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Nursing Home and Elder Business Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . November 9th, 2008

Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only

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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

B. Braun - New Products, Federal Regulations Heighten Awareness as International Infection Prevention Week Begins

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

Cancer - The Wellness Community Announces National Cancer Survivorship Research & Training Institute in Philadelphia

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

Fox Rx Care - Fox Rx Care Announces EGWP Coverage Worth Up to $6.5M for the Company in New Agreement with Premier Consulting Associates, Inc.

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 - Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of hormones

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

KePRO - KePRO Introduces Total Population Health Management Suite of Solutions for Public Program and Commercial Clients

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

MetLife, Inc. - MetLife Mature Market Institute Announces the Availability of Six New "Helpful Hint" Publications on Caregiving and Long-Term Care Available Free to the Public

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

Premier Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Joins Premier Healthcare Alliance to Further Improve Quality of Care, Promote Safety and Reduce Hospital Costs

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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