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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 9th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Acute Pancreatitis - New research on acute pancreatitis from R. Kochhar and co-authors summarized

Addiction Medicine - Research from M.W. Doak and co-researchers in the area of addiction medicine described

AeroCare - AeroCare Boosts Patient Safety with FireSafe™ Cannula Valve from LifeGas

Aetna - Aetna Wins Contracts for Central, Eastern and Western Missouri Medicaid

Aging - AAHSA Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Hearing

Akerman Senterfitt - Akerman Senterfitt Announces Expansion of Healthcare Practice

Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. - Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. Offers PPO Health Insurance Plan as Low as $199

Alzheimer Disease - Research data from University of California update understanding of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Statins Can Protect Against Alzheimers Disease, According to New Study

American Cancer Society - Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer

American College of Physicians - Call for primary care reform from AAFP, ACP and AOA

American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC - Legislators Say Federal Health Reform Efforts Trample States’ Rights

American University of Beirut - AUB Medical Center Designated First 'Magnet' Facility in the Middle East

Angiology - Providence Tarzana Surgeon First in U.S. to Use New State-of-the-Art Imaging Tool

Anti-Infectives - New anti-infectives data have been reported by researchers at University of Porto

Antibiotics - Skin and Skin Structure Infections Are the Second Most Common Diagnoses for Which an Antibiotic Is Used in the Hospital Setting

Anxiety Disorders - New anxiety disorders findings from M.L. Hope and co-authors described

Aortic Dissection - Complications in Acute Type B Aortic Dissections Compared

Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. - Arcadian Management Services Names CEO Robert Fahlman as Chairman of the Board

Arthritis Vaccines - New research on arthritis vaccines from A. Díaz-Borjón and co-authors summarized

Ataxia Telangiectasia - Research reports on ataxia telangiectasia from Cardiff University, Medical Department provide new insights

Atrial Fibrillation Therapy - Investigators at University of Connecticut release new data on atrial fibrillation therapy

Autism - Research from University of Oslo in the area of autism described

Avalon Healthcare - Avalon Healthcare Signs Contract with Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Bariatrics - Research from M.L. Lindsey and co-researchers in the area of bariatrics described

Beazley plc - Beazley Expands Healthcare Team with Appointment of Tom McNally

Behavior - Bills Address Long Waits for Behavioral Health Patients

BioLineRx - BioLineRx Announces New Results Confirming the Mode of Action of Its Anti-Psychotic Drug- BL-1020

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Elestrin™ NDA Submission in Israel

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Paper in Journal of Sexual Medicine Cites Need for FDA-Approved Testosterone Treatment to Replace Growing Off-Label Use

Bird Flu - New bird flu study findings recently were reported by researchers at Food & Drug Administration

Brandeis University - Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives

Breast Cancer - Amgen to Participate in Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting in August

Breast Cancer - Data from Columbia University provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Data from University of Texas advance knowledge in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer research from Osaka University

Breast Cancer - Scientists at Linkoping University release new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Study findings from K.C. Brown et al provide new insights into breast cancer screening

California Pharmacists Association - CPhA Applauds Efforts to Help Seniors Afford Prescription Medications

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Deaths from heart disease in Canada decreased 30 percent: 10-year national study

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Intensive in-hospital support doubles likelihood of smoking cessation in heart patients

Cancer - Awarepoint Announces Real-time Location System (RTLS) Deployment to Moores Cancer Center

Cancer - Beth Israel Medical Center Receives Major American Cancer Society Grant Toward Improving Pain Management in Chinese Cancer Patients

Cancer - Findings from S.O. Dalton and co-authors broaden understanding of cancer

Cancer - Galichia Heart Hospital Partners with Mobile Surgery International to Develop Wichita-based Center of Excellence with Global Convenience(TM)

Cancer - Research data from J. Sauer and colleagues update understanding of cancer

Cancer - The Wellness Community Launches National Education Program Addressing the Cost of Cancer Care

Cardiology - Researchers from Hokkaido University describe findings in cardiology

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy - Research from H.Q. Xiong et al broadens understanding of cerebral amyloid angiopathy

Children's Hospital Boston - A urine test for appendicitis?

CHOICE Administrators - Leader of CHOICE Administrators®, the Nation’s Largest Group Health Insurance Exchange, to Attend NAHU Annual Convention in New York City, NY

Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Choice Hotels Selects Correll to Offer 401k Savings Program to Franchisees

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Findings from Massachusetts General Hospital advance knowledge in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CIGNA - CIGNA Uses Social Media to Deliver Health and Wellness Messages

CIGNA Corporation - H. Edward Hanway Plans to Retire as CEO of CIGNA at End of 2009; David M. Cordani Named as Successor; Company to Separate Roles of CEO and Chair

Clinical Nursing - Investigators at Chang-Gung University publish new data on clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - New clinical nursing study findings have been published by S.C. Wu and colleagues

Clinical Nursing - Research from Karolinska University has provided new information about clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - Studies from Isfahan University further understanding of clinical nursing

Clinical Trial Research - Recent findings in clinical trial research described by G. Gardner and colleagues

Clinical Trial Research - Study findings on clinical trial research are outlined in reports from University of Hamburg

Coffee.org - Coffee.org Bolsters the K-cup Coffee-Drinking Experience With Premium Keurig Brewing System

Cogent Healthcare - Study Finds Cogent’s Hospitalist Programs Result in Profoundly Low Hospital Readmission Rates

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer data have been reported by L. Delgadoplasencia and co-authors

Community Health - Greenway Medical Technologies Supports Community-Based Interoperability Efforts by Offering Preferred Rates to Buffalo, N.Y. Area Community Healthcare Organizations

ConAgra Foods, Inc. - ConAgra Foods Fourth Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations More Than Doubles Vs. Year-Ago Period; EPS of $1.63 – $1.66 Expected in Fiscal 2010, Excluding Items Impacting Comparability

Concentra - Athletic Health Specialists Bring Better Health to Work

Critical Care - Pulse Oximetry Entrenched as Standard-of-Care in Patient Monitoring, States Frost & Sullivan

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Scientists at University of Edinburgh target deep vein thrombosis

Delirium Therapy - Findings from B. Castaño et al in delirium therapy reported

Dell, Inc. - Dell, NFIB Honor Nation’s Most Innovative Small and Mid-Size Businesses as Part of 2009 Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award

Dementia - Drug Patches for Alzheimers, Parkinsons Creating Options and Opportunities

Dementia Therapy - Researchers' work from St. Louis University, University Health Science Center focuses on dementia therapy

Dentistry - Research on dentistry detailed by S. Lin and co-authors

Depression - Data from E.K. Song et al provide new insights into depression

Derma Sciences, Inc. - Derma Sciences Announces First Commercial Sales of BIOGUARD(TM) Barrier Dressings

Diabetes - Findings in diabetes reported from C. Hachem and co-researchers

Diabetes Care - Henry Ford Health System Adopts Healthy Interactions Conversation Map® Education Program As Standard Curriculum In Diabetes Education

Diabetes Therapy - Studies from University of Heidelberg provide new data on diabetes therapy

Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics HemoCue Subsidiary to Add U.S. Hospital Laboratory Connectivity to Its HemoCue 201 DM Point-of-Care Systems

Down Syndrome - New Down syndrome study findings have been reported by N.J. Wald and colleagues

Drowning - Research from L. Gregorakos and co-researchers in the area of drowning published

Eclipsys Corporation and Medicity - Medicity and Eclipsys Forge Strategic Partnership

Ectopic Pregnancy - Research findings from Whipps Cross University update understanding of ectopic pregnancy

EKR Therapeutics, Inc. - Howard Weisman, Chairman & CEO of EKR Therapeutics, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009 Award Winner for the New Jersey Pharmaceutical Industry

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - American Medical Response Wins Stevie® Award in 7th Annual American Business AwardsSM

Endometrial Cancer - Data from Columbia University advance knowledge in endometrial cancer

Endometriosis - New endometriosis research from University of Adelaide described

Entrust - Austrian IT Solutions Provider x-tention IT GmbH Implements Entrust Versatile Authentication Platform

Epidemics - New Study Says Purported Melanoma Epidemic is Vastly Overstated

Epilepsy - Research reports on epilepsy from W.M. Zachry and colleagues provide new insights

European Society of Cardiology - EUROPACE raises remote monitoring profile

eWomenNetwork-Boston/MetroWest - Casting a Wider Net - Two Boston-Area Professional Women's Group Leaders Collaborate to Fill the Boat With Success

Freed Maxick & Battaglia CPAs - Freed Maxick Expands Healthcare Consulting Practice

Fusion Sleep - UnitedHealthcare and Fusion Sleep Announce New Agreement

Gastroenterology - Study findings on gastroenterology are outlined in reports from Florida State University

Gastrointestinal Motility - Researchers from Mustafa Kemal University report details of new studies and findings in the area of gastrointestinal motility

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare, Healthcare Association of New York State and Bassett Healthcare Collaborating to Keep Patients Safe, Enhance Quality and Lower Cost of Care

Genesis HealthCare - Five Genesis HealthCare Centers To Be Awarded Prestigious National Award

Gerodontology - Research results from University of Western Australia update understanding of gerodontology

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Findings from University of Catania provide new insights into gerontology and geriatrics

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Reports outline gerontology and geriatrics research from L. Pascazio and colleagues

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Studies from Kyushu University in the area of gerontology and geriatrics published

GHX; GS1 Canada - GS1 Canada and GHX Align to Make Canada's Healthcare Supply Chain More Efficient and Effective

Glaucoma Prevention - Studies from Erasmus University, Institute of Health Policy and Management provide new data on glaucoma prevention

Gynecology - Study findings from S. Rozenberg et al broaden understanding of gynecology

Health and Society - Research from R. Borthwick et al broadens understanding of health and society

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retains the Commonwealth of Virginia Health Insurance Account

Health Insurance - Cinergy Health Commentary On President Obama's Call for Cost Control, Competition in Health Insurance Arena

Health Insurance - Consumers Can Now Shop Online for Individual Health Insurance Coverage With Mercy Health Plans

Health Insurance - Mercy Health Plans Launches MercyOne Connect(TM)

Health Insurance - New EPI Healthcare Study by June O'Neill Shows Uninsured 'Crisis' Wildly Overestimated

Health Insurance - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Urges General Assembly to Support Children's Health Insurance Program

Health Insurance - Research from L. Mccormack and co-researchers in the area of health insurance published

Health Insurance - Research from S. Kumar and colleagues provide new insights into health insurance

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

Health Insurance - Robert Reich Challenges Senate Democrats to Fight for Public Health Insurance Option to Control Costs

Health Insurance - U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Advocates Strong Healthcare Reforms in Support of American Values

Health Language Inc. - Health Language Executive Brian Levy, M.D., Named Co-Chair of CCHIT’s Advanced Interoperability Work Group

Healthcare Policy - Studies from Harvard University, Medical Department in the area of healthcare policy described

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

HealthYes! - Round Rock Express, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center and HealthYes! Team Up To “Take a Swing at Heart Disease and Stroke”

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack described by A.G. Garza and colleagues

Heart Attack - Scientists at Emory University, Medical Department publish research in heart attack

Heart Attack - Study findings on heart attack are outlined in reports from H. Hreybe and colleagues

Heart Attack - Study results from University of Helsinki provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack Epidemiology - Researchers from National Public Health Institute report on findings in heart attack epidemiology

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery study findings reported from S.D. Surgenor and co-authors

Heart Bypass Surgery - Scientists at University of California, Medical Department describe research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study results from J.G. Tejada et al provide new insights into heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - Research from F. Yao et al has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from William Beaumont Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from Repatriation General Hospital have provided new information about heart disease

Heart Failure - Findings from University of North Carolina in heart failure reported

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

Heart Failure - Research on heart failure reported by L.P. Deisla et al

Heart Failure - West Wireless Health Institute Teams with Corventis for its First Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study results from National Cancer Institute update understanding of hepatocellular cancer

Highmark Inc. - Highmark Program Receives Top Community Leadership Award

HighRoads - Fortune 500 Employers Turn to HighRoads as the President’s Budget Boosts DOL Enforcement

HIMAHEALTH - Puerto Rico’s HIMAHEALTH Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Study results from University of Sydney in the area of hip fracture risk factors published

HMS - HMS Urges Healthcare Reform Measures to Manage Costs, Target Resources, Fight Fraud

Hormones - Study data from Tulane University update knowledge of hormones

Hospice of Philadelphia - Unique Facility Designed for the Comfort of Hospice Patients and Their Families

HTH Worldwide - Angelo Masciantonio, CEO and Co-Founder of HTH Worldwide Named Ernst & Young 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year(R) in Greater Philadelphia

Human Development - Scientists at Azusa Pacific University describe research in human development

Humana Inc. - Humana Announces Strategic Alliance with CUNA Mutual Group

Hypertension - Researchers at University of Pavia target hypertension

Hypertension - Study results from F. Formiga et al provide new insights into hypertension

Hypothyroidism - Studies conducted at P.F.S. Teixeira et al on hypothyroidism recently published

IMIX Americas, Inc. - IMIX Americas Gains Momentum with Four New DR System Installations

Infant Swimming Resource - AtlantiCare First Health Care Organization to Offer Infant Swimming Resource Self-Rescue™ Swimming Lessons

Inflammation - New findings in inflammation described by C. Forasassi and co-researchers

Influenza - Preclinical Proof-of-Concept Studies Published for Novavax Seasonal Influenza Virus-Like-Particle Vaccine

Influenza - Studies from University Hospital in the area of influenza published

InfoLogix - InfoLogix Ranked as 7th Leading Consulting Company in Healthcare IT

Injury Research - Research from Harvard University provide new insights into injury research

Injury Research - Scientists at Queensland University of Technology release new data on injury research

Injury Research - Studies from L. Oliver and colleagues reveal new findings on injury research

Injury Research - Study findings on injury research are outlined in reports from K.V. Navaratne and colleagues

Insulin Resistance - Reports outline insulin resistance study results from Cardiothoracic Center

Insurance.com - Hit by an Uninsured Motorist? Get Help with Auto Insurance Claim Questions

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company Inc. CEO, Adam Singer, M.D., Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2009 Award Winner in the Greater Los Angeles Area

JAMA and Archives Journals - Total knee replacement appears cost-effective in older adults

Kidney Disease Therapy - Research from Case Western Reserve University, Division of Nephrology in kidney disease therapy provides new insights

Kidneys - New kidneys findings from K.D. Rohm and co-researchers published

Lemelson-MIT Program - World-Renowned Nanotechnology Expert Proves There is Big Potential in the Smallest of Matter

Life for Relief and Development - LIFE Partners to Provide Medical Supplies, Clothing & Humanitarian Aid to Hospitals & Civilians in Somalia

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: Childbirth Injuries Fall Sharply, but More Could Be Prevented

Life Sciences - Australian National University details research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by B. Hass and co-authors

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

Life Sciences - Ingenix Revenue Manager Is Launched; Enables Hospitals to Improve Revenue Cycle Management, Billing Accuracy and Profitability

Life Sciences - New data from S.J. Herzig et al illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Connecticut, Health Center

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

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Indiana University, Department of Statistics

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Ming Chuan University

Life Sciences - North Shore Medical Center Pays Tribute to Employee as Outstanding Health Care Worker

Life Sciences - North Shore Medical Center Receives Prestigious Tenet Circle of Excellence Award

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from Athens University provide new insights

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from O. Kirkevold et al

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from St. Ambrose University

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Purdue University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A. Resch et al has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from G.J. Duke et al has provided new information about life sciences

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

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

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Science and Technology

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Alfred Hospital, Emergency Department

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at James Cook University, Department of Plastic Surgery

Life Sciences - Research reports from A. Persoon and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research reports from C. Levin and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from American University of Beirut focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Medicine release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at National Cardiovascular Center, Department of Medicine publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at I. Mataraci et al on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at University of Leuven on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from G.J. Duke et al provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Lille, Institute of Engineering in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Study results from King's College London broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - West Boca Medical Center Receives Certification for Primary Stroke Center

Lockton Companies, Llc - New Hires Illustrate Lockton Dunning Benefits' Continued Growth

Lung Cancer - Research from University of Washington in lung cancer provides new insights

Magellan Health Services - National Imaging Associates’ Perspective on Health Care Reform

Managed Care - Leading Health Plan Utilizes MEDai Solution to Reduce Hospital Admissions and Target Interventions

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - A.L.L. Promises Caritas Christi Investigation After July 1

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Covidien Announces the Integration of the Nellcor OxiMax SpO2 System into Philips Patient Monitors

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - The Breast Center at Houston Northwest Medical Center Receives Prestigious National Award

Marler Clark - First Lawsuit in E. coli Cookie Dough Outbreak Filed by Marler Clark

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Notified of Tentative Award from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

McKesson - McKesson Group Honored for Consistent Excellence in Customer Service

Medical Ethics - Researchers from University of Iowa, Medical Department publish findings in medical ethics

Medical Quality - Research reports on medical quality from N. Wu and colleagues provide new insights

Medical Quality - Study data from A.H. Rosenstein et al provide new insights into medical quality

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Launches Money-Saving Prescription Drug Resource

Medicare and Medicaid - Easter Seals Applauds Agreement to Cut Costs of Prescription Medications

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Medicare to Provide Case by Case Reimbursement for the Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence in Women

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Urges President Obama to Stop Funding Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice of Michigan President and CEO Available for Comment on New England Journal of Medicine Article on Profits in Hospice Industry and Proposed Changes From MedPAC

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds President Obama's and Senator Baucus's Efforts to Work With PhRMA to Bring Down Health Care Costs and Advance Meaningful Reforms

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from University of California described

Medicare and Medicaid - RetireSafe Salutes Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for Its Commitment to Cut Drug Prices and Help Seniors in the Medicare 'Doughnut-Hole'

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from M.B. Nichol and co-researchers yield new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from E.R. Balotsky and co-authors update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from R.E. Faught and colleagues in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint State Sponsored Business Launches New Program with Arcadia HealthCare to Help Improve Medication Safety, Efficacy and Compliance for Medicaid Members

Medicity Inc. - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Selects Medicity to Achieve “Meaningful Use” Through Health Information Exchange

MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Customer Wins CIO 100 Award

Menopause - New menopause research has been reported by scientists at Children's Hospital

Menopause - Research on menopause detailed by scientists at Stanford University

Menopause - Studies from University of Virginia have provided new data on menopause

Mental Health - Research conducted by R. Gerson and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about mental health

Mental Health Prevention - New findings reported from University of Central Lancashire describe advances in mental health prevention

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck & Co., Inc. Statement on Medicare Part D Assistance

Merritt Hawkins & Associates - Report: Primary Care Doctors in Greatest Demand

Michigan Business and Professional Association - Health Care Legislation Proposed by Michigan's Senate is the Wrong Medicine for Business

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - Covenant Medical Center CEO Spencer Maidlow is Named Michigan's Top Hospital and Patient Care Advocate for 2009

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - Michigan Health & Hospital Association Elects 2009 Officers and Board Members

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider in All CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Plans

Mitchell Yass - One Man's Mission to Improve Our Healthcare System and Resolve Chronic Pain

Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers at University of Lille publish new data on monoclonal antibodies

MRO Corp. - MRO Corp. Announces Audit Tracker Online Contracts with Wellspan and Western Maryland Health System

MyBackOffice - Local Company Offers Micro-Businesses Fortune 500-Style Administrative Services in a Competitive Economy

National Association for the Self-Employed - Micro-Businesses Offer Strong Opinions On Health Reform Proposals

National Cooperative Business Association - Cooperatives Can Address Health Care Needs if Properly Defined and Adequate Consumer Protections are Established

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - NHPCO Comments on NEJM Article and Emphasizes Position of Hospice Community

Neurodegenerative Disease - New data demonstrate potential for early detection of Alzheimers disease using new diagnostic technology, which could lead to improved treatment

Neuropsychiatry - New neuropsychiatry research from A.C. Tsai et al outlined

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data on non-small cell lung cancer discussed by K. Lang and colleagues

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh describe findings in non-small cell lung cancer

NSK Corporation - NSK Salutes Military Families at Michigan Speedway

Obesity - Lexington Medical Center Becomes First S.C. Hospital to Perform Incisionless Surgery

Obesity - Reports on obesity findings from L.R. Loehr and co-researchers provide new insights

ODS Companies - ODS Celebrates Charity Challenge Success with Rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square

One Call Medical, Inc. - Survey of Independent Imaging Centers Reveals That Diagnostic Radiology Networks Play a Critical Role in Channeling Patients

Ophthalmology - New infectious diseases research has been reported by H.T. Jordan et al

Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - OpusClinicalSuite(R) Achieves 08 CCHIT Certification as Inpatient EHR

Orthopedics - Technological Advancements Shift Site-of-Care From the Operating Room to Your Doctor's Office

PA Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - Death at Assisted Living Facility Points to Desperate Need for Better Regulations from the State

Pain Medicine - New findings in pain medicine described by K. Gerbershagen and co-researchers

Pancreatitis - Research on pancreatitis detailed by scientists at Sichuan University

Pancreatitis - Studies from Great Western Hospital, Department of General Surgery have provided new information about pancreatitis

Patient Advocate Foundation - Elizabeth Edwards to Deliver Keynote Address at Patient Advocate Foundation's 10th Annual Patient Congress

Patient Advocate Foundation - Patient Advocates From All 50 States Gather in Nation's Capitol to Meet With Lawmakers and Urge Passage of Comprehensive Health Care Reform

Pediatrics - Davis Vision, United Concordia Dental and the Pittsburgh Pirates Team Up to Provide Free Dental and Vision Screenings

Pediatrics - MDA Cancels Remainder of Nationwide Summer Camp Program to Protect Children From Swine Flu

Peritonitis - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University report details of new studies and findings in the area of peritonitis

Pharmaceuticals - Businesses, Community Leaders Invited to Come Together to Examine the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals - HCPC Calls for Greater Healthcare Savings Through Improved Adherence to Prescription Drug Regimens

Pharmaceuticals - Millennium Pharmacy Systems is Open for Business in Florida

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Look-Alike Drug Name Medication Errors

Pharmaceuticals - Researchers from National Taiwan University, Department of Geriatrics detail new studies and findings in the area of pharmaceuticals

Physicians Healthcare Management Group, Inc. - Phyhealth Issues 2008 Audited Financial Statements and Provides Business Update

Phytel - Phytel Enhances CenVaNet with Proactive Patient Outreach Solution

Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Study data from University of Barcelona provide new insights into pneumococcal disease vaccines

Pneumonia - Forest Laboratories Announces Positive Top-line Data from Two Pivotal Phase III Trials of Ceftaroline for the Treatment of Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) Requiring Hospitalization

Pneumonia - Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have published new data on pneumonia

Poisoning - Research on poisoning published by scientists at Karadeniz Technical University

Powell Tate - Data: Actual imaging use far below president's recommended 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

Preferred Health Technology Inc. - PHT Names VP to Lead Sales of A-Claim Payment Solution for Doctors, Hospitals

Premier Inc. - Foodservice Directors Named 2009 Premier Illuminating Excellence Award Winners

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Fetal Monitoring and OB Data Management

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Honors Healthcare System, Contracted Supplier for Efforts to Promote Diversity in Supply Chain Process

Premier Inc. - Three Members Win Third Annual Premier Healthcare Alliance Supply Chain Innovation Award

Psychiatry - New psychiatry data have been reported by L.H. Myklebust and co-authors

Psychiatry - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital yields new data on psychiatry

Psychiatry - Studies by A.M. Ponizovsky and co-authors describe new findings in psychiatry

Psychiatry - Study results from N.C. Silva and colleagues in the area of psychiatry published

Public Health - Nation's Staff RNs Call on Congress to Implement Public Health Care Option

Pulmonary Embolism - New pulmonary embolism research from C. Bova and co-researchers described

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. - Quick-Med Technologies Announces First Commercial Sales of NIMBUS® Wound Care Products

Radisson Hotels & Resorts - Radisson Hotels & Resorts Announces Addition of the Radisson Hotel Baton Rouge

Regulatory Actions - Report summarizes regulatory actions study findings from J. Sussex and co-researchers

Reproductive Health - Studies from M. Simbar et al further understanding of reproductive health

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union - Retail Union Head Blasts Merchants Group for Opposition to Health Care Reform

Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute SJTRI - Harvard-Trained, Eli Lilly and Company Researcher Joins Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute as Chief Scientific Officer

Schizophrenia - Recent findings from University of California highlight research in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Recent studies from Johnson & Johnson add new data to schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Reports outline schizophrenia study findings from National Taiwan University, Medical Department

Schizophrenia - Research from J.C. Fortney and co-authors provides new data about schizophrenia

Schumacher Group - Preferred Provider Status Awarded to Schumacher Group by CHRISTUS

Sentillion - Sentillion and Healthland Create New Efficiencies for Community Hospitals

Sentry Data Systems, Inc. - Sentry Data Systems Announces Claims Guardian(TM)

Signature Hospital Corporation - Do the Right Thing with Patient Safety…the Money Will Follow

Somnia Anesthesia - Somnia Anesthesia: 3rd Study Confirms Anesthesia Improves Cancer Detection in Colonoscopies

Speech - Researchers from University of Alabama discuss findings in heart failure

Spontaneous Abortion - Studies from University of Oxford have provided new data on spontaneous abortion

St. David?s Round Rock Medical Center - St. David's Round Rock Medical Center to Seek Level II Trauma Designation

St. Michael's Hospital - New approach to treating heart attacks reduces risk of life-threatening complications

Stanford University School of Medicine - Media Advisory: Stanford Podcast Says Government-Run Health Care is Not the Solution

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems’ North Georgia Medical Center & Gilmer Nursing Home Recognized for Leadership of Excellence

Surgery - New Study Confirms Effectiveness of Schanzer PIII CLI Risk Score

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by researchers at Institute of Tropical Medicine, Department of Public Health

Surgery - Research from G.C. Velmahos et al has provided new information about surgery

Surgery - Study results from S.D. Barnett and colleagues in the area of surgery published

Surgery - Total Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery Is Feasible, Shows Satisfactory Results

Surgical Information Systems - Saint Vincent Health Center Ensures Regulatory Compliance with SIS

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - 800th Implant of World’s Only Approved Total Artificial Heart Performed by Heart and Diabetes Center NRW

SynerMed - SynerMed Announces Partnership with Torrance Hospital IPA to Deliver Next-Generation IT Solution, Prepare for EHR Interoperability

Telemedicine - Recent studies from University Hospital add new data to telemedicine

Telemedicine - Research conducted at S.F. Shoaib and co-authors has provided new information about telemedicine

Telemedicine - Study data from S.K. Meher and colleagues update understanding of telemedicine

The Leapfrog Group - The Leapfrog Group Announces New Board Chair

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Announces Second Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2009

The Sanders Trust - The Sanders Trust Announces Acquisition of Methodist Professional Center 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Jeff Margolis Receives American Jewish Committee’s 2009 National Human Relations Award Recognizing His Contributions to Improving Healthcare and Community

Thromboembolism - Data on thromboembolism described by G. Gussoni et al

Thromboembolism - Data on thromboembolism detailed by researchers at University of Sydney

Thyroid Cancer - New thyroid cancer study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Naples

Toxicology - Yuanpei University details research in toxicology

Tropical Research - New tropical research study findings have been reported by A.O. George and colleagues

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Announces Initiatives in Support of the “Year of Community Living”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On the 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Olmstead v. L.C.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Release of $6 Billion in New CHIP Funds to Insure Children

U.S. Department of Justice - Eight Miami-Area Residents Charged in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Home Health Care Agencies

U.S. Department of Justice - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 53 Doctors, Health Care Executives and Beneficiaries for More Than $50 Million in Alleged False Billing in Detroit

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. - Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Selects Unibased Systems Architecture’s ForSite2020® periOperative Resource Management System

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Invests $20 Million in St. Rose Hospital to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Alameda County

University of California - Los Angeles - Long-term care costs exceed yearly income for many Calif. seniors living alone

University of California - San Francisco - UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care

Urinary Tract Infection - Availability in Both Intravenous and Oral Formulation is a Leading Drug Attribute Surveyed Physicians Prefer for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in the Hospital Setting

Ventricular Fibrillation - Reports summarize ventricular fibrillation research from Osaka University

VHA Inc. - VHA Citizenship and Sustainability Scorecard Shows Progress in the Health Care Network's Earth-Friendly Business Practices

Weight Loss - Study findings from S.A. Shikora et al broaden understanding of weight loss

Wellness - Faced With Economic Downturn, Employers Choose To Reform Their Benefit Offerings From Within

Wellness - Independent Health to Begin Offering Its Members Vitamins, Supplements and Natural Products

Wiley-Blackwell - Availability of diagnostic tests drive success in hospitalist-run short-stay units

Women's Health - Research reports from Yale University, Medical Department provide new insights into women's health

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and Its Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Rating To Lincoln National Corporation’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Fletcher Allen Health Care VT Bonds at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - Consumer Healthcare 2009 Handbook: Assess US Healthcare Planning and Decisionmaking from a Consumer/Patient Perspective

Research and Markets - Worksite Wellness: How to Successfully Gain Senior Management Support Audio Webcast on CD-ROM



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