Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 9th, 2008
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy - Researchers at Cornell University, Weill Medical College release new data on acute myeloid leukemia therapy
Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes - Nursing Home Quality Initiative Advances Into Third Year
Aging - People Caring for Aging Parents Pick Their 2008 Presidential Candidate
Allscripts - Centra Health Selects Emergency Department Information System From Allscripts
Alzheimer Disease - 'Poetry From the Heart By an Alzheimer's Caregiver': Touching New Poetry Collection Explores Devastating Emotional Experience
American Cancer Society - Socioeconomic and treatment factors affect non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients' survival
American Heart Association - JAMA Study Highlights Question - Are Hospitals Treating Older, Sicker and Minority Populations Being Evaluated Fairly for Pay for Performance?
Aortic Stenosis - Research from A.J.J.C. Bogers and co-authors provides new data about aortic stenosis
Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study findings have been reported from University of California
Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care's Kradwell School Receives National Planetree Award
Behavior Disorders - New research on behavior disorders from J. Cohenmansfield and co-authors summarized
Biogerontology - New biogerontology data have been reported by A. Wikby and co-authors
Biogerontology - Reports from D. Srivastava and co-researchers add new data to research in biogerontology
Biogerontology - Research from La Sapienza University has provided new information about biogerontology
Biogerontology - Research reports on biogerontology from A.M. Vaiserman and colleagues provide new insights
Biogerontology - Studies from D.A. Gunn and colleagues provide new data on biogerontology
Biopharmaceuticals - The Pharmaceutical Industry and the Election - New Report Available for Free From Decision Resources
Biopsy - Research from University of Michigan, Medical Department has provided new information about biopsy
Bipolar Disorder - New bipolar disorder study findings have been reported from University of Pittsburgh
Bone Research - Findings in bone research reported from B. Teucher and co-researchers
Bone Research - Sookmyung Women's University details research in bone research
Breast Cancer - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have published new data on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Toronto report recent findings in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies from Wake Forest University, Medical Department provide new data on breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from P. Neven et al add new findings in the area of breast cancer therapy
Cancer - Findings from E.K. Grov and co-authors provide new insights into cancer
Cancer - Strong Bodies Battle Better
Cancer - Studies from A. Giacalone and co-authors have provided new information about cancer
Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by K. Carey and co-authors
Chronic Disease Epidemiology - Researchers from Kanazawa University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences publish new studies and findings in the area of chronic disease epidemiology
Clinical Nursing - Study results from S.Y. Chao and colleagues in the area of clinical nursing published
Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to private FFS Medicare advantage plans to total $2.5B in 2008
Conseco, Inc. - Conseco Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Results
Constipation - ASCP's E-IMPACCT Initiative Helps Health Care Practitioners Better Manage Chronic Constipation in Older Adults
Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapy - Reports from Harvard University, Cardiovascular Division describe recent advances in deep vein thrombosis therapy
Dementia - New dementia study findings have been reported by S.A. Beaudreau and co-researchers
Dementia - Research in the area of dementia reported from K.S. Kverno and colleagues
Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Initiates Second Phase 3 Trial in Menopausal Hot Flashes
Depression - Study results from Butler Hospital in the area of depression published
Depression Epidemiology - Scientists at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation release new data on depression epidemiology
Diabetes - Researchers' work from Masaryk University focuses on diabetes
Diabetes Genetics - Research results from Steno Diabetes Center update knowledge of diabetes genetics
Document Security Systems, Inc. - Document Security Systems Releases Year-to-Date Business Update
Down Syndrome - Researchers from Medical University of Vienna discuss findings in Down syndrome
DragNet Technologies, Inc. - Slow Medicare Reimbursement is a Losing Game - but DragNet Technologies Provides Rescue for Faster Reimbursement and Government Compliance
Drug Resistance - Patient Safety Authority Supports 'International Infection Prevention Week'
Drug Resistance - Reports from T.F. Zabarsky and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance
Duke University Medical Center - Hospital rankings: More than meets the eye
Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Brings Added Benefits to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
EDS, an HP company - ConvaTec Selects EDS, an HP Company, to Manage IT Environment
Elderly Care - Scientists at Nottingham University, Department of Clinical Microbiology publish new data on elderly care
Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly to Take Charge to Earnings Related to Pending Federal and State Investigations of Past Practices
Emeritus Corporation - Emeritus Completes Purchase of 10 Communities
Endometriosis - Reports from Nara Medical University describe recent advances in endometriosis
Enzyme Research - Research from S. Sobocanec et al broadens understanding of enzyme research
Erythropoiesis - New erythropoiesis study findings reported from University of Utah
Eskaton - Universal Design and Health and Wellness Technologies - "It's Preventative Medicine"
Fibromyalgia - Studies from Cincinnati Children's Hospital describe new findings in fibromyalgia in adolescents
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
General Internal Medicine - Reports from T.R. Fried and colleagues advance knowledge in general internal medicine
Health and Society - Data on health and society detailed by J. Manthorpe and co-authors
Health and Society - Recent studies by V.G. Valdmanis and co-authors add new data to health and society findings
Health and Society - Scientists at University of New Mexico target health and society
Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation to Acquire TMG Health in Support of Government Business Growth Strategy
Health Services Research - Research in the area of health services research reported from University of Sherbrooke
HealthSpring, Inc. - HealthSpring, Inc. to Present at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference
Heart Attack - Researchers from Columbia University report on findings in heart attack
Heart Bypass Surgery - New data from Y. Li et al illuminate research in heart bypass surgery
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure reported by researchers at Charite University
Hepatocellular Cancer - Studies from Miyazaki University, Medical Department have provided new information about hepatocellular cancer
HIV/AIDS - Studies from M. Ohnishi and colleagues provide new data on HIV/AIDS
Homewatch CareGivers - Homewatch CareGivers' Cognitive Exercises, Pathways to Memory, Helps Patients with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Impairment
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Scientists at School of Medicine detail research in hormone replacement therapy
Hormones - Data on hormones reported by S.L. Hovi and co-researchers
Hormones - Research in the area of hormones reported from R.B. Deaguiar and colleagues
Hormones - Scientists at Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science discuss research in hormones
Hygiene - Findings from McMaster University in hygiene reported
Hyland's, Inc. - Hyland's Answers Parents' Call for Help with Safe and Effective Line of Medications for Children at Natural Products Expo East
Hysterectomy - Research data from AstraZeneca update understanding of hysterectomy
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - US suicide rate increasing
Legionnaire Disease - Research from M. Bauer and colleagues provide new insights into legionnaire disease
Life Sciences - Arent Fox LLP Adds Senior CMS Official & Leading Stark Law Authority Don Romano as New Partner to National Health Care Practice in DC
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by K. Toyama and colleagues
Life Sciences - Findings from H.C. Sung et al in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of California release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from University of Bourgogne
Life Sciences - Research conducted at Harvard University has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Innsbruck Medical University, Department of Paediatrics provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of North Carolina in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Naples release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center publish findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Kuopio publish research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Pennsylvania State University, Department of Kinesiology reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from State University of New York reveal new findings on life sciences
Lobectomy - Research from W.R. Burfeind et al broadens understanding of lobectomy
Managed Care - Data on managed care reported by M.P. Connolly and co-researchers
Mark Farrah Associates MFA - Opportunities for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Products
MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Addresses Market Need for Current Data with Real-Time Evidence-Based Guideline Reporting
Medical Management - New medical management research has been reported by D.D. French et al
Medicare and Medicaid - Data from A.N. West and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by M.B. Herndon and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - Emdeon Earns Honors for Innovation and Business Intelligence Strategies
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from H. Zhang and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - Lincare Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2008 Financial Results
Medicare and Medicaid - Medco Elects Nancy-Ann DeParle to Board of Directors
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported by J.B. Rubins and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - New National Medicaid Study Underscores Importance of Including State Relief in Stimulus Plan
Medicare and Medicaid - New Orleans Area Hospital to Pay $3.3 Million to Resolve Medicaid Fraud Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at R.M. Werner and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Illinois broadens understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from University of Washington, Medical Department update knowledge of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - US Oncology Physicians Submit Comments to CMS on PET Coverage
Medicare and Medicaid - Whistleblower Case Against New Jersey Hospital for Medicare Fraud Settles for $1.75 Million
Menopause - Data from Wake Forest University, Medical Department provide new insights into menopause
Menopause - Data on menopause reported by S. Caruso and co-researchers
Menopause - Investigators at National University have published new data on menopause
Menopause - Recent studies by R. Chattha and co-authors add new data to menopause findings
Menopause - Report summarizes menopause study findings from S. Caruso and co-researchers
Menopause - Research by I. Nabipour and colleagues in menopause provides new insights
Menopause - Research data from Tel-Aviv University, Medical Department update understanding of menopause
Menopause - Research findings from University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology update understanding of menopause
Menopause - Research from Taipei Veterans General Hospital broadens understanding of menopause
Menopause - Research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department has provided new data on menopause
Menopause - Research from Wake Forest University has provided new information about menopause
Menopause - Research on menopause published by scientists at University of Barcelona
Menopause - Research on menopause reported by scientists at University of Barcelona
Menopause - Research reports from Vanderbilt University provide new insights into menopause
Menopause - Scientists at Columbia University detail research in menopause
Menopause - Studies conducted at University Medical Center on menopause recently published
Menstruation - Research reports from University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology provide new insights into menstruation
Mental Illness - Corphealth Chosen to Provide Managed Behavioral Health Services to Bravo Health Members
Metabolism - Research data from St. Luc University, Department of Rheumatology update understanding of metabolism
Metabolism - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Medical Sciences further understanding of metabolism
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - Stephen M. Weiner Receives Award for Best Practices in Medicine from Massachusetts Medical Law Report
NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Asia, China, India Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication
Nursing - Research on nursing discussed by B. Roe and co-researchers
Osteoarthritis - Researchers from Chang-Gung University report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis - Findings from J. Caverzasio and co-researchers advance knowledge in osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings have been reported by scientists at Synarc Inc.
Osteoporosis - Scientists at King's College London report research in osteoporosis
Palliative Care - Findings from Vrije University Amsterdam provide new insights into palliative care
Pancreatic Cancer - Winning Entry from Oncology On Canvas(SM) Art Competition Depicts Survivorship Despite Breast Cancer; Wholeness Despite Mastectomy
Periodontitis - New periodontitis study findings have been published by scientists at Kyushu Dental College, Dental College
Physiology - New findings in physiology described by J.C. Condeperezprina and co-researchers
Physiology - Research from University of Ghent yields new findings on physiology
Psychiatry - Studies from University of Zaragoza, Department of Psychiatry yield new information about psychiatry
Quality of Life - New quality of life study results from C. Wandenberghe et al described
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Investigators at University of Rochester target respiratory syncytial virus in children
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - United Healthcare Workers to Strike at 10 Hospitals Owned by Sutter Health and Daughters of Charity
Seniorlink, Inc. - Seniorlink Announces New Subsidiary for Increased Focus on Eldercare Advice and Care Management Services
Sports Medicine - New findings from Charles Sturt University in the area of sports medicine described
The Debiopharm Group - Clinical Update - Debio 9902 SR (ZT-1) for Alzheimer Patients Debiopharm Starts Tablet Formulations Bridging Study under IND
The Debiopharm Group - Clinical Update - Debio 9902 SR ZT-1 for Alzheimer Patients Debiopharm Starts Tablet Formulations Bridging Study under IND
The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen Garcia Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America
THE SAGE GROUP - THE SAGE GROUP Reports that in 2007 Approximately 2.8 Million People in Western Europe Suffered from Critical Limb Ischemia
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Defects Identified by CPSC Early Warning System Prompt Crib Warning to Parents
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
University of Missouri-Columbia - Herbal menopause therapy a good fit for breast cancer patients?
Urinary Tract Infections - Research reports from Hartford Hospital provide new insights into urinary tract infections
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure
Weight Loss - A Different Kind of Weight Control Issue: Keeping Pounds On, Not Off
William Blair & Company, L.L.C. - William Blair & Company Initiates Coverage of HMS Holdings Corp. With Outperform Rating
Women's Health - Researchers at La Trobe University publish new data on women's health
XLHealth - XLHealth Announces New Corporate Service Center for Special Needs Plan
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