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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 14th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Adapt - ADAPT Disability Rights Activists and SEIU Home Care Attendants Tell Congress: Community Choice is a Right

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

AdvanDx - AdvanDx Launches Fast, 90 Minutes Protocol for All CE-IVD Marked PNA FISH(R) Tests in Europe

Aetna - Aetna Behavioral Health National Clinical Director to Speak at Medical-Behavioral Healthcare Integration Conference

Aetna - Aetna Reconfirms Support for the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model of Primary Care

Aetna - Aetna Releases 2008 Annual Report, ‘Choosing to Make a Difference: Improving Health Care One Person at a Time’

Aetna - New York Labor Health Care Alliance NYLHCA Endorses Aetna PPO Network and Medical Management Offerings

Aetna - The Verden Group Awards Aetna Best Overall Performance in 2008 for Provider Network Management

Aging - Research reports on aging from University of Hawaii, Medical Department provide new insights

AHCC Research Association - Natural Killer Cells May Help Protect Against New Strains of Influenza Virus

All Web Leads - All Web Leads Launches COBRA Insurance Web Site to Educate Unemployed Consumers on Health Plan Options

Alliance for Patient Access AfPA - Petition for Health Insurer Code of Conduct Garners Widespread National Support

Allsup - Income at Risk: Unemployment Continues to Hit Those with Disabilities Hard, Reports Allsup

Alzheimer Disease - Perceptive Informatics Introduces Medical Imaging Methodology to Accelerate Development Decisions About Alzheimer's Treatments

Alzheimer Disease - Research from University of Tennessee provide new insights into Alzheimer disease

American Hospital Association - Economic Downturn Taking Toll on Patients and Communities Hospitals Serve: New Survey Finds

American Stroke Association - American Stroke Association Provides Tips for Caregivers as Part of Stroke Month in May

American Urological Association - Certain ecologic factors associated with greater risk of bladder cancer

American Urological Association - Long-term complications of melamine consumption in children

AmSurg Corp. - AmSurg Reports Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of $0.40 Per Diluted Share for the First Quarter of 2009

Anesthesia - Scientists at Columbia University describe research in anesthesia

Anesthesia - Studies from University of Texas further understanding of anesthesia

Anesthesiology - Reports on anesthesiology findings from P.S. Stepaniak and co-researchers provide new insights

Annuloplasty - New findings from Autonomous University in the area of annuloplasty described

Aortic Aneurysms - Endovascular Thoracic Aneurysm Repair Deemed Safer, Less Complications

Aortic Dissection - Researchers from Nihon University, Medical Department report on findings in aortic dissection

Aortic Stenosis - Studies from Cleveland Clinic have provided new data on aortic stenosis

Arcadis Nv - ARCADIS Awarded First PPP Hospital Project in Germany

Asthma - Study data from Harvard University update knowledge of asthma

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies from R.P. Ricci et al further understanding of atrial fibrillation

Autism - Steinberg Announces Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders

Availity, Llc - Insurers Administrative Corporation Joins the Availity Network

Benefitfocus - Benefitfocus Kicks-off 12-Week Wellness Incentive Program

BioMed Central - Protein effects of hormone replacement therapy uncovered

Biomedical Companies - Response Biomedical Corporation Files for U.S. FDA 510(k) Market Clearance of its Rapid Respiratory Syncytial Virus Test

Biopsy - Researchers at Yokohama City University, Department of Urology publish new data on biopsy

Biotech Business - BioTech Medical Well-Positioned to Immediately Respond to Swine Flu Emergency with SDC-Based SpectraSan 24 Disinfectant

Biotech Business - Research from University of Cincinnati in biotech business provides new insights

Bipolar Disorder - New bipolar disorder research from J. Brunelle and co-researchers described

Bladder Cancer - Research from K. Wallace and co-researchers yields new findings on bladder cancer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Steps into National Walk @ Lunch Day

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - Columbia, Greenville, Charleston Walkers Cover 3,000 Miles During Lunch

BodyLogicMD - Orlando Offers More Than Amusement Parks to Help You Feel Younger

Boston University - Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention

Breast Cancer Therapy - Findings from Karolinska Institute provide new insights into breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Reports outline breast cancer therapy study findings from Saitama Medical University

Brown University - Hispanics appear to face poorer quality nursing home care

Cambridge Heart, Inc. - Cambridge Heart Announces Date of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Cancer - BrittiCares International 'Smile for Life' 5K Run/Walk Gears Up to Save Lives

Cancer - Findings from University of Basel provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - New cancer data have been reported by researchers at Rockefeller University

Cancer - Reports outline cancer study results from P. Fobair et al

Cancer - Researchers from Lund University describe findings in cancer

Cancer - Researchers from University of Southampton detail findings in cancer

Cancer - US Oncology Commends Governor Sebelius' Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Cancer - Women Ten Times More Likely To Do Breast Self-Exams Correctly With Intervention Program, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Cannabis Science, Inc. - Cannabis Compounds Reduce Multi-Drug Resistant Infections

Cardiola - Study demonstrates “therapeutic value of muscular counterpulsation after coronary bypass grafting operation”, which is the basis of Cardiola’s m.pulse® system for treating chronic heart failure patients, non-surgically COMMAS

Cardiology - Sustaining Excellence in All Aspects of Cardiac Care Rare but Lives Could Be Saved If More Patients Were Treated at Top-Performing Hospitals

CardioNet, Inc. - CardioNet Addresses Analyst Report on Reimbursement Speculation

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Reports 2009 First Quarter Earnings

Cervical Cancer - Data from S. Shimano et al provide new insights into cervical cancer

CIGNA - CIGNA and Merck Sign Performance-Based Contract

Cintas Corporation - Cintas Announces Winner of the Wear the Care Contest™

Circulation Research - Data on circulation research reported by researchers at University of Iowa

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth Collaborate on Free Medical Clinic May 2-3

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from University Hospital provide new data on clinical trial research

CoActiv, LLC - CoActiv Inks Reseller Agreement with NY Imaging Service

Colon Cancer - New findings from C. Ballew and co-authors describe advances in colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Reports summarize colon cancer research from Emory University

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2009 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $2.9 Billion

Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Announces the GRC Performance Center™ for Real Time Risk Monitoring and Advanced Visual Dashboards

Concentra Urgent Care - Concentra Urges Employers to Protect against Swine Flu Outbreak

Consumer Watchdog - Lesson From the States: Lack of Cost Controls Derailed California Health Reform, Led to Budget Overruns and Unaffordable Policies in Massachusetts

Critical Care - Findings from A.D. Hill and co-authors provide new insights into critical care

Cytokines - Research from Jikei University provides new data on cytokines

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

Dementia - Study data from J.T. Vandersteen et al provide new insights into dementia

Dementia - Vigilan Adds Medication Management to CARE Suite for Senior Living Management

Dementia Prevention - New dementia prevention study results reported from Monash University, Department of Psychological Medicine

Dementia Prevention - Study results from Monash University, Department of Psychological Medicine broaden understanding of dementia prevention

Depression - Investigators at University of Rochester release new data on depression

Dialysis - Scientists at University of Sydney publish new data on dialysis

Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. - Diversity Alliance for Science to Host Second Annual Networking Conference and EXPO: “Diversity Will Drive Our Scientific Future”

DocuSys, Inc. - Muskogee Community Hospital Goes Live with Anesthesia Information Technology from DocuSys

Dolbey - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Goes Live with Dolbey’s Fusion CAC Computer-Assisted Coding Solution

Dr. Eugene S. Schneller, Arizona State University; and Health Care - Study to Document Billions in Annual Health Care Savings From 'Group Purchasing Organizations' That Could Play Bigger Role in Obama Health Care Reform

Dr. Eugene S. Schneller, Arizona State University; Health Care Sector - Unsung Heroes of Health Care Reform?: $36 Billion in Annual Savings Linked to 'Group Purchasing Organizations' in Major Survey of Over 400 Hospitals

DrFirst - DrFirst Announces Intent to Offer ePrescribing Through New Online AMA Platform

Drug Resistance - Consumers Union Report: Almost 100,000 Surgical Patients Didn't Get the Right Infection Prevention Care During Year Studied

Drug Resistance - Findings from Columbus Children's Hospital advance knowledge in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Findings from Yuanpei University broaden understanding of drug resistance

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance research from A. Jain and co-researchers described

Drug Resistance - Research from F. Luzzaro and colleagues provide new insights into drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies from University of Copenhagen provide new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Study findings from Queen's University provide new insights into drug resistance

Dysplasia - The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Orthopaedic Hip Program Helps Girl Get Back in the Game

Dyspnea - Research results from H.G. Schneider and colleagues update understanding of dyspnea

Eating Disorders - Remuda Ranch Reports Eating Disorders on the Rise Among Elderly

Eisai Inc. - Eisai Senior Health Digest Offers Insights into Medication Compliance Among Seniors

Emergency Preparedness - Coalition Says On-Site Infectious Medical Waste Treatment Key To Disease Control and Hospital Sustainability During a Pandemic

Emergency Preparedness - NJHA's Sellers Serves on Institute of Medicine Preparedness Panel

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP - American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Receives First-Ever Gift from Health System Partners

Enzyme Research - Reports outline enzyme research study findings from Ghent University

Explain My Surgery Inc. - Explain My Surgery Pursues Merger

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York; Outlook to Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Rex Healthcare North Carolina at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. SC Revs to 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Discusses Impact of Economic Meltdown on the European High Acuity Monitoring Systems Markets

Gastroenterology - Researchers from Hartford Hospital describe findings in gastroenterology

Genetics & Genomics - New genetics & genomics research has been reported by scientists at Royal North Shore Hospital

Genworth Financial - Alaska Long Term Care Costs Highest in the Nation, Although Growth in Costs Trails National Average, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Costs for Most Types of Long Term Care in the Nation's Capital Growing Faster than Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Alabama Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Much of the State, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Delaware Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Florida Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Idaho Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Indiana Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Kansas Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Kentucky Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs in Connecticut Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs in Most of Georgia Outpacing Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs in Most of South Dakota Outpacing Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs in New Jersey Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs in Tennessee Outpacing Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs Outpacing Inflation in Colorado, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs Outpacing Inflation in Most of Arizona, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs Outpacing Inflation in Most of Arkansas, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Most of Michigan, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Maine Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Maryland Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Nebraska Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Nevada Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in New Hampshire Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in New Mexico Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in New York Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in North Carolina Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in North Dakota Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Ohio Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Virginia Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Washington Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Wisconsin Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth in Wyoming Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth of Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Minnesota, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth of Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Montana, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth of Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Oklahoma, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth of Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Oregon, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Growth of Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Pennsylvania, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Genworth Financial - Long Term Care Costs Outpacing the Rate of Inflation in Missouri, According to Annual Genworth Financial Study

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings recently were published by M.N. Shah and co-researchers

Gevity - Health Insurance Continuation Subsidy Important Part of Stimulus Package for Small Businesses

Greenway Medical Technologies - Health IT Experts Assemble in Washington D.C. to Present Testimony on Definition of Meaningful Use Before National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS)

Headache and Migraine - Research on headache and migraine reported by R.K. Cady et al

Health and Society - Research from Kaohsiung Medical University in health and society provides new insights

Health Insurance - For Patients' Sake, Insurance Companies Urgently Need a Code of Conduct

Health Insurance - The Final Exam: Graduates Test Tough Job Markets, Join Growing Pool of Uninsured

HealthPartners - HealthPartners Reports Strong Membership Growth

Heart Attack - New heart attack research reported from M. Kosiborod and co-authors

Heart Attack - Research conducted at Capital University has updated our knowledge about heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Data on heart bypass surgery discussed by researchers at German Heart Center

Heart Bypass Surgery - New findings reported from Y. Lin and co-authors describe advances in heart bypass surgery

Hip Fracture - Research in the area of hip fracture reported from Duke University

HIV/AIDS - 'Routine HIV Screening Coverage Act' (Waters, D, CA) a 'Crucial Linchpin to Health Care Reform,' says AHF

HIV/AIDS - New findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the area of HIV/AIDS described

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS data have been reported by E.F. Daher and co-authors

HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS study results from M.J. Russo and co-researchers

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center: Taking the Message of Trust to the Streets of LA

Hygiene - Germgard's Ultra-Fast Hand Hygiene Solution Protects Against Deadly MRSA, C difficile, and Influenza Virus

Hypertension - Findings from University Hospital provide new insights into hypertension

Hypertension - Research reports on hypertension from University of London, Imperial College provide new insights

I Debate - Nation’s Top Teenagers to Debate at Gen. Tommy Franks-Hosted Event

IBM - IBM Announces New Healthcare Industry Solutions Lab in China

Identity Force - Hospitals Struggling to Comply With Red Flags Rules

Influenza - Pennsylvania Working Closely With Federal Partners to Contain Impact of Swine Flu

InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. - InfuSystem Appoints Bryan Russo as Chief Commercial Officer

Injury Infection and Critical Care - New data from P. Hadjizacharia et al illuminate research in injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Studies from James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children have provided new data on injury infection and critical care

Injury Research - New injury research study findings have been published by scientists at Hospital for Sick Children

InstallFree, Inc. - Denver Health Selects InstallFree to Provide Application Virtualization

Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care - Nondrug treatment of Alzheimer's disease: Long-term benefit not proven

Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. - Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. announces MRSA – Specific EPA Registration of EcaFlo® Excelyte®

Intelligent Healthcare Displays - The Best Defense Against Swine Flu

Internal Medicine - Data from C.J. Brown and colleagues advance knowledge in internal medicine

Internal Medicine - Researchers from University of Rochester report details of new studies and findings in the area of internal medicine

Intuit Inc. - Cigna First to Offer Quicken HealthSM Expense Tracker

Kaiser Permanente - Women 10 times more likely to do breast self-exams correctly with intervention, KP study finds

Kidney Care Partners - Kidney Care Partners Applauds Governor Sebelius's Appointment as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: More than 4 Million Potentially Preventable Admissions Cost Hospitals $31 Billion

Life Sciences - E&C Medical Intelligence Inc. Announces New Name: PeriGen Inc.

Life Sciences - Findings from Royal Perth Hospital, Department of Intensive Care broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Tartu advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Pennsylvania target life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at University of South Carolina, Medical Department

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Life Sciences - NovaRad Signs Two New PACS Contracts; Adds Oregon Imaging Centers

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from University of York

Life Sciences - Research conducted at E. Tompa and co-authors has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Queen's University reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Minnesota provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from G. Perera and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Harvard University have provided new information about life sciences

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Ligand Announces Approval in Europe of CONBRIZA™ for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Women at Increased Risk of Fracture

LTC Financial Partners - Long Term Care Alerting Methods Revealed by Industry Leaders

Lung Cancer - Data on lung cancer described by researchers at University of Washington

Managed Care - Archi-Tech InView Now Supports Managed Care Data, Offering an Interactive Dashboard for On-Demand Sales Planning and Reporting

Managed Care - New Health Plan Payment Models Are Improving Patient Quality and Safety

Managed Care - Product Shifts are Occurring in the Renal Anemia and Bone and Mineral Metabolism Markets According to the Most Recent TreatmentTrends(R): US Nephrology Report from BioTrends Research Group

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Executives Testify at NCVHS Hearings on 'Meaningful Use' Criteria

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Shiftwise Unveils Markets Most Comprehensive Platform for Flexible Workforce Management

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Announces Appointment of Chief Technology Officer

Medical Quality - Findings from S. Dhuper and co-researchers advance knowledge in medical quality

Medical Quality - New findings from K.M. Mazor and co-authors describe advances in medical quality

Medical Research - Studies from I.S. Mir et al have provided new data on medical research

Medical Systems - Ming Chuan University reports research in medical systems

Medical Systems - Research on medical systems discussed by J. Nayak and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Ranked No. 1 in Electronic Prescription Routing for Second Consecutive Year

Medicare and Medicaid - Area Seniors Rally to Support Medicare Advantage Health Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Legislature Unanimously Supports 'The Alonzo Mourning Access to Care Act' to Help State's Kidney Failure Patients and the Disabled

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

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - New National Survey Reveals Eight in 10 Seniors Satisfied With Medicare Drug Benefit

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from Kaiser Permanente

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from I.B. Ahluwalia and colleagues update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at C.V. Ferri et al on medicare and medicaid recently published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from D. Deck et al provide new data on medicare and medicaid

Medsphere Systems Corporation - Nationally Recognized Psychiatric Hospital Selects Medsphere’s Open Source Electronic Health Record to Transform Clinical Care

Mental Disorders - Research from Prince of Wales Hospital yields new data on mental disorders

Mental Health - New Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is Announced

Mental Health - Research on mental health discussed by G.S. Stevenson and co-researchers

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - Metropolitan Health Networks Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Physician Practice Assets of Senior Health Care of Volusia, P.A.

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Highmark Inc.

Movero Technology, Inc. - Movero Delivers Over 10,000 Training Sessions for Physicians Using Mobile ePrescription Applications

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization NHPCO - NHPCO Capitol Hill Day Participants to Congress: Protect Access to Compassionate & High-Quality End-of-Life Care

National Minority Quality Forum - Barriers to Health Care, Prescription Choice Hurt Patients, Leading Doctor Says

NCB Capital Impact - Community Approach Necessary for Affordable Long-Term Care, Says NCB Capital Impact

Nephrectomy - Data from A. Kumar et al provide new insights into nephrectomy

Nephrostomy - Reports summarize nephrostomy study results from Z. Okeke and co-researchers

Network Dynamics Associates Llc - China Seeks to Transform Healthcare Sector with Information Technology

Neuroblastoma - Research on neuroblastoma detailed by A. Cuesta and co-authors

Neurology - Studies from Yonsei University, Research Center provide new data on neurology

Neurology - The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Specialists On Call Collaborating in Teleneurology

Nursing - Studies from American University of Beirut further understanding of nursing

Obesity and Diabetes - As Health Reform Takes Shape, Leading Medical and Public Health Organizations Join Effort to Keep Obesity Front and Center

Obesity and Diabetes - Complications and Costs of Obesity Surgery Declining

Obstetrics - Studies from University of Helsinki describe new findings in obstetrics

Obstetrics - University of Texas publishes research in obstetrics

Occupational Health - Findings from University of Melbourne, Department of Surgery in occupational health reported

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences Presents Business Update Prior to Financial West Investor Conference

Ohio Health Care Association - Ohio Health Care Association/Ohio Centers for Assisted Living Host Midwest's Largest Long-Term Care Convention in Columbus

OMG - Lt. Gen. James Peake, M.D. to Keynote Conference: SOA in Healthcare: Value in a Time of Change

OMG - Wes Rishel, Gartner, to be Featured Speaker at Conference: SOA in Healthcare: Value in a Time of Change

OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Professional Partners Expands Directors & Officers Coverage for Health Care Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations

Ophthalmology - Scientists at Cardiff University discuss research in ophthalmology

Osteoporosis - Wyeth's CONBRIZA Approved in the European Union for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Women at Increased Risk of Fracture

Patient Advocate Foundation - Report Finds an Alarming Number of Chronically Ill Patients - Over 93 Percent - Reporting Medical Debt Crisis Issues in 2008 Have Some Form of Insurance

PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. - PayFlex Appoints Bob Natt as CEO

Pediatrics - Highmark Inc. Recognizes Exceptional Employee Volunteers with Jefferson Awards for Public Service

Pediatrics - Safely transporting a preterm or low birth weight infant

Perinatology - Recent findings in perinatology described by A.P. Gonzalez and colleagues

Perlegen Sciences, Inc. - Perlegen Builds Commercial Group to Support Upcoming MammaPLUS™ Launch

Pharmaceuticals - Gene Network Sciences Names Former Wyeth President of R&D Robert Ruffolo to SAB

Pharmaceuticals - Studies conducted at J. Yoshida et al on pharmaceuticals recently published

Phoenix Controls - Phoenix Controls Corporation Announces Pandemic-ready HVAC Applications and Information Sources

Premera Blue Cross - Premera Announces Notable Results from Prescription Drug Safety Program

Premier Inc. - Akron, Ohio Healthcare System Saves $1.1+ Million Using Premier Insurance Management Services Inc.

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreement for Revenue Cycle Solutions

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Roofing Products

PrimeDoc Management Services, Inc. - PrimeDoc Hospitalist Group Announces Partnership to Enhance Inpatient Medical Care in Northern Virginia

Prostate Cancer - Research results from University of California update understanding of prostate cancer

Prudential Financial, Inc. - JennisonDryden to Reopen Jennison Health Sciences Fund

Public Health - University of London publishes research in public health

RAND Corporation - Study finds higher drug co-pays discourage patients from starting treatment

RedBrick Health - RedBrick Health Helps Ridgeview Medical Center Reduce Employee Risk for Major Health Conditions by 20 Percent in One Year

Rehabilitation Research - Research on rehabilitation research described by L. Rolita and colleagues

Research and Markets - Pay-for-Performance Physician Initiative Awards Were up 25 Percent Last Year, According to New Report

Research and Markets Ltd. - Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Surgery/Vascular Lab Services

Roche - Roche Announces New Co-Pay Program in California That Makes it Easier for Patients With Diabetes to Receive Savings on ACCU-CHEK Blood Glucose Test Strips

Roche - Roche Announces New Co-pay Program in Florida that Makes It Easier for Patients with Diabetes to Receive Savings on ACCU-CHEK Blood Glucose Test Strips

Roche - Roche Announces New Co-pay Program in Pennsylvania that Makes It Easier for Patients with Diabetes to Receive Savings on ACCU-CHEK Blood Glucose Test Strips

Sepsis - New findings from M.C. Liberto and co-authors describe advances in sepsis

Sepsis - New sepsis research from Yale University, Medical Department described

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - Swine Flu: Infection Control in Hospitals Will Be Critical

Solid Cancer - Data on solid cancer described by researchers at Cairo University

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces CE Mark Approval of Remote Care System for Implantable Cardiac Devices

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford Hospital & Clinics: Saying the Right Thing

Stanford University School of Medicine - Packard/Stanford Study Suggests Two Causes for Bowel Disease in Infants

Surgery - New AHRQ Study: Injuries to Surgery Patients Dramatically Increase Deaths and Hospital Readmissions

Surgery - New surgery findings from Chung-Shan Medical University published

Surgery - New surgery study results reported from Columbus Children's Hospital

Surgery - Reports from D.N. Wijeysundera et al highlight recent research in surgery

Surgery - Reports from Queen Elizabeth Hospital add new data to research in surgery

Surgery - Research from S.A. Hanna et al broadens understanding of surgery

Surgery - Research on surgery detailed by scientists at University of Basel

Surgical Technology - Immersion Fuels Growth of Medical Simulation Market in Japan

Surgical Technology - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Issues Annual Report for 2008

SynCare, Llc - SynCare, LLC(TM) Awarded HealthCare USA Health Risk Assessments Contract

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Teva Comments on Generic Evista® Preliminary Injunction

The Allstate Corporation - Allstate Applauds Introduction of STANDUP Act

The Center for Wound Healing, Inc. - Center for Wound Healing Chairman John Capotorto M.D. Elected Secretary of American Association for Wound Care Management

The Center for Wound Healing, Inc. - The Center for Wound Healing, Inc. to Attend Symposium on Advanced Wound Care in Dallas April 26 - 29

Therapy - Research from University of Maryland yields new data on therapy

Thromboembolism - Studies from Turku University in the area of thromboembolism published

Thrombosis - Award-winning partnership proves Vocantas CallAssure effective tool for chronic disease management

Tides Foundation - 2009 Pizzigati Prize for Public Interest Computing Awarded to Darius Jazayeri

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Piedmont Hospital Installs First Toshiba Infinix Systems with Next Generation Advanced Image Processing

Transfusion Medicine - Researchers from Medical Research Council publish new studies and findings in the area of transfusion medicine

Tranzyme Pharma - Tranzyme Pharma Announces Positive Phase 2 Results with TZP-101 for Improvement of Symptoms in Patients with Gastroparesis

Travel Guard - Travel Guard Offering Free Assistance to Travelers Concerned With Swine Flu Outbreak's Impact

Trichomoniasis - New findings reported from University of South Carolina, Medical Department describe advances in trichomoniasis

Tuberculosis - Scientists at University of Foggia discuss research in tuberculosis

Tuberculosis - Study results from National University broaden understanding of tuberculosis

Tuberculosis Risk Factors - Reports from University of the Witwatersrand, Division of Rheumatology describe recent advances in tuberculosis risk factors

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Alaska to Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Have Equal Access to Transportation Services at Anchorage Pioneer Home

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Evaluation Shows Significant Improvement in Local Hospitals’ Disaster Preparedness

University of California - San Diego - Novel role of protein in generating amyloid-beta peptide

University of California - San Francisco - Glutamate identified as predictor of disease progression in multiple sclerosis

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Older men more likely than women to die after pneumonia

University of Rochester Medical Center - Brain protein central to both Parkinson's, drug addiction identified

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - M. D. Anderson study predicts dramatic growth in cancer rates among US elderly, minorities

Unstable Angina - Studies from University of Valencia in the area of unstable angina described

Urology - Research results from Ataturk University update knowledge of urology

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. - Children’s Hunger Fund to Name New Malawi Medical Centre after USANA Founder

Valley Presbyterian Hospital - Valley Presbyterian Hospital Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer

Varicose Vein - Varicose Veins Pose Scary Health Risk; Sufferers Find Solace With Insurance-Covered Treatment at Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute

W Hotels Worldwide - W Hotels Unveils Waterfront Wow with the Grand Opening of W Hoboken

W. L. Gore & Associates - Gore Announces Availability of Larger Diameter, Small Profile GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis

Wellness - Wellness and Innovation Key to New MVP Health Care Brand Identity

West Monroe Partners - Anwer Khan Joins West Monroe Partners as Healthcare Practice Director

WinMagic Data Security - The Hospital for Sick Children Selects WinMagic’s SecureDoc Full-Disk Encryption to Protect Hospital Data on More Than 800 Laptops

Women's Health - Studies from J. Svensson et al add new findings in the area of women's health

Word & Brown General Agency - Word & Brown General Agency Partners with UnitedHealthcare

ZOLL Medical Corporation - Adoption of ZOLL AutoPulse Expands in Alberta, Canada



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