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Hospital & Nursing Home Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 18th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Acuo Technologies - Acuo Technologies Announces Vendor Neutral Archiving Contract With Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Acute Pancreatitis - Study findings on acute pancreatitis are outlined in reports from J.J. Eddy and colleagues

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from Yokohama City University has provided new information about adverse drug reactions

Age-related Maculopathy - Research from R.L. Seitzman and co-researchers in the area of age-related maculopathy published

Aging - Research on aging detailed by scientists at Harvard University

Aging - University of South Florida, Center on Aging publishes research in aging

Alcohol and Alcoholism - Reports outline alcohol and alcoholism research from University of California

Alzheimer Disease - Report summarizes Alzheimer disease study findings from J.X. Tan and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - Research data from New York University, Medical Department update understanding of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Technology Pioneer 2009 - AC Immune Highlights Significant Clinical Milestones in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Development

America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Plans Offer Comprehensive Reform Proposal

American Optometric Association - AOA-Led Group Urges Obama to Increase Health Care Access, Affordability by Combating Provider Discrimination

Anthem Blue Cross - Anthem Blue Cross Gives the Gift of Health to California

Appendicitis - Research from University of Washington in the area of appendicitis described

Asthma Therapy - Reports from H. Friedman and co-researchers add new data to research in asthma therapy

Bacteremia - Research from University of Maryland, Medical Department yields new findings on bacteremia

Bacterial Meningitis - Reports outline bacterial meningitis study results from T. Bahrami et al

Behavior - Researchers from University of Montreal publish findings in behavior

Behavior - Scientists at University of Konstanz discuss research in behavior

Belmont Instrument Corporation - Belmont(R) Rapid Infuser Helps Save Officer's Life

Bipolar Disorder - Research conducted at R.K. Aljurdi and co-authors has provided new information about bipolar disorder

Bone Marrow - Research from A.A.M. Ermens and co-authors in the area of bone marrow published

Breast Cancer - A New Way to Think Pink

Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Proves Cost-Effective for Presurgical Planning in Patients with Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - New Mammography Technology Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Ahmadu Bello University, Department of Surgery report research in breast cancer therapy

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Reforming health care in Chile

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Respiratory fluoroquinolones effective in treating pneumonia

Cancer - Cook Medical Improves Patient Care and Changes Economics for Healthcare Providers with Field-Proven Resonance® Metallic Ureteral Stent

Cancer - More than 1,500 Eagles -- Each One with a Story: Eagles Made During PGA TOUR and LPGA Season Result in Record Donation to St. Jude

Cancer Therapy - Research on cancer therapy described by D. Marenco and colleagues

Cancer Therapy - Research results from Henri Mondor Hospital update knowledge of cancer therapy

Carcinoma - Studies from City University of Hong Kong, Department of Management further understanding of carcinoma

Cardinal Health - Texas Hospital Association Endorses MedMined(TM) Services to Help Fight Hospital Acquired Infections

Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium Reports on New York City's Adoption of Therapeutic Cooling Protocols for Cardiac Arrest Patients

Case Management - New case management research has been reported by J.M. Moralesasencio et al

Cataracts Ophthalmology - New cataracts ophthalmology study findings have been reported from National University, Ophthalmology Department

Choledochotomy - Researchers from Wrexham Maelor Hospital report on findings in choledochotomy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports from Harvard University provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from W.N. Xu and co-researchers yield new data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online

Clinical Pharmacology - Studies from Federal University provide new data on clinical pharmacology

Clinical Trial Research - Tigermed Sets Up Subsidiary, Hunan Tigermed Xiangya Drug R&D Ltd (Tigermed Xiangya)

Columbia University Medical Center - It takes guts to build bone, Columbia scientists discover

Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform - Over 40 Hospitals Lend Support for Individual Insurance Market Reform

D. Morgan's - D. Morgan's Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award Designation

Dementia - New findings from Institute on Aging in the area of dementia described

Dementia - Reports from Vrije University advance knowledge in dementia

Dementia - Researchers from Technical University describe findings in dementia

Depression - Reports outline depression study findings from University of Iowa

Dermatology - Research from Firat University, Medical Department broadens understanding of dermatology

Diabetes - Amid Economic Crisis, Express Scripts Offers Easy and Affordable Way for Lower-Income Consumers to Get Six-Month Supply of Prescription Medicines

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Washington, Division of General Internal Medicine describe findings in diabetes

Diabetes Prevention - Reports from Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute describe recent advances in diabetes prevention

Dialysis - Research on dialysis published by scientists at University of Alabama

Diarrhea - Research findings from A. Pilotto et al update understanding of diarrhea

Dowden Health Media - Vasomotor Symptoms? Create an Individual Treatment Plan for Your Patient

Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance reported by A.I. Hidron and co-researchers

Drug Resistance - Research conducted at University of Bristol has provided new information about drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies from University of Oklahoma have provided new data on drug resistance

Epidemiology - Research from Uppsala University provides new data on epidemiology

Family Practice - Reports from University of Patras, Medical Department highlight recent research in family practice

Gastroenteritis - Studies from Aarhus University reveal new findings on gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis Vaccines - Ben-Gurion University details research in gastroenteritis vaccines

Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at Technical University

Health Care Management - New health care management research from D. Crainich and co-researchers described

Health Insurance - Florida's Small-Group Health Insurance Grew in First Half of 2008, Though Economic Downturn Likely to Halt Upward Trend

Health Insurance - Healthcare Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Enloe Medical Center

Health Insurance - New Report Shows Slower Premium Growth, but Increasing Pressure to Address Waste in Health Care System

Health Insurance - Nurses Reject AHIP Proposal as a 'Marshall Plan for Health Insurers'

Health Insurance - Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation

Health Insurance - Research on health insurance reported by scientists at University of Technology

Health Insurance - Studies from M. Vandijk et al add new findings in the area of health insurance

Health Insurance - Study results from University of Minnesota update understanding of health insurance in children

Health Policy - Researchers' work from Florida State University focuses on health policy

HealthDay - HealthDay TV Launches

Heart Attack - Studies from University of Otago reveal new findings on heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery study findings have been reported from J.H. Shuhaiber et al

Heart Bypass Surgery - New Research Estimates 1500 Lives Could Be Saved Annually if the Lowest Performing Hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Performed as Well as Top-ranking Hospitals

Heart Disease - Findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from Duke University, Medical Department describe findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies by J.F. Yang and co-authors describe new findings in heart disease

Hematology - Findings from G. Gutierrez and co-authors provide new insights into hematology

Hepatic Resection - Data from University of Calgary advance knowledge in hepatic resection

Highmark Inc. - Don't Know How Much an X-Ray Costs You? Highmark Network Providers Will Begin Having Conversations With Highmark Members About Their Actual Cost of Care

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Reports outline HIV/AIDS prevention study results from C. Chivonivoni et al

Hormones - Study results from University of Southern California broaden understanding of hormones

Hospital Epidemiology - New hospital epidemiology research from P.C. Carling et al outlined

Hospital for Special Surgery - Radiologist's study supports the use of portable ultrasound in developing countries

Hypertension - Recent findings in hypertension described by researchers from Kuopio University

Hypotension - Studies from Central South University in the area of hypotension described

Incontinence - Study findings from M.P. Wu et al broaden understanding of incontinence

Infectious Diseases Society of America - No ESKAPE! New drugs against MRSA, other superbugs still lacking

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - New inflammatory bowel disease data have been reported by E. Boyle and co-authors

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Research results from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College update understanding of inflammatory bowel disease

Influenza - Findings from T.J. Cieslak and co-authors provide new insights into influenza

Influenza - New influenza study findings have been reported by scientists at Washington University

Ingenious Med - Ingenious Med Hires New CEO to Maintain and Further Expand Company Development

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Data on injury infection and critical care discussed by researchers at USA Scientific

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New research on injury infection and critical care from K.M. Lumpkins and co-authors summarized

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital has provided new information about injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Study data from University of Sao Paulo provide new insights into injury infection and critical care

Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Internal Medicine - Saint Barnabas Medical Center Pioneers New Program Bringing Humanities and Humanism to Medicine

IQ Solutions, Inc. - Study shows school-based program enables children and adolescents to better manage chronic disease

Iron Deficiency - Findings from K.H. Ong and co-authors provide new insights into iron deficiency

JAMA and Archives Journals - 1/3 of farm workers' children lack health insurance

Kansas State University - K-State helps nursing home staff become comfortable with residents' sexual expression

Kidney Disease - New findings from S. Gao and co-authors in the area of kidney disease published

Kidneys - Reports outline kidneys study results from Y. Teerawattananon et al

Kidneys - Research in the area of kidneys reported from University of Wisconsin

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Recent findings in laparoscopic cholecystectomy described by A. Choudhary and colleagues

Life Sciences - Data from National University of Singapore advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at University of California

Life Sciences - George Washington University publishes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at TNO Pharma have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New data from X.J. Li et al illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by G. Mair and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New findings reported from J. Ranstam and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences in children research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine

Life Sciences - New life sciences in women study results reported from University of Miami

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from University of Liverpool, Center for Medical Statistics and Health Evaluation summarized

Life Sciences - Palmetto General Hospital Enters a New Era in Diagnosis - Unveils New PET-CT

Life Sciences - Point of Care Blood Testing at UKs largest polyclinic; ABX Pentra 60C+ delivers vein to brain results within 8 minutes

Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Cape Town highlight research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from Aston University

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from University of Nijmegen

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

Life Sciences - Research from R.L. Prentice and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Athens, Department of Applied Physics

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

Life Sciences - Research results from D.R. Crane and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from J. Vermeulen and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Ottawa Hospital target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Minnesota discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Richardson Technology Systems and Rauland-Borg Unveil Responder 5 Nurse Call System at Nurse Leader Annual Conference

Life Sciences - Scientists at Thammasat University, Department of Pediatrics detail research in pediatric in children

LifeWings Partners Llc - Hospitals Now Able to Analyze Medical Mistakes without Fear of Lawsuits

Make The Difference Network - Jessica Biel and Make the Difference Network Bring Holiday Cheer to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Managed Care - American Community Introduces Community Flex(TM) Health Plan for Individuals and Families in 11 States

Managed Care - Casenet Names Kevin Brown Chief Executive Officer

Managed Care - HCCA Announces Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 22-24, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona

Managed Care - Inter Valley Health Plan Selects Silver&Fit® Senior Fitness Program for More than 14,000 Members in California

Managed Care - New data from Center for Health Studies illuminate research in managed care

Managed Care - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have published new data on managed care

Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Bon Secours, Sentara to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Universal American Announces New Patient Care Program

McGill University - Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed

Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy - New research on mediastinal lymphadenopathy from University of Alabama summarized

Medical Systems - New medical systems research from Nambu University discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - Condell Health Network and Medical Center to Pay $36 Million Settlement After Self-Reporting Possible Health-Care Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to Obama: Open Medicare to All Americans

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - HAP Expands Medicare Advantage Options to Include Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services

Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2009 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Community Braces for Massive Cuts to Medicare's Home Oxygen Benefit Starting January '09

Medicare and Medicaid - Luminex Corporation and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company Sign Distribution Agreement

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare, Social Security Owe Up to $52 Trillion to Current Retirees and Workers

Medicare and Medicaid - Radio Interview Opportunity: Important News for Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Texas, College of Pharmacy

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

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at College of Medicine have published new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of North Carolina have provided new data on medicare and medicaid

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

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - UniCare, Walmart Organize Circle of Hope To Help Mountain Mission Meet Increased Demand for Assistance

MEDmarketplace.com - MEDmarketplace.com Signs Contract with Resource Optimization & Innovation (ROi) to Sell Surplus Hospital Equipment

meetingpages.com - meetingpages.com Announces Mile-High Expansion

Menopause - Bionovo Announces Development Plans for Menopausal Hot Flash Drug Candidate, Menerba (MF101), Following FDA Meetings

Menopause - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Signs Elestrin Marketing Agreement with Azur Pharma

Menopause Therapy - Research from Wyeth provides new data about menopause therapy

Mental Health - Tragedies Underscore Crisis in U.S. Public Mental Health System: National Advocacy Organization Demands Reforms

Mental Health - Tragedy Focuses Spotlight on Crisis in North Carolina Mental Health System

Microbiology - Study data from University of Tehran, Medical Department update knowledge of microbiology

Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft, Penn State Hershey Medical Center Showcase Road Map to Patient Flow Efficiencies at First Healthcare Provider Symposium

Motorola, Inc. - Motorola Extends the Delivery of Personalized Media Experiences to Hospital Group Generale De Sante

Multiple Sclerosis - Studies from C. Ytterberg et al have provided new data on multiple sclerosis

National Conference of State Legislatures - Governors, Legislators Update Current State Fiscal Conditions, Push for Economic Recovery Package from Congress, President-elect

Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections in children study findings have been reported by researchers at National Taiwan University

Nosocomial Infections - New nosocomial infections study results reported from R. Salomao et al

Nosocomial Infections - Research reports from C. Landelle and co-authors provide new insights into nosocomial infections

Obstetrics - New obstetrics findings from University of Liverpool described

Occupational Health - Study results from T.L. Donovan et al provide new insights into occupational health

Orthopedic Nursing - Studies from R. Metcalf et al further understanding of orthopedic nursing

Orthopedics - New data from R. Suhonen et al illuminate research in orthopedics

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research from P. Husek and co-researchers described

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis research reported from University of Ottawa

Palliative Care - Research from University of Ulster yields new findings on palliative care

Pancreatic Disease - Research on pancreatic disease discussed by scientists at University of Ulsan, Medical Department

Pascal Metrics Inc. - Pascal Metrics Announces Patient Safety Culture Services Offering

Pennsylvania Lottery - Enhanced Powerball Game Will Debut Jan. 7

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Hosts Meeting of Nation's Governors With President-Elect Barack Obama

Philadelphia Council of the Navy League - Navy League Hosts Wounded Warriors at Army-Navy Game

Pilonidal Sinus - Studies from Gazi University, Medical Department further understanding of pilonidal sinus

Pneumonia Therapy - Researchers' work from General Hospital, Division of Laboratory Medicine focuses on pneumonia therapy

Pressure Ulcer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Pressure Ulcers Increasing Among Hospital Patients

Procter & Gamble - Duracell and Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal Announce Winners of 'Power a Smile' Casting Call After Nationwide Search for Five Child Holiday Ambassadors

Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient in Montpellier Becomes First Cancer Patient in France Treated with Varian's RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancer - USHIFU Announces First Sonablate(R) HIFU Device in India for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostheses - Study results from Duke University provide new insights into prostheses

Psychiatry - Studies from Jagiellonian University provide new data on psychiatry

Psychiatry - Studies from University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science provide new data on psychiatry

Public Health - Findings from R.J. Nystrom and co-authors broaden understanding of public health

Public Health - Research data from J.J. Schlitt and colleagues update understanding of public health

Public Health - Research results from X.M. Li and colleagues update understanding of public health

Public Health - Researchers from University of Michigan discuss findings in public health

Public Health - Scientists at Brock University publish research in public health

Public Health - Scientists at University of Connecticut report research in public health

Quality of Life - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Center for Bioethics detail findings in quality of life

Questex Media Group, Inc. - Isadore Sharp to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th International Hotel Investment Forum IHIF in Berlin, Germany

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) - Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery

Rehabilitation Medicine - Research from M.P. Deseze and co-authors provides new data about rehabilitation medicine

Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Second Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program

Resurrection Health Care - Resurrection Health Care Named One of Nation's 'Best Places to Work in Healthcare'

Retinal Detachment - Research findings from S. Mattioli et al update understanding of retinal detachment

Sensorineural Hearing Loss - Researchers at Taipei Medical University release new data on sensorineural hearing loss

Sepsis - Findings from M.L. Atif and co-authors broaden understanding of sepsis

Sepsis Therapy - New sepsis therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at General Hospital, Division of Laboratory Medicine

Six Flags, Inc. - Six Flags Friends & Cornell University Partner to Inspire Future Industry Leaders

Society of Nuclear Medicine - Nationwide study confirms PET as the most powerful imaging tool in cancer management

Stem Cell Research - Research reports from Chicago Medical Center provide new insights into stem cell research

SunTrust Banks, Inc. - Healthcare Providers Now Able to Perform Real-Time Patient Eligibility Verification

Surgery - Allied National Partners With Healthplace America to Provide Significant Healthcare Savings

Surgery - Data on surgery published by S. Schulze and colleagues

Surgery - New findings in surgery described from Liverpool Hospital

Surgery - New surgery study results reported from E. Marret et al

Surgery - Report summarizes surgery study findings from D. Mukherjee and co-researchers

Surgery - Reports outline surgery research from Auckland Hospital

Surgery - Researchers from University Hospital detail findings in surgery

Surgery - Scientists at Cleveland Clinic publish research in surgery

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. - The Leading Hotels of the World Hosts 2008 Annual Convention

Thomson Reuters - BAPTIST HEALTH Uses Real-Time Clinical Surveillance from Thomson Reuters to Lower Costs and Improve Quality in the Pharmacy

Thoracic Surgery - Research on thoracic surgery published by scientists at Emory University, Sibley Heart Center

Thoracic Surgery - Research reports from V.H. Thourani and co-authors provide new insights into thoracic surgery

Thromboembolism - Study results from University of Wisconsin broaden understanding of thromboembolism

Thyroidectomy - Recent findings in thyroidectomy described by researchers from Sichuan University

Tianyin Pharmaceutical, Co., Inc. - Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Implements New Sales and Marketing Strategy to Drive Revenue Growth

TROY Group, Inc. - TROY SecureRx Revolutionizes Prescription Printing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Opening 31 New Outpatient Clinics

UHC - UHC and Safecor Health Announce Multi-Year Agreement for Repackaging Bar-Coded Medications

Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Universal Health Realty Income Trust Announces Marc D. Miller Appointed to Board of Trustees and Dividend Increase

University of Alberta - Parents are the unsung heroes

University of California - Los Angeles - Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety

University of California - San Diego - Treating sleep apnea in Alzheimer's patients helps cognition

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Research in the area of ventilator-associated pneumonia reported from S.L. Krein and colleagues

Washington University School of Medicine - Gene chips accurately detect pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators

Welvista - Welvista Announces Partnering with sanofi-aventis U.S. to Provide Medication at No Cost to the Uninsured

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