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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 5th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: Medicare Advantage Plans Lead HMO Financial Impairments in 2007

Abbott - Abbott Receives FDA CLIA Waiver for Use of Five Additional Cartridges on the i-STAT Handheld Blood Analyzer

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies from D. Traul and co-researchers update current data on abdominal aortic aneurysm

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Research on acute myeloid leukemia published by scientists at University of Paris

Acute Pancreatitis - New research on acute pancreatitis from S. Marusic and co-authors summarized

Adult-Care.Org - Raising the Quality of Long-Term Care for Seniors

Aetna - Aetna’s 2009 African-American History Calendar Celebrates Those Building Healthy African-American Communities

Alimentary Pharmacology - Study results from Erasmus University provide new insights into alimentary pharmacology

Alopecia - Studies conducted at K.T. Tan et al on alopecia recently published

Alzheimer Disease Clinical Trial - Research from Medical College of Georgia, Medical College provides new data about Alzheimer disease clinical trial

American Health Care Association - AHCA/Alliance Detail Components of Long Term Care Economic Recovery, Jobs Plan

Amerigroup - Atlanta Educator Kim Bearden Honored as 'Healthy Hero' by AMERIGROUP Foundation

Anthropology - New anthropology study results from E. Martinovic et al described

Antibiotics - Reports summarize antibiotics research from G. Rao and co-authors

Asthma - Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital describe findings in asthma

Autopsy - Research from L.S. Libow and co-authors in the area of autopsy published

B-Cell Lymphoma - Reports summarize B-cell lymphoma research from Kuopio University

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. - UK National Health Service Hospital Selects Blue Coat to Speed Delivery of Medical Images over WAN

Boston University - BUSM researcher solves mystery of 9-month-old

Breast Cancer - Research from M. Ciccarese and colleagues has provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from S. Jones and co-authors in the area of breast cancer published

Breast Cancer - Study results from University of Colorado broaden understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention - Research from F. Formelli and co-researchers in the area of breast cancer prevention published

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Research on breast cancer risk factors published by scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Breast Cancer Screening - Scientists at University of Illinois target breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research on breast cancer therapy discussed by scientists at National Institutes of Health

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Hospital at-home programs provide similar patient outcomes

Cancer - Investigators at University of Connecticut have published new data on cancer

Cardiology - Emageon Signs Agreement with Integrated Health Network MultiCare

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from L. Ceacalvo and colleagues reveal new findings on cardiovascular disease

Carefx Corporation - Carefx Reports 200% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in 2008 as Demand Grows for Solutions Focused on Clinical Decision Making

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Reports summarize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease study results from F. Maltais and co-researchers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Study results from S. Tubek et al provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Pain - Studies from Georgetown University in the area of chronic pain described

Clinical Trial Research - Research from A.J. Brink and co-authors yields new data on clinical trial research

Clostridium - Researchers' work from Harvard University focuses on clostridium

Coagulation - New coagulation findings from Medical University of Graz, Department of Internal Medicine published

Colon Cancer - Researchers from University of Toronto detail new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Colon Cancer Prevention - Scientists at University of Minnesota publish research in colon cancer prevention

Colon Cancer Risk Factors - Research on colon cancer risk factors detailed by scientists at New York University, Division of Epidemiology

Colonoscopy - New findings reported from L. Rabeneck and co-authors describe advances in colonoscopy

Congestive Heart Failure - Researchers from Liverpool Hospital detail findings in congestive heart failure

Conseco Insurance Group - New Study Says Supplemental Insurance is a Must in Current Economy

ConvaTec - ConvaTec Announces Expanded Indications for AQUACEL(R) and AQUACEL(R) Ag Dressings in Management of Surgical Wounds

Cosmetic Surgery - SurgiCare Signs Agreement With BMI Hospital Group

Craniocerebral Trauma - Research from Ullevaal University in the area of craniocerebral trauma published

Critical Care - Data from M.W. Dunser et al provide new insights into critical care

Critical Care - Midwest Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates Will Join Aurora Medical Group

Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes - Researchers at University Hospital, Department of Medicine target cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

Cytomegalovirus - ViraCor Laboratories Launches Fastest Available Cytomegalovirus Antiviral Resistance Test New Service Provides Comprehensive Detection of Antiviral Resistant Virus Strains in Just Three Days, Helping Physicians Treat Patients Quickly COMMA

Dengue Fever - Investigators at National University, Department of Medicine release new data on dengue fever

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - Drugs for children are not safe enough

Dialysis - New dialysis research from Thomas Jefferson University discussed

Diarrhea Therapy - Research results from Tokyo Medical and Dental University update knowledge of diarrhea therapy

Diverticulitis - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University detail research in diverticulitis

Dowman Design - Dowman Design Brings Veteran Hospitality Experience to Interior Design

Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance discussed by P.M. Easton and colleagues

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings reported from S. Valdezate and co-authors

Drug Resistance - Scientists at University of Occupational and Environmental Health publish new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Study results from M. Perezvazquez et al provide new insights into drug resistance

Eclipsys Corporation - United Regional Health Care System Activates Eclipsys Clinical Solutions in Highly Successful ''Big Bang'' Activation

Emory University - Study shows rise in antibiotic resistant pediatric head and neck infections

Endoscopy - Research conducted at A.J. Stanley and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about endoscopy

Enteroscopy - Research on asthma discussed by scientists at University of Michigan

Epilepsy Therapy - Recent findings in epilepsy therapy described by researchers from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Escherichia coli - Studies from S. Suzuki and colleagues provide new data on Escherichia coli

Esophageal Cancer - Scientists at University of Pennsylvania release new data on esophageal cancer

European Society of Cardiology - Seasonal variation in blood pressure

Femoral Neck Fracture - Reports outline femoral neck fracture study findings from N.B. Jain and colleagues

Gender Studies - New gender studies research has been reported by scientists at University of Memphis

Genetics & Genomics - New genetics & genomics data have been reported by scientists at Capital Medical University

Griffin Hospital - Griffin Honored with Tenth Year on FORTUNE Best Companies to Work for List

Health and Medicine - Data from Y. Zhang et al provide new insights into health and medicine

Health and Medicine - New health and medicine study results reported from University of KwaZulu-Natal

Health Insurance - 2008 a Year of Growth and Unprecedented Service for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation

Health Insurance - Is Your Business Ready for the COBRA Premium Subsidy?

Health Insurance - New PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Library Helps Pet Owners Provide a Lifetime of Health and Happiness for Their Dogs and Cats

Health Insurance - Research from I.B. Ahluwalia et al broadens understanding of health insurance

Health Insurance - Research from University of Texas broadens understanding of health insurance

Health Insurance - Researchers at Seoul National University release new data on health insurance

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Yalobusha General Hospital Selects HMS to Provide Information Technology Infrastructure

Heart Attack - Houston Northwest Medical Center Is One of Two Hospitals in Texas Named a Mentor Hospital for Heart Attack

Heart Disease - New findings from D. Goteiner and co-researchers in the area of heart disease described

Heart Disease - Research from University of Michigan in heart disease provides new insights

Heart Failure Therapy - Findings from M. Roik and co-authors broaden understanding of heart failure therapy

Hip Replacements - Research from Norwich University in hip replacements provides new insights

HIV/AIDS - New findings reported from M. Dasdouglas and co-authors describe advances in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - New HIV/AIDS co-infection study findings have been reported by S. Moreno and co-researchers

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Reach Agreement

Hypoglycemia - Research from University of Helsinki in the area of hypoglycemia described

Hypotension - New hypotension study findings have been reported from B. Bruns et al

Immunization - DaVita 'Flu Fighter Program' Vaccinates 85 Percent of Patients

Influenza - Research from University of Alberta in influenza provides new insights

InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Develops Organizational Development and Mobility Training Solution for Edward Hospital

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New injury infection and critical care research from University of Liverpool outlined

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Studies from Stanford University yield new information about injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Yale University, Medical Department details research in injury infection and critical care

Internal Medicine - Research findings from E. Howell et al update understanding of internal medicine

JAMA and Archives Journals - MRSA head and neck infections increase among children

Leptospirosis - Researchers at University of California, Medical Department release new data on leptospirosis

Life Sciences - Data from University of California provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by D.K. Wong et al

Life Sciences - Findings from Michigan State University, College of Medicine broaden understanding of life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Utrecht, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Science broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Hialeah Hospital names Anilton Afonso, 2008 Employee of the Year

Life Sciences - Investigators at Emory University zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by W.B. Weeks and co-researchers

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from A.T. Titmuss and co-authors

Life Sciences - Reports from N.A. Khan and co-researchers add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Seoul National University provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Harvard University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Lubeck report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Pennsylvania provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Lagos, Institute of Child Health and Primary Care publish new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Studies from C.H. Jackson et al further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Robert Koch Institute provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Yonsei University, Department of Laboratory Medicine reports research in life sciences

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University report recent findings in lung cancer risk factors

Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan is U.S. Leader in Childhood Immunizations

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Elects Colleen Cain New Board Chair

Mark Farrah Associates - Medicare Managed Care Membership Gains Slow

Mastectomy - New mastectomy findings from Johns Hopkins University described

MedAssurant, Inc. - MedAssurant Heart Failure and Diabetes Programs Receive Full NCQA Disease Management Accreditation

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuaries Laud New President's Medicare and Social Security Message, Call for Bipartisan Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - IntelliDOT Announces Fast, Cost-Effective Solution to Comply with New NDC Rule for CMS Outpatient Claims

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from San Francisco General Hospital described

Mental Health - Justice Department Reaches Settlement Over Conditions at South Carolina Nursing Care Center

Motorola, Inc. - Montreal Jewish General Hospital Improves Care and Reduces Costs With Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Solution

Nephrectomy - Research from University of Iowa yields new findings on nephrectomy

Neurology - Studies from La Sapienza University describe new findings in neurology

Noblis - Hospitals and Health Systems to Cut Back on Both Capital Spending and Unprofitable Services in 2009

Northwestern University - Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis

Nosocomial Infections - Scientists at University of New South Wales publish research in nosocomial infections

Obstetrics - Research on obstetrics detailed by scientists at Brandeis University

Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Small Businesses Respond to Call for Nominations of Regulations Needing Review and Reform

Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools - New Study Underscores Value of High School Diploma

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings have been reported by I. Bayhan and co-researchers

Osteoporosis - Research results from Brussels Free University update understanding of osteoporosis

Pancreatitis - New pancreatitis study findings have been published by E.G. Gomez and colleagues

Parkinson Disease - Clinical Research Study Focuses on Little Known Behavioral Changes Related to Parkinson's Disease

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Insurance Commissioner Welcomes Withdrawal of Proposed IBC/Highmark Consolidation

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Lasofoxifene

Pharmacokinetics - Research results from University of Oslo update knowledge of pharmacokinetics

Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice and Tucson Medical Center Partner to Improve Patient Care in Southern Arizona

Pneumonia - New findings from N. Dartois and co-researchers in the area of pneumonia described

Pneumonia Therapy - New research on pneumonia therapy from Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences summarized

Pneumonia Therapy - Research data from C. Bergallo and colleagues update understanding of pneumonia therapy

Pneumonia Therapy - Studies from University Federal of Sao Paulo, Division of Infectious Diseases provide new data on pneumonia therapy

Poisoning - Research on poisoning published by scientists at Aarhus University

Precyse Solutions - Precyse Solutions and Ingalls Memorial Hospital Sign Outsourced Transcription Agreement

Prostate Cancer - Methodist Health System Prostate Cancer Screening Program Wins Statewide Community Service Award

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer study findings have been reported from A.B. Chen et al

Quality of Life - Findings from Bergen University provide new insights into quality of life

Queen Mary, University of London - Oral steroids ineffective in the treatment of preschool virus-induced wheezing

Radiology - Zotec Partners Hires New Director of Business Development

Renal Disease - Study data from Y.M. Zhao and co-authors update knowledge of renal disease

Reproductive Health - 36th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision

Research and Markets - 'Telemedicine and E-Health Law' Has the Answers That the Readers Need in the Online Era

Research and Markets - Medicare Skilled Nursing Documentation Offers Insight into Effective Documentation Strategies

Research and Markets, Ltd. - The 2009-2014 World Outlook for Accident and Health Insurance is a Need to Know Research Report

Rheumatology - Research from C. Siva and co-researchers in the area of rheumatology described

Rhinology - Research on rhinology described by scientists at Tel-Aviv University

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - South Jersey Healthcare Offers Sage Intergy EHR Electronic Health Records System to Community Physicians Through EHR Grant Program

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism - Recent studies from Mackay Memorial Hospital add new data to secondary hyperparathyroidism

Sepsis - Studies from Free University in the area of sepsis published

Surgery - New surgery research from F. Millham et al outlined

Surgery - Reports from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College add new data to research in surgery

Surgery - Studies from Cleveland Clinic update current data on surgery

Surgery - Studies from K. Dunning and co-authors have provided new information about surgery

Telemedicine - Mayo Clinic Researchers Assess the State of Stroke Telemedicine

Telemedicine - New telemedicine study results from University of Texas described

Texas Hospital Association - Allison Honored with Hospital Association's Highest Award

The Center for Connected Health - Healthcare Reform Should Include Connected Health and Participatory Medicine, Says Report Submitted to President Obama by Center for Connected Health

The Power Mobility Coalition - Power Mobility Coalition Voices Concerns Over New Interim Final Rule Implementing National Government Consolidation of HME Providers

The Steele Foundation - MedjetAssist, the Steele Foundation Form Alliance to Create End-to-End Travel Security Suite

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Study Finds Sharp Increase in Use of Sleep Medications by Young Adults

Thrombocytopenia - Research from Harvard University reveals new findings on thrombocytopenia

Tuberculosis - Recent studies from University of Ulsan, Medical Department add new data to tuberculosis

Turner Construction Company - Children's Hospital Central California Selects Turner to Manage Addition and Renovation Project

Type 1 Diabetes - Research from University Hospital in the area of type 1 diabetes in children published

U.S. Department of Justice - Chicago Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Civil Rights of a Man Beaten While Restrained in a Wheelchair

U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Reaches Settlement Regarding Conditions at Two Tennessee State Veterans Homes

Ulcerative Colitis - New findings from University of North Carolina in the area of ulcerative colitis published

Universite du Quebec a Montreal - A protein that protects against Alzheimer's?

Urology - New urology research from S. Falahatkar and co-researchers described

Urology - Reports summarize urology study results from Emory University, Medical Department

Urology - Research on urology detailed by scientists at University of Delhi

Vomiting Therapy - Studies from Loyola University, Department of Anesthesiology have provided new information about vomiting therapy



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