorial Hospital Demonstrates How

Menopause - Data from I. Gulhan and colleagues advance knowledge in menopause

Menstruation - New menstruation study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Leicester

NewsRx - NewsRx Adds Pediatrics and Psychiatry Titles To 102 Healthcare and Medical Newsletters Library

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Landmark Study Demonstrates Potential of Radioimmunotherapy for Treatment of Indolent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research in the area of non-small cell lung cancer reported from C.S. Lathan and colleagues

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Studies from L. Crino and co-authors have provided new information about non-small cell lung cancer

Obesity - New findings from E.A. Finkelstein and co-researchers in the area of obesity described

Obstetrics - Recent findings from B. Ettinger and co-authors highlight research in obstetrics

Optometry - Research conducted at University of Alabama has updated our knowledge about optometry

Oral Hygiene - New oral hygiene study findings recently were published by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Osteoarthritis - Research on osteoarthritis reported by N.C. Wright et al

Osteoporosis - Research from Gazi University, Medical Department in the area of osteoporosis published

Ovarian Cancer - Reports outline ovarian cancer study findings from Duke University

Ovarian Cancer - Studies from M. Janda et al provide new data on ovarian cancer

Ovariectomy - Reports on ovariectomy findings from Tulane University provide new insights

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - PA Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - PA Governor Rendell Appoints John Michael Hall to Serve as Acting Secretary of Aging

Pharmacokinetics - Data from University of Missouri advance knowledge in pharmacokinetics

PharmacyChecker.com - Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Bill Supported by PharmacyChecker.com, Leading Evaluator of Online Pharmacies

Prestige - Three Prestige Care Centers in Oregon Earn National Quality Awards

Proximity Systems - In-Room Computers and Wall-Mounted Proximity Systems Computer WorkStations Deliver Increased Efficiency; Improved Patient Care

Psychiatry - Studies from University of California, Department of Psychiatry update current data on psychiatry

Rehabilitation Research - New findings reported from Queen Mary Hospital describe advances in rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Research from R.L. Kirby and co-researchers yields new findings on rehabilitation research

Renal Disease - Research reports on renal disease from S.J. Hwang and colleagues provide new insights

Renal Disease - Studies from University of Georgia provide new data on renal disease

Research and Markets Ltd. - 2008 Medicaid Management Information System MMIS Conference - Available Now

Research and Markets Ltd. - Medication Therapy Management MTM Market Overview - Vendors Identifies More Than 30 Companies That Offer Solutions to Help Pharmacists Integrate MTM Services

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - United Healthcare Workers Win Landmark Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West

Sexual Medicine - Scientists at Istanbul University, Nursing Department target sexual medicine

Skin Cancer - Study results from University of Heidelberg provide new insights into skin cancer

The Senior Citizens League - Don't be Fooled by Tomorrow's 2009 COLA Announcement: Millions of Seniors Will be Misled

The Senior Citizens League - Today's 2009 COLA Announcement Will Leave Millions of Seniors in Poverty

TV Land - Half of America's Baby Boomers Think Government is Doing Too Much to Solve the Wall Street Crisis, Finds TV Land's Baby Boomer Survey

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Launches 2009 Medicare Plans

University of California - San Francisco - Stress tests to confirm need for cardiac stent not occurring in most patients, new study finds

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - The British Home Retirement Community First in Metro Chicago to Deploy Voice-Assisted Care

Walgreens - Walgreens Offers Free Shipping for Medicare Part B Testing Supplies

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