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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 27th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Places Ratings of Genworth Financial Inc. and Its Subsidiaries Under Review With Negative Implications

AAA - Six Lodgings and Four Restaurants Join AAA's Exclusive List of Five Diamond Award Winners

Acute Bronchiolitis - Research findings from University Hospital update understanding of acute bronchiolitis in children

Aetna - Aetna Delivers Interactive Personal Health Record to Small Group Customers

AHA Solutions, Inc. - The American Hospital Association Awards its Endorsement to Maritz's Reward and Recognition Programs.

Alameda Alliance for Health - Hill Physicians Medical Group Joins the Alliance CompleteCare Physician Network

Allergies - New Research Bucks Common Perceptions Surrounding Rx-to-OTC Switches

Allied Healthcare Products Inc. - Allied Healthcare Net Income Increases

Alzheimer Disease - Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, Berma Research Group and Segal Institute for Clinical Research Enrolling Local Patients in Study of Investigational Therapy to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - RVX-208 Exploratory Study Illustrates Early Potential for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Science Minister contributes to the Worlds largest diffraction pattern at Diamond Light Source

American College of Chest Physicians - CHEST 2008: Featured abstracts

American College of Chest Physicians - CHEST 2008: New research in pediatric chest medicine

American College of Chest Physicians - New critical care research presented at CHEST 2008

American Health Care Association - AHCA/NCAL Urge Congress to Protect Senior Care During Healthcare Reform Debate

American Red Cross - 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members and Families

American Society of Nephrology - Study compares survival following different heart disease treatments in patients with ESRD

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Ranked Among Top 50 in U.S.News & World Report/NCQA Listing

Anesthesia - Team Finance LLC Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

Angioneurotic Edema - ViroPharma Announces Presentation of Cinryze(TM) Data in Acute Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema

Angiotensins - Research from University of Glasgow broadens understanding of angiotensins

Antenatal Care - Data on antenatal care discussed by P. Chhabra and colleagues

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut Ranks in Top 10 of Insurers Nationwide on U.S. News & World Report/National Committee for Quality Assurance America's Best Health Plans List

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces International Medical Tourism Pilot Program

Anti-Infectives - Gilead to Topple GSK as the Top Player in the Anti-Infectives Drug Market in 2014

Antibiotics - New antibiotics study results reported from S.B. Kritchevsky et al

Arrhythmia - Dronedarone (Multaq®) Reduced the Incidence and Duration of Hospitalization in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Arrhythmia - New arrhythmia data have been reported by scientists at Army

Aspyra, Inc. - Aspyra to Unveil New Volume-Based PACS and RIS/PACS Pricing at RSNA 2008

Atrial Fibrillation - Dronedarone (Multaq(R)) Reduced the Incidence and Duration of Hospitalization in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation - New atrial fibrillation research reported from Mayo Clinic

Atrial Fibrillation - Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Medical Department publish new studies and findings in the area of atrial fibrillation

Atrophy - Studies from J.A. Simon et al add new findings in the area of atrophy

Avalon Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Avalon Healthcare Holdings Appoints Kevin R. Hill to Its Board of Directors

B--R--A--H--M--S USA - B--R--A--H--M--S Announces New Blood Test Better Predicts Heart Failure Outcomes in Emergency Setting

Bariatrics - Florida Medical Center Proudly Unveils New Surgical Weight Loss Center

Baxa Corporation - Baxa Expands its Automated Syringe Processing Capabilities

Bederra Corporation - Bederra Business Plan on Track

Bellus Health Inc. - BELLUS Health Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008 and on EMEA Update

Beyond.com, Inc. - Beyond.com Reports Healthcare Jobs on the Rise Despite Economy

BioMed Central - Dietary sport supplement shows strong effects in the elderly

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Testosterone Effective in Female Sexual Dysfunction; BioSante Conducting Long-Term Safety Study of LibiGel in FSD

Bipolar Disorder Epidemiology - Studies from M. Takeshima and co-authors have provided new information about bipolar disorder epidemiology

Blood Pressure - Study findings from Malmo University, Medical Department broaden understanding of blood pressure

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by researchers at Columbia University

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from S. Sieri et al in the area of breast cancer therapy described

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Rationale and Design of CURRENT-OASIS 7 Study Published in American Heart Journal

BSP - Biological Signal Processing Ltd - BSP Signs Agreement With CMP Trading for Distribution of HyperQ Stress System, for Early Detection of Ischemic Heart Disease, in South Korea

Campaign for America's Future - Post-Election Poll: Progressive Majority Provides Mandate for Bold Change

Cancer - Oslo and Toulouse Cancer Clusters Join Forces to Drive European Cancer Research Forward

Cancer Vaccines - HIV'S disguises no match for Bionic Assassins

Candelis, Inc. - Candelis, Fastest Growing RIS/PACS Provider, Announces a $3,999 iMed-Stor DICOM Archive Appliance for the Medical Imaging Market

Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease study findings have been reported from University of Kentucky

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from R.M. Califf and colleagues provide new insights into cardiovascular disease

Carena, Inc. - Study Shows Carena, Inc.'s Medical House Call Service Reduces Employer Health Care Costs

CDEX Inc. - CDEX Inc. Announces Record FY08 ValiMed Sales/Leases and Forecasts Continued Growth in FY09

Cerebral Hemorrhage - Studies from Mayo Clinic add new findings in the area of cerebral hemorrhage

Cervical Cancer - Findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights into cervical cancer

CHF Solutions, Inc. - CHF Solutions Awarded Premier Purchasing Partners Agreement

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease study findings reported from N. Roche and co-authors

CIGNA - March of Dimes to Announce Pa. State Report Card on Babies During Press Conference 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at CIGNA Headquarters

CIGNA - Shirley Puccino of CIGNA International Named to National Foreign Trade Council Board of Directors

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Mid-Atlantic Top-Ranked Plan in Maryland and Washington, D.C. for Third Consecutive Year, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Delaware

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in New Jersey According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in North Carolina for Second Consecutive Year, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Texas According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Virginia

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA Plans Among Top Commercial Health Plans, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

Citizens Against Government Waste - CAGW Questions Healthcare Plan Options Presented to the Dougherty County Commission

Clostridium - APIC Covers Up Extent and Causes of Deadly C. diff

Clostridium - Cepheid Launches First On-Demand Molecular Diagnostic Test for Clostridium Difficile Into European Market

Clostridium - Intestinal Infection Afflicts 13 of 1,000 Hospital Patients, Infection Rates 6.5 - 20 Times Greater Than Previous Estimates, New Study Says

Coagulation - New Handheld Base Unit for CoaguChek XS Plus System Enables Connectivity to RALS-Plus Data Management Solution for PT/INR Testing at the Point of Care

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - General anesthesia for hernia surgery in children and risk of later developmental problems

Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc. - It's Open Season on Employee Benefits: Financial Professional Recommends Five Questions Every Employee Should Ask During Open Enrollment

Critical Care - USDA Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Access to High-Quality Critical Care in Rural Communities

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Names Troyen Brennan, MD, EVP, Chief Medical Officer

Cysts - Researchers from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology detail new studies and findings in the area of cysts

Davis Vision, Inc. - Davis Vision, Inc. Names Tom Davis Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Defentect - Washington Hospital Center Installs Defentect Radiation Detection Pilot as Part of Its Commitment to Advanced Emergency Preparedness

Dementia - Caring for the caregiver: Redefining the definition of patient

Dementia - Hector Elizondo: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Dementia

Dementia - This November Celebrate National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings recently were reported by X.Z. Zhang and co-researchers

Dowden Health Media - Hospitalists and the Future of Medical Training are the Focus of October's Current Clinical Practice

Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. - Drinks Americas and Sales of Trump Super Premium Vodka Support Wounded Veterans and Their Families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center Contributing to the Walter Reed Society

Drug Delivery - Medipacs Appoints Advisory Board Members

Drug Resistance - New Report Shows High C-difficile Infection Rates in U.S. Hospitals

Duke University Medical Center - Exercise improves quality of life for heart failure patients

Duke University Medical Center - Exercise is safe, improves outcomes for patients with heart failure

EagleBank Foundation - Fourth Annual EagleBank Foundation Fight Breast Cancer Golf Classic Raises Over $100,000

EarlySense - EarlySense's EverOn Patient Supervision System Proves Accurate in Clinical Study

Eclipsys Corporation - Largest Healthcare Group in Singapore Activates Eclipsys Clinical Solutions

Embrace Pet Insurance - Embrace Pet Insurance Secures Over $2 Million in First Institutional Funding Round

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine research has been reported by scientists at Logan College of Chiropractic

Emory University - African-Americans with depression and heart attack have greater risk of death

Emory University - Sex differences narrow in death after heart attack, study shows

Endometrial Cancer - Largest studies of robotic-assisted surgery for gynecologic procedures find fewer complications

Endoscopy - New endoscopy data have been reported by S. Tanaka and co-authors

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Froedtert & Community Health Wisconsin $197MM 2008 Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates University Health System of Eastern Carolina's North Carolina 2008 Bds 'AA-' Und

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, California Revs to 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades SynergyHealth, Inc. Wisconsin Bonds to 'AA-'

ForHealth Technologies, Inc. - Alegent Health System Automates I.V. Preparation to Enhance Patient Safety

Genesis HealthCare - Genesis HealthCare Hires Thomas Coffey, R.N. as Regulatory Compliance Manager

Greer - Landmark Allergy Study Uncovers Significant Healthcare Savings Associated with Immunotherapy in Children

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. - Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Favorable New Code for WalkAide

Headache and Migraine - New headache and migraine research reported from Duke University

Health and Medicine - Reports by R.H. Mehta and co-researchers describe recent advances in health and medicine

Health Insurance - Independence Blue Cross Celebrates 70 Years of Service In Southeastern Pennsylvania

Health Insurance - Poll Shows Baucus Individual Mandate To Buy Health Insurance Unpopular

Health Robotics Srl - Health Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership in Japan for its CytoCare Robot with TOSHO Inc.

HealthAmerica - HealthAmerica and HealthAmerica Advantra Rank Among America's Top 20 Health Plans

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Southern New Jersey Hospitals Thriving, but Cautious in Light of Market Conditions

HealthMadeEasy.com - How Texas Cured Its Doctor Shortage and Became a Model for Healthcare Reform

HealthPartners - HealthPartners among Best Commercial Health Plans in the Nation for 4th Year in U.S. News/NCQA ''America's Best Health Plans'' 2008

Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss Presents a Significant Challenge for Rising Number of Caregivers

Heart Attack - Drug-Eluting Stents Beat Bare Metal Stents in Diabetics

Heart Attack - New findings from Eastern Piedmont University in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Phase II Trial of Experimental Anti-Coagulant Reports Safety and Outcomes Data

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

Heart Attack - Researchers from Emory University report recent findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers' work from University of Padua focuses on heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies conducted at P.C. Austin et al on heart attack recently published

Heart Attack - Study Showed Prevention of Heart Attacks Within Three Months After Hospitalization Significantly Averted Future Heart Attacks and Death

Heart Attack - Study: Smoking Ban Would Help Reduce Heart Attack Admissions

Heart Disease - BSP Signs Agreement With CMP Trading for Distribution of HyperQ(TM) Stress System, for Early Detection of Ischemic Heart Disease, in South Korea

Heart Disease - Reports by D.B. Mark and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - Study Finds Timing Is Everything for Some Heart Attack Patients

Heart Disease - Study results from E. Falglia and colleagues broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease Therapy - Findings from Teikyo University, Cardiovascular Division broaden understanding of heart disease therapy

Heart Failure - Data on heart failure described by L.P. Deisla et al

Heart Failure - Exercise is Safe, Improves Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients

Heart Failure - Heart Failure Patients With Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Don't Benefit From Treatment With Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

Heart Failure - Interim Analysis of Top-Line Data From Phase II/III Study Shows Favorable Efficacy & Safety for Corthera's Relaxin in Acute Heart Failure

Heart Failure - Researchers' work from Duke University focuses on heart failure

Heart Failure - Studies from U.D. Patel et al provide new data on heart failure

Heart Failure Epidemiology - Studies from University of Western Australia yield new data on heart failure epidemiology

Heart Failure Prevention - Reports on heart failure prevention findings from Clinical Physiology Institute provide new insights

Heart Failure Quality of Care - New heart failure quality of care research from University Hospital, Department of Cardiology outlined

Heart Failure Risk Factors - Scientists at Linkoping University, Department of Cardiology publish new data on heart failure risk factors

Hemametrics - Hemametrics Announces New Study Demonstrating that Crit-Line Use May Contribute to Reduction of Hemoglobin Variability in Hemodialysis Patients

HIV/AIDS - LI-COR Introduces Three IRDye(R) Near-Infrared Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (NIR-FRET) Protease Substrates

HIV/AIDS - Miami Clinic Owner Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for $10.9 Million Medicare Fraud

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Data on HIV/AIDS therapy published by researchers at Harvard University, Department of Biostatistics

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference

Hoana Medical, Inc. - HMAA Provides Hoana Medical's LifeBed Patient Vigilance System as a Benefit for Its Members

Hormone Replacement Therapy - New hormone replacement therapy study results reported from E. Alatas et al

Humana - Humana Awards $100,000 Grant to Odyssey House

Humana Inc. - Humana of Utah Selects Large Group Practice Leader

Humana Inc. - Humana to Focus on Preventive Care with 2009 Medicare Plans

Hyperglycemia Risk Factors - Findings from University of Florida provide new insights into hyperglycemia risk factors

Hypertension - Scientists at Nicholas Copernicus University describe research in hypertension

Hypertension - Tekturna®, first approved direct renin inhibitor, effectively lowers high blood pressure in elderly patients

Hypotension Therapy - New hypotension therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Sao Paulo

Hysterectomy - Chamberlain Group announces two new Robotic surgery training devices for client Intuitive Surgicals da Vinci System

Immunology - New immunology study findings have been published by M.H. Diaz and colleagues

Incontinence - New incontinence research reported from University of Washington, Medical Department

Infectious Diseases Society of America - Health-care barriers for undocumented immigrants: Raising tuberculosis risk?

Influenza - MultiVu Video Feed: New Rapid Test to Diagnose Flu May Help With Upcoming Flu Season

Influenza Immunology - Studies conducted at Yale University, Department of Laboratory Medicine on influenza immunology recently published

Ingen Technologies, Inc. - New Distribution Agreement Represents an Estimated $12 Million in Sales to Ingen Technologies

Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Chief Executive Officer Leaving Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

Intelity - Intelity Introduces ICE, the Hotelier's Solution to Increase Revenue and Decrease Expenses While Maintaining Service

Ischemia - Findings in ischemia reported from Emory University, Medical Department

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Safety in numbers for community hospitals performing emergency angioplasty

Kaiser Permanente of Georgia - 'U.S. News & World Report' Names Kaiser Permanente Top-Ranked Health Plan in Georgia

Kaivac, Inc. - School District Reports Fewer Cases of Flu

Kendall College - Dean of Kendall College Les Roches School of Hospitality Management to Speak at International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show in New York City

Kmart - Kmart Pharmacy Celebrates GoldK Day for Seniors

Laparotomy - Studies from Ohio State University in the area of laparotomy described

Life Sciences - AAMC Urges Congress to Stimulate the Economy Through Increased Support for NIH and Medical Education

Life Sciences - Concern, misperceptions describe physician views on CMS Never Event policy, QuantiaMD finds

Life Sciences - European Health Commissioner Vassiliou outlines new Patient Safety Communication at Health First Europe New Horizons Congress

Life Sciences - Findings from National Chi Nan University in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Arkansas described

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds PACS Contract in Washington State

Life Sciences - Reports from Harvard University add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from University Federal do Rio Grande do Sul highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from Veterans Affairs Medical Center advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Divine Word University yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by J.A. Avila-Funes et al

Life Sciences - Research reports from L. Saastamoinen and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Vanderbilt University report recent findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Department of General Surgery release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Reading target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Heinrich-Heine University reveal new findings on pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Studies from Kyungpook National University, Engineering Institute describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Sun Yat-Sen University, Department of Anatomy have provided new information about life sciences

LifeSecure Insurance Company - November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month in Mich.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter Results

LTC Global, Inc. - LTC Global Announces the Acquisition of United Insurance Group

Lung Cancer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Lung cancer rates dropping but not hospital admissions for the disease

Lung Transplants - Researchers at Loyola University release new data on lung transplants

Malaria - Studies from Harvard University provide new data on malaria

Managed Care - Baucus Health Plan is Fatally Flawed

March of Dimes - New Report Card Gives Colorado a "D" for Helping Babies Get a Healthy Start

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. - Martha Stewart Announces Grand Prize Winner in Second Annual 'Dreamers Into Doers' Awards Program Sponsored by Wyndham Worldwide

Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners - New Legislation Addresses Massachusetts Primary Care Crisis

Massachusetts General Hospital - Common anesthetic induces Alzheimer's-associated changes in mouse brains

McKesson Corporation - Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Moves to EHRs with McKesson's Paragon Community HIS

Medical Simulation Corporation - Medical Simulation Corporation Announces Partnership With University of South Florida

Medical Society of the State of New York - American Medical Association Approves Resolution from New York State Delegation Which Calls for the Creation of a Code of Conduct for Health Care Insurers

MediCall, Inc. - Michael Donlon joins MediCall as Vice President Business Development

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Signs $44 Million Contract with State of Florida

Medicare and Medicaid - AMN Survey: Nurses to Have Bigger Impact on Hospital Revenue

Medicare and Medicaid - Audio: Kaiser Permanente is Colorado's Top Commercial and Medicare Plan on U.S. News & World Report/NCQA 'America's Best Health Plans' List

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Alliance Plan's Medicare HMO is Top-Ranked Medicare Plan in Michigan and Top 25 in U.S.

Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Leaders Commend Sen. Baucus' Efforts to Expand Health Care Access, Warn That Deep Cuts in Oxygen Benefit May Undercut Access

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospitals to Lose an Average $10,000 to $20,000 per Case on Common Cardiovascular Procedures Under Medicare's Value-based Purchasing Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Health Plans of America Urges Congress to Pass Economic Recovery Package This Session Featuring Additional Funding for Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Beneficiaries Can Suit Up, Sweat, and Learn About Blue Shield's Medicare Advantage Plans at Local Malls and Senior Centers

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Today Launches National Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Awareness Campaign

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries With Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices for 2009

Medicare and Medicaid - Nevada Gives Final Approval to AMERIGROUP Medicaid Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid in children data have been reported by scientists at Harvard University, Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy

Medicare and Medicaid - November Is Senior Drug Coverage Awareness Month

Medicare and Medicaid - Preferred Care Gold Ranked Number One Medicare Advantage Health Plan Nationally In U.S. News & World Report/NCQA 'America's Best Health Plans 2008' Listing

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from St. Louis University publish findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Service Employees Outraged Over Rendell Spending

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from Medical University of South Carolina update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Responds to Economic Slowdown With Cost Savings and Added Benefits on 2009 Plans

Medicare.com - Medicare.com and DestinationRx Form Partnership to Help Seniors Compare and Enroll in 2009 Part D Drug Plans

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Completes Enrollment Ahead of Schedule in Key Trial of Endeavor Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent

Meijer - Meijer and Prescription Benefit Manager 4D Team Up to Create Innovative Prescription Insurance Program

Meningococcal Meningitis - Recent studies from Maulana Azad Medical College, Department of Microbiology add new data to meningococcal meningitis

Menopause - FDA Approves Low-dose Regimen of PREMARIN Vaginal Cream to Treat Moderate to Severe Postmenopausal Dyspareunia - Painful Sexual Intercourse

Menopause - Findings from K. Heinemann and co-authors provide new insights into menopause

Menopause - Research results from Trinity College update knowledge of menopause

Mental Health - New mental health study findings recently were published by investigators at Institute of Mental Health Research, Health Research Division

Mental Health - US FDA Approves 30-Minute Onset of Action for Focalin(R) XR, Bringing Potential Benefits to ADHD Patients During Early Morning Period

Metabolism - Research from Wake Forest University, Medical Department reveals new findings on metabolism

Michigan Business & Professional Association - Michigan Business & Professional Association Urges Legislature to Act Quickly on Individual Health Care Reform

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Utah Medicaid Plan Ranked among "America's Best"

Murad - Murad Skincare Products Featured on "Grey's Anatomy"

Myeloma - New myeloma research reported from Mayo Clinic

Myeloma - Research on myeloma reported by R. Cook et al

Myopathy - Researchers from University of Sydney detail findings in myopathy

NACCME, LLC - LUMEN 2009 Brings in Top Guns of Cardiac Medicine to Address America's Number One Health Issue

NavigatorMD - Strategic Alliance Between Personalized Prevention and NavigatorMD Generates Targeted Health Interventions to Lower Costs for Employers and Health Plans

NaviMedix - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Selects NaviMedix to Deliver Provider Communications Solutions for Six Medicaid Health Plans Across the Country

NCR Corporation - Catholic Health Initiatives Announces Plans to Reduce Patient Wait Time and Boost Accuracy of Medical Data Collected at Registration

Neighborhood Health Plan - NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN is ranked #2 in Medicaid and ranked in the top 50 Commercial health plans in America by U.S. News & World Report/NCQA

Neurodegenerative Disease Therapy - Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Human Genetics report details of new studies and findings in the area of neurodegenerative disease therapy

New Generation Hospitality - New Generation Hospitality Announces Appointment of Sonny Patel, CEO, and Jeffrey Obomeghie, COO

New Jersey Hospital Association - Nation's Hospitals Thrive as N.J. Facilities Struggle

New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA Announces Quality Improvement Effort for Perinatal Care

NHS Choices - NHS Websites Join up to Show the Choices on Offer

Northwest Hospital and Medical Center - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center Named Favorite Healthcare Company

Nosocomial Infections - Scientists at Catholic University describe research in nosocomial infections

Obstetrics - Reports on obstetrics findings from University of Paris provide new insights

Oncology - Health Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership in Japan for its CytoCare(TM) Robot with TOSHO Inc.

Osteoporosis - Johns Hopkins Metabolic Bone Center Introduced at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings reported from American University of Beirut

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates - Outpatient Imaging Affiliates Partners with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center to Develop Outpatient Imaging Center in Winston-Salem

Ovariectomy - New ovariectomy study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Tsukuba, Institute of Health

Pain Management - Rubenstein Public Relations to Launch National Campaign for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

Pancreatic Pseudocyst - Study findings from University of Alabama provide new insights into pancreatic pseudocyst

Pediatrics - No Drop in I.Q. Seen After Bypass for Child Heart Surgery

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Studies from J. Eggert et al further understanding of pelvic inflammatory disease

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Calls on Senate to Return to Harrisburg, Work with House to Address Critical, Unresolved Health Care Issues

Perfusion - Radiopharmaceutical Cardiolite has 15 Percent More Market Share than Myoview for September 2008

Perinatology - Research on perinatology described by scientists at University of California

Pharmacokinetics - Reports on pharmacokinetics in children findings from Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics provide new insights

PharmacyChecker.com - PharmacyChecker.com Publishes 'Safe Strategies for Drug Savings' to Help All Americans Get Affordable Medication

Physical Fitness - Findings in physical fitness reported from Bispebjerg University

Priority Health - Priority Health Brings More Choice in Affordable Health Care to Michigan Seniors

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer research has been reported by scientists at University of Texas

Prostate Cancer - Scientists at Washington University target prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Researchers from University of New South Wales publish findings in prostate cancer epidemiology

Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. - Proteon Therapeutics Presents New Data on PRT-201 at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology in Philadelphia

ProteoTech, Inc. - ProteoTech to Present at Rodman & Renshaw's 10th Annual Healthcare Conference

Providence Service Corporation - State of New Jersey Announces Intent to Award $50 Million Annual Transportation Contract to Providence's LogistiCare Subsidiary

Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry reported by researchers at Institute of Mental Health

Psychiatry - Study results from U. Winterfeld and colleagues broaden understanding of psychiatry in children

Public Health - New health insurance data have been reported by M. Dey and co-authors

Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging - Enters Purchase Agreement to Acquire Teleradiology Company

RediClinic Llc - RediClinic Opens 15th Greater Houston Location, in Association with Memorial Hermann

RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare to Present at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from H. Prigent and colleagues provide new data on rehabilitation research

Rite Aid Corporation - Patients Now Can Find the Lowest Cost Medicare Part D Prescription Plans Best for Them Just by Visiting a Rite Aid Pharmacy

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Pharmacies to Host Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinics November 18-20 at Nearly 1,300 Locations

Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. - CIGNA Corporation and Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Settle Patent Lawsuit and Enter into License Agreement

Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P./A2D, L.P. - Aetna Inc. Purchases Ronald A. Katz Technology License

SAP Ag - Southeastern Ontario Hospitals to Implement Shared Services for Supply Chain Management Using SAP(R) Solutions

Sarcoma - Scientists at Tata Memorial Hospital publish new data on sarcoma

Schiff - Schiff(R) Melatonin Plus Passes ConsumerLab.com Test for Ingredients and Product Quality

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating - Statement from Seattle Sutton Regarding the Nation's Health Crisis

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Healthcare Workers Picket Their National Union to Protect Their Voice for Patients

Sentry Data Systems, Inc. - Sentry Data Systems Announces Healthcare Business Intelligence Technology Platform

SHPS - Annual SHPS 2008 Healthcare Symposium Engages Health Plan Decision-Makers

Smoking - Quitting Smoking Saves Lives and Money: New American Lung Association Report Finds Most States Failing to Adequately Protect Residents and Their Bottom Line

Smoking - Scientists at Harvard University report research in smoking

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. - Solos Endoscopy, Inc.'s Mammo View System Introduced in Puerto Rico to Promote Breast Health

Sound Inpatient Physicians - Sutter Amador Selects Sound to Provide Inpatient Care

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FUSILEV Receives Unique, Product-Specific J-Code from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS

Streamline Health Solutions - Streamline Health(R) to Manage Comprehensive Patient Information for One of Nation's Largest Not-For-Profit Hospitals

Suicide - Scientists at Harvard University discuss research in suicide

Sun Life Financial Inc. - Sun Life Financial Adds Global Emergency Services Program for Variable Annuity Customers

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Surgery - Altus Healthcare Management Systems' Oprex Surgery Center, Clarus Imaging Center & Zerenity Sleep Lab of Houston

Surgery - Research from University of Miami, Medical Department in the area of surgery published

Surgery - Teddy Bear Hospital Helps Ease Kids' Anxieties About Surgery

T-System, Inc. - Small-Town Medical Center Realizes Big ROI From Its Emergency Department Information System, the T SystemEV(R)

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services' TIGR(R) Interactive Patient Education System Facilitates Award-Winning Results at Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Telerays - Houston Doctor Launches Radiology Auction

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Forms Conifer Health Solutions to Provide Third-Party Revenue Cycle and Patient Communication Services

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Inc. Announces Expansion into Three Florida Counties

The Scooter Store - The SCOOTER Store Expands Power Mobility Products, Services to 7 Million Health Plan Members

The Vitality Group, Inc. - Study Proves the Vitality Health Enhancement Program Cuts Healthcare Costs by Motivating Healthy Behaviors

Thrombosis - Drug Development Company Glycotek Moves into the Hershey Center for Applied Research; newest tenant developing anti-coagulant drug compounds in oral form

Tinnitus - Merz Pharmaceuticals tinnitus candidate enters into Phase III

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Springhill Medical Center Installs First Toshiba Aquilion ONE Dynamic Volume CT in Alabama

Trane - Virginia Mental Health Hospital Improves Patient Comfort, Receives Award for Energy-Saving Renovations

TSYS - TSYS Healthcare Executive to Chair Third Annual Health Savings Account Symposium in Miami

Type 1 Diabetes - University of Arizona reports research in type 1 diabetes

TYRX, Inc. - Leading Physicians To Host Medical Device Related Infection Prevention CME Webcast

U.S. Conference of Mayors - The U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director Tom Cochran Calls for a Main Street Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Spur National Economy

U.S. Department of Justice - More Than $1 Billion Recovered by Justice Department in Fraud and False Claims in Fiscal Year 2008

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - A Veterans Day Message From VA Secretary Dr. James B. Peake

Ulcerative Colitis - Companies Pay a High Price for Employees With Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, According to Study From Thomson Reuters

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Purchases $3.2 Million in Tax-Exempt Obligations from Plumas Hospital District to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Plumas County

University HealthSystem Consortium - SpendLINK(TM) Enhancements Help Academic Medical Centers Easily Track Savings Opportunities

University of Southern California - USC researchers identify key mechanism that regulates the development of stem cells into neurons

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - US 'super bugs' invading South America, according to UT Medical School at Houston researchers

Unum - Unum Reports Long Term Care Often Needed by Younger People

Urinary Tract Infection - Novexel's NXL104/ceftazidime Combination Commences Phase II Clinical Trial in Hospital Patients With Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections - Research conducted at Curtin University of Technology has updated our knowledge about urinary tract infections

US Family Health Plan - US Family Health Plan Earns Member Satisfaction Rating 42 Percent Above the National Average

Vaccines - Sentry Logistic Solutions Offers Outsourced Vaccine Storage & Distribution Service

Vessel Disease Risk Factors - New vessel disease risk factors study findings have been reported by A.K. Darwazah and co-researchers

Vigilan - Vigilan and Life Settlement Financial Collaborate to Aid Seniors with Life Settlements

Walgreens - Walgreens MedMonitor Complete Reduces Total Health Care Costs with a 3.7 and 7.8 ROI

Warner Pacific Insurance Agency - Warner Pacific Adds HealthPlus as New Carrier Partner

Wellness - Innovative Wellness Project Launched in Four Maine School Districts

Wellness - Kansas City Employers Launch National Effort to Promote Employee Health and Wellness and Manage Longer-Term Health Care Costs

Women's Health - Research conducted at Polytechnic University has updated our knowledge about women's health

Xcorporeal, Inc. - Xcorporeal to Present Posters on Friday, November 7th, at the American Society of Nephrology's Renal Week 2008

Xcorporeal, Inc. - Xcorporeal, Inc. Announces the XCR-6 Dialysis Platform for Self-Directed Kidney Hemodialysis



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