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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 16th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Acute Pancreatitis - New acute pancreatitis study findings recently were reported by researchers at Central South University

Aegis Living - Aegis Living Was Created To Place People First in Senior and Assisted Living Communities

Aging - New aging research from D. Heliker and colleagues discussed

Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. - Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. Signs New Members to Its PPO Health Insurance Plan. Annual Revenues Projected to Increase by $5M.

Allergy Medicine - Research on allergy medicine reported by scientists at Vanderbilt University, Medical Department

Allscripts - Omega Medical Solutions Selects Allscripts Practice Management and Allscripts Payerpath Revenue Cycle Management

Alzheimer Disease - University of Navarra details research in Alzheimer disease

American College of Physicians - IOM CER Committee releases recs to Congress for health-care priorities, funding

American Society of Medical Doctors - American Society of Medical Doctors Established to Protect the Bond Between Physicians and Patients; Organizing Doctors to Oppose Government-Run Health Care

Anesthesiology - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital provide new insights into anesthesiology

Aneurysm - Studies from W.M. Vandenbergh et al have provided new data on aneurysm

Angiofibromas - Study data from B.S. Bleier et al provide new insights into angiofibromas

Applied Microbiology - Findings from Wroclaw University, Medical Department in applied microbiology reported

Arrhythmia Prevention - Researchers at Leiden University, Department of Cardiology target arrhythmia prevention

Assisted Living at Home - New Assisted Living at Home (assistedlivingathome.com) Database Locates Ideal Retirement Communities for Your Loved One

Atherosclerosis - Reports summarize atherosclerosis research from S.K. Adam and co-authors

Betsy McCaughey; Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - McCaughey Urges Use of First NYS Hospital Infection Report

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc. - Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc. Named “Stock Pick” by WallStreetCorner.com -- Hospital and University Research Demand for Bio-Matrix’s Stem Cell Bank Cited

BioMed Central - Joint replacement treatment: Using clinical pathways works

Biopsy - Reports outline biopsy research from Columbia University

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-owned DenteMax Acquired by Dental Network of America

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Makes Understanding Health Care Issues Easier for Consumers

Breast Cancer - Rate of Breast Cancer in Italy Significantly Higher Than Previously Reported

Breast Cancer - Reports from C.A. Goldoni and co-researchers add new data to research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at University of Groningen target breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital provide new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Genetics - Research from National Center for Scientific Research yields new findings on breast cancer genetics

CalRHIO - CalRHIO Selects RAND-USC to Evaluate Savings Resulting from Use of Statewide Health Information Exchange

Cancer - New cancer study findings reported from University of Maryland, Medical Department

Cancer - New data from P. Yannopoulos et al illuminate research in cancer

CardiacAssist Inc. - Texas Heart® Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital completes 200th successful case using CardiacAssist’s TandemHeart™ extracorporeal circulatory support device

Cardiology - Sanger Clinic Lends Its Name to New Heart Care Institute Serving NC and SC

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Study findings on cardiopulmonary bypass are outlined in reports from D.N. Wijeysundera and colleagues

Carefx Corporation - Virginia Mason Signs with Carefx to Implement Fusionfx Solution Suite

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts - CeltiCare Approved for Commonwealth Choice Program

Chelsea Green Publishing Company - Governor Howard Dean to Appear at Warwick's Bookstore

Cholangio Cancer Genetics - Researchers from Rikshospitalet University, Center for Molecular Biology and Neuroscience report on findings in cholangio cancer genetics

Cholecystitis - Research on cholecystitis detailed by Y. Tian and co-authors

Chorio Cancer Therapy - Research from Gazi University, Department of Medical Oncology in the area of chorio cancer therapy described

Chronic Heart Failure - New chronic heart failure research has been reported by scientists at Kobe University, Medical Department

Cinergy Health - Cinergy Health Commentary on America's Prescription Addiction

Clinical Infectious Diseases - New findings from J.R. Poespoprodjo and co-authors in the area of clinical infectious diseases published

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research research from C.W. Hsu and co-researchers described

Colon Cancer - New findings reported from State University of New York describe advances in colon cancer

Community Health - Insurance Department Seeks Comment On Community Health Reinvestment Activities

Community-Acquired - Research results from A. Capelastegui and colleagues update understanding of community-acquired

Companion Data Services, Llc - ICA, CDS Team Up to Offer Solution That Aggregates Patient Information

Congenital Heart Disease - Data from T. Toyoda et al provide new insights into congenital heart disease

Consumer-Purchaser Disclosure Project - Nation Takes a Big Step Toward Learning Which Medical Treatments Work Best, a Major Advance in Fixing Our Broken Health-Care System

Cord Blood - Golden Meditech Announces Financial Year 2008/09 Annual Results

Critical Care - Specialty Hospitals of America Accepts First Patients in New Long Term Critical Care Hospital Located in South East Washington

Critical Care Medicine - Recent findings in critical care medicine described by R.J. Graham and colleagues

Cytomegalovirus - Reports from L. Chiche and colleagues advance knowledge in cytomegalovirus

Delirium - AlphaRx and Gaia BioPharma Report Positive Efficacy Results in a Pre-Clinical Trial of GAI-122 Injectable Nano-emulsion for Post-operative Delirium

Delirium - Research conducted at University of Chicago has provided new information about delirium

Delirium - Research from S.D. Berry and co-researchers provides new data on delirium

Dentistry - Researchers from University of Michigan describe findings in dentistry

Depression - Reports outline depression study findings from D.H. Kim and colleagues

Diabetes - Research from Campbell University in diabetes provides new insights

Diabetes - Research on diabetes detailed by F. Laliberte and co-authors

Diagnostics - New diagnostics study results from M. Onji et al described

DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory - Plant microbe shares features with drug-resistant pathogen

DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory - X-rays for early Alzheimer's disease detection

Dysphagia - Study results from J.A. Hind and colleagues in the area of dysphagia published

Echinococcosis - Researchers at University of Ulm target echinococcosis

Eclampsia - Research from E.V. Kuklina and co-authors reveals new findings on eclampsia

Ectopic Pregnancy - Researchers from Whipps Cross University discuss findings in ectopic pregnancy

Endometrial Cancer - Data from H.C. Vandoorn et al provide new insights into endometrial cancer

Enzyme Research - Findings from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department in enzyme research reported

Epidemics - Groups to Congress: Don't Sacrifice Patient Safety to Lower Health Costs

Epilepsy - Research findings from Columbia University, Epilepsy Center update understanding of epilepsy

Epilepsy - Research reports on epilepsy from Epilepsy Center provide new insights

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology - Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology - Ovarian transplantation: First baby is born after a new technique

European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology - Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?

Foot Ulcer - Research results from New York University update knowledge of foot ulcer

Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Reports outline forensic medicine and pathology research from University of Colorado

Frost & Sullivan - Cellular Technology Extends the Boundaries of E-healthcare, Says Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Improving Security in Luxury Hotels is a Top Global Priority

Frost & Sullivan - Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Markets in Europe: Frost & Sullivan Reveals the Cost, Crunch and the Care Value

Frost & Sullivan - Multiple Advantages to Boost Deployment of Wireless and Handheld Devices in Healthcare, States Frost & Sullivan

Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Research from C. Fabbri and co-authors provides new data about gastroenterology and hepatology

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Acquisition Extends Certificate-of-Need Coverage in West Virginia

Health and Medicine - Study findings on health and medicine are outlined in reports from C.Y. Qiao and colleagues

Health Insurance - 4 out of 5 CA Voters Demand Health Insurer "Code of Conduct"

Health Insurance - Graduates Needing Health Insurance Have Cost-Effective Options

Health Insurance - Health Care Service Corporation's Anti-Fraud Efforts Showcase Insurers' Role in Protecting Employers' and Health Plan Members' Health Care Spending

Health Insurance - New Analysis Examines Fraud in Both Private and Public Health Insurance Markets

Health Insurance - Research on health insurance discussed by E. Heeley and co-researchers

HealthGrades - HealthGrades study: Top hospitals for women's health/maternity care have lower mortality/morbidity

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings recently were reported by researchers at Sahlgrenska University

Heart Attack - Recent findings in heart attack described by D.S. Sim and colleagues

Heart Attack - Reports from University of Calgary add new data to research in heart attack

Heart Attack - Research conducted at University of Bologna has provided new information about heart attack

Heart Attack - Study data from University of Alabama update knowledge of heart attack

Heart Attack Prevention - New heart attack prevention research from E. Bonnefoy and colleagues discussed

Heart Attack Prognosis - Reports outline heart attack prognosis study findings from G.L. Nicolosi and colleagues

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports outline heart bypass surgery research from Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease - Answer to Health Care Crisis Can Save Lives, Money

Heart Disease - Research in the area of heart disease reported from Y.L. Lin and colleagues

Heart Disease - Researchers from University of Palermo detail new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Failure - FDA Approves Multaq(R) for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter

Heart Failure - Findings from Northwestern University, Division of Cardiology advance knowledge in heart failure

Heart Failure - Research results from F. Gustafsson and co-authors update knowledge of heart failure

Heart Failure - Study data from J.F. Zhang et al provide new insights into heart failure

Heart Failure - University of Porto details research in heart failure

HIV/AIDS - Investigators at University of Udine, Medical Department target HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Role in $10 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Houston Northwest Medical Center - Houston Northwest Medical Center Recognized in the Top 15% of the Nation for Maternity Care Services from HealthGrades

Hozpitality.com - Hozpitality.com Launches Dedicated Hospitality Networking Website www.hozpitalityplus.com

Hyland Software, Inc. - Hyland Software Acquires Valco Data Systems

Hypotension - Research from University of Modena in hypotension provides new insights

Hysterectomy - New research on hysterectomy from K.M. Flood and co-authors summarized

Hysterectomy - Studies from V.L. Jacoby and co-researchers update current data on hysterectomy

IBM Corporation - Hospital Improves Patient Experience by Adding Email and Web Access in Patient Rooms With Virtual Linux Desktops

Influenza - Data from F.S. Dawood et al provide new insights into influenza

Informa Life Sciences - Healthcare Travel Exhibition & Congress Predicts Worldwide Healthcare Travel Revenue to Hit US$100 Billion by 2012

Ingenious Med, Inc. - Ingenious Med Announces a New Coding & Compliance Tool, MasterCoder

InTouch Health - InTouch Health Chief Executive Dr. Yulun Wang Joins American Telemedicine Association’s Board of Directors

Ischemia - New ischemia data have been reported by J.A. Frontera and co-authors

iUniverse - It's Time to Clean Up This Mess: Texas Surgeon Points Out Numerous Flaws in American Health Care Industry

JAMA and Archives Journals - Agent used in spinal surgery linked to higher complications rate, greater inpatient charges

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - New laparoscopic cholecystectomy study findings recently were reported by M.S. Sajid and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Data from University of Jyvaskyla advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Data from University of Sheffield, World Health Organization provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from Scientific Institute of Public Health in life sciences reported

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

Life Sciences - New findings from C.A. Walsh and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described

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

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from D. Ramirezvillalobos and co-researchers published

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by B.S. Fertel and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by M.P.J. Huijbregts and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from University of Oklahoma described

Life Sciences - Reports from University of Washington describe recent advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Western Australia yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Tennessee, Medical Department have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine target pediatric in children

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

Lung Cancer - Researchers' work from Harvard University, Medical Department focuses on lung cancer

Managed Care - PatientAssistance.com Proposes a HOLI Solution to American Healthcare Reform

Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Completes Acquisition of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.

MedAssets, Inc. - Cancer Treatment Centers of America Selects MedAssets’ Spend Management Solutions to Control Supply Costs

Medical Microbiology - Reports from Birzeit University describe recent advances in medical microbiology

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by K. Kumar and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Yale University, Medical Department in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - Jury Convicts Los Angeles Physician Assistant for Stealing Doctor's Identity and Defrauding Medicare in $7.7 Million Scheme

Medicare and Medicaid - New data from H.H. Pham et al illuminate research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from T.E. Hamilton and co-authors reveals new findings on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports from K.L. Ramser and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from Northwestern University update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Rising Financial Solutions Taps Director of Business Development for Medicare Set Aside Administration Offerings

Medicare and Medicaid - THCA on 2009 Legislative Session: Seniors' Medicaid-Financed Nursing Home Care Requires Substantially More Investment as Population Ages, Care Needs Grow

Medicity, Inc. - Spectrum Health and Medicity, Inc. Deploy Health Information Exchange Solution

Menopause - New Data: Efficacy and Responder Analyses of Divigel(R) (estradiol gel) 0.1 percent for the Treatment of Menopause

Mental Health - Research conducted at M. Becker and co-authors has provided new information about mental health

Mental Health - Schwarzenegger Administration Sued for Allowing Health Insurance Companies to Deny Autism Care

Mental Health - Studies from University of Texas have provided new information about mental health

Myopathy Therapy - Study findings on myopathy therapy are outlined in reports from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations NAPEO - New Legislation Protects Businesses by Updating Nevada PEO Laws

National Patient Advocate Foundation NPAF - National Patient Advocate Foundation Applauds Pharmaceutical Industry for Bold Proposal to Cut Prescription Drug Costs

Nephrolithotomy - Recent findings in nephrolithotomy described by researchers from Humanitas Clinical Institute

Neurology - Recent findings from University of Ioannina, Medical Department highlight research in neurology

Neutropenia - Study findings from University of Maine broaden understanding of neutropenia

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Research data from Seoul National University, Medical Department update understanding of non-small cell lung cancer

Nursing - Data on nursing published by researchers at University of South Carolina

Obesity - New obesity data have been reported by A. Westergren and co-authors

Obstetrics - Research from K.D. Gregory and co-authors in the area of obstetrics published

Oceanic Retirement Communities of America - Retirement Cruise Ship Nearing Launch

onFocus Healthcare, Inc. - National Healthcare Providers Select onFocus|epm(TM) To Help Ensure Success on Financial and Strategic Objectives

Ophthalmology - Data on ophthalmology reported by B. Swamy and co-researchers

OptumHealth Inc. - OptumHealth Now Managing New Mexico’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Osteoporosis - Research by M.C.A. Buencamino and colleagues in osteoporosis provides new insights

Pacemakers - Data on pacemakers reported by researchers at Freeman Hospital, Department of Cardiology

Pandemics - Research findings from J. Yuan et al update understanding of pandemics

Pediatrics - MedImmune Expands Access for Eligible Premature Infants to Receive Synagis(R) at No Cost

Pediatrics - MedImmune Funds Study to Help Gain Insights Into Full Burden of RSV Disease Among Premature Infants

Pediatrics - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children & Denver Zoo Announce Mascot Contest Winner

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Ceremonially Signs Four Health Care Bills That Will Reduce Costs, Improve Access and Quality

Perinatology - Researchers at University of Cincinnati publish new data on perinatology

Peritonitis - Research on peritonitis published by B. Ghebremedhin et al

Phaeochromocytoma - New findings in phaeochromocytoma described from University of Sydney, Kolling Institute of Medical Research

Pharmaceuticals - Emdeon Acquires eRx Network, LLC

Pharmaceuticals - Health Robotics Announces i.v.STATION(TM) Contract With Grifols in Spain, Portugal and South America

Pharmaceuticals - Intelligent Hospital Systems Receives International Award for Innovative Technology Benefiting Society

Pharmaceuticals - Nebraska Prescription Assistance Program Launched

Pharmaceuticals - New pharmaceuticals study findings recently were published by D.J. Dejong and co-researchers

Pharmaceuticals - New York City's World Product Centre Announces Initial Charter Partners

PHNS - PHNS’ Kneipper Urges Congress to Use ARRA Funds to Create 21st Century EHRs That Focus on Improving Patient Care

Physiology - Investigators at Kuopio University have published new data on physiology

Portico Healthnet - Portico Healthnet Assumes Operation of 489-CARE Information and Referral Service

Post-Trials Research - New data from D. Daentzer et al illuminate research in post-trials research

Prehospital Emergency Care - Get Out of the Way: Ambulance Safety Data Calls for Drivers To Respect Ambulance Right of Way and Rescuers to Buckle Up

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Creates Catalog to Identify Devices and Equipment Specifically Designated for Pediatric Patients

Prince William Health System - Prince William Health System Completes Merger With Novant Health to Expand Quality Health Care in Northern Virginia

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Prospect Medical Holdings Joins Russell Microcap Index

Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported from N.A. Kayani et al

Public Health - Research in the area of public health reported from University of South Australia

Public Health - Scientists at University of California publish research in public health

Radiological Society of North America - Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief

Ramsell Public Health Rx - County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health Selects Ramsell Public Health Rx to Provide Pharmacy Benefit Management Services

Renal Disease - Researchers at Federal University release new data on renal disease

Reproductive Health - Republicans on Senate Committee Push to Exclude Abortion Services from Health Care Reform

Reproductive Health - Researchers' work from University Hospital focuses on reproductive health

Respiratory Tract Infections - Research from C. Vandenadort and co-authors reveals new findings on respiratory tract infections

SAGE Publications Uk - Health care outcome boost needs better studies

Schizophrenia - New findings reported from University of Toronto describe advances in schizophrenia

Sepsis - Research from F. Franzetti and co-researchers in the area of sepsis described

Sepsis Epidemiology - Research on sepsis epidemiology published by scientists at University of Copenhagen, Department of Intensive Care

Service Employees International Union - Contract Talks for 1,800 Security Officers at Kaiser Permanente Break Down - Major Cuts to Worker Healthcare are at Issue

Sexually Transmitted Disease - New sexually transmitted disease data have been reported by researchers at University of California

Siemens Healthcare - UMass Memorial and Bethesda Health Systems Choose Siemens Health IT

Slack & Davis, L.L.P. - New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Enhances Air Ambulance Safety

Smoking - New smoking study findings recently were reported by J.A. Simon and co-researchers

Smoking - Research from K.E. Lewis and colleagues has provided new data on smoking

St. Joseph Hospital - St. Joseph Hospital Cardiac Care Achieves New Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center

Stroke Research - New stroke research study findings have been reported by scientists at Queen's University

Suicide - Research on suicide described by B. Hermes and colleagues

Surgery - Findings in surgery reported from Kyushu University

Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery is Only New York Hospital with Significantly Lower Surgical Site Infection Rate for Hip Replacement Compared to State Average

Surgery - Research on surgery discussed by E. Malin and co-researchers

Surgery - Studies from I.S. Sjetne and co-researchers update current data on surgery

Tauopathies - New tauopathies research from University of Munich outlined

TeamHealth - TeamHealth Recognized by National Quality Agency

Tele-Tracking Technologies, Inc. - Industry Leader Announces Next Generation of Patient Flow Automation

The Beryl Companies - The Beryl Companies Welcomes Three New Members to its Executive Advisory Council

Thorax - New thorax research has been reported by scientists at Nagasaki University

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism study findings have been reported from New York Medical College, Medical College

Transfusion Medicine - New data from Johns Hopkins University illuminate research in transfusion medicine

Transient Ischemic Attack - Recent findings in transient ischemic attack described by researchers from Yale University, Medical Department

Tuberculosis - New tuberculosis study findings recently were published by A. Machado and co-researchers

University of California - San Francisco - Partner issues significantly influence women's sexual activity in later years, UCSF study shows

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - NEJM study addresses impact of Medicare Part D on medical spending

University of Southern California - Risky business: Stressed men more likely to gamble

Unstable Angina - Studies from Harvard University add new findings in the area of unstable angina

Vaccine - New findings from University of Genoa, Medical Department in the area of vaccine described

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases June Advisory

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Research from Columbia University broadens understanding of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Virology - Reports summarize virology research from University of Georgia

Women's Health - Study data from University of Michigan provide new insights into women's health

Wound Research - Wayne State University publishes research in wound research

Research and Markets Ltd. - Extensive Report Reveals Details and Activities of the Biggest Acute Hospitals In Ireland



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