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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 21st, 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: U.S. Health—2008 GAAP Financial Review

A.M. Best Company - BestWeek Launches RegulatoryWeek Supplement

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Research on abdominal aortic aneurysm discussed by J. Mcphee and co-researchers

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Research on abdominal hysterectomy described by scientists at University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology

ACS - ACS Signs $84 Million Medicaid Contract with Commonwealth of Virginia

Acute Long-Term Hospital Association - LTAC Hospital Legislation Introduced in U.S. House

Adverse Drug Reactions - National Hemovigilance Pilot Program Launches to Track Adverse Events Associated with Blood Transfusion

Adverse Drug Reactions - Study data from University of Texas provide new insights into adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna Shareholder Meeting to Be Webcast

Aging - Aging Advocate Named President of Maryland's Leading Long-Term Care Association

Aging - Dr. Dan Tobin, Family Caregiving Expert, Featured on Caring.com

Aging - Researchers from Wake Forest University, Medical Department detail new studies and findings in the area of aging

Allergy Medicine - New allergy medicine study findings recently were reported by F.I. Khan and co-researchers

Allscripts - Cardinal Health to Offer Allscripts Electronic Health Record to Solo and Small Physician Groups

American Academy of Neurology - Delirium may cause rapid cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - AAHSA President Discusses Long-Term Care Solution at SCAN Foundation/Health Affairs Conference

American Cancer Society - Hospital volume inconsistent predictor of quality care

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Using Health Information Technology to Help Doctors Identify Gaps in Care

Aneurysm - Recent studies from University of Florida add new data to aneurysm

Angiotensins - New angiotensins research from F.D. Fuchs et al outlined

API Healthcare - Fremont-Rideout Health Group, Bermuda Hospitals Board and Nyack Hospital Streamline Human Capital Management Processes with Solutions from API Healthcare

Array Networks Inc. - Array Networks Offers DesktopDirect Customers Free 30-Day Use of Remote Access Business Continuity Solution

Assisted Living Federation of America - Senior Living Executives Optimistic About Future

Asthma - Data on asthma described by researchers at National University

Atherosclerosis - Findings from Kobe University, Medical Department in atherosclerosis reported

Behavior - National Survey: Parents Report Increased Awareness of Risks of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, but Preventative Action Lags

Bellus Health INC. - BELLUS Health reports results for first quarter of fiscal 2009

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Delirium rapidly accelerates memory decline in Alzheimer's patients

Bipartisan Policy Center - House Majority Leader Hoyer Urges Entitlement Reform at Bipartisan Policy Center's 'Unprecedented Federal Debt: Putting Our Fiscal House in Order' Forum

Bipolar Disorder - Investigators at University of Michigan publish new data on bipolar disorder

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Michigan Blues' CEO Daniel J. Loepp Reinforces Company's Commitment to Minority Business Partners

Breast Cancer - Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Capital Breast Care Center Pound the Pavement to Save Lives

Bridges to Excellence - Research Shows that Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Work with Appropriate Incentives

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - CNA/NNOC Re-Elects Council of Presidents

Cancer - American Cancer Society Awarded Dual WellPoint Foundation Grants to Expand Hope Lodge Network and Patient Navigation Program

Cancer - Cancer Patients in North Wales to Gain Access to Varian's RapidArc Radiotherapy Treatments

Cancer - Melanoma and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Risks, Prognosis

Cancer - Study findings on cancer are outlined in reports from University of Munich

Carotid Endarterectomy - Data on carotid endarterectomy described by D. Magner et al

Case Management - New case management study results reported from University of Plymouth

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts, Inc. - Richard D. Lynch Named President and Chief Executive Officer for CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Cervicitis - Investigators at University of Oxford target cervicitis

Chase Card Services - ChaseHealthAdvance and Pets Best Insurance Team up to Give Pets a Chance at Healthy and Full Lives

Cholecystitis - New findings from National Taiwan University in the area of cholecystitis published

Cholecystitis - Reports from F.J. Gonzalezrodriguez and colleagues advance knowledge in cholecystitis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Findings from B. Stallberg and co-authors broaden understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from M.G.J. Brussekeizer et al in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease described

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from Tor Vergata University reveal new findings on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Nursing - New clinical nursing study findings have been reported from M. Silen et al

Clinical Nursing - Researchers from Chang-Gung University publish findings in clinical nursing

Clinical Research - Physicians Conduct Research Studies in Minutes, Not Months, at Montefiore Medical Center

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research study findings have been reported by R. Raine and colleagues

Clinical Trial Research - Research from S. Middleton and co-researchers provides new data on clinical trial research

Clostridium - Studies from A. Mears and co-researchers update current data on clostridium

Coherix - Ann Arbor-Based Coherix Developed Tool to Screen for Swine Flu

Coherix - CORRECTING and REPLACING Ann Arbor-Based Coherix Developed Tool to Screen for Swine Flu

Colorectal - Findings in colorectal reported from C.N. Parnaby and co-researchers

Columbia University Medical Center - Why parents miss their children's immunization visits

Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans to total $11.4 billion in 2009

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Health System

Conifer - Conifer Purchases Receivables from St. Joseph Medical Center

Cook Medical - 31,000 U.S. Healthcare Providers Gain Access to Leading Medical Devices Through Expanded Amerinet, Cook Medical Partnership

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated - Cox Smith Expands Healthcare Practice with Addition of Austin Attorneys

Critical Care - New critical care study findings have been published by J.R. Mcclure and colleagues

Critical Care Medicine - Studies in the area of critical care medicine reported from K. Salottolo and co-researchers

Crowell & Moring Llp - Crowell & Moring Gains Experienced Insurance/Reinsurance Partner Deirdre Johnson

Data Advantage, LLC - Hospital Value Index™ Report: Hospitals in Montana, Massachusetts and Iowa Offer Greatest Value Healthcare in U.S.

Dementia - New dementia research has been reported by R.E. Kelley et al

Dementia - Researchers at University of Michigan publish new data on dementia

Dementia - Studies from City University of New York add new findings in the area of dementia

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Depression - New data from Helsinki University illuminate research in depression

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Diabetes Screening - City Leaders Launch Medicare Diabetes Screening Project in Augusta

Diagnostics - Researchers from Yale University describe findings in diagnostics in women

Diatherix Laboratories Inc. - Diatherix Laboratories Releases First Clinically Available Test for Confirmation of the Swine Flu Virus

Diverticular Disease - New diverticular disease research from Frenchay Hospital outlined

Diverticulitis - Research in the area of diverticulitis reported from University of Heidelberg

DocuSys, Inc. - DocuSys’ Presurgical Care Management System Successfully Installed at Indiana Regional Medical Center

DR Systems, Inc. - Integrating PACS with Digital Mammography was Focus of Presentation at NCBC Meeting

DrFirst - 17 CCHIT Certified Vendors Partnered with DrFirst to Fulfill ePrescribing Requirements

Drug Abuse - Reports outline drug abuse study findings from University of California, Medical Department

Dysphagia - Study findings from University of Toronto provide new insights into dysphagia

Eating Disorders Prognosis - Study results from Medical University of Lodz update understanding of eating disorders prognosis

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Names Paul Billings Director and Chief Science Officer of Genomic Medicine Institute

Elsevier - Transmission of MRSA and Clostridium difficile through dogs

Emdeon - Emdeon Announces Agreement to Acquire the Sentinel Group, a Leader in Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Management Services

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Studies from M.S. Oberste and colleagues reveal new findings on emerging infectious diseases

Endometriosis Genetics - New endometriosis genetics research from Jagiellonian University discussed

Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. - New Hospital Energy Performance Service Helps Hospitals Cut Energy Costs by 25% or More

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research reported from Anhui Medical University, Department of Infectious Diseases

Epidemics - Swine Flu Fears Generate Interest in UV Disinfection Technologies...Again

Epilepsy - Data on epilepsy published by S.V. Thomas and colleagues

Epilepsy - Reports summarize epilepsy study results from University of Kentucky

Epilepsy - Studies from National University in the area of epilepsy published

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Places Health Net's Ratings on Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $250MM Providence Health & Services' Taxable Series 2009A Notes 'AA'

Frankford Hospital - Frankford Hospital Changes Its Name to Aria Health

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Rising Public Awareness Promoting Acceptance of Infection Surveillance Systems Across Europe

Gastroenteritis Therapy - Study results from Yamaguchi University, Department of Pediatrics provide new insights into gastroenteritis therapy

Gastroenterology - Studies from M.R. Quallick and colleagues reveal new findings on gastroenterology

Gemalto - Gemalto Appointed as Prime Contractor for the Electronic Health Card Program in Gabon

Genital Wart - New genital wart research from University of British Columbia outlined

Geriatrics - Investigators at University of Helsinki target geriatrics

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings have been reported from University of Rochester, Medical Department

Geriatrics - Research from New York University in geriatrics provides new insights

Geriatrics - Researchers from University of Kansas discuss findings in geriatrics

Geriatrics - Studies from University of California in the area of geriatrics published

Gerontology - Reports outline gerontology study findings from University of Toronto

Global Capacity - Global Capacity Announces Expansion and Extension of Strategic Sourcing Contract

Harris Interactive - Public’s Opinion of FDA Shows Room for Improvement

HB Litigation Conferences - HB Litigation Conferences Announces Conference and Two Teleconferences on Chinese Drywall Litigation and Insurance

Health Insurance - EnrollNY(TM): Easy Way for Uninsured New Yorkers to Find Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Medical Tai Chi (Qigong) - Chinese 'Miracle Exercise' Popular as U.S. Health Costs Rise

Health Insurance - New 2009 Guide To Health Insurance for the Unemployed Available at HealthInsuranceFinders.com

Health Insurance - Study data from J.O. Rivera and colleagues update understanding of health insurance

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Healthcare Management Systems Celebrates 25 Years

Heart Attack - Findings in heart attack reported from J.E. Brush and co-researchers

Heart Attack - New findings reported from T.A. Hanssen and co-authors describe advances in heart attack

Heart Attack - Research from M.S. Forcina and co-researchers provides new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from Osaka University in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Studies from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Medical Department provide new data on heart attack

Heart Attack Prognosis - Research from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Division of Cardiology in the area of heart attack prognosis published

Heart Disease - Data on heart disease discussed by C. Lahoz and colleagues

Heart Disease - New heart disease findings from Duke University published

Heart Disease - Studies conducted at D.J. Kurz et al on heart disease recently published

Heart Failure Quality of Care - Reports summarize heart failure quality of care research from University of North Florida, College of Public Health

Heartburn - New Studies Show Popular Heartburn Medications Moderate the Effect of Taking Widely Prescribed Heart Drug

Hip Fracture - Studies from University of Sydney add new findings in the area of hip fracture

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Healthcare Conference

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Scientists at University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute publish research in hormone replacement therapy

Hospital Infection - Research findings from D.S. Thompson et al update understanding of hospital infection

Hospital Infection - Research on hospital infection published by scientists at University of Alabama

Hospital Infection - Studies from R. Kock et al provide new data on hospital infection

Hypertension - New Data Shows Blood Pressure Reduction Therapy with BENICAR(R) and BENICAR HCT(R) Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients to Target Blood Pressure

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 9% Increase in Revenue for the First Quarter of 2009 to $30.9 Million Compared to $28.4 Million a Year Earlier

IC Sciences Corporation - New Website Connects Physicians to Solve Challenging Cases and Share Experiences

Immunodeficiency - ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Helps Family Coping with Primary Immunodeficiency Disease

InCube Labs - InCube Labs Adds Pharmaceutical Expertise, Creates Drug Delivery Group

Intercede Health - Intercede Health Announces Relationship with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk, Va.

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company, Inc. to Present at Deutsche Bank's 34th Annual Health Care Conference

JAMA and Archives Journals - Program reduces hospital and emergency department use among homeless adults with chronic illnesses

Kaiser Permanente - Even mildly premature infants have increased risk of a common respiratory tract infection

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Grant to Expand UCLA International Medical Center Graduate Program

Kidney Disease - Researchers' work from Harvard University focuses on kidney disease

Kids II, Inc. - Bright Starts® Announces Third Annual Pink Power Mom™ Search

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare First Quarter Results Exceed Company’s Guidance

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Announces That UK Court Extends Injunction Against Smith & Nephew

Krames - Krames Makes Swine Flu Patient Education HealthSheet Available on Website to Aid Public Health Education Efforts

Krames - Nationally Recognized Boston Hospital Partners with Krames Patient Education

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Studies from E. Ozturk et al provide new data on laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparotomy - Data on laparotomy described by researchers at European Institute of Oncology, Department of Gynecology

Lemon Grove Press - Critical Conditions Wins Seven Book Awards

Lentigo Therapy - Study findings on lentigo therapy are outlined in reports from V. Madan and colleagues

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Texas

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at York University

Life Sciences - Investigators at Campinas State University target life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at Creighton University, Medical Department release new data on life sciences

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

Life Sciences - New findings reported from University Hospital describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Alabama

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Harvard University

Life Sciences - Reports from C.L. Curcio et al highlight recent research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted by J.M. Teno and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from INSERM provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from L.J. Stone and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Regina in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research from University of Tehran provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Army release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Nebraska release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from M. Kutash et al provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from M.M. Safford et al provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Nagoya University, Medical Department

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Announces First Quarter Results

LiveProcess - Will Flu Crisis Push U.S. toward an “Infectious Katrina”?

Managed Care - New managed care research has been reported by scientists at Pfizer Inc.

Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Coalition to Protect Senior Care Praises Senate Finance Committee's Inclusion of Long-term Care in Roundtable Discussion on Access to Health Care Coverage

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - The Quantum Group Joins Executive Committee of the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative

MedCath Corporation - MedCath Corporation Announces Delay in 2nd Quarter Earnings Announcement and Filing of Form 10-Q

MedGenix - MedGenix Financial Information System Selected by Bates County Memorial Hospital

MediaPoint Network - MediaPoint Network, Inc.® Draws in Clients Looking to Capitalize on Performance-Based Ads in Financially Squeezed Market

Medical Mutual of Ohio - Medical Mutual of Ohio Offers Swine Flu Assistance to Customers

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA/Alliance: New Medicare Regulation Will Hurt Seniors, Cost Jobs, Perpetuate Inefficiency

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Applauds Senate 'STOP' Act, Which Aims to Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - EO Medicaid Cuts Would Harm People

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from E.F. Shortridge and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Funds in 2010 Budget Could Increase Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - In the Face of Economic Woes, Prescription Drug Help Is Available for Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Front Line Caregivers Mobilizing to Help Defeat Obama Implementation of Damaging Medicare Regulation

Medicare and Medicaid - PA APPRISE Volunteers Honored for Helping Older Adults

Medicare and Medicaid - Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services

Medicare and Medicaid - The 2009 14th Annual Summit on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Announces Former Senator Tom Daschle as Keynote Speaker

Medicare and Medicaid - Triple-S Management Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Medicare and Medicaid - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

Medizone International, Inc. - Medizone International, Inc. (MZEI.PK): Trials of the AsepticSure Hospital Sterilization System Have Begun

Menopause - Healthcare Providers Largely Supportive of Black Cohosh for Treating Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause - Methadone Frequently Causes Menopausal Symptoms in Young Women

Menopause - Reports outline menopause study findings from University of Tokyo

Menopause - Research on menopause discussed by scientists at Kitasato University, Clinical Investigation Center

Mental Health - Studies from University of Sydney have provided new data on mental health

Mercer - Swine Flu Pandemic Preparedness Resources for Employers

Merritt Hawkins & Associates - Survey: Average Wait for a Doctor Appointment Over Two Months in Some Cities

Miami Valley Hospital - Hospital Opens New $19 Million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Millennium Research Group - Reprocessed Device Market Booming During the Economic Crisis

Murad, Inc. - CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa Wins Beaumont Enterprise Reader's Choice Award

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) - PEO Industry Continues Taking Bite Out of Small Business Injury Costs

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA Commends Senators Tester, Roberts for Proposal to Exempt Pharmacies from Medicare Part B DMEPOS Surety Bond Requirement

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Study: Furniture tip-over injuries rising

Nephrology - Reports outline nephrology study results from Peking University, Division of Nephrology

Neurology - Reports outline neurology study findings from Lille University

Neuropathy - New findings from P. Penza and co-authors describe advances in neuropathy

NMT Medical, Inc. - NMT Medical Announces First-Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Noblis Health Innovation - Noblis Insights Panel Finds Growing Interest in Hospital Affiliation as a Strategic Response to Challenging Market Conditions

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Study results from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the area of non-small cell lung cancer published

Nosocomial Infections - Studies from I.S. Gomes-Filho and co-researchers in the area of nosocomial infections published

Nosocomial Infections - Study findings from A. Akpabie et al provide new insights into nosocomial infections

Obesity - New findings from University of Texas in the area of obesity described

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from University of Messina broadens understanding of obesity and diabetes

Ohio Medical Corporation - Ohio Medical Corporation(R) Launches MoblVac(R), a Portable Pump System for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis data have been reported by W.B. Xia and co-authors

Pain Management - New pain management findings from King Abdul-Aziz University, Medical Department published

Palliative Care - NHPCO Welcomes Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary

Pandemics - Bright Horizons Responds to National Health Emergency With Pandemic Alert Back-Up Child Care Solutions

Pandemics - Hospital Staffing Cuts - Pragmatic, Panic or Carefully Planned?

Pandemics - New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Boosting Immune Response to Flu Virus

Pandemics - Three-Quarters of Durable Medical Equipment Providers Have Prepared for Pandemic Flu, According to a May 1 Survey by American Association for Homecare

Patents - Gene Network Sciences Awarded Patent Covering REFS(TM) Platform

Pediatrics - Children with Concussions Require Follow-up Care Before Returning to Play, Say Researchers

Pediatrics - Global Health Efforts Make Progress Against Child Deaths

Pediatrics - Lack of Food Variety Puts Kids With Autism at Risk for Poor Nutrition

Pediatrics - MedImmune Presents New Data Demonstrating Increased Risk for Medically Attended RSV in Late-Preterm Infants

Pediatrics - Rehospitalization for Asthma is Linked to Financial Strain

Perinatal Epidemiology - Data on perinatal epidemiology detailed by researchers at Curtin University of Technology

Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Pervasis Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug Designation for Vascugel®

Phadia US - Phadia Joins AANMA in Calling for NIH Guidelines-Level Care for All People with Asthma

Pharmaceuticals - Higher Outlays and Improved Regulatory Enforcement Create Opportunities in the Kenyan Healthcare Industry, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

Pharmaceuticals - IH Systems Extends Global Reach into South Korean Medical Device Market

Pharmaceuticals - New Walmart Program Broadens Access to Affordable Prescriptions in Michigan

PHC, Inc. - PHC, Inc. To Announce Third Fiscal Quarter Results on Wednesday May 13th

Pneumothorax - Researchers from Tokai University, Department of Surgery detail findings in pneumothorax

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in May

Premier Inc. - S.C. Hospital expects year one savings of $1 million by joining Premier Healthcare Alliance and the WNC Health Network

Preventable Disease - Research from J.L. Logan and co-authors in the area of preventable disease published

Prostate Cancer - Studies in the area of prostate cancer reported from M. Gross and co-researchers

Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Announces Record Revenues and Earnings in the First Quarter of 2009

Prudential Financial - Oklahoma’s Amanda LaMunyon of Enid Named One of America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers

Prudential Financial - Two Arizona Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Prudential Financial - Two California Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Prudential Financial - Two Mississippi Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Prudential Financial - Two Tennessee Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Prudential Financial - Two Washington State Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Findings from Aristotle University in Pseudomonas aeruginosa reported

Public Campaign Action Fund - Watchdog Group Releases Report Highlighting Sen. Nelson's Ties to Health and Insurance Industries

Public Health - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Company Using Community Health Surveillance Platform to Track H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Public Health - Research from University of Melbourne yields new findings on public health

Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. - Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc., Addresses Limitations over Existing Microbial Removal and Disinfection Technologies

Quality of Care - Scientists at Michigan State University release new data on quality of care

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company - RR Donnelley Awarded Multi-Year $30 Million Contract by Medbuy Corporation

Reproductive Health - Andrews Women's Hospital Receives National Recognition At Achieving Success In Women's Health Conference

Research and Markets - 2009 Report Healthcare Industry in France - IT Market Assessment Lists the Key Vendors in the Healthcare Vertical in France

Research and Markets - Alzheimer's Disease: Markets, Pipeline and Opportunities 2009

Research and Markets - Fresenius Medical Device Company Intelligence Report

Research and Markets - Mild Cognitive Impairment - Unlocking the Potential of Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease and Beyond

Rotavirus Vaccines - New rotavirus vaccines research from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections described

SAIC - SAIC Awarded $158 Million Task Order by Defense Health Information Management System

Saint John’s Health Center - CerRx Inc. Secures World-Wide Exclusive License from John Wayne Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on New Formulation of Vitamin a Analog to Treat Cancer

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Susan G. Komen Funds Mammograms for Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

Sepsis - Findings from F. Rubulotta et al in sepsis reported

Sepsis - Study results from P. Mitt and colleagues broaden understanding of sepsis

Service Employees International Union - Security Officers Who Guard Kaiser Hospitals Protest Lack of Access to Affordable Healthcare

Sickle Cell Anemia - Recent studies by N. Artz and co-authors add new data to sickle cell anemia findings

Sirtex - Sirtex Announces its Support of the Liver Symposium – Unique Meeting of Patients and Medical Practitioners to Examine Advances in Treatment, Challenges of Liver Cancer

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions - SCAI Releases Consensus Statement on Length of Stay Following Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions - Studies may show how to close the gap between women and men who suffer heart attacks

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions - Study shows benefits of anti-clotting medications reduced by common heartburn drugs

Spinal Stenosis - New spinal stenosis research reported from M. Yagi and co-authors

Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis, Llc - Chrysler Salaried Retirees Prepare to Defend Their Benefits

Stroke Research - Data on stroke research described by researchers at University of Glasgow

Stroke Research - New stroke research study results reported from Michigan State University

Stroke Research - Study results from S. Abilleira and colleagues in the area of stroke research published

Surgery - New research on surgery from University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery summarized

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by M. Abdullah and co-authors

Surgery - Reports outline surgery study results from K. Salottolo et al

Surgery - Reports summarize surgery research from St. Mark's Hospital

Surgical Technology - Incisive Surgical to Launch Next Generation More User-Friendly Absorbable Skin Stapler at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Swine Flu - Hospital Rapid Alert System Supports Swine Flue Pandemic Communications

TCGRx - TCGRx Launches Innovative Tablet-Splitting Device for Pharmacies and Patients

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services and UNC-TV Partner to Bring Kids Channel to North Carolina Children's Hospitals

The Advisory Board Company - The Advisory Board Company Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Fourth Quarter Results

The Healthcare Channel - Comparative Effectiveness and Healthcare Reform – the HCC to Host Summit

The Healthcare Channel - Will Comparative Effectiveness in the U.S. Be Like NICE?

TouchPointCare - TouchPointCare Introduces TPC Transition Home to Help Hospitals Reduce Unplanned Readmissions

Tranzyme Pharma - Tranzyme Pharma’s Successful Phase 2 Postoperative Ileus Trial Results to be Presented at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting

TriZetto - Premera Blue Cross Goes Live with TriZetto’s Provider POS Direct System to Meet Cost-Transparency Needs of Providers and Consumers

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Pledges Support for Standardized Health Insurance Identification Cards

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group - U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Acquires Five Florida Occupational Health Medical Centers

UNITE HERE - BofA, “Foreclose Today”, and Sell our Hotel, Hotel Workers Say According to UNITE HERE

United American Nurses, AFL-CIO - UAN Hails Reintroduction of Federal RN Staffing Ratio Bill and Vows to Work for Passage

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Highlights

University of Calgary - Ethnicity affects timing and access to cardiac care

University of Michigan Health System - Women More Likely to Experience Non-Traditional Stroke Symptoms

University of Montreal - Mealtime interaction encourages hospitalized seniors to eat more

University of Montreal - Treatment for extreme nausea, vomiting during pregnancy

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - Ajou University Hospital Becomes First in Korea to Treat Using RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology from Varian Medical Systems

Virtuoso(R) - Virtuoso(R) Affirms Travel Amidst H1N1 Flu Scare

Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - 200 Families of Children With Serious Eye Problems Benefit From Unique Gift Card Program at the Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Intends to Withdraw in 2010 from Medicare Advantage Private Fee-For-Service Plans

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's National Government Services Subsidiary Honored With 2009 SC Magazine Professional Award for Best Security Team

Wellspring - Wellspring Hires William Young and Prepares for Nationwide Expansion

Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions - ProVation Medical Clients Positioned for Easier ICD-10 Transition

www.CareMinds.com - New www.CareMinds.com Helps Families & Caregivers to Connect With Care Resources for Senior Citizens - and Share Information



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