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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 25th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Dacogen(R) (decitabine for injection) Data Presented on a Phase II Clinical Trial in Elderly Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Voreloxin Clinical Data in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Acquires Remaining Ownership in Van Wert Assisted Living Property

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - Study Finds Doctors' Use of E-Prescribing Systems Linked to Formulary Data Can Boost Drug Cost Savings

American Kennel Club - AKC Survey Finds Dog Owners Willing to Kick Caffeine Addiction for Canine Affection

American Veterinary Medical Association - Veterinarians Stress Importance of Handwashing

Anesthesia - Omnicell 14.0 Automated System Software Advances Anesthesia Medication Management

Antibiotics - GetWellNetwork Hits Milestone with Patient Pathways Technology

Antibiotics - New research on antibiotics from N. Safdar and co-authors summarized

Applied Microbiology - Data on applied microbiology detailed by researchers at University of Lyon

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - Blitzkrieg Declared On American Medicine

Asthma - Research from S. Aballea and co-researchers yields new findings on asthma

Asthma - Research results from Henry Ford Hospital update knowledge of asthma

Atelectasis - Studies from Charles University in the area of atelectasis published

B. Braun - Be Green with B. Braun: Company Shares Expertise, Environmentally Responsible Products at ASHP 2008

Bacteremia Risk Factors - Research on bacteremia risk factors described by scientists at University of Guanajuato

Bacteremia Therapy - Data on bacteremia therapy detailed by M. Detrait and co-authors

Behavior Disorders - New behavior disorders research has been reported by J. Cohenmansfield et al

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Champions Health Care Education and Access for Florida's Hispanic Community

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Associates Pledge More Than $1.3 Million to Community Organizations

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - A Good Cigar May Be a Smoke, but a Gun Is Not a Medical Device, FDA Says in Response to Gunmaker

Breast Cancer - Combination of TYKERB(R) (lapatinib) Plus Letrozole Demonstrated Significant Improvement in Delaying Disease Progression for HER2+/ErbB2+ Post-Menopausal Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - New Data Show Zometa(R) Enhances Impact of Chemotherapy on Reducing Breast Tumor Size

Brugada Syndrome Therapy - Findings from City Hospital, Department of Cardiology advance knowledge in Brugada syndrome therapy

Cardiogenic Shock - Research on cardiogenic shock published by R.V. Jeger et al

Cardiology - New cardiology research from Capital University described

CEP America - CEP America Partners With MacNeal Hospital to Provide Emergency Department Management, Staffing

Chronic Disease - National Leaders Say Need for Health Care Reform 'Urgent'

Chronic Disease - Partnership for Prevention Offers Health Reform Recommendations to Congress

Clinical Trial Research - Research from St. Mary's Hospital in clinical trial research provides new insights

Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes - Nursing Data on Patient Safety in California Will Expand to Include Two Pacific Northwest States

Community-Acquired - Studies from McMaster University add new findings in the area of community-acquired

Community-Acquired Epidemiology - Research on community-acquired epidemiology published by scientists at Vrije University, Institute for Cardiovascular Research

Cooper University Hospital - Cooper Opens Doors to New Era in Healthcare

Coronavirus - Research reports from C.K.F. Li and co-authors provide new insights into coronavirus

Critical Care Medicine - Scientists at Amphia Hospital, Department of Anaesthesiology describe research in critical care medicine in children

Critical Care Medicine - Scientists at University of Goettingen discuss research in critical care medicine

CSC - CSC Survey Reveals Hospitals Find Current Recession Far Worse Than Last Downturn; Emergency Visits to Climb

Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Factors - Study data from A.C. Seidel and colleagues update understanding of deep vein thrombosis risk factors

Dementia - Recent findings from University of Torino highlight research in dementia

Dementia - Research on dementia reported by scientists at University of Copenhagen

Depression - Findings in depression reported from M. Virtanen and co-researchers

Diabetes - Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong have provided new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from University of Alberta in the area of diabetes published

Diabetes - University of Michigan, Blue Care Network Study Quantifies Health Care Savings of Regular Dental Care for Patients with Diabetes

Drug Development - Studies from University of Basel yield new information about drug development

Drug Resistance - Research on drug resistance discussed by scientists at School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

Drug Resistance - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University publish findings in drug resistance

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Therapy - Research results from Weill Cornell Medical College, Medical College update knowledge of ductal carcinoma in situ therapy

eHealth Initiative - eHealth Initiative Applaudes President-Elect Obama's Recognition of the Importance of Information Technology to Improve U.S. Health Care System

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine study findings have been reported from K.E. Hale et al

Emergency Medicine - Research on emergency medicine published by scientists at Moorfields Eye Hospital

Emergency Preparedness - Researchers at Brown University target emergency preparedness

Environmental Tectonics Corporation - Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Placement of Two Monoplace Chambers at St. John Wound Center; First Computer-controlled Hyperbaric Chambers in Oklahoma

Epilepsy - New findings in epilepsy described from University of Alabama, Epilepsy Center

Erythropoiesis - Observational Study Finds Changes in Medicare Reimbursement for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Associated With Increased Need for Blood Transfusion

Gastrointestinal Disease - Research from Nagasaki University broadens understanding of gastrointestinal disease

Geriatric Nursing - Data on geriatric nursing detailed by M.H. Chung and co-authors

Glaucoma - EyeCare America Urges Hispanics to Make a Healthy New Year's Resolution for Their Eyes

Golin/Harris International - Experts propose minimum standards of care for epilepsy

Grocery Manufacturers Association - Grocery Manufacturers Association Appoints Pamela G. Bailey President and CEO

Haemonetics Corporation - Dr. Jonathan White Joins Haemonetics as Head of Research and Development

Head and Neck Cancer Therapy - Findings from A. Italiano and co-researchers advance knowledge in head and neck cancer therapy

Health Insurance - Chicago Sit-In Highlights Laid-Off Workers, Employers' Obligations, and WARN Act, According to Outten & Golden LLP

Health Insurance - Highmark Blue Shield to Open 'Highmark Direct,' a Health Insurance Retail Store

Health Insurance - New Poll Warns Daschle, Obama: Mandatory Health Insurance Big Loser With Public; Voters Want Return on Stem Cell Research

Health Insurance - Regence Supports Meaningful Health Reforms; Unveils Poll Saying Nation's Economic Woes Shouldn't Delay Reforms

Health Insurance - University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Registered Nurses to Strike on December 10 if Contract Agreement Cannot Be Reached

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - HMS Donates Hospital Art

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack detailed by scientists at Aga Khan University

Heart Attack - Top Heart Programs Choose Safety of Medivance's Non-Invasive Arctic Sun(R) for Therapeutic Hypothermia

Heart Attack Prevention - Research from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine in the area of heart attack prevention published

Heart Disease - Reports by N.S. Vermeer and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - Reports from M. Martinezselles and colleagues advance knowledge in heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers' work from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute focuses on heart disease

Hip Fracture - Study results from K. Rapp and colleagues broaden understanding of hip fracture

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings from R.S. Perrin and co-authors highlight research in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS research from Rhode Island Hospital

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department detail findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical to Present at the National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care

Home Care Assistance - Major Health Care Provider Engages Home Care Assistance to Provide Services for Approximately 1,400 of Its Members

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Studies from University of Virginia reveal new findings on hormone replacement therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Studies from University of Western Ontario yield new information about hormone replacement therapy

HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide Expands Convenient Access to Care at Top Hospitals in Northern Italy

Hypothermia Therapy - Data from University of Tampere provide new insights into hypothermia therapy

Immunization - CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Reach Goal of Delivering One Million Flu Vaccinations

Immunization - Families Fighting Flu and CDC Encourage Parents to Vaccinate Kids Against Flu

Immunization - Houston Mother Who Nearly Lost Her Daughter to Influenza Joins American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza Campaign to Promote Annual Vaccination

Implantable Devices - Access MediQuip and WellPoint Finalize First National Contract for Implantable Medical Devices

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - California First Transit Workers Join Teamsters Union

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente CEO Calls for 'Connected' Health Care

Laboratory Research - Research reports from M. Graban and co-authors provide new insights into laboratory research

Legionnaire Disease - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University discuss research in legionnaire disease

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Education, Department of Education outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by A.F. Shorr and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at American University

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine

Life Sciences - Reports from Liverpool Hospital add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from Kaiser Permanente

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Florida Gulf Coast University has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from M.J. Lopez and co-researchers yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of South Australia yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Medical University of Vienna, Institute of Virology have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Medicine describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at West Virginia University target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies by A. Bruno and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Kaiser Permanente, Department of Pediatrics describe new findings in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Studies from University of South Alabama, Department of Surgery provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from P. Rotmanpikielny and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

LifeCare Holdings, Inc. - LifeCare Hospitals Names New Vice President of Marketing

Liver Failure - It's a Merry Christmas for Baby John After Mother Michelle's Life-Saving Transplant

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Obama Health Plan Not Likely to Embrace Long Term Care, Industry Leader Says

Managed Care - Pharmacy Benefits Academy Set for 2009

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Metropolitan Jewish Health System Awards Electronic Medical Records Contract to SigmaCare(R)

Medical Management - New medical management data have been reported by researchers at Mississippi State University

Medical Management - Researchers at Johns Hopkins University target medical management

Medical Research - Recent studies from University of Munich add new data to medical research

Medicare and Medicaid - 2nd National Ranking of States for Emergency Medical Services to be Released

Medicare and Medicaid - Consumers and Employers Paying Almost $90 Billion Due to Under-Payments to Hospitals and Physicians by Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Courage Center Transitional Rehabilitation Program to Participate in Learning Collaborative With Stratis Health

Medicare and Medicaid - Deaconess Hospital Partners With Senior Market Sales to Expand Insurance Offering for Medicare-Eligible Patients

Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit Area Hospitals Sue To Recover Medicaid Funds

Medicare and Medicaid - Edge Health Solutions Selects Allscripts ePrescribe for Mac OS X Medical and Dental Platform

Medicare and Medicaid - FCSO Selects Burgess as Exclusive Pricing Solution for New Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Plan One Launches Enhanced Web Site for Medicare Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - Long Term Care Sector Supports and Is Well-Positioned to Advance Health Care Reform, Bolster Economic Stimulus

Medicare and Medicaid - Michigan Governor's Executive Order Budget Cuts Do Not Cut Payments to Medicaid Patients

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Duke University, Medical Department in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - Noted State Government Medical Director Dr. Stephen Saunders To Join APS Healthcare

Medicare and Medicaid - Prescription Drug Benefits for Medicare Patients with Cancer to Cost More in 2009

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by scientists at Pennsylvania State University

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from R.R. Baier et al in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care has Created the Wound Care Specialty Council

Midwest Business Group on Health; The Leapfrog Group - St. John's Hospital Recognized by the Leapfrog Group and the Midwest Business Group on Health as one of the Nation's 'Highest Value' Hospitals

Molnlycke Health Care US, Llc - Staph Infections Hit Professional Football Hard

Nasua - States Urge Congress to Invest in Programs for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities as Survey Confirms Economic Crisis is Hitting Vital Services

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk Factors - New non-hodgkin lymphoma risk factors study findings have been published by scientists at University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Obesity - Studies conducted at J.P. Frat et al on obesity recently published

Obesity - Study results from Brussels Free University update understanding of obesity

Obesity Therapy - Investigators at Helsinki University target obesity therapy

Ohio State University Medical Center - Older AML patients show promising response in drug study

Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Preferred Management Corp. Installs OpusClinicalSuite(R) at 2 Texas Hospitals

Palliative Care - Recent findings from P.S. Edens and co-authors highlight research in palliative care

Patents - Aethon Develops First-Ever Solution for Automated Replenishment of Pharmacy ADCs

Pediatrics - 'Mega' Pediatric Group Allows Doctors to Focus on Patient Care as the Business Side of Private Practice Becomes More Difficult to Sustain

Pediatrics - Babies Born Just a Few Weeks Too Soon at Greater Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Delays

Pediatrics - RF Technologies(R) Introduces Safe Place(R) Usage Program Financing for Its Infant Security, Pediatric Security and ED Safety Solutions

Pennsylvania Department of Health - PA Department of Health Revokes Hospital License for Commonwealth Medical Center in Beaver County

Pharmacotherapy - Research from B. Maack et al broadens understanding of pharmacotherapy

Pneumonia - Reports by D.W. Bratzler and co-researchers describe recent advances in pneumonia

Pneumonia - Reports outline pneumonia in children research from Karolinska Institut, Division of International Health

Prime Therapeutics Llc - Prime Therapeutics Announces Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana as a Pharmacy Benefit Services Client

Prostate Cancer - Recent findings from Oregon Health & Science University highlight research in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of Bristol has provided new information about prostate cancer

Public Health - Reports from D. Love and colleagues advance knowledge in public health

Pulmonary Embolism - Study results from University of Pittsburgh broaden understanding of pulmonary embolism

R&J Public Relations, Llc - R&J Public Relations Selected to Promote MAQUET Inc.'s VARIOP Operating Room Suite in North America

Regence - Regence Unveils New Approach to Healthcare With Launch of HSA Healthplan 2.0

Renal Disease - Studies from C. Hassan and co-researchers in the area of renal disease published

Schizophrenia - Research results from F. Spaniel and co-authors update knowledge of schizophrenia

SEIU - California SEIU Members Support Single Union Uniting Long-Term Care Workers

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Boycott Prevails in Sham SEIU Vote; Lawmakers and Advocates Join Healthcare Workers in Opposing Forced Union Merger

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Free Choice? Not for SEIU Members in California

Sickle Cell Anemia - Studies Examine Quality of Care for Hospitalized Sickle Cell Disease Patients and Effective Methods for Detecting Risk of Stroke in Children With This Disorder

Smith & Nephew - Introducing the Smith & Nephew Foam Dressing Kit

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. - Streamline Health to Integrate Document Workflow Solutions Into Leading Great Lakes Region Hospital System

Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery: Olympus Further Enhances Credentials by Entering Into Exclusive Sales and Distribution Partnership With Market and Technology Leader Advanced Surgical Concepts

Surgery - Reports from University of Auckland highlight recent research in surgery

Talyst - Talyst Moves Patient Safety and Inventory Control Beyond the Hospital

Terrorism - AmeriCares Investing in Disaster Preparedness in India

The Leapfrog Group - The Leapfrog Group Identifies Nation's 'Highest Value' Hospitals

Thrombocytopenia - Findings from L. Happe and co-researchers advance knowledge in thrombocytopenia

Thrombosis - Eisai Inc. and the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF)* Introduce the DVTeamCare(TM) Hospital Award and Call for Nominations

Transfusion Medicine - Data on transfusion medicine published by M.J. Galloway and colleagues

Travel Nurse across America - Travel Nurse Across America Awarded Certification From the Joint Commission

Tuberculosis Therapy - Report summarizes tuberculosis therapy study findings from Yale University

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Donates to the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund for Students from Hawaii

University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA expert blames American values for health-care crisis

University of Connecticut - Surge in older cancer survivors expected as baby boomers age

University of Michigan Health System - Death rates in hospital highest for infants, and children without insurance

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Older age doesn't affect survival after bone marrow transplant

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Genetic change extends mouse life, points to possible treatment for ALS

Von Willebrand Disease - Researchers at University of Tampere target von Willebrand disease

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - ASH Presentations report REVLIMID activity and tolerability in patients with CLL

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Study identifies characteristics of hospitals with low rates of surgical site infections

WellCentive - WellCentive Launches New Health Information Exchange Platforms

Wellness - MyHealthArchive.com's New Features -- a Quantum Leap in Using Health Information to Promote Your Health

Whooping Cough Epidemiology - New whooping cough epidemiology study findings have been reported from University Children's Hospital

Women's Health - Findings from Tohoku University provide new insights into women's health

World Health Organization - More than 2,000 children die every day from unintentional injury; at least half could be saved

World Health Organization - New findings from A. Leive and co-researchers in the area of world health organization described



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