Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 13th, 2008
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AARP - AARP 'Deeply Disappointed' by Supreme Court Decision on Retiree Health Care Benefits
AcroMetrix - AcroMetrix Announces Launch of First Liquid MRSA Positive Control
Actuate Corporation - Presbyterian Healthcare Services Relies on Actuate-Based Rich Internet Applications to Focus Staff, Improve Patient Loyalty and Exceed Regulated Performance Thresholds
Age and Ageing - New data from University of Newcastle illuminate research in age and ageing
Age and Ageing - Study findings on age and ageing are outlined in reports from INSERM
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - AHRQ's 2007 State Snapshots Provide Broader Portraits of State-By-State Health Care Performance
Aging - Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain
Aging - Research conducted at G. Barja and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about aging
Aging - Research in the area of aging reported from Pusan National University
Aging - Research on aging reported by scientists at University of Parma
Allergies - FAAN Brings 'Food Allergies: Living and Learning' to Annual Food Allergy Conference in Baltimore
Alzheimer Disease - Cleveland Area Homewatch CareGivers Unveil New Alzheimer's Program
Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer's Disease Survey Reveals Children of Sandwich Caregivers Assist With Loved Ones' Care
Alzheimer Disease - Research data from University Hospital update understanding of Alzheimer disease
Anxiety Disorders - Researchers from INSERM provide details of new studies and findings in the area of anxiety disorders
Atherosclerosis - Scientists at University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia release new data on atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation - New atrial fibrillation study findings have been reported from University of Barcelona
B-Cell Lymphoma - Researchers from University of Saarland publish findings in B-cell lymphoma
Biogerontology - New biogerontology study findings have been reported by D. Goyary and co-researchers
Biogerontology - Scientists at University of Guelph discuss research in biogerontology
Breast Cancer - New findings reported from G. Albrand and co-authors describe advances in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Prepare Now for Aging Population's Breast Cancer Surge, Doctors Urge at NCCN Annual Conference
Breast Cancer - Studies from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department further understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Reports on breast cancer risk factors findings from George Washington University provide new insights
Breast Cancer Therapy - Scientists at South Manchester University, Research Center publish research in breast cancer therapy
Cancer - University of Copenhagen details research in cancer
Caregiver's Guide - Free Caregiver's Guide Helps Caregivers & Loved-Ones
Chronic Disease - Data from H.Y. Lin and colleagues advance knowledge in chronic disease
Clinical Research - HC Innovations Appoints Industry Veterans to Management Team
Colon Cancer - New findings from College of Medicine describe advances in colon cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Turns Awareness Into Action as it Declares First-Of-Its-Kind National DVT Screening Day
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Premier Healthcare Alliance Launches Comprehensive Website on Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dementia - Research findings from New York University, Research Center update understanding of dementia
Dementia - Researchers from Cornell University report recent findings in dementia
Diabetes - ArthroCare(R) Sports Medicine to Tackle Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Electronic Data Systems Corporation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Renews EDS Information Technology Services Contract
Endocrinology - Studies from Mayo Clinic, Division of Endocrinology add new findings in the area of endocrinology
Endometrial Cancer - Research from University of California, Medical Department has provided new information about endometrial cancer
Enzyme Research - Researchers from Duke University detail new studies and findings in the area of enzyme research
Gait and Posture - Findings from State University of New York provide new insights into gait and posture
Gerontological Nursing - Research from C.M. Chaperon and co-authors reveals new findings on gerontological nursing
Gerontological Nursing - Research from Ege University, Nursing Department in gerontological nursing provides new insights
Health Services Research - Studies from S. Sanchezgarcia and colleagues provide new data on health services research
Heart Disease - Groundbreaking Town Hall Meeting to Explore Why Race, Income and Geography Can Predict Health
Heart Disease - Research from S. Savonitto and co-researchers yields new findings on heart disease
Heart Disease - Studies from J.J. Mourad and co-researchers in the area of heart disease published
Hematology - Research reports from S. Scholl and co-authors provide new insights into hematology
Hepatitis C Virus - Data on hepatitis C virus described by F. Cainelli et al
Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Research reports from F. Cainelli and co-authors provide new insights into hepatitis C virus therapy
HIV/AIDS - InforMedix's Med-eMonitor, Med-eXpert Systems Achieve 89.5% Medication Adherence in HIV Patients
HIV/AIDS - Research from L.M. Bogart et al broadens understanding of HIV/AIDS
Hormones - Reports from University of Wisconsin describe recent advances in hormones
Hormones - Reports on hormones findings from University of Colorado, Medical Department provide new insights
Hormones - Research from S. Forsmo and co-authors provides new data about hormones
Hyperandrogenism Therapy - Scientists at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital release new data on hyperandrogenism therapy
Hypertension - Recent findings in hypertension described by G. Pannarale and colleagues
Hypertension - Researchers from Peking Union Medical College, Medical College publish findings in hypertension
Hypertension Therapy - Recent findings from Seoul National University, Department of Internal Medicine highlight research in hypertension therapy
Injury Infection and Critical Care - Recent findings from J.F. Golob and co-authors highlight research in injury infection and critical care
Injury Infection and Critical Care - Research results from G. Bauza and colleagues update understanding of injury infection and critical care
Insulin Resistance - Research from C.J. Bloem and co-authors reveals new findings on insulin resistance
Kidney Disease - Data on kidney disease detailed by researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at Cork University, Department of Geriatric Medicine
Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from Central South University
Life Sciences - Reports from Yonsei University, Institute of Science add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from City University of New York, Department of Psychology in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from University of Alabama, Department of Psychology broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Sussex yields new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at Auckland Hospital
Life Sciences - Research reports from University of Otago, Department of Psychology provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from Research Center provide new insights
Life Sciences - Scientists at Kyushu University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University College, Division of Medicine publish research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Seoul National University, Department of Dermatology have provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from Johns Hopkins University provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from Brescia University broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - University of Brasilia details research in life sciences
Lung Cancer - Study data from Gunma University, Medical Department provide new insights into lung cancer
Malone Advisory Services - Patient Experience Expert to Present 'The Power of Wow!' in Health Care Service Delivery
Medicare and Medicaid - 2008 Social Security Report Offers Dire Warning
Medicare and Medicaid - Almost Family Announces Acquisition of Apex Home Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Community First Health Plans Selects TCS Healthcare Technologies' Care Management Software System
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biostatistics
Medicare and Medicaid - DNV Healthcare Advances in Bid to Accredit Hospitals
Medicare and Medicaid - Front Line Caregivers Raising Profile of Medicare Cuts, Nursing Home Funding Issues in 2008 Election
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Leaders Warn That Competitive Bidding Program Reductions Combined with Other Pending and Proposed Cuts Are 'Unsustainable and Unpredictable'
Medicare and Medicaid - INSPIRIS Partners with Elderplan to Bring CarePlus to New York Members
Medicare and Medicaid - Loyola University publishes research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Trustees' Report Highlights Need for Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - NASI Experts Available to Comment on 2008 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Medicare and Medicaid - National, State Front Line Caregivers Warn About $64 Million Cut to Medicare Funding for Care of Michigan Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Over 300 Individual Physicians Call on Congress to Preserve Medicare Health Support Program
Medicare and Medicaid - PCMA: Independent Drugstore Lobby's 'Prompt Pay' Agenda Could Cost Medicare $3.3 Billion Over the Next Decade
Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from University of Colorado, Medical Department update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Tabula Rasa Strategies(TM), LLC, Announces Their Company Launch - a 'Clean Slate' Approach to the Practice of Pharmaceutical Care
Medicare and Medicaid - Ukiah Home Oxygen Therapy Patients and Physicians Meet with Congressman Mike Thompson to Share Benefits of Quality Home Oxygen Care
Menopause - Hot Information for Physicians Treating Vasomotor Symptoms During the Menopausal Transition
Menopause - Keeping in good shape in old age is harder for women, study finds
Menorrhagia - New research on menorrhagia from T. Kucuk and co-authors summarized
Mental Illness - New mental illness research from University of Tennessee described
Metabolism - Research from A.R. Hipkiss and co-authors provides new data about metabolism
Myeloma - Research from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center yields new data on myeloma
National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry - Insights on Paying for Boomers' Care Needs in 20-40 Years Helped by New Report
NationsHealth, Inc. - NationsHealth Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results
Neurology - Findings from University Hospital, Department of Neurology provide new insights into neurology
Neurology - New findings from M. Gomezchoco and co-authors describe advances in neurology
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Royal Marsden Hospital publish research in non-small cell lung cancer therapy
Nursing - Findings in nursing reported from Seoul National University
Obesity and Diabetes - Kaiser Permanente Study Shows That a Larger Abdomen in Midlife Increases Risk of Dementia
Obesity Therapy - Scientists at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Institute of Biological Science describe research in obesity therapy
Osteoporosis - IOF recognizes ESCEO European guidance for osteoporosis diagnosis and management
Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc. - Pacific Partners Management Services Appoints Lori Vatcher, Chief Operating Officer
Parkinson Disease - Zoomedia Teams Up With the Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Pediatrics - Otsuka to Pay More Than $4 Million to Resolve Off-Label Marketing Allegations Involving Abilify
Pennsylvania Homecare Association - Three Out of Four Pennsylvania Voters Support Increased State Funding for Home Healthcare Services
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Announces 'Own Your Future' Campaign; Urges Consumers to Better Plan Their Long-Term Care Needs
Pharmacokinetics - Study data from Wyeth, Collegeville provide new insights into pharmacokinetics
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Scientists at National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Department of Veterans Affairs target post-traumatic stress disorders
Prostate Cancer - Men's Health Policy Center Hosts Petition to Protest Government Barrier to Prostate Cancer Medications
Prostate Cancer - Study results from N. Sadetsky and colleagues in the area of prostate cancer published
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Findings from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Division of Public Health Sciences broaden understanding of prostate cancer risk factors
Prosthetic Dentistry - New prosthetic dentistry findings from University of Heidelberg published
Psychiatry - Data from Yale University, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into psychiatry
Psychiatry - Research from University of Brescia, Department of Neurology in the area of psychiatry described
Public Health - An efficient response in primary care would reduce the use of hospitals by elderly people
Public Health - Red-light cameras increase crashes, researchers find
Quality of Life - Jack LaLanne and Matthew J. Rettick Announce 'FISCAL FITNESS'
Quality of Life - Reports summarize quality of life research from A. Koochek and co-authors
Quality of Life - Researchers at University of British Columbia target quality of life
Reproductive Health - Studies from Catholic University reveal new findings on reproductive health
Rheumatic Disease - New research on rheumatic disease from University of Wisconsin summarized
Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida - Safety Net Hospital Alliance Launches www.safetynetsflorida.org
Silverchair Learning Systems - HealthMEDX Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems
Spinal Cord Disease - University of California, Division of Neurosurgery reports research in spinal cord disease
Stem Cell Research - Researchers at Sichuan University publish new data on stem cell research
Thromboembolism - Medicare to Now Cover INR Self Testing for Patients on Anticoagulants for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism
Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism data have been reported by J. Adomaityte and co-authors
Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Researchers from University of Pavia report recent findings in type 2 diabetes therapy
Urinary Tract Infections - Research from University of Florida broadens understanding of urinary tract infections
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