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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 1st, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Data on abdominal aortic aneurysm described by L. Mureebe et al

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Researchers' work from Columbia University focuses on abdominal aortic aneurysm

Addiction Medicine - Reports from University of Glasgow highlight recent research in addiction medicine

Adverse Drug Reactions - Nearly All U.S. Hospitals Have Adverse Event Reporting Systems, but Problems Remain, Says New AHRQ-Funded Study

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of Rochester, Department of Emergency Medicine provide new insights into adverse drug reactions

Aging - Launch of New 'Independent Aging' Company Will Address the Needs of the Growing Senior Population

Allscripts - St. Joseph Health System Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management for Affiliated Physicians in California and Texas

Alzheimer Disease - CSIRO Scientists Announce Alzheimers Disease Breakthrough: Rapid Screening System May Lead to Prevention or Delay of Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Roskamp Institute Identifies New Class of Drugs to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

American Association for Cancer Research - Cancer drugs in the pipeline

American Association for Homecare - Facing Deadly Ice Storms, Home Medical Equipment Providers in New England Mobilize to Protect Oxygen Patients

American Beverage Association - ABA Statement: NY Governor's Sweeping Tax Hikes on New Yorkers Add Strain to Checkbooks and Put Paychecks at Risk All During a Time of Recession

American Health Care Association - CMS Five-Star Nursing Home Rating System Shows Good Intent, but Premised on Flawed Survey System

AMI Research - AMI Research Initiates Coverage of Tri-Isthmus Group

Angiology - Data on angiology detailed by researchers at University of Duisburg-Essen

Antenatal Care - Scientists at University of Oxford detail research in antenatal care

Anti-Infectives - Report summarizes anti-infectives study findings from Kaohsiung Medical University, Graduate Institute of Medicine

Anti-Infectives - Research from Hartford Hospital in the area of anti-infectives described

Appendectomy - Findings from University of London, Imperial College provide new insights into appendectomy

Appendectomy - Findings in appendectomy reported from University of Washington

Arthritis Genetics - Recent studies from University of Nijmegen add new data to arthritis genetics

Asthma - New asthma research from City University of New York, Lehman College discussed

Asthma - Reports from Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of Health highlight recent research in asthma in children

Asthma - Studies from R. Jaeschke and co-researchers update current data on asthma

Aurora Health Care - Great Lakes Radiologists to Join Aurora Medical Group

Bariatrics - Studies from Pennsylvania State University provide new data on bariatrics

Behavior - Research from University of Texas, Nursing Department has provided new data on behavior

BioMed Central - Doctors question standardized training requirements

Bone Research - Reports on bone research findings from University of Messina provide new insights

Brachytherapy - Research on brachytherapy described by scientists at Linkoping University

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research reported from Fudan University

Burn Care - New burn care findings from S.R. Mashreky and co-researchers published

Cancer - Reports from University of Pennsylvania describe recent advances in cancer

Cancer - Study results from Rouen University in the area of cancer published

Capitol Counsel Llc - Ways and Means Ranking Member To Join Capitol Counsel

Cardiology - Data from J. Eichhoefer and colleagues advance knowledge in cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - New findings reported from University of Leuven describe advances in cardiovascular disease

Carotid Endarterectomy - Findings in carotid endarterectomy reported from P.P. Goodney and co-researchers

Catheterization - Studies from A. Skolarikos and colleagues reveal new findings on catheterization

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - National rates of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders call for better service integration

Cerebral Hemorrhage - Research from Henry Ford Hospital provides new data about cerebral hemorrhage

Chronic Kidney Failure - Researchers from University of Maryland describe findings in chronic kidney failure

Clinical Information Network, Inc. - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center to Utilize Clinical InfoNET System for Physicians

Colon Cancer - Study results from Woodville SA broaden understanding of colon cancer

Colon Cancer Therapy - Study results from J. Sastre and colleagues in the area of colon cancer therapy published

Commonwealth Fund - Interruptions in Medicaid coverage linked to increased hospitalization

Community-Acquired - Data on community-acquired reported by J.I.F. Salluh and co-researchers

Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management - New Consortium to Fuel Breakthrough Collaborative Information Technology Growth and Build Next Generation Skills in South Carolina

Contraception - Last Minute Bush Regulations Take a Parting Shot at Health Care for Women

Critical Care - Research from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine in the area of critical care published

Critical Care Medicine - Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of critical care medicine

Delirium Prevention - Researchers from University of Florida discuss findings in delirium prevention

Depression Therapy - Researchers from Capital Medical University report on findings in depression therapy

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been published by R. Cohn and colleagues

DNA Research - Researchers from University of Paris discuss findings in DNA research

Drug Resistance - Most Important Factors Driving Usage of Antibiotics in the ICU Setting are Availability in Intravenous Formulation, Activity Against Key Gram Negative Pathogens, Drug Interactions and Bactericidal Activity

Drug Resistance - Researchers at Queen's University target drug resistance

Echinococcosis - Research on echinococcosis reported by A. Aleksicshihabi et al

Echocardiography - Findings from C. Aggeli and co-authors broaden understanding of echocardiography

Elsevier - Implantable monitor may help in managing diastolic heart failure

Emergency Medicine - Crowding, staffing shortages imperil safety in hospital emergency departments, says new federally funded study

Endocrine System Disease - Studies from German Cancer Research Center yield new information about endocrine system disease

Endometrial Cancer - Study findings from University of Ulsan provide new insights into endometrial cancer

Enzyme Research - Researchers from Radboud University report recent findings in enzyme research

Epidemiology - Study results from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provide new insights into epidemiology

Equifax Inc. - Equifax Expands Healthcare Offerings; Forms Relationship with Medlytix

Esophagectomy - Researchers at St. Thomas' Hospital have published new data on esophagectomy

Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Findings from S. Ahmadiabhari and co-researchers advance knowledge in evaluation in clinical practice

Evaluation in Clinical Practice - New evaluation in clinical practice research reported from Malmo University

Fatigue - Investigators at Case Western Reserve University zero in on fatigue

Fibroma - New fibroma study findings recently were published by researchers at Charles Nicolle Hospital

Gerontological Nursing - Investigators at University of California publish new data on gerontological nursing

Gerontological Nursing - Research from University of California reveals new findings on gerontological nursing

Gerontological Nursing - Studies from University of California, Nursing Department update current data on gerontological nursing

GetWellNetwork, Inc. - King's Daughters Medical Center Leverages Unique Bedside Interactive Technology to Meet Requirements of Patient Safety Goal 16

Gynecology - New gynecology research from University of California outlined

Hamartoma - Investigators at Yokohama City University, Medical Department target hamartoma

Health and Medicine - New health and medicine research from V.S. Raleigh and co-researchers described

Health and Medicine - Research data from S.L. Hu and colleagues update understanding of health and medicine

Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation Finds Success With Innovative Program Targeting Obesity Epidemic

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Summerlin Life and Health Insurance Company Enter Into Endorsement Agreement as Summerlin Announces Exit From the Commercial PPO Business in Nevada

Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Statement

Health Insurance - Studies from University of North Texas provide new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - The ASCII Group Partners with Association Health Programs to Counter Rising Health Insurance Costs

Hearing Loss - New research on hearing loss in children from Children's Hospital summarized

Heart Attack - AHRQ News and Numbers: Hospitals' Costs for the Top Six Cardiovascular Conditions Nearing $60 Billion

Heart Attack - New heart attack research from Nihon University discussed

Heart Attack - Reports from University Medical Center describe recent advances in heart attack

Heart Attack - Research from Catholic University in the area of heart attack described

Heart Attack - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College has provided new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack detailed by T.Y. Wang and co-authors

Heart Attack - Researchers from Karolinska University detail findings in heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study findings from Boston University broaden understanding of heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study results from D.H. Kim and colleagues broaden understanding of heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - New heart disease data have been reported by researchers at St. George's University

Heart Disease - Report summarizes heart disease study findings from I. Feffeiragonzalez and co-researchers

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

Heart Disease - Reports from Laval University add new data to research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Study results from University of Auckland provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Study data from School of Public Health update understanding of heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - New findings reported from University of Maryland describe advances in heart failure

Heart Failure - New heart failure data have been reported by scientists at Nazareth College

Heart Failure - North Shore Medical Center Recognized for Implementing Quality Cardiac and Stroke Care

Heart Failure - Research from University of Birmingham broadens understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure - Scientists at Northwestern University discuss research in heart failure

Heart Transplants - Cedars-Sinai's First Heart Transplant Recipient, 82, Returns for 20th Anniversary Reunion

Heart Transplants - Ronald McDonald House at Stanford Bids a Holiday Goodbye to Longest Residents

Hepatitis - Reports summarize hepatitis research from Sahlgrenska University, Department of Internal Medicine

Hepatitis B Virus Immunology - Scientists at Graduate School describe research in hepatitis B virus immunology

Hip Fracture - New findings from Kumamoto University in the area of hip fracture described

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

HIV/AIDS - Physician's Assistant Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for His Role in $119 Million Medicare Fraud

HIV/AIDS - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department publish new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Studies from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Epidemiology in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention published

Hyperglycemia - New hyperglycemia study findings recently were published by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Immunization - Inaugural Back of the Envelope Awards fund creative health research

Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Extends Funding to Enhance Patient Safety at Area Hospitals

Ingenious Med, Inc. - Dr. Steven Liu, Founder of Ingenious Med, Recognized as a Leading Hospitalist by the American College of Physicians

Institute for America's Future - New Report to Highlight Need for Public Health Insurance Plan Outlined in Obama's Proposals

Intelity Corp - Intelity's ICE Debuts at DiamondHead Beach Resort

IPRO - IPRO Wins 2008 Aesculapius Awards

JMBM's Global Hospitality Group - 'Out of the Panic and into Opportunities of a Lifetime' Is Theme for the 19th Annual Meet the Money Conference

Laparoscopy - Studies from Soonchunhyang University provide new data on laparoscopy

Life Sciences - American Specialty Health Leadership Recognized with Web Awards

Life Sciences - Despite Cutbacks, Hospitals Are Moving Ahead With Some IT Projects

Life Sciences - Investigators at Case Western Reserve University have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from University of North Carolina describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Miami, Department of Medicine discussed

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by J. Soleimanpour et al

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Christchurch Hospital

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from E. Bruckert et al

Life Sciences - NovaRad Inks PACS Contract with Ville Platte Medical Center

Life Sciences - NovaRad Secures Two PACS and RIS Contracts With Delaware Imaging Facilities

Life Sciences - Project HOPEs Dr. Marcia Petrini Receives Friendship Award, Chinas Highest Recognition Granted to Foreign Experts

Life Sciences - Recent findings from Stanford University highlight research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from Ben-Gurion University, Faculty of Health Sciences describe recent advances in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Research At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Finds Ways To Reduce Ambulance Diversion Hours and Emergency Department Throughput Times

Life Sciences - Research from Hadassah University, Department of Neonatology in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research from Simon Fraser University, Department of Geography in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on pediatric in children detailed by scientists at McGill University

Life Sciences - Researchers from Hebrew University describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Cologne describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Mahidol University, Faculty of Pharmacy report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at RTI International report research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Molecular Biology Research Center reveal new findings on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Studies from V. De Caro et al provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Pontificia University Catolica of Chile

Life Sciences - Study results from George Institute for International Health update understanding of life sciences

Lifeline Vascular Access - Lifeline Vascular Access Launches New State of the Art Website

Lymphoma Clinical Trial - Investigators at Northwestern University, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center target lymphoma clinical trial

Macromolecular Research - Scientists at Wake Forest University detail research in life sciences

Managed Care - Health Plan Executives Foresee Continued Decline in Small Business Enrollment, According to CSC Survey

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Studies conducted at University of California on marketing and licensing agreements recently published

Massachusetts General Hospital - Supply of board-certified emergency physicians unlikely to meet projected needs

Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic research on tamoxifen leads to recommendation for CYP2D6 gene test

McGill University Health Centre - Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation: More freedom for COPD patients

Medical Care Research - New medical care research study results reported from Harvard University

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Launches Advertising Campaign Emphasizing Vitality of Todays Seniors; Ads Highlight Medicare Advantage Plans that Fit Individual Lifestyle Needs

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Issues Historic Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Launches Fourth Annual Medicare Health Care Provider Satisfaction Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of Arkansas target medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New 'Star' Rankings for Nursing Homes May Cloud the Big Picture

Medicare and Medicaid - New Report: Public Insurance Option Needed to Provide Affordable, Quality Health Coverage

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by A.J. Zillich and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biostatistics yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from School of Dentistry provides new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid described by J.L. Wolff and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports on medicare and medicaid from Case Western Reserve University, Medical Department provide new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Washington University update understanding of medicare and medicaid

MediciGlobal - Parkinson's disease can affect more than just the body

Menopause - Researchers from INSERM describe findings in menopause

Menopause Therapy - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital release new data on menopause therapy

Mental Health - Dr. Audrey Henry Joins Friends Hospital to Lead Expansion of Womens Program

Mental Health - New mental health data have been reported by R.M. Coffey and co-authors

Mental Health - New mental health research reported from J.F. Mccarthy and co-authors

Mental Health - Scientists at University of London describe research in mental health

Mental Illness - Missouri Behavioral Pharmacy Management Program Receives 2008 SAMHSA Science and Service Award

Mental Illness - Research from Boston College in the area of mental illness described

Mental Illness - Research on mental illness detailed by B.B. Way and co-authors

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Announces FDA Acceptance of Supplemental New Drug Application for ISENTRESS® raltegravir in Adult Patients Previously Untreated for HIV-1

Monoclonal Antibodies - Scientists at University of Western Ontario target monoclonal antibodies

National Center for Policy Analysis - Ten Ways to Trim Your Health Care Costs

National Nurses Organizing Committee/California Nurses Association - RNs Charge Jackson Health System, Service Union Broke State Law in Harassment of Hospital Nurses

National Senior Citizens Law Center - New CMS Nursing Home Rating System Does Not Tell the Whole Story

National Small Business Association - NSBA Launches First 100 Days Initiative - Think Big. Start Small.

Nephrotic Syndrome - Data from University of Tokushima, Medical Department advance knowledge in nephrotic syndrome

Neurology - Research from J.G. Merino et al broadens understanding of neurology

New Jersey Hospital Association - Report: Hospitals Pump $18 Billion Into N.J. Economy

Nosocomial Infections - New findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the area of nosocomial infections described

Nosocomial Infections - Scientists at Goethe University release new data on nosocomial infections

Obesity and Diabetes - Willa A. Hsueh, M.D., Joins Bionovo's Scientific Advisory Board

Obstetrics - Research from A.M. Gallo and co-researchers in the area of obstetrics described

Obstetrics - Research from M.C. Chu et al has provided new information about obstetrics

Obstetrics - Research on obstetrics detailed by M.A. Schiff and co-authors

OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Professional Partners Introduces New Employment Practices Liability Solution

Oral Contraceptives - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Secures Committed Equity Financing Facility

Osteoporosis - Scientists at University of Paris target osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer - Fujirebio Diagnostics and Roche Diagnostics Sign Agreement for New Ovarian Cancer Test

Ovarian Torsion - Reports outline ovarian torsion study results from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

PADrugCard.com - Free Prescription Drug Card Launched in Pennsylvania

Parkinson Disease - A fading sense of smell may signal onset of Parkinson's disease

Pediatric Cardiology - VCU Pauley Heart Center Announces Winner of 2008 Dr. Carolyn McCue Award for Woman Cardiologist of the Year

Pediatrics - The HSC Pediatric Center Selects HMS to Provide Information Technology Infrastructure

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Ceremonially Signs Bill to Improve Patient Safety

Pets Best Insurance Llc - Pets Best Announces New Underwriter for Pet Insurance Policies

Pharmacokinetics - PolyMedix Announces Positive Phase I Clinical Data with PMX-30063 Novel Antibiotic Drug Candidate

Physician Hospitals of America - Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) Applauds President-Elect Obama's Selection of Sen. Daschle as HHS Secretary

Portal Hypertension - Research findings from Zhejiang University, Department of Surgery update understanding of portal hypertension

Prostate Cancer - New Rundenver Series Betters Prostate Cancer Awareness

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from Shaw University discuss findings in prostate cancer

Psoriasis - Researchers from University of South Carolina report details of new studies and findings in the area of psoriasis

Public Health - Reports outline public health study results from Columbia University

Public Health - Research findings from Health Resources and Services Administration update understanding of public health

Public Health - Research on public health published by scientists at University of Michigan

PureCart Systems Llc - PureCart Systems LLC Develops a Portable Disinfecting System for the Healthcare Industry

Quality of Life - Research from W. Windisch and co-authors in the area of quality of life published

Ralphs; Food 4 Less - Southern California Children's Hospitals to Receive $125,000 Holiday Gift From Ralphs and Food 4 Less

Raynaud Phenomenon - Studies from Trakya University have provided new data on raynaud phenomenon

Rehabilitation Research - Research from D.R. Berlowitz and co-researchers yields new findings on rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from J.C. Wertheimer and co-authors have provided new information about rehabilitation research

Research Australia - Study reveals antidepressants most common medication for Australian women

Respiratory Tract - New findings from T.W. Hennessy and co-authors in the area of respiratory tract published

Sarcoidosis Therapy - Study data from University of Copenhagen update knowledge of sarcoidosis therapy

Sarcoma Therapy - Investigators at University of Paris, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery publish new data on sarcoma therapy

Sepsis - Reports on sepsis findings from Washington University provide new insights

Soles4Souls - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces 'Give from the Sole' Campaign to Benefit Soles4Souls, Inc.

Spinal Cord Injury - New spinal cord injury findings from Texas A&M University described

Stryker Corporation - Stryker Reduces 2008 Guidance

Sudden Cardiac Death - New findings from Seton Hall University, Nursing Department describe advances in sudden cardiac death

Surgery - Operations Engineering for More Efficient Operating Rooms

Surgery - Studies from Medical University of South Carolina update current data on surgery

SynCare, Llc - SynCare Announces Ian Duncan Joins Board of Directors

Syncope - Reports from A. Delrosso and colleagues advance knowledge in syncope

TeleTracking Technologies - TeleTracking Again Ranked KLAS 'Category Leader'

TeleTracking Technologies - TeleTracking Names Chief Nursing Officer to Expand Patient Safety Focus

Third Brigade - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Maintains Healthy IT Servers With Third Brigade

Transplantation - New transplantation research has been reported by scientists at University of British Columbia

Type 2 Diabetes - £100k boost for Alzheimers research in Ulster

U.S. Department of Justice - Chief Executive Officers of Two Los Angeles-Area Medical Companies Indicted for Medicare Fraud

University of Nottingham - A spoonful of sugar?

Volvulus - Scientists at King Saud University, Department of Surgery release new data on volvulus

Webahn Inc. - Capzule Launches iPhone Web Application for Physicians and Slashes Price

Wellness - DMAA Health Care Reform Principles Call for Focus on Quality, Efficiency

Women's Health - Fairfield Universitys School of Nursing adds 10 faculty members for VA Nursing Academy



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