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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 14th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of HealthMarkets, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Research from Southern General Hospital in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm published

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Prevention - Researchers' work from Cambridge University focuses on abdominal aortic aneurysm prevention

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Provides Entereg Alvimopan Hospital Registration Update

Aetna - For Your Protection: Aetna Introduces BodyGuard Plans for Young Adults Because 'Stuff Happens'

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS Signs Five-Year, $100 Million Deal to Provide Technology Services to UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.

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

Agnosia - Study findings from E. Tuleja et al broaden understanding of agnosia

Alcoholism - Reports summarize alcoholism research from S.J. Thomson and co-authors

Alzheimer Disease - Allon Therapeutics presents AL-108 human efficacy data at worlds leading Alzheimers disease conference

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 - Medivation Presents Positive New Data on Dimebon's Long-Term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Memory Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Preclinical Data for MEM 68626 at ICAD 2008

Alzheimer Disease - Research from University of Melbourne yields new data on Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Researchers from Technion report details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease

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

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - New Alzheimer disease therapy findings from University of Technology described

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research from Keio University, Department of Anatomy yields new findings on Alzheimer disease therapy

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 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

American Institute of Physics - Houston meeting highlights: Physics and the Future of Medicine

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

Anesthesia - Aurora Health Care Completes System-Wide Conversion to Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry Technology

Aneurysm Risk Factors - Researchers from Chonnam National University report details of new studies and findings in the area of aneurysm risk factors

Angioplasty - Exceptional Heart Care in a Heart Beat

Anxiety Disorders - Studies from Mater Misericordiae University, Department of Psychiatry update current data on anxiety disorders

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

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

Asthma - Study findings from University Hospital broaden understanding of 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

Barclay Butera, Inc. - Barclay Butera Updates Historic Resort, L'Auberge Del Mar, as Creative Director of $25 Million Renovation

Biomedical Companies - Roche and Response Biomedical Corporation Aim to Reduce 'Vein-to-Brain' Time with New Point-of-Care Cardiac Tests

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

Biotech Business - MMM Partner to Join CrossLink Orthopaedics; WebOps Software Company and Help Establish Angel Fund to Support Early-Stage Medical Device Companies

Biotech Business - SDI Acquires Verispan

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends: Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Screening Epidemiology - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yields new data on breast cancer screening epidemiology

Cancer - American Cancer Society, National Medical Association Announce Collaboration to Reduce Cancer Disparities

Cancer - C-Change is 'Making the Business Case' for Workplace Cancer Prevention

Cancer - Goshen Center for Cancer Care to present at health care forum for Sen. Bob Dole

Cancer - Researchers from Rice University publish findings in cancer

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

Cardiovascular Disease - Geneva Offers First Cardiovascular Technology Graduate Program in the Nation

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech Solutions 'Service Desk' Equals Help Desk 'Plus'

Carotid Artery - New carotid artery data have been reported by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Catholic Health East - Catholic Health East Acquires Saint Michael's Medical Center

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from Hvidovre University, Department of Infectious Diseases report on findings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors

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

CIGNA - CIGNA Enhances Senior Leadership Team

Clinical Nephrology - Study results from G.H.M. Piotto and colleagues broaden understanding of clinical nephrology

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Duke University target colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University publish research in colon cancer

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

Companion Benefit Alternatives - CBA's Web Site Offers Information, Tools for Managing Behavioral Health Issues

Congestive Heart Failure - Research in the area of congestive heart failure reported from Jikei University, Medical Department

Costa Cruises - The Winter European Off Season is 'On' With Costa's Budget Friendly Mediterranean Sailings

Critical Care - Findings from University of Amsterdam in critical care reported

DataCore Software - New DataCore Customer Alameda County Medical Center Selects SANmelody Storage Virtualization and Citrix XenServer to Provide Replication and Ensure Full Disaster Recovery

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 - Reports by J.C. Nelson and co-researchers describe recent advances in depression

Dermatology - Research on dermatology detailed by scientists at Copenhagen University

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

Diabetes - Ortho-McNeil Initiates First-of-Its-Kind Skin Infection Registry To Review Current Treatment Patterns and Identify Potential Gaps

Diabetes - Reports from University of Bristol add new data to research in diabetes

Diabetes Therapy - Reports outline diabetes therapy research from INSERM

Diabetic Retinopathy - New findings in diabetic retinopathy described from University of Paris, Ophthalmology Department

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Hits Strong Pharmacy Benchmarks in 2008

Ekahau Inc. - Madrid Hospital Improves Employee Safety With Ekahau Wi-Fi RTLS

Electronic Arts Inc. - EA Injects Zany Medical Mayhem With Operation Mania

Electronic Patient Records - ACS Awarded $4 Million Contract to Provide Electronic Patient Records for City of New Orleans EMS

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - EMSC Announces National Provider Agreement with Universal Health Services; New Ambulance Contract in Monterey, Calif.

Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Provides Moses Cone Health System's More Than 7,400 Hospital Employees Pet Health Insurance

Epilepsy - Reports from Akdeniz University describe recent advances in epilepsy

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

Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group - St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., Deploys Federal Signal SmartMSG Critical Communications System

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

Fibroids Therapy - Reports summarize fibroids therapy study results from N.A. Volkers and co-researchers

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

Fitch Ratings - Update: Fitch Rates Upper Chesapeake Health System's Maryland $179.4MM 2008 Revs 'BBB+'

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Exiqon for Growth Strategy Leadership in the Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Market

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare to Acquire Vital Signs, Inc., Expanding GE's Monitoring, Anesthesia and Respiratory Care Offerings

GfK Market Measures - Physicians Report MRSA "Superbug" Cases on the Rise, According to Study by GfK Market Measures

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

Gordian Health Solutions, Inc. - Edward Hospital & Health Services Enters Agreement to Use Gordian's Personal Health Coaching Services

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

Health Grades, Inc. - Bariatric Surgery Patients Have 65 Percent Lower Chance of Complications at Top-Performing Hospitals: HealthGrades Study

Health Insurance - Americans Attending Beijing Olympics Should Plan Ahead for Medical Emergencies

Health Insurance - Highmark Offers Temporary Health Insurance Alternative to Western and Central Pennsylvanians

Health Insurance - Milliman Survey Indicates Lower Health Insurance Rate Increases

Health Insurance - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Pharma Sector Analysis

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Gov. Richardson's Healthcare Reform Agenda Gains New Life

Heart Attack - New heart attack research from B. Ali and co-researchers described

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been published by scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Heart Attack - Research results from J. Shiraishi and colleagues update understanding of heart attack

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 Bypass Surgery - Research on heart bypass surgery discussed by scientists at Baskent University

Heart Disease - Findings from M.T. Roe and co-authors broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Findings in heart disease reported from University of Western Australia

Heart Disease - New data from P. Deedwania et al illuminate research in heart disease

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from Soroka University discussed

Heart Disease - Study findings from University of Orebro provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Kochi Medical School, Department of Public Health describe research in heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - Data on heart failure described by A.M. Ferreira et al

Heart Failure - Findings from Boston University broaden understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure - New findings reported from N. Beohar and co-authors describe advances in heart failure

Heart Failure Risk Factors - Research findings from INSERM update understanding of heart failure risk factors

Hemorrhagic Stroke - New findings from Soochow University in the area of hemorrhagic stroke described

Hennepin County Medical Center - President's Award Recognizes Hospital's Response to Bridge Collapse

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma - New findings from K.Y. Paik and co-authors in the area of hilar cholangiocarcinoma published

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

Hip Fracture - Researchers at University of Bielefeld target hip fracture

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

HIV/AIDS - Abbott Fund and the Government of Tanzania Celebrate Milestone in Strengthening Nation's Health Care System

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

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Research findings from University Hospital update understanding of HIV/AIDS immunology

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

Humana Inc. - Humana Enhances Member Interactive Voice Response System with Complete Spanish-Language Functionality

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

Hyperbaric Oxygen - WakeMed Consolidates and Expands Wound Care Program Adds Hyperbaric Chamber

Imperial College London - Alzheimer's disease patients show improvement in trial of new drug

In Motion Technology - In Motion Technology and Physio-Control Provide Critical Cardiac Information from the Field to Doctors Anywhere

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Launches Strategic Mobility Assessment Service for Hospitals

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Selected by University Medical Center to Deploy Mobile Wireless Asset Tracking Solution

Ingenious Med, Inc. - Ingenious Med Continues Record Customer Growth and Approaches Key Milestones

Internal Medicine - New findings from K.E. Fletcher and co-researchers in the area of internal medicine described

IPC The Hospitalist Company - IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

IQAir North America, Inc. - IQAir to Provide U.S. Athletes With Ultra-High Efficiency Air Cleaning at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

IRIS International - IRIS Reports Record Second Quarter Revenues, Profit and EPS, and Strongest First Half in Its History

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

Kaiser Permanente of Georgia - J.D. Power and Associates Study Ranks Kaiser Permanente Highest in Member Satisfaction in South Atlantic Region

Kidney Failure - Novel Diagnostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury Previewed at Abbott-Sponsored Scientific Workshop

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

KMD Architects - KMD's CHA Hospital, Korea Wins 2008 AIA National Healthcare Award

Knee Arthroplasty - Research conducted at Mayo Clinic, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about knee arthroplasty

Lierac Paris - Lierac Paris Skincare and mediabistro.com Steps Up! To Support Step Up Women's Network Wellness Program

Life Sciences - Clarian Transplant At Indiana University Hospital Uses Medication Management Website To Enhance Patient Care

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by W. Mauritz and colleagues

Life Sciences - Findings from L.A. Gillum et al in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - MTBC First Medical Billing Company In the U.S. To Offer Automated Real-Time Adjudication of Claims

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from RAND Corporation

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

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds Kansas Hospital to PACS Roster

Life Sciences - Olympus go live with remote allocation blood issue system at Abergele Hospital Saving blood and time using unique intelligent blood storage and dispensing system

Life Sciences - Research from University of California in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research reports from Georgetown University, Georgetown Public Policy Institute provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research reports from Karolinska Institut provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Shimane University, Faculty of Medicine have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Rice Memorial Hospital Selects MEDHOST EDIS To Ensure Accurate Documentation and Quality Patient Care

Life Sciences - Studies from Harvard University, Department of Medicine add new findings in the area of life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from E.S. Chu and colleagues

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

Managed Care - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends(TM): Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE(TM) Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

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

Medical Virology - Studies from M. Camps et al in the area of medical virology described

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

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

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

Misys Healthcare Systems - Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation Lays Groundwork for Connected Healthcare Community with Misys Healthcare Solutions

Modern Healthcare - Healthcare Executives Well-Rewarded for Their Work

Monoclonal Antibodies - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Obtains Pivotal European Patent Related To Monoclonal Antibody Passive Immunization Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

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

National Association of Dental Plans - Dental Benefits Contribute to Oral and Overall Health

National Healthcare Career Network NHCN - Associations Join Forces to Ease Health Care Staffing Crisis

Neurology - Study results from University Hospital, Department of Neurology update understanding of neurology

Obstetrics - WakeMed Seeks to Develop Wake Countys First Womens Hospital at WakeMed North Healthplex

Oral Cancer - Findings from Taipei Medical University in oral cancer reported

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 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

Parasitology - Data from University of Warsaw advance knowledge in parasitology

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

Pathology - OU, Beaumont Name Dean of New Medical School

Pericardial Effusion - New pericardial effusion research from F. Onorati et al outlined

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

Physio-Control - Innovative Web-Based Product from Physio-Control Named One of the Year's Hot Products

Plexus Consulting Group, Llc - Plexus Consulting Group Works With a USAID-Funded Project to Help the Private Hospitals Association of Jordan Create a Roadmap for the Future

Pneumonia - Arpida Submits Marketing Authorisation Application for Intravenous Iclaprim in Europe

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

PSI Corp. - PSI Corp. Announces Successful Launch of E-Banking Kiosk

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 - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh target public health

Pulmonary Embolism - New findings reported from University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department describe advances in pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary Embolism Therapy - Research from G. Eid-Lidt and colleagues has provided new data on pulmonary embolism therapy

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

Radiology - How Does Outsourcing Radiology Impact the U.S. Workforce and Economy?

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

Regence - Regence Video Cards Help Start Important Health Conversations With Friends, Family

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

Research and Markets Ltd. - New Report Estimates That South Africa Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Was Worth US$3.03bn in 2007 and Should Reach US$4.41bn By 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - Snapshots US Hospitals 2008: 2007 Year-end Market Size Data

RF Surgical Systems, Inc. - RF Surgical Systems, Inc. Completes $12 Million in Funding Led by Menlo Ventures

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Liverpool Veterinary Surgeon Struck Off for Inadequate Clinical Care

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 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 - Religious Leaders and Elected Officials March with Caregivers for a Free and Fair Union Election at St. Joseph Hospitals

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

Sepsis - Research from Logan College of Chiropractic broadens understanding of sepsis

Sepsis - Research on sepsis published by scientists at Tampere University

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 - Research from University of Miami, Medical Department provide new insights into skin cancer

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

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

Spinal Cord Disease - Reports outline spinal cord disease study findings from Duke University

Stem Cell Research - NeoStem Expands Adult Stem Cell Collection Network, Gains Footprint in Key Los Angeles Market and Initiates Waitlist

Stem Cell Research - Suzanne Somers To Promote Growing Importance of Storing Your Own Adult Stem Cells Under Alliance With NeoStem, Inc.

Steris Corporation - STERIS Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Suburban Imaging - New Medical Imaging Partnership Sets Standard for Physician Collaboration, Delivering Higher Quality Patient Care

Suicide - VA Rolling Out Suicide Hotline Ads in DC

Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. - Increases in Salaries Continue to Exceed Projected Budgets

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

Surgery - Ramsay Health Care Prescribes Colubris WLAN Equipment for Hospitals' Wireless Infrastructure

Surgery - Report summarizes surgery study findings from University of Texas

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

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Australia's Largest Transplant Hospital to Begin Certification Training to Become Asia-Pacific Regional Training Center for CardioWest Artificial Heart

T-System, Inc. - The T SystemEV Helps Georgia Hospital Cut Two Hours Off Average Emergency Department Stay

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet and WellPoint Extend Agreements in Key Areas

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Gary K. Ruff General Counsel

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Mitch Feldman CEO at West Boca Medical Center

The American Hospital Association - New Scholarship Program to Help Address Workforce Crisis and Advance Health Care Professionals

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Findings on Bladder-Brain Link May Point to Better Treatments for Problems in Sleep, Attention

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Treatment Corrects Severe Insulin Imbalance in Animal Studies

The Dch Group - The DCH Group Inks Deal with Details Hospitality Alliance to Bring Five Star Custom Furnishings at Three Star Prices to Hospitality Clients

The Leapfrog Group - Leapfrog Group Launches Improved Web Site With New Safety and Quality Information on Hospitals Nationwide

The TriZetto Group Inc. - TriZetto Agreement with Syntel Helps Speed Development, Strengthen Service Offerings for Payer Customers

Thrombocytopenia - Research data from C.B. Overgaard and colleagues update understanding of thrombocytopenia

Thrombosis - Reports outline thrombosis study findings from P.H. Tang and colleagues

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

Tuberculosis - New tuberculosis research has been reported by M.E. Edginton et al

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors - Researchers at Chulalongkorn University release new data on type 2 diabetes risk factors

U.S. Department of Labor - Federal OSHA Issues Third Largest Fine in History Following Sugar Refinery Explosion

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) Forms Strategic Alliance with Physicians Planning Group

UnitedHealth Group - "Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities

UnitedHealthcare - Health Care Assistance Available to UnitedHealthcare Customers Attending Olympic Games in Beijing

University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA imaging study suggests Alzheimer's drug may help mild memory loss

University of Michigan Health System - Minorities less likely to know about breast cancer treatment options

University of Rochester Medical Center - Researchers unravel key mechanism of cellular damage in aging and disease

University of Washington - CMV infections affect more than just patients with compromised immune systems, researchers find

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Studies from P. Pelosi and co-authors have provided new information about ventilator-associated pneumonia

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

WellPoint Foundation - WellPoint Foundation Awards $2.5 Million Grant to the CoverMe Foundation

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

ZOLL Medical Corporation - ZOLL Medical Corporation Announces Record Third Quarter Results



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