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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 1st, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Abbott - Abbott Wins Top Honor in Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards

Acute Pancreatitis - Findings in acute pancreatitis reported from Mayo Clinic

Adenoma - Studies from Darent Valley Hospital, Department of Surgery further understanding of adenoma

Adventist Medical Center - Adventist Medical Center Recognized as One of America's Best Hospitals

Adverse Drug Reactions - Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results for Once-Daily ARIKACE(TM) in the Treatment of Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients Who Have Pseudomonas Lung Infections

Aetna - Aetna Launches New Aetna.com Public Website

Aetna - Aetna Monthly Health Watch, September 2009

Aetna - Aetna to Expand Its Health and Wellness Program for International Members

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - ahrq Announces New Video to Help Patients Use Blood Thinner Pills Safely and Effectively

Aging Research - New aging research findings from A. Esteve and co-authors described

Alliance Surgical Distributors - Four Surgeons with Alliance Surgical Distributors Save California Hospitals over $1 Million

Allviant, Corp. - Allviant Expands Senior Management Team with Appointment of Network Development Veteran Tom McHale

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Inclusion of Cognitive Screening for Medicare Beneficiaries in Senate Finance Committee Health Reform Proposal

Alzheimer Disease - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease described by researchers from University of Arizona

Alzheimer Disease - Retirement Living TV Premieres 'Not Fade Away' September 21st to Honor World Alzheimer's Day

Alzheimer Disease - Rockefeller Announces Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Disease Partnership at BRNI

Alzheimer Disease - Senior Living Residences Launches Innovative Nutrition Program to Promote Cognitive Health and Lower the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Ambulatory Surgery - Research from University of Michigan reveals new findings on ambulatory surgery

American Academy of Family Physicians - September/October 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet

American Association for Homecare - Senate Finance Committee Cuts Home Medical Equipment in Reform Package

American Cancer Society - American Cancer Society report describes unique cancer profile of Hispanic/Latino Americans

American Cancer Society - Information about the use and accuracy of breast cancer tests is lacking, study finds

American Diversified Holdings Corporation - American Diversified Holdings Biotech Alliance Partner INVENT Pharmaceuticals Granted US Provisional Patent for Alzheimer's Drug

American Library Association - Libraries on Frontline of Connecting Americans With Online Government, Job Resources

American Psychological Association - Picking quality health care: New study shows a little context makes a big difference

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - ERCP quality outcomes in a community hospital setting compare favorably with academic centers

Anesthesia - Survey: Temporary Primary Care Physicians in Most Demand

Aneurysm - Research from Fudan University yields new data on aneurysm

Angiology - New findings from C.J. Price and co-authors in the area of angiology published

Appendicitis - Researchers from University of British Columbia report on findings in appendicitis

Arthritis - Asian Countries Cannot Afford To Ignore the Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Therapy - New findings from St. George's Hospital, Department of Rheumatology in the area of arthritis therapy described

Asthma - Researchers from University of Maryland report details of new studies and findings in the area of asthma

Atrial Fibrillation - Health Leaders Issue Recommendations to Improve Management of a Common, Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation

Avivia Health - Avivia Health Launches New Suite of Affordable Disease Management and Wellness Programs

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company - AXA Equitable Enhances Variable Universal Life Insurance Coverage

Baylor Health Care System - Baylor Health Care System Named Among 2009 Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Blue Care Network's Healthy Blue Living(SM) Membership Exceeds 100,000

Blue Shield of California - Marc Russo Named Vice President of Individual, Small Group, and Government Business Unit at Blue Shield of California

Bone Research - New findings from E. Hamoudeh and co-researchers in the area of bone research described

Breast Cancer - Data from N. Obi et al provide new insights into breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Medications Effective in Reducing Risk of Breast Cancer but Increase Risk of Adverse Effects, New Report Says

Breast Cancer - Reports on breast cancer findings from University of Turin provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at University Hospital has updated our knowledge about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Ricardo Antonio Chavira Uses Celebrity to Support Breast Cancer Caregivers

Breast Cancer Screening - New research on breast cancer screening from University of California summarized

Breast Cancer Survivor Coalition for Advancement, Reform and Equity Because we Care - Breast Cancer Survivors Praise House Committee Action as Vital to Health Care Reform

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research results from University of Munchen, Department of Gynecology update understanding of breast cancer therapy

Breast Preservation Foundation - Breast Preservation Foundation Urges Washington Policymakers to Consider Public Health Education Programs in Health Care Reform Discussions

Business Roundtable - Business Roundtable Report Shows Health Care Costs Will Skyrocket to Nearly $29,000 per Employee in the Next Decade Without Effective Reform

Canadian Medical Association Journal - 1 in 20 patients experience critical event during urgent air-medical transport

Cancer - Dedication of N.C. Cancer Hospital Highlights New Face of Cancer Care

Cancer - New Patient Housing Facility Dedicated

Cancer - Researchers at Cardiff University, Medical Department publish new data on cancer

Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy research from Osaka University discussed

Cancer Therapy - New research on cancer therapy from Georgetown University, Washington Cancer Institute summarized

CardiacAssist Inc. - CardiacAssist Partners with Mentice to Showcase Transseptal Puncture Training Simulation at "TCT 2009" Exhibit Booth #2005

CardiacAssist Inc. - Carolinas Medical Center Adopts TandemHeart(R)- Versatile Circulatory Support Device from CardiacAssist

Cejka Search - Experts to Highlight Key Trends in Physician and Healthcare Executive Recruitment, Leadership and Compensation

Central Nervous System Disease - Researchers from Washington University describe findings in central nervous system disease

Cesarean Section - New cesarean section study findings have been published by scientists at McMaster University

Chandler Chicco Agency - Health leaders issue recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation

Children’s Hospital Boston - Cause-Minded Kids Respond to Cape Cod Eighth Grader's Summer Challenge to Make a Difference in Lives of Sick Children

Chronic Kidney Failure - New Data Shows DaVita Facilities Lead Virginia in Improving Kidney Patient Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Findings from B. Zvezdin et al in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reported

Cirrhosis - Reports summarize cirrhosis research from University of Pittsburgh

Cirrhosis Therapy - Findings from University of Toronto, Division of Gastroenterology broaden understanding of cirrhosis therapy

Clinical Medicine - New clinical medicine research from M. Chaponda and co-researchers described

Clinical Medicine - Research on clinical medicine discussed by P. Dainty and co-researchers

Clinical Nursing - Research from V. Capasso et al has provided new information about clinical nursing

Clinical Trial Research - Researchers from Royal North Shore Hospital detail findings in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Senate Introduces Bill to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases

Coeliac Disease - Findings from R. Sweis and co-authors provide new insights into coeliac disease

Colon Cancer - Report summarizes colon cancer study findings from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department

Community Health - Baucus Bill Imposes Additional Tax Burdens on Nonprofit Hospitals

Community Health - Community Health Centers and Western Governors University Partner to Address RN Shortage

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New complementary and alternative medicine data have been reported by researchers at University of Texas

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Concert Pharmaceuticals Presents Clinical Results Demonstrating Reduced Drug-Drug Interactions with a Deuterium-Modified Compound

Critical Care - New critical care study findings have been published by scientists at Ege University, Nursing Department

Critical Care Medicine - Researchers from University of Western Australia discuss findings in critical care medicine

Critical Care Medicine - Studies from E. Vonelm et al provide new data on critical care medicine

Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. - Critical Signal Technologies Acquires Link to Life to Grow Depth and Expertise in TeleHealth, Personal Emergency Response and Medical Monitoring Systems

Cystectomy - Research from Princess Margaret Hospital has provided new data on cystectomy

Data Advantage, LLC - Ranking of Value of Care Offered at U.S. Hospitals to Be Released Tuesday, September 15th

Deloitte - Fifty-Four Percent of Americans Believe Health Care Reform Will Not Be Passed This Year

Dementia - Dakim BrainFitness Receives First Company-Wide Adoption in Wisconsin at All Seven AmericanWay Senior Living Homes

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from University of California

Dementia - World's First Emergency Medical Information Franchise Launches GPS Tracking Device

Democratic National Committee - DNC Announces Newly Elected Hispanic Caucus Leadership

Diabetes - New diabetes data have been reported by scientists at University of Sherbrooke, Medical Department

Diabetes - Reports from Technical University highlight recent research in diabetes

Docvia - State of Oklahoma Offers 'Invisible Bracelet' Health Benefit

Dolbey Systems, Inc. - Adventist Health System Signs Agreement with Dolbey to Implement Fusion CAC Powered by EMscribe, Computer-Assisted Coding Solution

Drug Resistance - Data from C. Repanos and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance discussed by researchers at University of Aberdeen

Drug Safety - Reports outline drug safety study results from S.E. Bronskill et al

Duraflame, Inc. - Duraflame Goes Pink to Help Fight Breast Cancer

EKR Therapeutics, Inc. - EKR Therapeutics to Present at the 2009 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Provides Local Perspective on Health Care Reform and Innovation at Silicon Valley Healthcare CEO Summit

Emergency Preparedness - H1N1 Focus of California Hospital Association Disaster Planning Conference

Emeritus Corporation - Emeritus to Participate in Blackstone Offer to Acquire 148 Senior Living Communities

Epidemics - TBGH Report on Status of Diabetes in Texas Indicates Growing Severity of Problem and Higher Cost of Care Than National Average

Epilepsy - Reports from Khon Kaen University, Medical Department advance knowledge in epilepsy

FAB Pharma - FAB Pharma, a Biopharma Company Developing Drugs to Treat Severe Bacterial Infections, Raises (EURO)2.3 Million in Series a Funding and Begins Recruitment for a Phase I Trial of Its Lead Compound

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. - Flexpoint Business Update

Forest Laboratories, Inc. - Forest Laboratories Presents Analysis of Two Positive Pivotal Phase III Studies of Ceftaroline for the Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia CAP at ICAAC

Fresenius Medical Care - Fresenius Medical Care Announces the Launch of KidneyTel(R)

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Finds the Untapped Patient Monitoring Solutions Market in Europe Offers Lucrative Opportunities

GEICO - GEICO Associates and GEICO Philanthropic Join Forces to Donate $185,000 to Children's National Medical Center

Gerodontology - Studies conducted at University of Leipzig on gerodontology recently published

Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics Signs Comprehensive Agreement with Blood Centers of America

HCA - Hospital Corporation of America Recognized by InformationWeek as One of Nation's Most Innovative Users of Business Technology

Headache and Migraine - Studies in the area of headache and migraine reported from E.G. Sutherland and co-researchers

Health and Medicine - Reports from East Tennessee State University highlight recent research in health and medicine

Health and Medicine - Reports outline health and medicine study results from A. Perren et al

Health and Society - New findings reported from University of Miami describe advances in health and society

Health and Society - Reports summarize health and society study results from Harvard University

Health and Society - Research conducted by C.R. Gresenz and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about health and society

Health Dialog - Health Dialog Demonstrates Cost Efficient Method for Easing Transitions in Care

Health Insurance - Baucus Health Plan Won't Rein in Health Insurer Price Gouging of Middle Class; Consumer Watchdog Calls for 'Prior Approval' Rate Regulation in Health Reform

Health Insurance - Critical Illness Plans Help Pay for What Health Insurance Won't

Health Insurance - Family Health Premiums Reach $13,375 Annually in 2009, Up 5 Percent as Inflation Fell Nearly 1 Percent

Health Insurance - Health Reform and a Health Insurance Broker

Health Insurance - Researchers from University of Athens publish findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Statement of Robert Greenstein, Executive Director, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on Chairman Baucus' Health Reform Plan

Health Insurance - Study data from N. Sood et al provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - Teamsters Oppose Baucus Plan to Tax Health Insurance Companies

Health Maintenance Organizations - Insurance and HMO Industries Spend Nearly $700,000 Per Day to Kill Health Care Reform Measures

Health Reform USA, Inc - Leading American Healthcare Experts Press Congress to Act Quickly on Health Reform

Health Robotics - Dr M Group Selects Health Robotics' Technology Over RIVA for all of its I.V. Compounding Centers in South East Asia

HealthPort - HealthPort's RACPro Achieves Certification Status from Executive Health Resources

Heart Attack - Findings in heart attack reported from H. Tekumit and co-researchers

Heart Attack - Free Spanish-Language Online Video Teaches Hands-Only(TM) CPR

Heart Attack - Research conducted by V.S. Steiger and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about heart attack

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack described by scientists at Sodersjukhuset AB

Heart Attack - Researchers at University of Alberta target heart attack

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

Heart Disease - Reports from University of Glasgow describe recent advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from Chang-Gung University describe findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Opens as a Center for Innovative, World-Class Cardiac Care and Patient Education

Heart Failure - New data from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department illuminate research in heart failure

Heart Failure - Study results from R.S. Small and colleagues update understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure Therapy - Researchers from INSERM provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart failure therapy

Hemorrhagic Shock - Research from Harvard University in hemorrhagic shock provides new insights

Hepatitis - Research data from Kyushu University update understanding of hepatitis

Hernia - Researchers from University of California describe findings in hernia

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings have been published by U.P. Udayaraj and colleagues

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers at Usmanu Danfodiyo University release new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection

HMS - HMS Awarded Third Party Liability Services Contract by Minnesota

Hyperglycemia - Studies from University of Alberta provide new data on hyperglycemia

Hypotension - Scientists at Christchurch Hospital release new data on hypotension

Hypotension - Significantly Higher Percentage of Hetastarch Recipients Underwent a Surgical Procedure Than Those Receiving Albumin/Plasma Protein Fraction

Hysterectomy - Researchers from Helsinki University describe findings in hysterectomy

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Announces Availability of Its Full Line of ON-Q(R) SilverDressings(TM)

IBM - Bangkok Hospital Group and IBM Collaborate on Smarter Healthcare Initiative

Immunization - Research from L.R.M. Hausmann and co-researchers in the area of immunization published

Immunization - Studies from M.R. Nicholson et al add new findings in the area of immunization

Immunotherapy - Study results from University of Texas update understanding of immunotherapy

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - New inflammatory bowel disease research from G.C. Nguyen et al outlined

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Investigators at New York University have published new data on injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Research on injury infection and critical care reported by scientists at University of California

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Researchers from University of Texas describe findings in injury infection and critical care

Injury Infection and Critical Care - Studies from H.C.N. Tien and co-authors have provided new information about injury infection and critical care

Insulin Pumps - Studies conducted at University of Pittsburgh on insulin pumps recently published

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Teamsters Call on Whole Foods, UNFI to Support Health Reform

IntraOp Medical Corporation - Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Radiation Technique Delivers Proven Long-Term Benefits and Saves Lives

JAMA and Archives Journals - Black patients have lower rate of survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Surgical scrub solution: It's good for patients, too

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Study Finds Racial Inequalities Cost U.S. Health System Over $50 Billion a Year

Joint Replacements - Research on joint replacements published by W.Q. Tian et al

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Opens New Hospital in Downey

Kenta Biotech - Kenta Biotech Reports Phase IIa Data with Lead Candidate Panobacumab in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Kidney Failure - Studies from T.W. Costantini et al further understanding of kidney failure

Kidneys - Study data from New York University, Medical Department update knowledge of kidneys

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Research in the area of laparoscopic cholecystectomy reported from Lanzhou University

Laryngology - Studies from D. Biswas and colleagues provide new data on laryngology

Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from W. Malmedal and co-authors described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Cordoba outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from A. Fex and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from A.C. White et al

Life Sciences - Research data from S.J. Beaton and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Research from School of Nursing yields new findings on life sciences

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

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

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by W.H.A. Ryu and co-authors

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from E.R. Kleinman and colleagues provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research results from J.A. Marsteller and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from Monash University update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University detail findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from National Institute for Infectious Disease have provided new data on life sciences

LifeWise Health Plan of Washington - LifeWise Health Plan Announces Expanded Benefits for Individuals

LiveProcess - Nation's Fifth Largest County Implements LiveProcess, the Leading Emergency Management Platform for Healthcare

Lobectomy - Studies from X.Y. Yang and colleagues yield new information about lobectomy

Logical Progression - Logical Progression Offers Complimentary Documentation Solution to Hospitals

Loyola University Health System - Treating bone loss in breast cancer survivors

Managed Care - New managed care study findings recently were published by J.S. Benner and co-researchers

Managed Care - OurHealthCareSource.com Offers Unique Spin on Health Care Reform Information

Managed Care - Riverside County Community Agencies Participate in Senior Sensitivity Training Provided by SCAN Health Plan

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Announces Medicare Market Analysis Tools and the Latest Market Updates

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Children's Hospital Boston, eClinicalWorks Team to Push Clinical Information Into Patients' Personally Controlled Health Records

Masimo - Masimo Launches Enhanced Masimo Patient SafetyNet(TM) System to Help Hospitals Reduce Preventable Deaths on the General Floor

MedAssurant, Inc. - MedAssurant Acquires Catalyst Technologies

MedAssurant, Inc. - Milliman Report Validates Computations of Cost Savings for MedAssurant's CCS Advantage(TM) Disease Management Program

Medical Care Research - Studies from Ming Chuan University further understanding of medical care research

Medical Justice - MedEncentive and Medical Justice Announce Partnership

Medicare and Medicaid - AAHSA Statement on Senate Finance Committee's Health Reform Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare Unveils New Corporate Headquarters in White Plains, Bringing 200 New Jobs, With Help From New York and Westchester

Medicare and Medicaid - Baucus Approach to Financing Health Care Reform Step in Right Direction

Medicare and Medicaid - Baucus Bill Integrates Physician Assistants in Health Care Delivery

Medicare and Medicaid - Care Improvement Plus Names Anthony Colistra as Vice President, Market Growth and Development

Medicare and Medicaid - Dey L.P. Settles State of Utah Pricing Litigation

Medicare and Medicaid - Elderplan Opts for Care to Care's Radiology Network

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Insurance Reform DAILY MYTHBUSTER: 'Constitutionality of Health Insurance Reform'

Medicare and Medicaid - J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Among Pharmacy Customers, Satisfaction is Equally as High for the Privately Insured and for Those With Public-Private Insurance

Medicare and Medicaid - LifeMasters Files Chapter 11 to Restructure CMS Liabilities

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Nursing Home Caregivers: Health and Well-Being of America's Most Vulnerable Seniors at Stake as Medicare Cuts Debated in Washington

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from Harvard University, Medical Department

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid research from Y.C. Shen and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of the Pacific provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by G.F. Joyce et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seniors in Medicare Advantage Receive Higher Quality Care, New Reports Show

Medicare and Medicaid - UHC Develops Resource for Recovery Audit Contractor Reviews

MedRisk, Inc. - MedRisk, Inc. and Coventry Workers' Comp Services Announce New Partnership

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Study Shows Fluid Monitoring More Accurate Than Weight Measures for Heart Failure Patients

Menstruation - Reports summarize menstruation study results from University of Oklahoma

Mental Health - APA Offers Free Resources for Public on Mental Health Parity Law

Mental Health Therapy - New data from Anglia Ruskin University, Faculty of Health illuminate research in mental health therapy

Mental Illness - New mental illness study results reported from University of Copenhagen

Miller Children’s Hospital - Miller Children's Hospital Hematology-Oncology Physician Recognized as Top in Field by "Consumer's Guide to Top Doctors"

Mortuary Response Solutions - Mortuary Response Solutions Develops Portable Mass Fatality Remains Storage Systems

My Insurance Expert - My Insurance Expert Launches Health Insurance Video Library Q&A

National Community Pharmacists Association - New Program Offers Community Pharmacies an Expanded Role in Diabetes Self-Management Training, Increases Access and Treatment Options for Patients

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Urges CMS to Preserve Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment by Suspending Looming Pharmacy Accreditation Requirement

National Health Partners, Inc. - National Health Partners Announces Agreement with a Major International Healthcare Company

NaviNet - At 2009 NaviNet Healthcare Forum, Industry Leaders to Discuss How Health Information Exchange Helps Reduce Healthcare Costs and Improves Quality of Care

Nephrectomy - New research on nephrectomy from Washington University summarized

NeuroInterventions, Inc. - Rapid-response Technology from NeuroInterventions, Inc. Aims to Quickly Restore Brain's Blood Flow After a Stroke

Neurology - Research on neurology published by D.B. Moreland et al

Neuronascent, Inc. - Neuronascent to Present at Life Sciences Summit 2009

North American Pet Health Insurance Association - Pets Provide Better Human Health and Wellness and Reduce Healthcare Costs

Northern Virginia Technology Council - Steve Forbes Speech at NVTC Titans Recognizes Northern Virginia as a Key Component of a Successful Economic Recovery

Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Kidney Transplant at 84, Chicago Artist Proves New Start Possible at Any Age

Obesity - Research reports from Case Western Reserve University provide new insights into obesity

Obstetrics - Data on obstetrics detailed by researchers at Ain Shams University

Obstetrics - Research on obstetrics reported by scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University

Olympus Managed Health Care Inc. - Olympus Managed Health Care Nominated for Prestigious International Award

Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Orange County Set to Race for the Cure(R)

Orthopedics - Research in the area of orthopedics reported from University of Turku

OSI Systems, Inc. - OSI Systems Announces Spacelabs Healthcare Launch of Sentinel Cardiology Information Management System in U.S. Market

Osteoporosis - Data Show Medication Adherence is an Important Factor in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Otolaryngology - Reports from Washington University highlight recent research in otolaryngology

Ovarian Cancer - Medical Malpractice Victim Helps Uphold Constitutional Rights of Patients in Washington State Supreme Court Decision, Perey Law Announces

Ovarian Cancer - New ovarian cancer research from University of California outlined

Pancreas - New pancreas research from University of Brescia outlined

Pandemics - CEL-SCI to Commence First Clinical Study with Hospitalized H1N1 Infected Patients

Pandemics - Data from University of Virginia advance knowledge in pandemics

PaperThin, Inc. - Sharp HealthCare Reinvents Web Presence Using CommonSpot by PaperThin

Pediatrics - Oral Health Knowledge Gap Contributes to Children's Issues

Pediatrics - Siemens' Donation of Digital Radiography System Benefits Children's Health Fund

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases September Advisory

PeriGen, Inc. - Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Appoints New Executive Vice President: Dan O'Keeffe, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Perot Systems Corporation - Max Healthcare of India Selects Perot Systems for Over Rs. 90 Crores ($18 Million) 10-year IT Services and Electronic Health Records Implementation

Personality Disorders - Research from A. Preti and co-authors yields new data on personality disorders

Pharmacokinetics - Data on pharmacokinetics detailed by S. Abe and co-authors

Pharmacokinetics - Data on pharmacokinetics discussed by researchers at KV Pharmaceutical Company

Plan for Your Health - Consumers Overlooking Opportunities at Open Enrollment May be Missing Out

Pneumonia Therapy - Study results from T. Takahashi and colleagues update understanding of pneumonia therapy

Polypectomy - Findings from Leiden University broaden understanding of polypectomy

Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP - Pomerantz Files Class Action Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Association "BCBSA" and Related BCBSA Entities

Pregnancy Complications Therapy - Data on pregnancy complications therapy described by researchers at Free University

Premera Blue Cross - Premera Eliminates Member Costs for H1N1 Vaccine

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Bulk Oxygen

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Closed Ventilation Suction, Respiratory Therapy Products, Suction Canisters, Yankauers and Tubing

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

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

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance to Offer Members Mobile Technology to Improve Obstetric Safety, Communication

Pressure Ulcer - Study data from S. Meaume and co-authors update knowledge of pressure ulcer

Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors - Research results from E. Saada and colleagues update understanding of primitive neuroectodermal tumor in children

Productivity Analysis - Studies from University of Arkansas describe new findings in productivity analysis

Prostate Cancer - 'My Diary for Life' Improves Medical Record-Keeping, Encourages Better Communications With Healthcare Providers

Prostate Cancer - Consumer Reports Health News

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Reports outline prostate cancer therapy study results from Kagoshima University

Prostheses - New prostheses findings from C.F. Colussi and co-researchers published

Public Campaign Action Fund - Top Insurers Spend Heavily to Influence Debate on Health Care Reform

Public Health - New public health data have been reported by A.S. Coco and co-authors

Public Health - Studies in the area of public health reported from McGill University

Quality of Life - Data on quality of life published by R.M. Terra and colleagues

Quality of Life - Researchers from Selcuk University, Medical Department publish findings in quality of life

Queensland University of Technology - Hospital infections cost $1 billion in lost bed days

Recondo Technology - Recondo Technology Receives Certification From CAQH/Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE)

Rectal Cancer - Researchers from Technion, Department of Surgery describe findings in rectal cancer

Rehabilitation Research - Post Acute Medical / Warm Springs Announces Long-Term Contractual Relationship With Gulf States LTAC of New Braunfels

Rehabilitation Research - Research reports from G. Dejong and co-authors provide new insights into rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Studies from G. Dejong and colleagues reveal new findings on rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Study data from G. Dejong and co-authors update knowledge of rehabilitation research

Renal Disease - New renal disease study results reported from A. Berger et al

Resolution Services LLC - Resolution Services LLC Developed to Provide Operations Based Solutions to Lenders and Owners of Financially Troubled Real Estate Holdings

Retinoblastoma - Studies from R.C. Eagle and co-researchers update current data on retinoblastoma

Rheumatology - Scientists at University of Alabama publish new data on rheumatology

SAP Ag - Photos: Emergency Medical Associates Stays Ahead of Swine Flu Outbreaks This Back-to-School Season With SAP(R) Software

Sepsis - New sepsis study findings recently were published by C.T. Evans and co-researchers

Service Employees International Union - 'Let's Shape the History of American Workers in the 21st Century'

Silk - Silk Partners With Celebrity Fitness Expert Gunnar Peterson to Promote Heart Health

Simbiote Development - Simbiote Development Releases OrderSentry(R), CareSentry(R), Software

SonoSite, Inc. - SonoSite Highlights New Patient Safety Technology and Other Advances for Vascular Access Applications

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. - Spacelabs Healthcare Launches Sentinel Cardiology Information Management System with Patient Monitoring Integration in the United States

St. Michael's Hospital - Acute kidney injury patients more likely to need dialysis within 5 years

Stanford University School of Medicine - Stanford Medical School Web Site Lists Consulting Activities for Faculty Members

State Coverage Initiatives - Health Care Reform and American Federalism

Suicide - Researchers from Norwegian Institute of Public Health provide details of new studies and findings in the area of suicide

Suicide - Scientists at University of Vermont discuss research in suicide

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Sale of Three Home Health Businesses to SunCrest Healthcare

Surgery - Data on surgery detailed by M. Shamim and co-authors

Surgery - New findings from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine describe advances in surgery

Surgery - New findings reported from Oregon Health & Science University describe advances in surgery

Surgery - New surgery research reported from J. Marchenagomez and co-authors

Surgery - New surgery research reported from J.C. Samuel and co-authors

Surgery - New surgery study results reported from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department

Surgery - Research conducted at University of Massachusetts, Medical Department has provided new information about surgery

Surgery - Research from S. Antoun and colleagues has provided new data on surgery

Surgical Technology - Researchers from United States Air Force publish findings in surgical technology

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Raises Outlook for 2009

Tetanus - Researchers from Olabisi Onabanjo University report recent findings in tetanus

Texas Renal Coalition - Local Jobs Remain Unfilled, Patient Access to Quality Dialysis Care Compromised as Government Inspection Process Tries to Catch Up

The Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium - Banner Heart Hospital Named First Accredited Heart Failure Institute in Arizona

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly

The Principal Financial Group - New Health Care Provider Network Available in Georgia

THE SAGE GROUP - THE SAGE GROUP Supports the "Stop P.A.D." Petition Drive to Expand Medicare Coverage to Test Patients for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Thrombosis - Investigators at Taichung Veterans General Hospital publish new data on thrombosis

Timothy L. Culver - Timothy L. Culver's New Book, 'Sara's Story,' Describes His Wife's Recovery and Battles with Health Insurance Companies

Total Rx Savings, LLC - Total Rx Savings, LLC Launches Its Prescription Assistance Program

Towers Perrin - Employers Put Costs at the Top of Health Care Reform Priority List, According to Towers Perrin Survey

Tropical Research - Researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of tropical research

Tuberculosis - Studies from Vanderbilt University add new findings in the area of tuberculosis

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Secretary Sebelius Releases $33 Million in ARRA Funds to Train Health Professionals

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Fort Washington Medical Center to Ensure Effective Communication for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Patients

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New Report Outlines Importance of Health Insurance Reform for Young Americans

U.S. Foodservice - Assisted Living Food Service Managers Learn About Food Recall Procedures

UC Berkeley Extension - Award-Winning Landscape Architect Topher Delaney on the Healing Power of Gardens

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - Statement from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW on Senator Baucus' Finance Committee Health Care Bill

Universal Medical Systems, Inc. of Ohio - Universal Medical Systems of Ohio Introduces 'Charlie,' World's First Portable, Battery-Operated, Multi-Slice CT Scanner for Pets

University of Michigan Health System - Black patients experience worse cardiac care, lower survival rates

Vaccine Safety - American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza Campaign Stresses the Importance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Research in the area of ventilator-associated pneumonia reported from Joan XXIII University

Verisk Health - Core Management Resource Group Reduces Healthcare Costs by 12%

Vocollect, Inc.; Boston Software Systems - Vocollect and Boston Software Systems Announce Strategic Partnership

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Popular stomach acid reducer triples risk of developing pneumonia

Walgreens - Walgreens Reaches One Million Seasonal Flu Shots as Consumer Awareness Drives Record Pace for Immunizations

Wellness - The Vitality Group Joins Efforts to Improve Health of U.S. Workforce

Wiley-Blackwell - Health staff and relatives underestimate chronic pain experienced by nursing home residents

Women's Health - Health Care Experts Discuss Nurse-Led Care Models That Can Improve and Reduce Costs of Care and Shape Health Reform

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - Wyeth Presents Data from Five-Year Vertebral Fracture Prevention Study with Bazedoxifene

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Triple-S Propiedad, Inc.

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Prudential Financial, Inc.'s New Senior Unsecured Notes

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms $189MM Lahey Clinic Medical Center MA Bonds at 'A+'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $172M Susquehanna Health System PA Series 2009 Bonds 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $205MM PeaceHealth Washington Rev Bonds 'AA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Bayhealth Medical Center, DE's $120MM Series 2009A Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates El Paso County Hosp Dist, TX's $25MM GO Rfdg 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Palmetto Health South Carolina $128MM 2009 Bonds 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch: Healthcare Sector Differentially Affected by Weak Economy in 2Q'09

Research and Markets - This Essential Home Healthcare Market Report with Forecasts from 2009-2014 is Now Available



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