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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 30th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Accelr8 Technology Corporation - Accelr8 Launches Clinical Specimen Study With Combined Test Methods

Acute Gastroenteritis - New research on acute gastroenteritis in children from University of Ioannina, Department of Microbiology summarized

Addiction Medicine - Addiction Treatment Will Help Make Health Reform Affordable, New Analysis Shows

Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from Copenhagen University provide new data on adverse drug reactions

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

Aegis Living - Aegis of Granada Hills Wins Award for Best Assisted Living Facility

Aetna - Aetna Encourages Parents to Consider Their Student's Health Insurance Options When Preparing for College

Aetna - Employers Nationwide Now Offered Aetna Personal Benefits Advisor

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Appoints Anne C. Beal, MD, MPH to Head the Aetna Foundation

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Wins Department of Defense Tricare Contract

Aetna Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING Aetna Appoints Anne C. Beal, MD, MPH to Head the Aetna Foundation

Alexian Brothers Hospital Network - St. Alexius Medical Center Named to America's Best Hospitals Rankings

Allergies - ViraCor Laboratories and IBT Laboratories Merging to Create Unique Specialty Diagnostics Company

Allsup - Income at Risk: Unemployment Reaches Nine-Month High for Those with Disabilities, Reports Allsup

Alzheimer Disease - Caffeine reverses memory impairment in Alzheimers mice

Alzheimer Disease - Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Opens for Business

Alzheimer Disease - Cognition Therapeutics Closes Series a Financing to Advance Drug Candidates for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Mayo Clinic Study Finds Earliest Evidence of Memory Decline in Middle-Aged People at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Recent findings from M.I. Fernandezbachiller and co-authors highlight research in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Six Scientists Receive Awards for Contributions to Alzheimer's Disease Research

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research from H. Amijee et al has provided new information about Alzheimer disease therapy

Alzheimer's Association - Brain imaging and proteins in spinal fluid may improve Alzheimer's prediction and diagnosis

Alzheimer's Association - Three New Studies Give Clear Guidance on How to Better Recruit Volunteers for Alzheimer's Clinical Studies

Anesthesia - Reports on anesthesia findings from Rockefeller University provide new insights

Angioplasty - Strategies for Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease Compared

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire Gives Boost to Help Small Businesses in the Granite State

Anti-synthetase Syndrome Therapy - Investigators at Rikshospitalet University, Department of Rheumatology target anti-synthetase syndrome therapy

Anxiety Disorders - Study data from Akershus University update knowledge of anxiety disorders

Appendicitis - New appendicitis study results reported from T. Augustin et al

Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. - Arcadian Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Fahlman, to Present at Focus on Healthcare Conference in New York City

Arthritis - China's Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Market Will More than Double by 2013

Asthma - Largest Gift in History of Reed College and National Jewish Health Received from Author David Eddings

Asthma - New asthma research reported from S.Q. Davis and co-authors

Asthma - Research from Vanderbilt University, Medical Department broadens understanding of asthma

Asthma - Scientists at York University publish new data on asthma

athenahealth - Cook Children's Health Care System Collaborates with athenahealth and Microsoft to Help Drive Improved Outcomes and Lower Health Care Costs for Pediatric Patients

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Research by J.N. Thompson and colleagues in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder provides new insights

Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Sponsors Education Event to Improve Care for the Elderly

Aurora Health Care - Aurora's Milwaukee Hospitals Recognized in US News and World Report

Aveksa - CIGNA Selects Aveksa for Simplified, Compliant Access Request and Change Management Across Its Enterprise

Avizent - Claims and Risk Management Provider Avizent Announces Appointment of New CEO

Bariatrics - Researchers at East Carolina University target bariatrics

Bioluminescence - Research conducted at J.M. Boyce and co-authors has provided new information about bioluminescence

BioMed Central - Hospital workers smoking -- only the most addicted flout the rules

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HHS Secretary Sebelius Highlights Michigan's MHA Keystone Center in Inaugural Health Care 'Success Story' Report

Bone Research - Research findings from University of Cincinnati update understanding of bone research

Bone Research - Researchers at University of Wisconsin publish new data on bone research

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research from University of Oxford outlined

Breast Cancer - Reminder Program Dramatically Increases Mammography Rates, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at C.R. Eheman and co-authors has provided new information about breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - NovaRad NovaMG Breast Imaging Viewer Now Available

Breast Cancer Screening - Research conducted by L.R. Mobley and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Therapy - Data on breast cancer therapy reported by researchers at Federal University

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - Nurses File Cal-OSHA Complaint After Hospital Refuses to Supply Swine Flu Masks for Units with Infected Patients

Cancer - Beijing Cancer Hospital Becomes First Hospital in Mainland China to Introduce Fast and Precise RapidArc Radiotherapy Cancer Treatments

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were reported by F. Leo and co-researchers

Cancer - OncologyRx Care Advantage Specialty Pharmacy Passes $15 Million Milestone in Patient Financial Assistance

Cancer - Research results from Erasmus University update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Studies by J. Boone and co-authors describe new findings in cancer

Cancer - Studies from E. Goss et al add new findings in the area of cancer

Cancer - Study results from R. Nissim and colleagues update understanding of cancer

Cardiology - Data from University of Foggia advance knowledge in cardiology

CardioNet - CardioNet, Inc. Announces Highmark Medicare Services Reimbursement Reduction Regarding CPT Code 93229

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech to Provide Web Services to Novant Health's Ten Hospitals, 1,100 Physician Medical Group and Regional Outpatient Centers

Central Logic, Inc. - Miami-Based Health System Baptist Health South Florida to Utilize Central Logic's ForeFront Transfer™ Application to Manage Patient Transfers Across Major Network of Hospitals

CEP America - DeKalb Medical's Emergency Department Wins Operational Excellence Award

Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer study findings have been published by A. Fatone and colleagues

Chelsea Green Publishing Company - Governor Howard Dean to Appear at Barnes and Noble in Union Square

CIGNA - CIGNA Launches New Dental Plans; Continues Emphasis on Prevention

Clinical Biochemistry - New clinical biochemistry findings from Derriford Hospital published

Clinical Trial Research - Great Basin Scientific, Inc. Raises $3.6 Million In Bridge Funding To Prepare for First Product Launch

Cogdell Spencer Erdman - Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) Announces the Signing of Contracts Totaling $88.8 Million in Janesville, Wisconsin

Colon Cancer - Data from Catholic University of Korea, Department of Surgery provide new insights into colon cancer

Community-Acquired - Research from P.P.E. Yandiola et al has provided new information about community-acquired

Cord Blood - Stem Cell Cord Blood 'Banking' Is Huge Global Business for Hospitals, Says CEO of Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc.

Council for Quality Respiratory Care CQRC - Home Oxygen Leaders Applaud Introduction of Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act in the U.S. House; Urge Congress to Include Legislation in Health Reform Package

Crohn Disease - Investigators at Army target Crohn disease

Dementia - Doctors Talk Frankly About What Encourages and Impedes Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Direct Group - Direct Group Launches Compliance & Critical Communications Business Unit with Direct Marketing Veteran Jeffrey Jurick and Privacy Expert Kendall Walsh

DocSite, LLC - Growing Number of State Medical Associations Offer DocSite PQRI to Members

Drowning - Research from M.A. Ballesteros and co-authors yields new data on drowning

Drug Resistance - New Mallinckrodt SealGuard Evac Endotracheal Tube Reduces Late-Onset Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Drug Resistance - Research data from E. Pitsouni and colleagues update understanding of drug resistance

Dysplasia - New dysplasia data have been reported by researchers at University of Turin

El Camino Hospital Los Gatos - El Camino Hospital Los Gatos Celebrates Opening With the Community

Elan Corporation - Elan and Transition Therapeutics Announce Phase 1 Data Showing ELND005 Achieves Desired Concentrations in Brain Tissue and Cerebrospinal Fluid

Emergency Medicine - Studies from B.D. Guthrie and colleagues reveal new findings on emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - Studies from D.F. Hillier and co-researchers in the area of emergency medicine published

Encephalitis Risk Factors - Research conducted at J. Poissy and co-authors has provided new information about encephalitis risk factors

Endometrial Ablation - Research from A.M. Sambrook et al has provided new information about endometrial ablation

Endoscopy - New endoscopy research from Yokohama City University described

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Commercial Availability of CREON(R) (Pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules First and only FDA-approved therapy for exocrine pancreatic insuf

ExpressDigital - ExpressDigital and Our365 Collaborate to Improve the Newborn Portrait Experience

Extend Health, Inc. - Extend Health Adds Two Executives to Senior Leadership Team

Family Research Council - FRC's Tony Perkins Commends Pro-life Lawmakers Who Oppose Federal Funding of Abortion

Femoral Fracture - New femoral fracture study findings have been reported by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery

FreedomWorks Foundation - FreedomWorks Foundation Finds Number of Uninsured Is 16 Million

Gastric Cancer - Findings from Ewha Womans University, Department of Surgery in gastric cancer reported

Gastric Cancer - Studies from Catholic University have provided new information about gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - Studies from Mayo Clinic describe new findings in gastric cancer

Gastrointestinal Bleeding - New research on gastrointestinal bleeding from Osaka City University summarized

GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services - GE Capital Agents $97.5 Million Credit Facility to Univita Health Inc.

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Alabama AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Arkansas AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Colorado AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Georgia AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Idaho AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Illinois AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Iowa AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Louisiana AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Minnesota AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Mississippi AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Nebraska AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for New Mexico AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for North Dakota AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for South Dakota AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Virginia AARP Members

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Wyoming AARP Members

GetWellNetwork, Inc. - GetWellNetwork Introduces Discharge Planning Tools in Latest Version of PatientLife System

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Signs Agreement to Purchase 16 Building Medical Office Portfolio

Hampton Inn Bwi Airport - Hampton Inn BWI Airport Appoints Director of Sales

Health and Medicine - New findings from Y. Zhang and co-researchers in the area of health and medicine described

Health and Medicine - Study findings from S. Duddempudi et al broaden understanding of health and medicine

Health Insurance - AHRQ News and Numbers: for Many Young Adults, No Health Insurance, No Regular Doctor

Health Insurance - ANA Nurses Stand With Obama in Calling for Healthcare Reform Now

Health Insurance - GoHealthInsurance Announces Appointment of Mike Owens as Senior Vice President

Health Insurance - New health insurance study findings have been reported from Y.N. Hall et al

Health Insurance - URAC Seeks Public Input on New Uniform External Review Standards for Health Plan and Health Utilization Management Organizations

Health Net of the Northeast, Inc. - Health Net of the Northeast Awarded "Excellent" NCQA Accreditation

Heart Attack - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nursing Team Receives Awards for Implementing an Innovative Solution and Improving Patient Care Times

Heart Attack - Health Information Technology and Health Care Reform Must Be Well-Aligned to Improve Health and Lower Costs

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by A.L. Hawkes and co-authors

Heart Attack - Research from C.L. Atzema and colleagues provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack Prevention - New heart attack prevention findings from South Hospital, Department of Cardiology described

Heart Attack Therapy - Findings from Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences broaden understanding of heart attack therapy

Heart Attack Therapy - Scientists at University of Tampere publish new data on heart attack therapy

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been published by J. Larioza and colleagues

Heart Disease - New research on heart disease from University of Copenhagen summarized

Heart Disease - Philips and Project Hope Announce Collaboration To Improve Chronic Disease Management In China

Heart Disease - Study data from S. Garcia and colleagues update understanding of heart disease

Heart Failure - Scientists at St. Vincent's University detail research in heart failure

Heart Surgery - Ochsner Medical Center, Only Louisiana Hospital Listed in 'America's Best' by U.S. News

Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Associates Reveals Initial HMO Rate Increases Remain Consistent With Last Year

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Studies from Jagiellonian University have provided new data on hip fracture risk factors

HIV/AIDS - Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimers, diabetes: Call for reducing nitrate levels in fertilizer and water, detoxifying food and water

Hospital Epidemiology - Research on hospital epidemiology described by J.V. Vayalumkal and colleagues

Humanetics Corporation - Safety and Cognitive Stability Are Key Findings in Phase IIA Trial of New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment from Humanetics Corporation

Hypertension - Research from A.J. Sirkin and colleagues has provided new data on hypertension

Hypertension - Research reports from H. Yokokawa and co-authors provide new insights into hypertension

iGuard.org - iGuard.org Expands Reach of Medication Safety Alerts and Recalls to Microsoft HealthVault Members

Illinois Academy of Family Physicians - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Issues Statement Regarding Health Care Reform

Immunotherapy - A Phase III Alzheimer's Drug Increases Levels of Beta Amyloid in the Brain - but Still Provides Benefits

Incontinence - Flexi-Seal(R) Fecal Management System Receives 2008 Critical Care Nurse Advertising Effectiveness Award

Institute for America's Future - Prominent Health Experts Who Support Public Insurance Option Available for Interview

Intel Corporation - Intel® Health Guide Adds New Connectivity Options, Customers

International & American Association for Dental Research - AADR releases its statement on oral health care within health care reform

International Medical Group, Inc. - International Medical Group Receives ISO 14001:2004 Certification

InterSystems Corporation - Providence Associates Medical Laboratories PAML Slashes Processing Time with InterSystems CACHE Database

InTouch Health - InTouch Health Announces Expanded Portfolio of Remote Presence Telehealth Solutions

Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. - Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc.— Dividend Declaration, Fund Commentary and Statistics

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company Expands Coverage in Tucson

JAMA and Archives Journals - Medicare expenditures decrease for glaucoma surgery as number of procedures increases

JAMA and Archives Journals - Repair of heart defect discovered incidentally during surgery may not have clear benefit

John Muir Health - 'America's Best Hospitals' Survey by U.S. News & World Report Ranks John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus as One of Nation's Best

John Muir Health - CORRECTING and REPLACING 'America's Best Hospitals' Survey by U.S. News & World Report Ranks John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus as One of Nation's Best

Kidney Disease - New kidney disease data have been reported by researchers at Yale University

Kidneys - Study results from University of Utah update understanding of kidneys

Knee Arthroplasty - Study data from Cornell University update knowledge of knee arthroplasty

Laryngectomy - Research reports from A. Schindler and co-authors provide new insights into laryngectomy

Leprechaun, LLC - Susan E. Rawlings Named Chief Executive Officer of Leprechaun, LLC

Lexington Health Care - Lexington Health Care Names New Chief Executive Officer

Life Sciences - AeroCare boosts patient safety with FireSafe cannula valve from LifeGas

Life Sciences - Coral Gables Hospital Announces Ramon Calvo Recognized Nationally as a 2009 Tenet Hero

Life Sciences - FIU Wertheim College of Medicine and Baptist Health announce clinical partnership

Life Sciences - Investigators at Rabin Medical Center zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from C.D. Jensen and co-authors summarized

Life Sciences - Patient Care Technology Systems and Awarepoint Announce Co-Marketing of Real-Time Workflow Solutions for Health Care Facilities

Life Sciences - Reports from JMI Laboratories Inc. add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Academic Medical Center, Department of Surgery

Life Sciences - Research conducted at City Hospital has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - RTKL-Designed West Chester Medical Center Opens

Life Sciences - Scientists at Mater Misericordiae University discuss research in life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Scientists at University Hospital describe research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from S. Lanini et al add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from Maudsley Hospital, Pharmacy Department update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from University of Waterloo provide new insights into life sciences in children

Lumalier Corporation - Healthcare Reform and Green Initiatives Trigger Explosive Growth in UV Disinfection Technologies

Lung Cancer - Reports outline lung cancer study findings from University of Manchester

Malnutrition - New malnutrition research from Maastricht University described

Managed Care - Researchers from University of Colorado detail findings in managed care

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Releases 1Q09 Health Insurer Insights Reports

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Access MediQuip Names Tim Hargarten Chief Executive Officer

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Awarepoint 2009 Mid-Year Wrap-Up Illustrates Significant RTLS Success in Healthcare

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Physician Hospitals (PHA) Responds to TIME Magazine Article: Filled With 'Incorrect Assumption and Innuendo'

Massachusetts General Hospital - Study may explain why HIV progresses faster in women than in men with same viral load

MassMutual - National Television Documentary Finds Fear Mixed With Newfound Optimism Among Americans Approaching Retirement

McKesson - Former Senator Daschle Headlines McKesson Executive Leadership Summit for Healthcare CEOs

McKesson Corporation - Medical Center Hospital Selects McKesson for Move to Electronic Health Records

MDVIP, Inc. - Selecting a Primary Care Physician Needs Careful Examination

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets' CMO to Address Healthcare Industry Challenges of Physician Alignment, Never Events and Pay for Performance at AHRMM09

Medicare and Medicaid - 'Keep Up With Checkups' Puts Prevention First

Medicare and Medicaid - A New Government-Run Plan Would Impose Significant Financial Losses on California Hospitals

Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts e-prescribing Tool to Be Offered on New AMA Web Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Selects TrailBlazer Health Enterprises to Administer Medicare Program in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi

Medicare and Medicaid - Congressmen Mike Ross and Kendrick Meek Introduce Bill to Protect Medicare Patients Who Require Medical Oxygen Therapy at Home

Medicare and Medicaid - Diabetic Care Services Awarded HQAA Accreditation

Medicare and Medicaid - Endoscopic Technologies to Pay U.S. $1.4 Million to Resolve Allegations of Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Full Transcript of House Democrats' Press Conference on Introduction of Health Care Legislation

Medicare and Medicaid - House Democrat's Health Care Reform Bill Is a 1,018-Page Nightmare

Medicare and Medicaid - Kaiser Permanente Survey Shows Seniors Embrace Internet to Manage Their Health

Medicare and Medicaid - National Advocacy Organization Representing Home Oxygen Patients Praises Introduction of Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from V. Myckowiak and co-researchers in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - New Lewin Report Shows Need for National Medicaid Out-of-Network Claims Policy

Medicare and Medicaid - New Survey Highlights Emotional, Financial Toll Multi-Generational Tobacco Use Takes on Parents Sandwiched In Between

Medicare and Medicaid - Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Medicare, Medicaid Reviews

Medicare and Medicaid - Providence Service Corporation Comments on U.S. Court of Appeals' Decision to Uphold Federal Injunction Blocking California's 10% Cut in Medi-Cal Payments

Medicare and Medicaid - Radiology Benefit Management Could Save Medicare up to $18 Billion Over 10 Years

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Northwestern University provides new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - State Budget Will Hurt Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Menopause - Bionovo's Estrogen Receptor Beta Selective Drugs Have Unique Gene Expression and Cell Type Specificity

Menopause - Menopause Is More Than a Hot Flash

Menopause - Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Two Low-dose Regimens of PREMARIN Vaginal Cream for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vaginal Atrophy Now Published

Mental Health - Study results from University of Tampere in the area of mental health published

Mental Health - Support Grows for New Home Based Service for Challenging Mental Patients

Minnesota Hospital Association - Hospital Trustees Earn Certification Under Minnesota Hospital Association Program

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare Names New Presidents for Florida and Texas

Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers, LLC. - Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers, LLC., Appoints Janice Torre as Director of Case Management for Newly Created Patient Access Support Services Offering

National Jewish Health - National Jewish Health Named Top Respiratory Hospital for 12th Consecutive Year

NaviNet, Inc. - Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Selects NaviNet for Web-based Provider Communications

NeoStem, Inc. - NeoStem, Inc. Appoints Leading Chinese Medical Official to Its Advisory Board

Neuroscience - El Camino Hospital To Purchase CyberKnife for Non-Invasive Tumor Treatment

Obesity - AHRQ News and Numbers: Health Care Spending for Obese Adults Rose More than 80 Percent from 2001 to 2006

Obesity and Diabetes - New Risk Management System Reduces Bariatric Surgery Complication Rate by 65%, Hospital Readmissions by 80%: Knowing Risk Potential Helps Doctors and Patients Reduce Complications and Costs

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Finds Social and Economic Factors Play Major Role in Determining Who Gets Bariatric Surgery: Medical Condition Similar, but Great Divides Between Race, Gender, Income and Insurance

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Shows Similar Benefits, No Additional Risks for Seniors Who Have Gastric Bypass: Comparable Weight Loss, Complication Rates and Hospital Stays for Young and Old

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports from R.A. Garrido et al highlight recent research in obesity and diabetes

Olympus Managed Health Care Inc. - Olympus Managed Health Care Appoints Robert Lavers as Senior Consultant

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings recently were reported by K.A. Coulson and co-researchers

Osteoporosis - Researchers from Purdue University detail findings in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Clinical Trial - New findings from H.C. Hoeck and co-authors in the area of osteoporosis clinical trial published

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Research conducted at University Medical Center, Department of Endocrinology has provided new information about osteoporosis risk factors

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Research from University of Tokushima in the area of osteoporosis risk factors described

Osteosarcoma - New findings from Shimane University in the area of osteosarcoma described

Patents - Medizone International, Inc. Has Filed for Patent Protection for Its AsepticSure(TM) Hospital Sterilization System

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Recent findings from University of Minnesota highlight research in pathology and laboratory medicine

Pathway Genomics - Pathway Genomics Brings Together Renowned Team of Entrepreneurs, Scientists, Physicians, and a Government Certified Lab to Offer Personal Genetics Services

Pediatrics - Abbott, Project HOPE and Shanghai Children's Medical Center Inaugurate Abbott Fund Institute of Nutrition Science

Pediatrics - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Opens First Pediatric Cardiac Functional Stress Echo Lab in U.S.

Pediatrics - Nation's first children's hospital-based safety store focuses on child injury prevention; Riley Hospital training children's hospitals nationwide to launch safety stores

Pediatrics - New Five-Question Test Helps Assess Asthma Control in Children Under Five Years of Age

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Announces New Phase 1 Data From Two Novel Compounds for Alzheimer's Disease At ICAD Annual Meeting

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA Written Testimony for the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance Hearing: "Competition in the Health Care Marketplace"

Pharmaceuticals - AMN Healthcare Names New Chief Financial Officer

Pharmaceuticals - Baptist Regional Medical Center Selects Pharmacy OneSource's Quantifi and Amplifi for Better Pharmacy Performance

Pharmaceuticals - Center for Medicines & Healthy Aging(C) and BidRx(R) Partner to Help Consumers Save on Prescription Medications

Pharmaceuticals - In Colorado, Commercial Medical and Pharmacy Benefit Enrollment Down at State Level

Pharmaceuticals - Scientists at Charles University discuss research in pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Tampa Seniors on Medication Management and How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

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 Ceftaroline Met P

Pneumonia Therapy - New pneumonia therapy study findings reported from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Laboratory Medicine

Pneumonia Therapy - Studies from University of Thessaly, Department of Microbiology add new findings in the area of pneumonia therapy

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

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Introduces Foodservice Quality and Safety Standards

Prescription For Healthier Patients - Experts to Assess Impacts and Policy Barriers to Improving Proper Medication Adherence

PriceDoc.com - PriceDoc & Direct Health Care Practices Team Up To Help Uninsured

Public Health - AHRQ Announces New Consumer Health Advice Column and Enhanced Web site for Spanish-Speakers

Public Health - United American Nurses Hails House Health Care Reform Bill

Regions Hospital - Regions Hospital to open first phase of expansion

Rehabilitation Research - Baylor Dallas Recognized In U.S. News Media Group's 2009 - 2010 America's Best Hospitals

Rehabilitation Research - Data on rehabilitation research detailed by researchers at Yale University

Rheumatology - Researchers from University of Nijmegen, Department of Rheumatology detail findings in rheumatology

Schizophrenia - Studies from R.A. Kroken and co-researchers update current data on schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Study data from Taipei Medical University update understanding of schizophrenia

Showcase Technology - Showcase Technology Acquires the Assets of Kiosk Logix

Sickle Cell Anemia - Research data from University of Illinois update understanding of sickle cell anemia

Stanford Graduate School of Business - Sustainable Workplace Means Addressing Employee Well-being, Too, According to Stanford Business School Research

Stanford Medicine - New Breast Pumping Approach Helps Preemies' Moms to Improve Milk Supply, Says Packard/Stanford Study

Stroke Rehabilitation - Studies from University of Toledo add new findings in the area of stroke rehabilitation

Surgery - Apic Announces Ambulatory Care Infection Prevention Resources

Surgery - Hoag Hospital Breast Care Center Recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center

Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery Remains Top Hospital in Northeast in U.S. News & World Report's 'America's Best Hospitals' List for Orthopedics

Surgery - Surgeons at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Among First in Georgia to Perform Single-Site Incision Surgery on Pediatric Patients

Surgery - U.S. News Media Group Announces 2009-10 America's Best Hospitals

Symetra Financial Corp. - Symetra Named Top Performing Insurance Company

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - "Half Man, Half Machine" Enjoys 17 Months of Quality Life Prior to Heart Transplant

T.G.I. Friday's - TGI Friday's Inc. Welcomes New Franchisee

Takayasu Arteritis Therapy - Investigators at University of East Anglia have published new data on takayasu arteritis therapy

The A.M. McGregor Group - The McGregor Group to Reopen Overlook House in Cleveland as a New Nursing Facility

The Benefits Group - How To Reduce Cost Without Sacrificing Your Health Coverage

The SCAN Foundation - New Report Offers Policy Recommendations for Including Long-Term Care Services in Health Care Reform

The Society for Adolescent Medicine - New Policy Statement from Society for Adolescent Medicine Urges Inclusion of Adolescent and Young Adult Health Issues in All Health Care Reform Legislation

Thermal Angel - Life-Saving 'Thermal Angel' Blood Warmer Is Immediately Available for Use By U.S. Troops In Harm's Way

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - New Data Say Uninsured Account for Nearly One-Fifth of Emergency Room Visits

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New HHS Data Say Uninsured Account for Nearly One-Fifth of Emergency Room Visits

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Releases Inaugural Health Care "Success Story" Report

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - States Eligible to Receive $350 Million for H1N1, Seasonal Flu Preparedness Efforts

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Milwaukee VA Hospital Gains New Spinal Cord Treatment Center

Ulcerative Colitis - New ulcerative colitis data have been reported by scientists at Washington University

UniCare - UniCare Life & Health and Memorial Hermann Announce MHealth Insured, a Collaboration Designed to Improve Health Care Quality and Affordability for South Texas

United Concordia - Sharon M. Muscarella Joins United Concordia Team

United Steelworkers (USW) - Statement by USW President Leo W. Gerard on U.S. House Health Care Reform Bill

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group, Cisco Launch Connected Care, First National Telehealth Network to Expand Health Care Access

University of California - Irvine - Drug rescues memory lost to Alzheimer's disease

Varicocele - New data from Harvard University, Department of Urology illuminate research in varicocele in children

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint State Sponsored Business President Appointed Advisory Board Member of the HIMSS Board of Directors

Wiley-Blackwell - Study examines dietary influences of liver disease

Women's Health - Resurrection Medical Center Among Top 5% of Hospitals Nationwide for Women's Health

Workers Compensation Research Institute - Medical Payments Per Claim for Maryland Workers' Comp Claims among Lowest of Study States, Reports New WCRI Study

Workers Compensation Research Institute - Medical Payments Per Claim for Workers' Compensation in Louisiana Higher Than Typical, Says New WCRI Study

Workers Compensation Research Institute - Workers' Compensation Payments Per Claim to North Carolina Hospitals Higher Than Typical of 14 States and Growing, Says WCRI Study

Workers Compensation Research Institute WCRI - Tennessee Medical Fee Schedule Helped Lower Medical Costs Per Claim in Workers' Compensation System, Says WCRI Study

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Health Net's IDR to 'BB-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: Humana's Ratings Unchanged Following TRICARE Announcement

Research and Markets - Exciting New Report on Opportunities in Menopausal Treatments - Will New Therapies Overtake Hormone Replacement?

Research and Markets - Latvia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2009

Research and Markets - New Report for the US Pharmaceutical Market with Outlook To 2014 - Latest Market Trends, Leading Players and Forecast Analysis

Research and Markets - Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement in China as It is Set to Become the Third Largest in the World in 2011

Research and Markets - Strategic Overview of Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement in the Major Markets



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