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Nursing Home and Elder Business Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . January 6th, 2008

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Adenoidectomy - New adenoidectomy findings from Children's Hospital described

Aging - Researchers at University of California, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences have published new data on aging

Aging - Researchers from Tel-Aviv University report details of new studies and findings in the area of aging

Alzheimer Disease - Research on Alzheimer disease detailed by scientists at Colorado State University

Angiology - Research from University Medical Center in the area of angiology described

Anxiety Disorders Immunology - Reports outline anxiety disorders immunology research from University of Pisa, Department of Internal Medicine

Arthritis - Researchers at Friedrich-Schiller University release new data on arthritis

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - APIC Launches 'Targeting Zero' Initiative to Eradicate C. Difficile and Infections Deemed Preventable By CMS

Asthma - Scientists at Uppsala University, Department of Pharmacy release new data on asthma

Blood Pressure - Study findings from La Paz University broaden understanding of blood pressure

Bone Research - Research from University of Gottingen reveals new findings on bone research

Bone Research - Researchers from Case Western Reserve University publish findings in bone research

Breast Cancer - Anastrozole Confirmed Superior in Breast Cancer Prevention

Breast Cancer - Data Show ARIMIDEX(R) (Anastrozole) Continues To Be Superior to Tamoxifen in Helping Reduce the Risk of Recurrence in Patients With Early Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - Gifu University publishes research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - MammaPrint(R) Breast Cancer Test Shown To Be Powerful Tool for Prognosis Prediction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients

Breast Cancer - New research on breast cancer from University Hospital summarized

Breast Cancer - New Survey Underscores Importance of Psychosocial and Educational Needs Among Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer study results from B. Mlineritsch and co-researchers

Breast Cancer - Research conducted at University of Utah has provided new information about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from N. Altiok and co-authors provides new data about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of California have provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Kansas, Medical Department have provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Video: New Results From One of the World's Largest Breast Cancer Trials Herald Hope for Thousands of Women

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial - Research from University catholique of Louvain has provided new data on breast cancer clinical trial

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - New breast cancer epidemiology research has been reported by scientists at University of North Carolina, Department of Epidemiology

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Researchers at Cancer Center release new data on breast cancer epidemiology

Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings have been reported from Cancer Institute

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies in the area of breast cancer therapy reported from Institute of Cancer Research

Cancer - New findings from D.F. Archer and co-authors in the area of cancer published

Cancer - Reports outline cancer study findings from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Cancer - Studies from American Cancer Society in the area of cancer described

Cancer - Study finds outcomes of high-risk cancer operations in 80-year-olds worse than reported

Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy study findings reported from Cancer Center

Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy study findings reported from Y.C. Looi and co-authors

Cancer Therapy - New research on cancer therapy from Friedrich-Schiller University summarized

Cancer Therapy - Study findings from Comprehensive Cancer Center provide new insights into cancer therapy

Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at University of California publish new data on cardiovascular disease

Chemiluminescence - Data on chemiluminescence described by N. Nagatsuka et al

Chronic Pain - Investigators at City University of New York, Medical Department publish new data on chronic pain

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research reported from University of Washington

Colon Cancer - Recent studies confirm significant underuse of colorectal cancer screening

Colon Cancer - Research from INSERM provides new data on colon cancer

Colon Cancer Epidemiology - Report summarizes colon cancer epidemiology study findings from St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College

Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - How to Survive an Unexpected Trip to the Hospital During Christmas and New Years

Data Mining - Reports outline data mining research from G. Vannozzi and colleagues

Dementia - New dementia study results from Washington University, Medical Department described

Dementia - Research from University of Toronto in dementia provides new insights

Dementia - Scientists at University of Michigan discuss research in dementia

Dementia - Studies in the area of dementia reported from Dalhousie University

Dementia Risk Factors - Research findings from Boston University, Department of Neurology update understanding of dementia risk factors

Depression - New depression study results from Cornell University described

Depression - Research from J.J. Arbelaez and co-researchers provides new data on depression

Depression Epidemiology - New depression epidemiology data have been reported by researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Developmental Disabilities - Research data from University of Florida update understanding of developmental disabilities

Diabetes - Data on diabetes discussed by researchers at New York Medical College, Medical College

Diabetes - Research findings from University of Santiago of Compostela update understanding of diabetes

Diabetes - Research reports from R.M. Meyers and co-authors provide new insights into diabetes

Dialysis - Research from S.V. Jassal and co-authors provides new data about dialysis

Diet and Nutrition - Findings from University of Zagreb in diet and nutrition reported

Drug Development - Initiatives Target Lowering Drug Utilization for Tennessee Residents

Duke University Medical Center - Moderate exercise cuts rate of metabolic syndrome

Empyema - New empyema study findings have been reported from A.A. Elsolh et al

Environmental Medicine - Reports from H. Alamgir et al highlight recent research in environmental medicine

Epilepsy - Research by M. Baran and colleagues in epilepsy provides new insights

Geriatrics - Data on geriatrics described by researchers at University of Pittsburgh

Geriatrics - Investigators at University of Pennsylvania target geriatrics

Geriatrics - New findings from City University of New York, Medical Department in the area of geriatrics described

Geriatrics - Recent studies by V.M. Arora and co-authors add new data to geriatrics findings

Geriatrics - Reports outline geriatrics research from University of Wisconsin

Geriatrics - Research from University of Glasgow has provided new information about geriatrics

Geriatrics - Research in the area of geriatrics reported from I.A. Lang and colleagues

Gerontology - Scientists at City University of Hong Kong report research in gerontology

Gynecology - Studies from University of Sao Paulo reveal new findings on gynecology

Health and Society - Research from Boston University in the area of health and society published

Health and Society - Research on health and society described by scientists at Kean University

Health and Society - Research reports on health and society from University of Nebraska provide new insights

Health Insurance - Health care savings, coverage for all could lower spending $1.5 trillion over 10 years

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from Harvard University publish new studies and findings in the area of heart bypass surgery

Herpesvirus Risk Factors - Data on herpesvirus risk factors detailed by researchers at University of North Carolina, Department of Epidemiology

Hip Fracture - New hip fracture study results from F. Formiga et al described

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 26th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Researchers from Bayer Healthcare detail findings in hormone replacement therapy

Hormones - New hormones study results from Institute for Health described

Hormones - Study data from University of Nebraska update knowledge of hormones

Hypertension - Researchers from General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine discuss findings in hypertension

Hypertension Risk Factors - Studies from University Medical Center in the area of hypertension risk factors described

Influenza - Research findings from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of influenza

Influenza - Study findings from S. Hota et al broaden understanding of influenza

InstaMed - GW Medical Faculty Associates Integrates InstaMed(R) Automated Eligibility

Intensive Care Medicine - New intensive care medicine study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Schleswig-Holstein

Ischemia - New findings from B. Uguraltun and co-authors describe advances in ischemia

Kidney Function - Data on kidney function detailed by researchers at Merck & Company, Inc.

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Miami broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from William Beaumont Hospital describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from C. Fife et al outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from P. Moonot and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Castilla-La Mancha

Life Sciences - Recent findings from J. Gao and co-authors highlight research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline pediatric in children study results from University of Connecticut, Department of Pediatrics

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

Life Sciences - Research findings from B. Frye et al update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty has provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from University Hospital

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by J.C. Corvol and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Researchers at St. James's University, Department of Medicine target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Yokohama City University, Kihara Institute for Biological Research publish findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Leiden University, Department of Psychiatry further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Manchester have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Winthrop University, Research Center

Los Angeles Jewish Home - It's Not Just About the Children

LTC Financial Partners - The Long Term Care Insurance Explosion; January Conference to Celebrate Rapid Growth of LTC Protection and Light Fuse of Further Expansion

Lung Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Harvard University, Department of Economics publish research in lung cancer therapy

Lung Cancer Therapy - Studies from Cancer Center have provided new information about lung cancer therapy

Lupus - University of Alabama publishes research in lupus

MCG Capital Corporation - MCG Capital Invests in Gould & Lamb

Medical Management - Reports outline medical management research from D.D. French and colleagues

Medical Management - Research on medical management discussed by scientists at St. Louis University

Medical Management - Studies from Columbus Children's Hospital yield new information about medical management

Medicare and Medicaid - Boosts in Managed Care Enrollment Seen Across the Board

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Awards Medicaid Integrity Program Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - First New York Medicare Quality of Care Complaints 'Report Card' Released

Medicare and Medicaid - HealthSouth and Physicians Pay $14.9 Million to Settle Health Care Fraud Claims

Medicare and Medicaid - HHS Approves Medicaid Waiver to Create New Indiana Health Plan for Uninsured Hoosiers

Medicare and Medicaid - House and Senate Pass Medicare Legislation to Freeze 2008 Reimbursement for Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals at 2007 Levels

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from University of Rochester summarized

Medicare and Medicaid - Policy Points: Many Missed Opportunities for Congress and the President in 2007

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Illinois publish new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - States and Cities to Launch Gateway Health IT Contracts in 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - Study Indicates Strong Consumer Preference to Fix Medicare Part D and Medicaid Flaws Threatening Access to Prescription Drugs

Medicare and Medicaid - The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Congratulates Senate and House Members for Passing Medicare Bill

Menopause - Local Start-Up Acquires Portfolio of Potential New Drugs Through License Agreement with the University of Nebraska Medical Center

Menopause - New findings reported from N.F. Col and co-authors describe advances in menopause

Menopause - News Flash on Hot Flashes: Soy Can Turn Down the Heat

Menopause Prevention - New menopause prevention study findings reported from University Sains Malaysia

Menopause Therapy - Data from University of Texas, Department of Radiology advance knowledge in menopause therapy

Menopause Therapy - Study findings from Medical University of Silesia provide new insights into menopause therapy

Menstruation - Research data from G. Gheri and colleagues update understanding of menstruation

Metabolism - Researchers from Steno Diabetes Center describe findings in metabolism

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - New Web Site Opens Window on Charges, Payments, Quality of Care at Michigan Hospitals

Monoclonal Antibodies - New monoclonal antibodies research has been reported by E.M. Lewiecki et al

National Council on Aging - BenefitsCheckUp Has Served Two Million Seniors

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Quality of Care - Research from Tilburg University provide new insights into non-hodgkin lymphoma quality of care

Oakwood Healthcare System - Oakwood is First Healthcare System in Southeast Michigan to Post Pricing Information on Web Site

Obesity and Diabetes - Obese patients wait longer for kidney transplants, research suggests

Obesity and Diabetes - Research reports on obesity and diabetes from L.H. Curtis and colleagues provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at National Institutes of Health publish new data on obesity and diabetes

Osteoporosis - Investigators at McMaster University target osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Studies from University Hospital update current data on osteoporosis

Pediatrics - Delta Dental of Illinois Announces Major Gift to University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Premier - England's Largest Strategic Health Authority Selects Premier Healthcare Alliance, Plans to Implement Pay-for-Performance Project as a Model for Improving Patient Care

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of Southern California, Department of Preventive Medicine in the area of prostate cancer published

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology target prostate cancer therapy

Psychiatry - Reports outline psychiatry research from INSERM

Public Health - Study results from University of Copenhagen, Research Institute of Public Health broaden understanding of public health

Rectal Cancer Therapy - New rectal cancer therapy research reported from Catharina Hospital, Department of Radiotherapy

Rectal Cancer Therapy - Study findings from Catharina Hospital, Department of Surgery broaden understanding of rectal cancer therapy

Regulatory Actions - Wyeth Provides Update on Regulatory Review of Viviant (bazedoxifene)

Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth Issues Statement on Medicare Bill and 75% Rule

Research and Markets Ltd. - Harrisburg PA Healthcare Market Overview Gives a Comprehensive Overview of the Area's Medicaid and Medicare Plans

Respiratory Tract Infections - New findings from University College in the area of respiratory tract infections published

Schizophrenia - Studies from All India Institute of Medical Sciences yield new data on schizophrenia

Seizure - Study findings on seizure are outlined in reports from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neurology

Service Employees International Union - SEIU: Carlyle and Manor Care Attempting to Steamroll Care Concerns, Regulatory Process

Spencer Trask & Co. - Health Dialog $775 Million Sale to BUPA Yields 15-Fold Return to Spencer Trask Investors

Telemedicine - Data on telemedicine discussed by M. Vitacca and colleagues

The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry - No need for reduced alcohol consumption in later life

Tuberculosis Immunology - Reports from Vanderbilt University, Division of Infectious Diseases describe recent advances in tuberculosis immunology

Tufts University, Health Sciences - Elderly at risk for physical disabilities exercise, improve physical function

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors - Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Department of Medicine report on findings in type 2 diabetes risk factors

Vendormate, Inc. - Halt! Who Goes There? Vendormate Checks 30+ Vendor Records Essential to Health Care Security

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