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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 8th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm reported from J.M. Alsac and co-researchers

Able Information Technologies, Inc.; Phoenix Children's Hospital - Able Information Technologies Employees Donate Big Screen TV to Phoenix Children's Hospital

Abt Associates Inc. - Abt SRBI Conducting First Fully GPS-Based Household Travel Survey in U.S.

Abt Associates Inc. - Abt SRBI to Assist U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Monitoring Investor Trust

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research results from Miguel Hernandez University update understanding of adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna Expands Number of Hospitals and Physicians in its Medicare Advantage Plans for Cook County Beneficiaries

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with BayCare Health System

Aetna - Aetna Statement on Passing of Jack D. Kuehler

Ageing Research - Scientists at Cork University target aging research

Aging - Reports from Banaras Hindu University describe recent advances in aging

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Court Orders Schwarzenegger Administration to Enforce HIV/AIDS Law, Says AHF

Alzheimer Disease - Findings from J.J. Pei and co-researchers advance knowledge in Alzheimer disease

American Nurses Association - The American Nurses Association on Behalf of the Larger Nursing Community Announces the Release of a First of Its Kind Study on the Economic Value of Nursing

Aneurysm - Data on aneurysm described by R.E. Noll et al

Aneurysm - Data on aneurysm reported by L. Pierot and co-researchers

Angiology - Studies from C. Beirne and co-authors have provided new information about angiology

Anti-Infectives - Research results from C. Aumeran and co-authors update knowledge of anti-infectives

Antifungals - Data from Catholic University provide new insights into antifungals

Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - Research from University of Athens in the area of antimicrobial chemotherapy described

Antimicrobials - Reports outline antimicrobials study findings from S.R. Benoit and colleagues

Antimicrobials - Researchers from University of Zurich provide details of new studies and findings in the area of antimicrobials

Anxiety Disorders - Data on anxiety disorders described by researchers at University of Connecticut

Arthritis - AHRQ News and Numbers: Hospitalizations declining for digestive tract bleeding

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Data from New York University provide new insights into attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Babesiosis - Research from Winthrop University reveals new findings on babesiosis

Behavior - Advantage Behavioral Health Names Board Members

Behavior - Researchers at Wayne State University target behavior

Biogerontology - Reports summarize biogerontology study results from Banaras Hindu University

Biogerontology - Research on biogerontology discussed by C. Paulose and co-researchers

Biologics - Amgen Submits Biologics License Application for FDA Approval of Denosumab in Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and in Patients Undergoing Hormone Ablation for Either Prostate or Breast Cancer

Bipolar Disorder - Research findings from S.H. Bih et al update understanding of bipolar disorder

Bladder Cancer - New findings reported from University of Texas describe advances in bladder cancer

Bladder Cancer - Studies from E. Stefani and colleagues reveal new findings on bladder cancer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Expands Discounts on Medicare Supplement Plans

Breast Cancer - Findings from University of North Dakota broaden understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings recently were reported by researchers at University Hospital

Breast Cancer - New data from A. Howell et al illuminate research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from Comenius University has provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from Fudan University have provided new data on breast cancer

Brugada Syndrome - Research on Brugada syndrome discussed by S. Girard and co-researchers

Burn Care Research - Findings from K. Peleg and co-researchers advance knowledge in burn care research

Burn Care Research - New findings from K. Theman and co-authors in the area of burn care research published

C Reactive Protein - Studies from Wake Forest University provide new data on c reactive protein

Cancer - New findings reported from Harvard University describe advances in cancer

Cancer - Scientists at University of Porto detail research in cancer

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from San Francisco State University in the area of cardiovascular disease described

Chemical Burns - New chemical burns study findings have been reported from University of Texas

Cholecystitis - New cholecystitis study findings have been reported from J.P.Y. Ha et al

CIGNA - CIGNA Invites Runners from Across the Country to Enter the Second Annual CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge for a Free Trip to the 2009 Race

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease - Scientists at General Hospital publish new data on clinical microbiology and infectious disease

Clinical Nursing - Research on clinical nursing described by scientists at Dublin City University

Clinical Trial Research - CMR Institute's Course Helps Representatives Present Key Clinical Studies

Clinical Trial Research - Peter DeComo Appointed CEO of ALung Technologies

Clinical Trial Research - Researchers from Umea University publish findings in clinical trial research

Colon Cancer - Research conducted at Washington University has updated our knowledge about colon cancer

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. to File Shelf Registration Statement and Amended Documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Community-Acquired - Reports from University of Alberta describe recent advances in community-acquired

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - Apollo Hospitals in India Join Companion Global Healthcare Network

Constipation - Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Receives Production License to Launch Tongbianling Capsules

Craneware - Craneware’s Chargemaster Toolkit® Ranked First Among Peers in the “Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards” Report

Craniocerebral Trauma - Research reports from University of Witten provide new insights into craniocerebral trauma

Craniosynostosis - Research from J. Esparza and co-authors provides new data about craniosynostosis

Delirium - Research from Vanderbilt University provides new data about delirium

Dementia - New dementia study findings recently were published by G. Selbaek and co-researchers

Dementia - Research results from J. Landin and co-authors update knowledge of dementia

Dentistry - Studies from University of Montreal have provided new information about dentistry

Depression - New depression research from University of Alberta outlined

Depression - Research on depression detailed by P.A. Kurdyak and co-authors

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - No pain after the operation: the QUIPS Project

DeVito/Verdi - DeVito/Verdi Expands Marketing Relationship With Abington Memorial Hospital

Diabetes - Baylor Health Care System Turns to South Dallas Residents for Ideas on Reforming Health Care

Diabetes - Recent findings in diabetes in adolescents described by researchers from University catholique of Louvain

Diabetes - Reports outline diabetes study results from Harvard University

Diabetes Quality of Care - Researchers from Grenoble University, Department of Endocrinology report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes quality of care

Disability Research - Research in the area of disability research reported from S.M. Gibbs and colleagues

DocSite, LLC - DocSite Offers Support to Pennsylvania Physicians with Low-Cost PQRI Quality Reporting Tool

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings have been published by S.W. Mueller and colleagues

Drug Resistance - Research from H. Saderi and co-researchers provides new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Research from I.F. Chaberny and co-authors in the area of drug resistance published

Drug Resistance - Studies from G.H.C. Furtado et al have provided new data on drug resistance

Dysphagia - Research findings from L. Wright et al update understanding of dysphagia

Eclipsys Corporation - Piedmont Healthcare Selects Eclipsys for Integrated Performance Improvement Solution

Elderly Care - New elderly care study findings recently were reported by M. Sharipova and co-researchers

Endometrial Cancer - Studies by F. Lin and co-authors describe new findings in endometrial cancer

Endoscopy - Study data from A.S. Delrio et al provide new insights into endoscopy

Enterotomy - Data from A. Sharma et al provide new insights into enterotomy

Epidemiology and Community Health - Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, World Health Organization provide details of new studies and findings in the area of epidemiology and community health

EXACT Sciences Corporation - University Hospitals Case Medical Center Implements Non-Invasive Stool-Based DNA Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Memorial Health Services, California at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Carle Foundation Illinois Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Evolving

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Accolade for CK Scientific's Outstanding Customer Service

Gallstone Disease - Reports outline gallstone disease research from D.J. Simpson and colleagues

Gangrene - Research from University of Washington yields new data on gangrene

Gastric Cancer - Studies from National Hospital Organization in the area of gastric cancer described

Geriatrics - Data on geriatrics described by J.S. Lee et al

Geriatrics - Investigators at University of Texas release new data on geriatrics

Geriatrics - Studies conducted at F. Salvi et al on geriatrics recently published

Glaucoma - New findings from P.S.C. Gordonbennett and co-authors describe advances in glaucoma

Health and Medicine - Study findings on health and medicine are outlined in reports from P.S. Chan and colleagues

Health and Society - New findings from A.A. Rothman and co-authors describe advances in health and society

Health and Society - New findings from Arizona State University describe advances in health and society

Health and Society - New health and society study findings have been reported by J. Antos and co-researchers

Health and Society - Reports from A. Frankel and colleagues advance knowledge in health and society

Health and Society - Research on health and society published by R.L. Mutter et al

Health and Society - Research reports from Tufts University provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - Researchers from Brown University publish findings in health and society

Health and Society - Studies from G.F. Anderson et al add new findings in the area of health and society

Health and Society - Studies from J.C. Lerner et al add new findings in the area of health and society

Health and Society - Studies from Rutgers University yield new data on health and society

Health and Society - Study data from University of Michigan update knowledge of health and society

Health and Society - Study findings from University of Pennsylvania provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - Study results from J.S. Ross et al provide new insights into health and society

Health Insurance - Investigators at University of Alabama have published new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - Reports from Harvard University describe recent advances in health insurance

Health Insurance - Reports from University of Michigan add new data to research in health insurance

Health Insurance - Research data from INSERM update understanding of health insurance

Health Insurance - Researchers from University of York discuss findings in health insurance

Health Maintenance Organizations - Studies from Pennsylvania State University yield new data on health maintenance organizations

Health Services Research - New data from Akershus University illuminate research in health services research

Health Services Research - New health services research research from R.D. Friele et al outlined

Healthcare Management - Researchers' work from University of Michigan focuses on healthcare management

HealthPartners - Hudson Hospital Joins HealthPartners Family of Care

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings recently were published by D.T. Ko and co-researchers

Heart Attack - Researchers at Umea University target heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery research reported from Brown University, Department of Community Health

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Division of Cardiology advance knowledge in heart bypass surgery

Heart Failure - Findings in heart failure reported from B.M. Massie and co-researchers

Heart Failure - Reports from University of Florence highlight recent research in heart failure

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital - Healthcare Must Remain Top Priority, Even in Tough Economic Times

Hepatogastroenterology - New research on hepatogastroenterology from Yamagata University, Medical Department summarized

Hernia Repair - Research reports from University of Copenhagen provide new insights into hernia repair

Hip Fracture - Reports summarize hip fracture research from University Hospital

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Studies from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey yield new data on hip fracture risk factors

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 27th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

Huron Consulting Group - Huron Consulting Group Announces Senior Level Promotions

Hypoplastic Left-Heart Syndrome - Study data from B. Fenstermaker et al provide new insights into hypoplastic left-heart syndrome

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Researchers from Kyungpook National University, Medical Department discuss findings in injury infection and critical care

Internal Medicine - Dr. Susan Weaver Named Senior Vice President of WakeMed Physician Practices

JAMA and Archives Journals - Psychiatric patients have greater usage of mental health services in insurance parity health plans

Kidney Failure - Study results from T. Masuda and colleagues broaden understanding of kidney failure

Laryngology - Research from S.M. Milkovich and co-researchers in the area of laryngology described

Laryngology - Research reports on laryngology from A.I. duPont Hospital for Children provide new insights

Life Sciences - Data from S.B. Brevard and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by M.A. Van de Vreede and co-authors

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at Cornell University, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Chicago broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at Aston University publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from Monash University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by M.J.A. Deregt and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by O. Kirkevold and co-researchers

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

Life Sciences - Reports from S. Felder et al highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research by N. Woodford and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research from H. Leroy and colleagues provide new insights into life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at University of California

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from University of Western Australia focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from C.M. Abratte et al in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Study data from G.M. Waehrer et al provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from University of Michigan

Life Sciences - Study results from C.H. Lester and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study: How Can States Treat a Sick Economy? Call the Doctors

LifeCare Holdings, Inc. - LifeCare Hospitals Appoints New Senior Regional Vice President

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. - Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Again Comes under Fire

Liver Cirrhosis - New liver cirrhosis data have been reported by researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, Medical Department

Managed Care - Self-Insured Medical Enrollment Increased by More Than 1.6 Million Lives Between January 2008 and July 2008

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - KCI Introduces its New V.A.C.® SimplaceTM Dressing Featuring V.A.C.® GranuFoam and 3M Tegaderm Dressings

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Piramal Healthcare Limited to Acquire Minrad International, Inc.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Researchers from Yale University describe findings in marketing and licensing agreements

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Thanks 98 Members of Congress for Signing Letter Urging Delay of Unreasonable Medicare Oxygen Rules

Medicare and Medicaid - CBO Predicts Medicare Public Buy-In Would Lead to Higher Insured Rates and Lower Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Paying for Services That Are Similar to Long-Term Care

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid findings from M. Manley and co-researchers published

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from E.J. Gordon and co-researchers described

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent studies by E.M. Dinlersoz and co-authors add new data to medicare and medicaid findings

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from P.J. Neumann and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from T.A. Coughlin and co-authors in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Emory University describe findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers' work from Duke University focuses on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from A. Winter et al add new findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

MedPlus - MedPlus(R) ChartMaxx(R) Receives 2008 'Best in KLAS' Ranking for Healthcare Document Management and Imaging Software

Menopause - New findings reported from University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy describe advances in menopause

Menopause - New menopause data have been reported by R. Cooper and co-authors

Menopause - New menopause study findings have been published by I. Pelayo and colleagues

Menopause - Recent findings in menopause described by researchers from Mayo Clinic

Menopause - Research data from Wake Forest University, Medical Department update understanding of menopause

Menopause - Research on menopause reported by scientists at Monash University

Menopause - Research on menopause reported by scientists at Wake Forest University

Menopause - Scientists at University of Washington publish research in menopause

Menopause - Studies from M. Mueller et al in the area of menopause described

Mental Health - New mental health study results reported from K.R. Levit et al

Mental Health - Research on mental health published by scientists at Hallym University

Mental Health - Scientists at National Institute of Mental Health target mental health

Mental Health - Scientists at St. Michael's Hospital publish new data on mental health

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - Metcare Expands South Florida Network with Tenet Florida Physician Services

Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Molecular Insight’s Zemiva™ Demonstrates Ability to Significantly Improve Early Diagnosis of the Chest Pain Patient in the Emergency Department

Monoclonal Antibodies - Research from University of Birmingham provides new data on monoclonal antibodies in children

Nosocomial Infections - Research on nosocomial infections discussed by V.D. Rosenthal and co-researchers

Nutrition, Health and Aging - Investigators at University of South Australia have published new data on nutrition, health and aging

Nutrition, Health and Aging - New data from A.J. Cruzjentoft et al illuminate research in nutrition, health and aging

Obesity - Findings in obesity reported from D.S. Rosen and co-researchers

Obesity - Reports outline obesity study findings from Seton Hall University, Department of Surgery

Obesity and Diabetes - New data from University of Guanajuato illuminate research in obesity and diabetes

Ohio Health Care Association - Satisfaction Surveys Show Ohioans Pleased with Skilled Nursing Facilities

Oncology - Study results from M. Redondo and colleagues broaden understanding of oncology

Osteomyelitis - Data on osteomyelitis described by researchers at University of California

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis reported by researchers at University of Verona

Osteoporosis - Findings from J.S. Hwang and co-researchers advance knowledge in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings recently were reported by A. Miyauchi and co-researchers

Palliative Care - Recent findings in palliative care described by B. Goldsmith and colleagues

Pancreas - Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong update current data on pancreas

Pancreatitis - Reports outline pancreatitis research from University of Missouri

Pediatrics - 75 Babies Prenatally Diagnosed with Birth Defects Spend First Holiday Season with Families

Pediatrics - Pediatric Patient Treated Using RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology in Switzerland

Pennsylvania Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - AARP Joins PA Assisted Living Consumer Alliance as State Regulations Near Completion

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Top Health Care Advisor Rosemarie Greco

Pneumonia - New pneumonia research from N. Woodford et al outlined

Pneumonia - Research from University of Athens, Medical Department in the area of pneumonia described

Pressure Ulcer - Findings from Charite University advance knowledge in pressure ulcer

Prostate Cancer - New findings from University of North Dakota in the area of prostate cancer described

Prostatectomy - Researchers at Mayo Clinic, Medical Department target prostatectomy

Prostheses - Recent studies by M. Klein and co-authors add new data to prostheses findings

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study results reported from G.M. Smith et al

Psychosocial - Research from University of Witten, Medical Department reveals new findings on psychosocial

Quality of Care - Study findings on quality of care are outlined in reports from B.O. Kjos and colleagues

Radiology - Care to Care Supports Governor Paterson's Recommendation of Prior Authorization for High-Tech Radiology

Ralphs Grocery Company - Ralphs Helps to Make Holiday Season Brighter for Children at California Hospital Medical Center

Rehabilitation Nursing - Studies from University of Missouri add new findings in the area of rehabilitation nursing

Rehabilitation Research - Research on rehabilitation research reported by scientists at University of Jyvaskyla

Rehabilitation Research - University of South Australia reports research in rehabilitation research

Renal Disease - New renal disease study findings reported from C.R.V. Tomson and co-authors

Research and Markets Ltd - Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2008 Report - GDP Expansion Is Expected to Slow Down to 5.5% in 2008, Before Picking Up Again in 2009 and 2010

Research and Markets Ltd. - Appreciating the Burden of Influenza, Hong Kong's Government Announced in July 2008 That It Would Launch a Subsidised Vaccination Programme

Respiratory Tract Infections - Findings from P. Sjogren and co-authors provide new insights into respiratory tract infections

Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia research has been reported by scientists at University of California, Department of Psychiatry

Schizophrenia Therapy - Investigators at Taipei Medical University release new data on schizophrenia therapy

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism - Research from M.O. Premaor and co-authors reveals new findings on secondary hyperparathyroidism

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Happy Holidays: Caregivers at Ten Kindred Healthcare Nursing Homes Win Raises, Organizing Rights, and a Voice to Improve Care

Sepsis - Research results from University of Sao Paulo update knowledge of sepsis

Soft Tissue Infections - New findings from University of Colorado in the area of soft tissue infections published

Surgery - Data on surgery discussed by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Surgery - Data on surgery published by researchers at University Hospital

Surgery - Researchers from Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System detail new studies and findings in the area of surgery

Sutter Solano Medical Center - La Clinica North Vallejo Now Open

Thromboembolism - Study findings from A.A. Khorana et al broaden understanding of thromboembolism

Type 1 Diabetes - New type 1 diabetes study findings have been published by M. Sue and colleagues

Universal Health Care Group - Universal Health Care Expands in Downtown St. Petersburg

University Health Network - Breathing life into injured lungs: World-first technique will expand lung donor organ pool

University of California - Los Angeles - Cell phones using lens-free imaging promise to improve health monitoring

University of Chicago Medical Center - Older adults at high risk for drug interactions

University of Illinois at Chicago - Clinical pharmacists can reduce drug costs

Urinary Tract - Reports from Nagoya City University add new data to research in urinary tract

Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm Earns a Top Award for Exhibit at AARC

VisionShare - VisionShare® Inc. Doubles Customer Base in 12 Months

Walgreens - Walgreens Announces Three New Members of Senior Management Team



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