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Elder Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . March 31st, 2010

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ACLU - Historic Agreement Reached to Transition Illinois Residents Unnecessarily Housed in Large, Impersonal Nursing Homes

Adenoma Risk Factors - New findings reported from Chung Ang University, Department of Internal Medicine describe advances in adenoma risk factors

Age and Aging - Studies from E. Borreani et al further understanding of age and aging

Age and Aging - Study results from A.L.S.F. Demello and colleagues broaden understanding of age and aging

Allergy Medicine - Investigators at University of Oulu, Department of Clinical Chemistry have published new data on allergy medicine

Allsup - With Healthcare Reform in Question, People With Disabilities Shouldn't Delay Steps to Manage Rising Costs

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry discuss research in Alzheimer disease genetics

American Association for Homecare - Discussion of Medicare's 'Competitive' Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment is Plagued by Myths and Misinformation

American College of Emergency Physicians - Frequent Users of the ER: Sick, Insured and White

American Geriatrics Society - Statement from American Geriatrics Society President Cheryl Phillips, MD, Regarding AGS Board's Endorsement of Healthcare Reform

American Geriatrics Society AGS - American Geriatrics Society Names AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen Its New CEO

American Public Health Association - APHA Strongly Supports Congressional Efforts to Finalize Comprehensive Health Reform This Week

Amerinet - New Amerinet Quality and Patient Safety Toolkits Provide Comprehensive Resource for Members

Amerinet Inc. - New Partnership with Networx gp Expands Amerinet's Commitment to Long Term Care Market

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Studies from M. Vitacca and co-researchers update current data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Atria Senior Living Group - New Study Suggests Moderate Exercise May Increase Cognitive Function, Delay Alzheimer's Disease

Bariatrics - Research from University of Federico II provides new data on bariatric in women

Bladder Cancer - Findings from New York University in bladder cancer reported

Blood Pressure - Study data from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Family Medicine provide new insights into blood pressure

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

Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings reported from Harvard University

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research by Z. Garcia-Casado and colleagues in breast cancer therapy provides new insights

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology has provided new data on breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research reports from Royal Marsden Hospital, Department of Biochemistry provide new insights into breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from University of Hawaii, Cancer Research Center of Hawaii discuss findings in breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Study results from University of Virginia provide new insights into breast cancer therapy

Brugada Syndrome Genetics - Researchers from Meiji Pharmaceutical University publish new studies and findings in the area of Brugada syndrome genetics

Business News - Memory Training Centers of America Expands its Services to Assisted Living Communities in Fort Lauderdale

Cardiac Data Solutions, Inc. - More Research Needed to Determine Best Treatment of Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease During Primary PCI for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Research conducted at University Medical Center, Department of Preventive Medicine has provided new information about cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cataract Risk Factors - Research from Karolinska Institut provide new insights into cataract risk factors

Cholecystectomy - New findings from G. Yetkin and co-authors describe advances in cholecystectomy

Chronic Heart Failure - Reports from V. Tibaldi and co-researchers add new data to research in chronic heart failure

Cognosante - Fox Systems Offers Clarification of Relationship with Fox Insurance Company

Colitis Immunology - Data on colitis immunology described by researchers at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology

Community Oncology Alliance - Latest Cancer Clinic Closure in Selma, Alabama

Congressional Hispanic Caucus - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Calls for Passage of Health Care Reform

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated - Cox Smith Announces Immediate Availability of RAC Audit Team

Cytomegalovirus - Research on cytomegalovirus detailed by scientists at Kyung Hee University

Cytometry - Recent findings from INSERM highlight research in cytometry in women

Delirium Gene Therapy - Research conducted at University of Amsterdam has updated our knowledge about delirium gene therapy

Dementia - Research from O.H. Sommer et al broadens understanding of dementia

Dementia - Researchers at National Yang Ming University publish new data on dementia

Dementia Epidemiology - Reports from Maastricht University add new data to research in dementia epidemiology

Dentistry - Research on dentistry published by scientists at University of Iowa

Depression - Researchers from Stanford University discuss findings in depression

Diabetes - AHRQ News and Numbers: High Cholesterol, Diabetes,Lead Drug Spending for the Elderly

Elderly Care - New elderly care findings from Umea University, Department of Nursing described

Enteritis Therapy - Researchers from Kyung Hee University, Department of Internal Medicine report on findings in enteritis therapy

Epidemiology - Harvard University details research in epidemiology

Fatigue Therapy - Findings from T. Karakoc and co-authors provide new insights into fatigue therapy

Flu Vaccines - New flu vaccines study findings have been published by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine

Forensic Medicine - New forensic medicine study results from N. Cekin et al described

Frontotemporal Dementia - Findings in frontotemporal dementia reported from National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke

Frontotemporal Dementia - New findings from University of California describe advances in frontotemporal dementia

Gastroenterology - Researchers from University of Texas, Division of Gastroenterology report recent findings in gastroenterology

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Epidemiology - Research from University of Birmingham broadens understanding of generalized anxiety disorder epidemiology

Georgetown University Medical Center - GUMC researchers: Female sex chromosomes, not just hormones, help regulate blood pressure

Gingival Overgrowth - Data on gingival overgrowth detailed by B.D. Farias and co-authors

GTx, Inc. - GTx Provides Corporate Update and Reports 2009 Financial Results

Harris Interactive - Most People Believe that We Are Not Prepared for Increase in Longevity and Number of Old People

Health Net of Arizona, Inc. - Health Net of Arizona Named #1 HMO Six Years in a Row

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Alberta, Department of Physiology

Heart Failure - Research from University of California provide new insights into heart failure

Heart Failure Epidemiology - Researchers' work from Duke University, Center for Clinical and Genetic Economics focuses on heart failure epidemiology

Heart Failure Therapy - New heart failure therapy research reported from Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus - Recent findings in herpes zoster ophthalmicus described by S.C. Kosa and colleagues

Himss Electronic Health Record Association - HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Responds to Proposed Meaningful Use and Certification Rules

Hip Fracture - New findings reported from Singapore General Hospital describe advances in hip fracture

HMS - Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Awards Third Party Liability Contract to HMS

Holly Whiteside - Guidebook for Caregivers Released Today - First to Offer Practical Emotional Assistance for Caregivers

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Research from National Institutes of Health reveals new findings on hormone replacement therapy

Hormones - New hormones research reported from Northwestern University

Hormones - Reports outline hormones research from S. Gaweesh and colleagues

Hormones - Reports summarize hormones study results from National Cancer Institute

Hypertension Therapy - Reports outline hypertension therapy study results from University Hospital, Department of Geriatrics

Hyperuricemia Therapy - Data on hyperuricemia therapy published by M.K. Reinders and colleagues

Hypovolemia - Research data from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Health Science Center update understanding of hypovolemia

Hysterectomy - New Study Questions Benefits of Elective Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy: Evidence Suggests Procedure May Do More Harm Than Good

JAMA and Archives Journals - Study evaluates costs and benefits associated with new colon cancer therapies

Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy - New knee osteoarthritis therapy study results from George Mason University, Department of Psychology described

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Manchester, Health Science Center

Life Sciences - Findings from J. Locatelli et al in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Investigators at University Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics release new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - New data from Omnicare, Inc. illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New data from University Hospital illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New data from University of Hong Kong illuminate research in life sciences in children

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from Taipei Medical University, Graduate Institute of Medical Science

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

Life Sciences - New Free Referral Service Steers Families Through Maze of Healthcare Choices

Life Sciences - New life sciences in children data have been reported by researchers at Wichita State University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from University of Tokushima summarized

Life Sciences - Research from Osaka City University, Department of Sports Medicine provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Hannover Medical School

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at University of Verona

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from A. Chronopoulos and colleagues provide new insights

Life Sciences - Researchers at Joseph's Health System Research Network have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Bern, Department of Clinical Research publish research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from V.M. Hoang and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Weill Cornell Medical College, Medical College have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Yeshiva University have provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - University of South Carolina publishes research in life sciences

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Long Term Care Insurance Leader Seeks 320 New Agents in 2010, Following Strong 2009 Growth

Lung Cancer Epidemiology - Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine have published new data on lung cancer epidemiology

Lung Cancer Therapy - Research results from European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer update knowledge of lung cancer therapy

Lung Disease Immunology - Study results from E.D. Chan et al provide new insights into lung disease immunology

Malaria - Findings from Jimma University, Department of Biology advance knowledge in malaria

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Rauland-Borg and Visonic Technologies Collaboration

Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Younger, More Diverse Patients Having Total Knee Replacements

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - Jury Rejects All Claims against Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from National Center for Health Statistics describe advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from New York University, Department of Urology

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation publish new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons describe new findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Yale University update current data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Kaiser Permanente update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Melanoma Therapy - Data on melanoma therapy published by researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Surgery

Menopause - Study results from Medical College provide new insights into menopause

Menopause Quality of Care - Findings from Inonu University provide new insights into menopause quality of care

Mental Health Quality of Care - New mental health quality of care data have been reported by scientists at University of Florida

Metabolism - New metabolism study findings have been published by scientists at University Hospital

Metabolism - Scientists at University of Abertay Dundee publish new data on metabolism in women

Montefiore Medical Center - Allergic to Aspirin, Penicillin, Other Medicines? Montefiore Program Helps Patients With Adverse Drug Reactions

National Alliance of Wound Care - New Jersey Approves Initiative to Expand the Number of Wound Care Certified Professionals

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer Care at the End of Life: When is Enough, Enough?

National Council on Aging - National Council on Aging Launches Straight Talk for Seniors

National Health Investors, Inc. - NHI Announces $29.7 Million of Purchase/Leaseback Transactions with Three Assisted Living Facilities and One Specialty Hospital

National Press Club - Does the U.S. Need to Ration Costly End-of-Life Care?

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Data on non-small cell lung cancer therapy discussed by researchers at National Yang Ming University

Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections study findings have been reported by researchers at Mackay Memorial Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

Nutrition - Research from International Agency for Research on Cancer broadens understanding of nutrition

Obesity and Diabetes - Findings from Radboud University, Department of Radiology broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes

Operations Science - New data from Tilburg University illuminate research in operations science

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis findings from Yale University published

Osteoporosis Prevention - Study results from University of Siena in the area of osteoporosis prevention published

Osteoporosis Therapy - Investigators at Keio University release new data on osteoporosis therapy

Osteoporosis Therapy - Studies in the area of osteoporosis therapy reported from Keio University

Osteoporosis Therapy - Study data from International University provide new insights into osteoporosis therapy

Ovariectomy - Studies from Suleyman Demirel University, Department of Gynecology have provided new data on ovariectomy

Pancreatic Cancer Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of Surgery detail research in pancreatic cancer epidemiology

Parkinson Disease - New Parkinson disease research from Washington University, Medical Department outlined

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - Studies Show Significant Increases of C. Difficile Infections CDI

Periodontitis - New research on periodontitis from A.M. Costa and co-authors summarized

Pharmaceuticals - URL Pharma Expands Colcrys(R) Patient Assistance Program

PharmMD - PharmMD's Brad Tice to Receive Distinguished Achievement Award

Pressure Ulcer Quality of Care - Brown University, Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research reports research in pressure ulcer quality of care

Psychosocial - Data from University of Miami, Center on Aging advance knowledge in psychosocial

Quality of Life - New research on quality of life from Saga University, Department of Preventive Medicine summarized

Quality of Life - Recent findings from University of Valencia highlight research in quality of life

Respiratory Research - Recent studies from Wake Forest University add new data to respiratory research

Rodman & Renshaw - Rodman & Renshaw and BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announce Fireside Chat on Women's Health

Safe Kids Usa - Safe Kids USA Joins National Health and Safety Partners to Eliminate 'Forgotten Child' Deaths

SCIOinspire, Corp. - SCIOinspire and Renalogic Partner in CKD Care Management Initiative

Scoliosis Therapy - Reports outline scoliosis therapy study results from University of Louisville, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Senior Citizens Bureau - David J. Levy, Leading Family Caregiving Expert, Joins the Senior Citizens Bureau's Board of Directors

Sevoflurane Therapy - Study results from Kansai Medical University, Department of Anesthesiology broaden understanding of sevoflurane therapy

Skin Cancer Prevention - Investigators at University Medical Center zero in on skin cancer prevention

Small Business Council of America - SBCA Urges House Members to Vote Against Senate Health Care Bill

Spinal Cord Disease - Researchers from Yamaguchi University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery publish findings in spinal cord disease

Stroke - Research on stroke reported by scientists at National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Epidemiology - Study data from Cleveland Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine update knowledge of takotsubo cardiomyopathy epidemiology

The Providence Service Corporation - Providence's LogistiCare Subsidiary Receives Notice of Award for Three Year Approximately $95 Million Mississippi Statewide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Contract

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool Expands TriZetto Advantage 10 Services to Simplify and Accelerate Payers' ICD-10 Migration

Thrombosis - New findings from University of Padua, Medical Department describe advances in thrombosis

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Edinburgh, Center for Population Health

UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia, Inc. - UniCare, Power Country 105.9 Hold Nursery Drive for the Beckley Dream Center

URL Pharma, Inc. - URL Pharma Expands Colcrys Patient Assistance Program

Vermillion, Inc. - Vermillion to Attend Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Meeting March 15-19

Visonic Technologies - Rauland-Borg and Visonic Technologies Collaboration Brings Enhanced RTLS Functionality to the Responder 5 Nurse Call System

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announces Jim Rock as President

Walgreens - Walgreens to Fill Prescriptions for Current Medicaid Patients Only As of April 16; Talks Continue with State of Washington

Weight Loss - Data from University Medical Center, Institute for Health advance knowledge in weight loss

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Places Ratings of PacificSource Health Plans Under Review With Developing Implications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of University Health Plans, Inc. Following Sale of Assets

Research and Markets - Milwaukee, WI Market Overview 2010 - the City Stands To Benefit from an Expansion of the Medicaid Safety Net

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