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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 21st, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

3M - 3M Introduces Computer-Assisted Coding Solution

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Humana Inc.'s Proposed Acquisition of Cariten Healthcare

Acute Pancreatitis - New acute pancreatitis study findings recently were reported by researchers at Academic Medical Center

Acute Pancreatitis - Research from R. Pezzilli and colleagues has provided new data on acute pancreatitis

Addiction Medicine - Reports on addiction medicine findings from University College provide new insights

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Aetna - Aetna Names Rajan Parmeswar Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. - Pfizer Selects Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Mission Bay Life Science Cluster as the Home for Its Biotherapeutics and Bioinnovation Center

Allergies Therapy - Research from GlaxoSmithKline provide new insights into allergies therapy

Allscripts - Evangelical Community Hospital Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record for 100 Physicians

Allscripts - Major New England Health System Selects Allscripts to Automate and Connect Emergency Department and Physician Practices

Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

Alpha II - Alpha II and CPU Medical Management Systems Announce Contract

Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Presents Positive New Data On Dimebons Long-term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action At the International Conference On Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer Disease - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1(R) Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Researchers from Siena Biotech SpA report details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease genetics

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from King's College London add new findings in the area of Alzheimer disease therapy

Ambulatory Surgery - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Introduces Industry Leading and Comprehensive Transparency Initiative to Colorado

Amcom Software - America's Best Hospitals Rely on Amcom Software for Mission-Critical Communications

American Academy of Neurology - Gastrointestinal bleeding after stroke may increase risk of death

American International Group, Inc. - Lexington Insurance Company Introduces Pandemic Rx

American Physical Therapy Association - Lack of Time on Tummy Shown to Hinder Achievement of Developmental Milestones, Say Physical Therapists

Anesthesia - Research from Ullevaal University in anesthesia provides new insights

Angioplasty - Virtua Cardiologists Respond to Commentary on Angioplasty

APS Healthcare - APS Healthcare Expands Business in Three States

Artificial Neural Networks - Research reports from C.C. Hsu and co-authors provide new insights into artificial neural networks

Ascom US Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Chooses Ascom Wireless

Behavior - New behavior data have been reported by researchers at University of Texas

Behavior - Scientists at Cornell University discuss research in behavior

Bioheart, Inc. - Bioheart, Inc., Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire MEDICALGORITHMICS, Ltd.

Bioness - Bioness Announces NESS H200 and L300 Systems to Be Available at 88 HealthSouth Hospitals Nationwide

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Reacquisition of Elestrin, FDA Approved for Treatment of Hot Flashes

Biotech Business - First Molecular Tem-PCR Test to Identify Multiple Forms of Staph and MRSA Obtains CLIA Certificate

Birth Weight - Researchers from Hadassah University report on findings in birth weight

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces Its Intent Not to Pay for Additional Costs Resulting From 'Never Events'

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Oncologists and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Partner in National Effort to Improve Cancer Care

Bone Research - New findings from J.A. Stakkestad and co-authors in the area of bone research published

Bone Research - New research on bone research from University Hospital summarized

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from P.L. Hornross and colleagues discussed

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported from N.F. Col et al

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Scientists at University of California report research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Karolinska Institut describe findings in breast cancer therapy

Business Health Care Group - Business Health Care Group Reports Second-Year Savings

Cadient Group - Cadient Group Appoints Todd Greene to Strategic Engagement Director

Cancer - Data on cancer published by J.G. Duncan and colleagues

Cancer - Investigators at National Cancer Institute publish new data on cancer

Cancer - New cancer study findings have been reported from Nagasaki University

Cancer - Study data from Rice University update understanding of cancer

Cancer Epidemiology - New cancer epidemiology findings from National Cancer Institute described

Cancer Quality of Care - Reports from D.L. Hilarius and colleagues advance knowledge in cancer quality of care

Cardiology - Research on cardiology reported by scientists at Baskent University

Cardiovascular Nursing - Scientists at University Hospital detail research in cardiovascular nursing

Carefx Corporation - Ochsner Health System to Transform Healthcare in Louisiana Using Carefx Interoperability Solution and Federated Model

Carotid Stents - New findings reported from R.M. Zwolak and co-authors describe advances in carotid stents

Case Management - Investigators at Cardiff University, Medical Department publish new data on case management

Cerebral Hemorrhage - Studies from Y. Terao and colleagues reveal new findings on cerebral hemorrhage

Cerebrovascular Disease - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on cerebrovascular disease

Change to Win - Change to Win Members Address DNC Platform Drafting Committee

Chemotherapy - Top Scoring Abstract By White Plains Hospital Centers Nursing Staff Focuses on Improving Chemotherapy Safety Checks

Chlamydia - Cork University details research in chlamydia

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Immune system protein accurate predictor of survival in pediatric septic shock

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Reports Financial Results for 2008 Second Quarter, Six Months

Clinical Infectious Diseases - New clinical infectious diseases research has been reported by N. Roch et al

Clinix Medical Information Services, Llc - Clinix Acquires MedicWare, Inc.

Clostridium - Reports by E.R. Dubberke and co-researchers describe recent advances in clostridium

Community Health - National Congressional Leaders and Pfizer Join Community Health Centers of Arkansas to Honor Community Health Center Caregivers

Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Helps Healthcare Providers Reduce Risk and Scope of Medicare RAC Audits

Consumer Watchdog - Consumers, Nurses, Seniors Tell Governor: Don't Break Your Promise to Protect Innocent Patients from Health Insurance Cancellations, Don't Weaken Existing Law

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cortex's AMPAKINE Molecule CX717 Has Positive Effects in Opiate-Induced Respiratory Depression in a Phase IIa Clinical Study

Critical Care - Research conducted at N. Damghi and co-authors has provided new information about critical care

Critical Care Medicine - Reports on critical care medicine findings from P.C. Spinella and co-researchers provide new insights

Cymphonix - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Upgrades to Network Composer DC40X - Extends Contract with Cymphonix

Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori Enters Binding Letter of Intent for StemSource Cell Bank Sales for Singapore

Dementia - Study results from C. Metzler-Baddeley et al provide new insights into dementia

Dementia Therapy - Research results from Imperial College London, Imperial College update knowledge of dementia therapy

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Technical University Munchen report recent findings in dementia therapy

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Depression - Reports outline depression study results from Columbia University

Depression - Research conducted at N.A. Rasmussen and co-authors has provided new information about depression

Depression - Researchers' work from New York State Psychiatric Institute focuses on depression

Diabetes - New data from C. Wilhide et al illuminate research in diabetes

Diabetes - New diabetes data have been reported by scientists at University of Montpellier

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Diverticulitis - Studies from Ipswich Hospital in the area of diverticulitis described

DocuSys, Inc. - Muskogee Community Hospital Selects DocuSys for their Anesthesia Information Management System

Drug Resistance - New findings in drug resistance described by L.R.R. Perez and co-researchers

Drug Resistance - Reports on drug resistance findings from Pamukkale University, Medical Department provide new insights

Drug Resistance - Research from C. Moore and co-authors yields new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Study results from Aristotle University provide new insights into drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Study results from Pamukkale University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery broaden understanding of drug resistance

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - Emergency Medical Services Announces $0.43 Diluted EPS and Increases 2008 Guidance

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine data have been reported by scientists at Pamukkale University

Emory University - Study highlights risky behavior, lack of care among HIV-infected crack users

Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Has Formula To Capture U.S. Pet Health Insurance Market; Ensurapet will be unlike any other U.S. provider, retaining 100% of every premium dollar

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research research reported from A. Tolia and co-authors

Epilepsy - Reports outline epilepsy in children study results from University College, Institute of Child Health

Epilepsy - Researchers' work from University of Minnesota focuses on epilepsy

Equal Health - Equal Health Spreading the Love

Family Medicine - Studies from University of Colorado, Medical Department yield new data on family medicine

Femoral Neck Fracture - Study results from Umea University broaden understanding of femoral neck fracture

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Ratings of Health Net; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates New York City Health & Hospitals $463MM Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding to 'A'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Northeast Georgia Health System 2008 Rev Bonds 'A'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. Indiana $289MM Series 2008C Bonds 'AA'

Florida Association of Health Underwriters - Florida Association of Health Underwriters Elects New Officers

Flu Vaccines - Studies by B. Christenson and co-authors describe new findings in flu vaccines

Gastrectomy - New gastrectomy research from C.N. Tang et al outlined

Gastric Cancer - Investigators at National University zero in on gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer study results reported from Medical College

Gastric Cancer - Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University target gastric cancer

Genetics & Genomics - From Science Fiction to Reality: American Consumers Ready to Act on Genetic Testing

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings have been published by T. Barry and colleagues

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings reported from Texas A&M University

Geriatrics - New research on geriatrics from A.D. Naik and co-authors summarized

Geriatrics - Research from University of Missouri in the area of geriatrics described

Glaucoma - New glaucoma study findings recently were published by J. Thygesen and co-researchers

Gout - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital add new findings in the area of gout

Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies - Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well

Health and Medicine - Research from D.E. Logie and co-authors yields new data on health and medicine

Health and Medicine - Research from Wright State University, Medical Department in the area of health and medicine published

Health Insurance - Reports from J. Costafont et al highlight recent research in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from University of Malmo, Department of Clinical Sciences broaden understanding of health insurance

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Quality & Satisfaction Results

Health Net of Arizona - Health Net of Arizona Insurance Receives NCQA's Highest Status

HealthExtras, Inc. - Catalyst Rx and AvMed Health Plans Enter into Pharmacy Services Agreement

Healthnostics, Inc. - Healthnostics Provides Corporate Update

Heart Attack - Data on heart attack detailed by researchers at University of Lund, Division of Nursing

Heart Attack - Investigators at Emory University target heart attack

Heart Attack - New heart attack findings from University of Western Australia published

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by scientists at Copenhagen University

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack discussed by scientists at Ulleval University

Heart Attack - Research reports on heart attack from Norwegian University of Science and Technology provide new insights

Heart Disease - Research from University of Kuopio has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Study data from G.R. Shroff and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from University of Nijmegen, Department of Gastroenterology report recent findings in heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - Data on heart failure discussed by researchers at Cleveland Clinic

Heart Failure - Findings from University of California in heart failure reported

Heart Failure - New heart failure data have been reported by V. Verdiani and co-authors

Heart Failure - New Implant Device Remotely Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Heart Failure - Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda-Milano Adopts Latest Technology to Treat Patients with Heart Failure

Heart Failure - Reports from University of California, Nursing Department describe recent advances in heart failure

Heart Transplants - First U.S. Patient to Receive New Heart-Assist Device Doing Well After Surgery at University of Michigan

Heart Transplants - Heart Patient Living With Implantable Heart Support System for Five Years

Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma - Studies from Ege University provide new data on hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Hip Fracture - Data from Karolinska University advance knowledge in hip fracture

HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS in children research from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Department of Paediatrics

HIV/AIDS - Researchers' work from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department focuses on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Cancer Therapy - New HIV/AIDS cancer therapy research from Howard University, College of Medicine outlined

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Therapy - Studies from Federal University provide new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection therapy

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Expands Partnership With the Queen's Medical Center to Improve Patient Safety

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of hormone replacement therapy

Hormones - Reports on hormones in children findings from L. Audí and co-researchers provide new insights

Hospital Epidemiology - Reports by M. Walberg and co-researchers describe recent advances in hospital epidemiology

HP - Gwinnett Speeds Time to Diagnosis and Treatment with HP Medical Archive Solution

Humana Inc. - Humana Announces 2009 Humana Preferred Network in Southeast Wisconsin, Exclusive Health Plan for Business Health Care Group

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Second Quarter Financial Results; Increases Projected 2008 EPS; Provides Updates on Acquisition and Share Repurchase Activity

Humana Inc. - New PlanPointer Online Tool Guides Consumers Looking for Individual Health Insurance with HumanaOne

Hypertension - New hypertension study findings recently were reported by S. Tubek and co-researchers

Hyponatremia - New findings from DoctorsManagement, LLC in the area of hyponatremia described

Hypotension - Research from J. Kellett and colleagues provide new insights into hypotension

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 21% Increase in Total Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2008 to $35.3 Million Versus $29.1 Million for the Second Quarter of 2007

Impulse Monitoring, Inc. - Impulse Monitoring and Ellis Hospital Ink Agreement for IONM Services

Imris Inc. - IMRISneuro at Central DuPage Hospital will be the first in the Chicago area

Inflammation Research - New inflammation research study findings recently were published by researchers at Ohio State University

Informatics Corporation of America - Informatics Corporation of America Takes Formula for Vanderbilt Success to the Healthcare Market

Initiate Systems, Inc. - Initiate Systems Achieves Strong Performance in Second Quarter

InnerWireless, Inc. - Silicon Valley's New El Camino Hospital To Have Complete Wireless Coverage and Full Clinical Mobility With InnerWireless

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company Completes Acquisition of Hospitalists of America

ITEX Corporation - ITEX Corporation Acquires Media Services Business

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. - Jacobs Is Selected by Children's Hospital of Orange County to Manage Construction of New Patient Tower

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Joint Center Names New Vice President to Lead its Health Policy Institute

Kidney Function - Findings from A. Covic and co-authors broaden understanding of kidney function

Kidneys - Findings from H. Schiffl et al in kidneys reported

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Program

Legionnaire Disease - New findings in legionnaire disease described by P.Y. Yu and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Data from Copenhagen University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Family Practice of Grand Island Clinic Contracts With NovaRad for PACS

Life Sciences - HealthCare Insight Expands Executive Team

Life Sciences - Hedmark University College publishes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at Catholic University, Center for Health Services and Nursing Research publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings reported from Wycombe Hospital describe advances in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Abt Associates, Inc.

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Life Sciences - Providence Health and Services Selects Sentri7 to Improve Quality Indicators by Enhancing Pharmacy Clinical Services

Life Sciences - Reports from Erasmus University highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Erlangen has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A.N. Budrukkar and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Tufts University in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Basel publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies by Y. Inatomi and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Athens provide new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Glasgow in the area of life sciences in children published

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Otago provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Touro College Granted Approval for Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Liko North America - Free White Paper: Hospital Tests Patient Lift Technologies; Improves Quality of Care

Liver Transplant - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on liver transplant

Lung Cancer - American Lung Association Offers Olympic Spectators Tips to Stay Healthy in Beijing

Lung Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Winship Cancer Institute describe findings in lung cancer therapy

Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals' Second Quarter Results Enable Investments in Health Programs and Infrastructure

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Examines Emerging Individual Health Insurance Market

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Thomson Reuters and CareEvolution Collaborate to Empower Physicians to Improve Care Coordination

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - University of Mississippi Health Care Selects UHC for Group Purchasing Services

Masimo Corporation - Masimo Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Matria Healthcare, LLC - Matria Healthcare Provides Critical Support to New Moms Through MaternaLink Postpartum Depression Screening Program

Mayo Clinic - August 2008 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Avoiding Blood Pressure Increase at Menopause, Healthful Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Scheduling a Colorectal Exam

McKesson - Saint Vincent Health System to Connect Caregivers with McKesson's Horizon Clinicals Solution

Medical Care Research - Study findings from D.D. Quigley et al broaden understanding of medical care research

Medical Ethics - Research from University of Auckland in the area of medical ethics published

Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Response to Incidents of Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - Dole, Burr Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop $21.8 North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed

Medicare and Medicaid - Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Thomson Reuters Contract for Health Care Data Integration and Analysis Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Bentley College describe findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Elizabeth Dole Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $22.1 Million North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Norm Coleman Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $11.4 Million Minnesota Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Susan Collins Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.3 Million Maine Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Shays Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Washington to Stop Medicare Cuts From Going Into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - State of Arkansas Extends Contract with U.S. Preventive Medicine for BirthWait(R) Medicaid Health Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from St. Louis University in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Members Get Access to Customized Medicare Transplant Solutions

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Representatives Gohmert, Granger, E.B. Johnson Praised by THCA for Helping Lead House Effort to Stop $45.6 Million Texas Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Appoints Krista A. Bowers as President of Senior Business

Meningitis - AHRQ News and Numbers: Rare Forms of Meningitis More Deadly than Viral Meningitis

Menopause - New menopause findings from University of Valencia described

Menopause - Reports from M.A. Allison and co-researchers add new data to research in menopause

Menopause - Reports from S. Palomba et al highlight recent research in menopause

Menopause - Reports summarize menopause study results from St. Louis University

Menopause - Research from Turku University has provided new data on menopause

Menopause - Study data from C.K. Moriyama and colleagues update understanding of menopause

Menopause Therapy - Findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital in menopause therapy reported

Mental Health - Investigators at University of Washington have published new data on mental health

Mental Health - OptumHealth Provides Touchstone Health Members Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions

Mental Health - Recent findings in mental health described by D.R. Hoover and colleagues

Mental Illness - Data from R. Banerjea et al provide new insights into mental illness

Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Reduced HIV Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts Through 96 Weeks in Treatment-Naive HIV-Infected Patients When Taken With Other Anti

Merge Healthcare - Oklahoma Health System Upgrades to Merge Healthcare's Newest Enterprise-Wide PACS Environment with Integrated Mammography

Meritech, Inc. - Meritech's CleanTech ELF and CleanTech IC receive NSF International Approval

MetroSouth Medical Center - Blue Ribbon Ceremony Marks Beginning of Hospital's New Life as MetroSouth Medical Center

Motion Computing - Motion Announces TELUS as Latest Canadian Value Added Reseller

National Research Corporation - National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Third Quarter Dividend

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Neurobiological Technologies Reports Receipt of $2.1 Million Royalty Payment for Quarterly Sales of Memantine

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - Disparities in prostate cancer treatment suggest ways to improve care

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Study data from Columbia University update understanding of non-hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Study findings on non-small cell lung cancer therapy are outlined in reports from C. Gridelli and colleagues

Nosocomial Infections - Studies from Jikei University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of nosocomial infections

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Featured on KGO-TV San Francisco

NRC Picker and ARAMARK Healthcare - NRC Picker and ARAMARK Healthcare Collaborate to Develop a Question Set Designed to Examine the Patient Experience with Clinical Support Services

Nursing - Research from Umea University in nursing provides new insights

Nurtur - Nurtur Strengthens Executive Team with Two Key Positions; Names Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Client Services

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - New Long-Term Prospective Study of Statin Drugs Confirms Utility To Reduce Risk of Dementia and Memory Loss

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from Rutgers University outlined

Obstetrics - Scientists at State University of New York target obstetrics

Obstetrics - Study data from P. Singh and colleagues update understanding of obstetrics

OmniGuide, Inc. - New Study Shows Reduced Hospital Stay and Improved Patient Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Treated with Omniguide's Flexible CO2 Laser Fibers for Obstructive Airway Fibroma

Oncology - US Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Organogenesis, Inc. - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland

Osteonecrosis - Recent findings from University of Pennsylvania highlight research in osteonecrosis

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis described by A.D. Anastasilakis et al

Osteoporosis - Emisphere Announces Recruitment of Novartis Phase III Study for Oral Osteoporosis Treatment

Pediatrics - IPC the Hospitalist Company Enters Ohio and Pennsylvania Markets

Pediatrics - Miami Children's Hospital to Bring GetWellNetwork to Children's Bedside

Pediatrics - New Study Shows Reduced Hospital Stay and Improved Patient Outcomes In Pediatric Patients Treated With Omniguides® Flexible Co2 Laser Fibers for Obstructive Airway Fibroma

PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in August

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Now Recruiting Teams for 8th Annual Collaborative Breakthrough Series

Project HOPE - USA Basketball Players and Legends Visit Shanghai Children's Medical Center During USA Basketball International Challenge

Proteomics - Studies by H. John and co-authors describe new findings in proteomics

Proteomics - Studies from Alzheimer's Research Center reveal new findings on proteomics

ProteoTech Inc. - ProteoTech's Exebryl-1 Enters Human Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry published by researchers at Geneva University, Department of Psychiatry

Psychiatry - New findings from University of South Florida in the area of psychiatry published

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study results from University of Ghent described

Psychiatry - Report summarizes psychiatry study findings from G.S. Owen and co-researchers

Psychiatry - Reports from C. Alvaradoesquivel et al highlight recent research in psychiatry

Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry described by A.D. Tulloch and colleagues

Psychosis - New findings from Bispebjerg Hospital describe advances in psychosis

QHR - Collaborative Efforts Prove Effective for QHR Client Hospitals Gritman Medical Center and Neighboring Pullman Regional Hospital

Ramsell Public Health Rx - Ramsell Public Health Rx Partners With HealthTrans to Provide Free Drug Discount Program to Public Health Program Participants

Regenerative Medicine - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf(R) Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland

RehabCare - RehabCare Becomes National Partner of American Occupational Therapy Association

Rehabilitation Nursing - Research results from Oxford Brookes University update knowledge of rehabilitation nursing

Rehabilitation Research - $1.7 Million National Brain Injury Grant Awarded to DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Finalizes Acquisition of Rehabilitation Unit at Medical Center of Arlington

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Granted Certificate of Public Need to Build Rehabilitation Hospital in Loudoun County, Va.

Rehabilitation Research - Research from J.A.P. Bettger and co-authors provides new data about rehabilitation research

Research and Markets - New Report Outlines Seven Major Markets Update for Pricing & Reimbursement Strategies

Research and Markets Ltd. - State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012

Royal Philips Electronics - Philips New Handheld Ultrasound System Offers Premium Image Quality in a Portable System

sanofi-aventis - Multaq dronedarone Granted FDA Priority Review for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia data have been reported by researchers at DoctorsManagement, LLC

Schizophrenia - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department provides new data about schizophrenia

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at O'Connor Woods Nursing Home Vote to Keep Union and Raise Standards for Care

SelectHealth - Lower Cost, Simplified Benefits: Goals for New SelectHealth Dental Coverage

Sepsis - New sepsis data have been reported by J.C.A. Ballester and co-authors

Smart Association, Inc. - Lake Pointe Medical Center Announces Installation of LifeMed Software by SMART Association

Spinal Disorders - SpineMark Appoints Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli Chairman of International Medical Advisory Board

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Researchers from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department report on findings in subarachnoid hemorrhage

Suicide - Post-Partum Suicide Attempt Risks Studied

Surgery - Study data from V.M. Karapandzic et al provide new insights into surgery

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - CardioWest Artificial Heart Approved for Highest Reimbursement in CMS History

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Offers New RN Graduate Residency at 10 Hospitals

Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Senator Diane Black to Receive Executive Leadership Award

The Advisory Board Company - The Advisory Board Company Reports Fiscal Year 2009 First Quarter Results

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Protein Key to Control Growth of Blood Cells

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati - POLL: Nearly One-Third of Ohioans Want State to Spend More Money on Health, Education

The Medicines Company - The Medicines Company Acquires CU-2010 and Curacyte Discovery GmbH

The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing - The California Board of Registered Nursing Approves Affiliations for Nursing Program in Glendale, California

Thyroid Cancer - Investigators at University of Wisconsin target thyroid cancer

TKG Healthcare Technology Solutions - Cedars-Sinai Selects TKG for Registration QA Needs

Transfusion Medicine - Findings in transfusion medicine reported from V.L. Baer and co-researchers

Transplantation - New transplantation research from Medical University of South Carolina described

Tuberculosis - Report summarizes tuberculosis study findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Names New Healthcare Solutions Executive

Ulcerative Colitis - Reports from A. Sonnenberg et al highlight recent research in ulcerative colitis

United Concordia Companies, Inc.; Davis Vision, Inc. - United Concordia, Davis Vision and Pittsburgh Pirates Team Up to Sponsor Free Dental and Vision Screenings for Pittsburgh Children

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Maintains 2008 Guidance

University Hospital Heidelberg - Multiple Sclerosis: new MRI contrast medium enables early diagnosis in animal model

University of Cincinnati - Study shows residents may benefit most from time in the clinic

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions

University of Manchester - Study reveals cost of stabbings to Britain's health service

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Analysis of quickly stopped Rx orders provides new tool for reducing medical errors

Urinary Tract Infections - Research from University of Amsterdam provide new insights into urinary tract infections

Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm Precision Flow Receives FDA 510k Clearance

Ventricular Fibrillation - Research findings from University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center update understanding of ventricular fibrillation

Verispan - Verispan: Merck Advances to No. 1 with Managed Care Executives

Virginia Hospital Center - Virginia Hospital Center Opens Child Care Center for Employees and Community

Virology - Study results from Federal University update understanding of virology

Walgreens - Walgreens Launches Quarterly E-Newsletter Dedicated to People Living with Diabetes

Walgreens-OptionCare - Walgreens-OptionCare Announces Joint Venture with Idaho-Based MedNow

Wellness - New Medical Center Serves as National Model of Design, Healing and Wellness

White House Press Office - Remarks by the President and the First Lady at the Signing of H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008

XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort Appoints Per G. H. Lofberg to Board

Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros & ACS Partner to Deliver Automated PDL Management and Reporting to the Medicaid Market

Zynx Health - Report Cites Zynx Health as Market Leader in Order Sets



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