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Hospital & Nursing Home Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 11th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Health Net, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

AARP - AARP Finds Value of Unpaid Family Caregiving in Illinois Hits $17 Billion

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies from F.A. Lederle and co-researchers in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm published

Advanced Sterilization Products - ASP Announces Availability of CLEANASCOPE System

Age and Ageing - Recent studies from University of Haifa add new data to age and aging

Age and Ageing - Research conducted at F. Salvi and co-authors has provided new information about age and aging

Allergies Therapy - Research data from University Hospital, Department of Pharmacy update understanding of allergies therapy

Alloimmunization - Report summarizes alloimmunization study findings from B. Thakral and co-researchers

Allsup - Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part of Fixed Incomes

Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Announces Acquisition of Kentucky Home Health Certificate of Need

Alzheimer Disease - Eisai Inc. and the Alzheimer's Association Announce the Winner of the C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research on Alzheimer disease therapy detailed by scientists at Northwestern University

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology reveal new findings on Alzheimer disease therapy

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Study identifies double-balloon enteroscopy as cost-effective approach for obscure GI bleeding

American Thoracic Society - Long-term antibiotics reduce COPD exacerbations, raise questions

Aneurysm - Reimbursement Following Aneurysm Repair Falls Short of Costs

Angina - Research from University of Basel yields new findings on angina

Angiotensins - Reports from New York Medical College, Medical College describe recent advances in angiotensins

Antibiotics - ViraCor Laboratories Helps Hospitals Effectively Navigate Impending Flu Season

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study findings have been reported from University Hospital

Arthroplasty - Research from B.A. Rogers et al broadens understanding of arthroplasty

Bacteremia - Researchers' work from Aarhus University focuses on bacteremia

Bladder Cancer - Studies from University of California yield new information about bladder cancer

Bone Research - Research from University of Occupational and Environmental Health in the area of bone research described

Breast Cancer - Report summarizes breast cancer study findings from P. Poletti and co-researchers

Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer discussed by H. Malik and co-researchers

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research from Howard University, Department of Psychology in the area of breast cancer epidemiology published

Cancer - CVS/pharmacy Raising Funds for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign to Support Expanded Rehabilitation Services Center

Cancer - Varian Medical Systems Introducing OncoView(TM) - an Oncology Specific Image Management and Storage Solution

Cancer Epidemiology - Research in the area of cancer epidemiology reported from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Hematology

Candidiasis - TYRX, Inc. Announces 1,000th Implant of AIGISRx(TM) Anti-Bacterial Envelope

Carotid Endarterectomy - Carotid Endarterectomy Better Than Stenting for Artery Stenosis

Carotid Endarterectomy - Studies from Wayne State University describe new findings in carotid endarterectomy

Cauda Equina Syndrome - Studies conducted at M. Crocker et al on cauda equina syndrome recently published

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research from A. Ruizgonzalez and colleagues has provided new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cleft Lip - Findings from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in cleft lip in children reported

Cleft Lip - Findings in cleft lip reported from L. Smedegaard and co-researchers

Clinical Pharmacology - New clinical pharmacology study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from D.T. Ubbink and co-researchers add new data to research in clinical trial research

Clostridium - Report summarizes clostridium study findings from M. Aseeri and co-researchers

Clostridium - Study findings from D.C. Metz et al broaden understanding of clostridium

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Willamette Community Health Solutions' Joint Venture Interest in Springfield, Oregon Facility

Compressus, Inc. - Compressus' Next Generation MEDxConnect(TM) Interoperability Solutions Feature GE Centricity and Philips iSite Integrations

Connect4Healthcare - New Internet Service Delivers Relief to Families of Those in Long-Term Care

Critical Care - WakeMed Earns Two Beacon Awards for Critical Care Excellence

DC Patients, Doctors and Healthcare Providers - Blue Cross/Blue Shield Christmas Gift to Federal Employees: Surprise, We're Cutting Your Benefits!; Patients, Doctors and Health Care Providers Outraged

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Research from Indiana University in the area of deep vein thrombosis described

Depression - Reports from E. Wu et al highlight recent research in depression

Diabetes - New government information on key preventive health exams for older Hispanics could help reduce their health disparities

Diabetes Diagnosis - Scientists at Harvard University, Diabetes Center target diabetes diagnosis

Dialysis - Findings from Showa University in dialysis reported

Dollar General - Dollar General Customers Can Help Save Lives Through the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving Campaign

Drug Resistance - Cepheid Receives Health Canada License for First Molecular Diagnostic Test for MRSA and S. aureus Soft Tissue Infections

Drug Resistance - Studies from R.F. Urrusuno and colleagues reveal new findings on drug resistance

Eating Disorders - Researchers from La Sapienza University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of eating disorders

Eclipsys Corporation - Children's Health System Selects Eclipsys for New, Fully Digital Expansion Facility

Epidemiology and Community Health - New epidemiology and community health research from Muhimbili University discussed

Family Practice - Research from Cardiff University, Medical Department provides new data on family practice

Family Practice - Research reports from University of Groningen provide new insights into family practice

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Duke University Health System, North Carolina Revs at 'AA'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Ratings Downgrades Health First Florida to 'A'; Outlook Negative

Flu Vaccines - Researchers at University of Tampere, Vaccine Research Center target flu vaccines

GCI Health - New study data: JANUVIA sitagliptin

Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital Kicks Off New Customer Service S.M.I.L.E. Campaign

Gliosarcoma - New gliosarcoma data have been reported by V. Dinorcia and co-authors

Health Insurance - CAHI Stands by Its Principles for Health Insurance Reform

Health Insurance - Citizens Republic Bancorp Selects HealthPlus as Sole Provider of Health Insurance for 2009

Health Insurance - Insurance Commissioner Announces Retirement of George Hoover

Health Insurance - Leading German Health Insurance Organization, Deutsche Angestellten-Krankenkasse (DAK), Standardizes on Jive Software to Harness Employee Knowledge

Health Insurance - Society of Insurance Research and Fletcher/CSI Create First Forum for Research Professionals in the Health Insurance Industry

Health Insurance - Wide-Ranging Study of National News Reveals Health News Comprises Less Than Four Percent of All Coverage

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net, Inc. Plans Earn NCQA's "Excellent" Accreditation Status

Health Robotics - Health Robotics Announces $60M Investment by Devon International Group and ITOCHU Inc. in the CytoCare(TM) and i.v.Station(TM PENDING) Robots

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by scientists at Duke University

Heart Attack - Research from Chulalongkorn University has provided new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Research from University of Leeds in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Research from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department provides new data on heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from Harvard University add new findings in the area of heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - AHRQ News and Numbers: Women Dominate Hospital Admissions for Chest Pain with No Known Cause

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

Heart Disease - Reports summarize heart disease research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute

Heart Failure - Findings from M.J. Russo and co-researchers advance knowledge in heart failure

Heart Failure - Joint Commission Report Shows Gains in Safety, Quality

Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings have been reported by researchers at Duke University

Heart Failure - Studies conducted at E. Seto et al on heart failure recently published

Heart Failure - Studies from C. Tribouilloy and co-researchers update current data on heart failure

Hematology - Studies from O.M. Sheehy and colleagues provide new data on hematology

Hematoma - Research reports from Kaya University provide new insights into hematoma

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital to Proceed With Master Plan

Hepatitis B Virus - Research from University of Buenos Aires, Medical Department yields new data on hepatitis B virus

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association - Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Hotel, Development and Investment Conference Lively with Hotel Deals and Latino Pride

HIV/AIDS - Research conducted at J. Delvalle and co-authors has provided new information about HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Project HOPE Celebrates 50 Years of Improving Health around the World

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. To Present at the 20th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Hormones - New hormones study findings reported from Shandong University

Humana - Carol Sato Named Director of Medicare Operations for Humana's Hawaii Market

Humana Inc. - Humana Inc. to Host Biannual Investor Day on Thursday, November 20

Huntington Disease - The First Treatment Specifically Approved for Huntington's Disease Patients is Now Available in the United States

Hypertension - Reports summarize hypertension research from K.L. Margolis and co-authors

Hypertension - Research from University of Modena provide new insights into hypertension

Immunization - CVS Caremark Presents Influenza Vaccine Data at Rescheduled 2008 DMAA Annual Meeting

Immunization - New Survey Finds Mothers See Influenza as a Serious Health Threat, but Often Don't Get Their Families Vaccinated

Immunization - Studies from C. Vandendool and co-researchers update current data on immunization

Infection Control - Studies from University of Aberdeen have provided new data on infection control

Influenza - Research results from University of Michigan update understanding of influenza

Influenza - SimQuest Awarded Phase 2 Contract from Office of the Secretary of Defense to Develop Pandemic Influenza Training Program

Influenza - Study findings from J.C. Kwong et al broaden understanding of influenza

Infusion Pumps - B. Braun's DoseTrac(TM) Software: Making Connections to Better Manage IV Therapy

Internal Medicine - Research reports from University of Haifa provide new insights into internal medicine

JAMA and Archives Journals - Receipt of heart assist pumps by Medicare patients associated with poor outcomes, high costs

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Tracking and feedback registry may reduce racial disparities in breast cancer care

Kidney Disease - Research on kidney disease published by J.L. Carter et al

Kidney Failure - Studies from F. Filsoufi and co-researchers in the area of kidney failure published

Life Sciences - ACESIS ANNOUNCES BREAKTHROUGH SOFTWARE TO MEASURE DOCTOR PERFORMANCE AND REDUCE MEDICAL ERRORS Medical peer review SaaS solution uses Adobe® technology to replace cumbersome and slow paper process; lets best experts for each situation p

Life Sciences - Anthony Bajak joins Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center as Administrative Director of Business Development

Life Sciences - Awarepoint Corporation Closes $13.3M Series D Financing Round

Life Sciences - Coral Gables Hospital Unveiled Renovated Intensive Care Unit Adding New Technology

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by investigators at Hunter Medical Research Institute

Life Sciences - Five Critical Success Factors Outlined for Real-time Location System Success

Life Sciences - Hialeah Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating for Stroke Care

Life Sciences - Hialeah Hospital Unveils New State-of-the-Art Operating Room Suites

Life Sciences - Reports from University of Brescia advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from Canberra Hospital

Life Sciences - Research from Morehouse School of Medicine reveals new findings on life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Mayo Clinic

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

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from M. Karynski and colleagues provide new insights

Life Sciences - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Ukraine Pharma - New Opportunities for Growth

Life Sciences - Studies from Brown University further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - WakeMed and Wake Technical Community College Receive Grant to Incorporate Simulation into Nursing Curriculum

Liver Transplant - Researchers at Chang-Gung University target liver transplant

Lumedx Corporation - New Software Streamlines Interface Management, Delivers More System Security and Greater IT Control

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - VA and Louisiana State University Announce Site Selections for New Orleans Medical Center Projects

McRae Industries, Inc. - McRae Industries, Inc. Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - Bayer Healthcare to Pay U.S. $97.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Paying Kickbacks to Diabetic Suppliers

Medicare and Medicaid - bWell-informed(TM) Adds Medicare Plan Tools for 2008 Open Enrollment Season

Medicare and Medicaid - Catheter-associated UTIs more preventable than previously thought

Medicare and Medicaid - CNSI Selects Edifecs Healthcare Accelerator Suite(TM) for MMIS Solution to Support South Dakota Medicaid Program

Medicare and Medicaid - CorVel Announces MSA Agent Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from D.M. Hartung and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - LexisNexis® Risk & Information Analytics Group Launches Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - MARC Coalition Formed to Advocate for Medicare Secondary Payor Reform

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment Period Runs Through December 31

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings recently were reported by researchers at Wake Forest University, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Hospital Pays $1.9 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Case Brought by Whistleblower

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by scientists at University of Texas

Membranous Nephropathy - Scientists at Radboud University detail research in membranous nephropathy

Menopause - Reports outline menopause research from University of Sheffield

Menopause - Study findings on menopause are outlined in reports from University of Michigan

Molecular Medicine - New molecular medicine study findings recently were reported by A. Luczakkadlubowska and co-researchers

Mumps Epidemiology - Study data from Children's Hospital update understanding of mumps epidemiology

Myocarditis - Study findings from A. Yilmaz et al broaden understanding of myocarditis

Myotomy - Researchers from Temple University report details of new studies and findings in the area of myotomy

Neurology - Recent findings in neurology described by researchers from University of Texas

New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA: Hospital Finances Show Troubling Trends

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - Presence of gum disease may help dentists and physicians identify risk for cardiovascular disease

Next-To-Kin Foundation - Author Pens Pet Guardian Self-Defense Manual

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Reports outline non-small cell lung cancer research from N. Ebi and colleagues

Nosocomial Infections - Study findings on nosocomial infections are outlined in reports from University of Tokyo

Nosocomial Infections Epidemiology - Researchers at Peking University have published new data on nosocomial infections epidemiology

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Nymox Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Obesity - Study results from University of Teesside update understanding of obesity

Obstetrics - Research findings from M.R. Wise et al update understanding of obstetrics

Obstetrics - Research findings from University of Sydney update understanding of obstetrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Research in the area of obstetrics and gynecology reported from J. Bai and colleagues

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Study results from N.A. Collop and colleagues in the area of obstructive sleep apnea published

Occupational Health - Research from A.K. Mortelmans and co-researchers in the area of occupational health described

Oral Radiology - Reports from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department advance knowledge in oral radiology

Orthocrat Ltd - Orthocrat Introduces at RSNA 2008: True 3D Orthopedic Templating With TeraRecon Integration

Orthopedics - Recent studies by P. Murray and co-authors add new data to orthopedics findings

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis data have been reported by researchers at Medical University of Graz

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study results from Fourth Military Medical University described

Osteoporosis - Research from E.V. Mccloskey and co-authors in the area of osteoporosis published

Osteoporosis - Researchers at Indiana University release new data on osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Study results from University of Florence provide new insights into osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at Rikshospitalet University, Department of Medical Genetics target ovarian cancer risk factors

Palliative Care - Study findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights into palliative care

Pancreatitis - Data on pancreatitis reported by researchers at University of Toronto

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Pennsylvania DEP Directs Shadyside Water Supply to Issue Boil Water Advisory

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Reminds New Parents of 'Safe Haven' Option for Babies

Pharmacy Research - Data from G.S. Takata and colleagues advance knowledge in pharmacy research

Pharmacy Research - Study findings from S.B. Wortman et al provide new insights into pharmacy research

Pneumonia - NasVax Finalizes Share Purchase Agreement with Protea Vaccine Technologies

Pneumonia - Research from L.A. Sposato and colleagues has provided new data on pneumonia

Prostatic Hyperplasia - Data on prostatic hyperplasia detailed by researchers at Vanderbilt University

Pulmonary Embolism - MEDRAD Builds on Success of P3T Cardiac CT Injection Software

Pulmonary Embolism Therapy - Study findings from William Beaumont Hospital broaden understanding of pulmonary embolism therapy

Radiology - Foundation Radiology Group Adds World Class Cardiovascular Imaging Expert, Dr. Sanj Katyal, to Staff

Ramsell Public Health Rx - Two Healthcare Innovators Partner to Help Community

Regence - A.M. Best Affirms Regence's Solid Financial Position

Regulatory Actions - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in regulatory actions

Retinal Disease - Researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Surgery report details of new studies and findings in the area of retinal disease

Schizophrenia - Roche Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Memory Pharmaceuticals

Sexual Dysfunction - Investigators at Monash University target sexual dysfunction

Shasta Regional Medical Center - Shasta Regional Medical Center Awarded Full Accreditation from the Joint Commission

Sleep Disorders - Research reports from Sleep Disorders Center provide new insights into sleep disorders

Springer - Osteoporosis care at risk in the United States

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Immunology - Findings from M.A. Goscinski and co-authors broaden understanding of squamous cell carcinoma immunology

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford/Packard study shows no benefit from drug widely used to prevent premature births

Suicide - Research on suicide reported by F. Fang et al

Surgery - Kleinert Kutz Hand Surgeons Perform Fifth U.S. Hand Transplant in Record Time at Jewish Hospital Hand Care Center

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by Q. Nguyen and co-authors

Surgery - Research on surgery discussed by scientists at University of Colorado

Surgery - Vicenza Hospital Becomes First European Facility to Purchase Its Second CyberKnife System

Surgical Information Systems - Ochsner Health System, Surgical Information Systems Partner to Rebuild New Orleans Healthcare Infrastructure

Telemedicine - New telemedicine findings from G. Vanagas and co-researchers published

The Empty Stocking Fund - Empty Stocking Fund Opens Doors Dec. 1

The Philadelphia Council of the Navy League - Wounded Warriors to Visit Army-Navy Game

The Prem Rawat Foundation - TPRF Gives US$20,000 to Provide Eye Care for Thousands in Gaza

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Announces State Approval of TPA Application for Subsidiary Company Renaissance Administrative Solutions, Inc.

Thoracic Disease - Reports by T. Petitjean and co-researchers describe recent advances in thoracic disease

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism study findings have been published by scientists at University of Toronto

Thromboembolism - Research on thromboembolism detailed by scientists at University Hospital

Thromboembolism - Study results from J.A. Caprini and colleagues update understanding of thromboembolism

Thromboembolism Therapy - New thromboembolism therapy research reported from McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Thrombosis - Research from National Institutes of Health in the area of thrombosis published

Tuberculosis - Scientists at Chang-Gung University discuss research in tuberculosis

Type 2 Diabetes - New Study Data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin) Significantly Reduced Blood Sugar Levels and Was Not Associated with Hypoglycemia in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

University of California - Davis - Health System - M.I.N.D. Institute researchers call for fragile X testing throughout the lifespan

University of Rochester Medical Center - Transfusions increase clot risk in hospitalized cancer patients

Urinary Tract Infection - Patient Enrollment Begins in Exploratory Phase II Trial of NovaBay's Lead Aganocide Compound, NVC-422, in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections - Researchers from Canberra Hospital report on findings in urinary tract infections

Urology - Data on urology detailed by M.S. Ansari and co-authors

Urology - New research on urology from R.A. Santucci and co-authors summarized

Vital Images, Inc. - Vital Images Launches Vitrea Web

Wiley-Blackwell - Children with sickle cell disease receiving inadequate care

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