Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 16th, 2008
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AARP Pennsylvania - Montgomery County Women Voters Say Presidential Candidates Will Need to Address Healthcare and Financial Security in Final Days Leading to the Election
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Therapy - Research from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center yields new data on acute lymphocytic leukemia therapy
Advantica EyeCare - Advantica EyeCare Appoints Human Resources Director
Aging - Caring.com Launches First Ad Network to Reach Family Caregivers
Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Offers Free Memory Screenings Nationwide
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - State and National Leaders Call for Long-term Care Financing Reform
AmeriCare - Caregiving Company AmeriCare Adds Franchise in Maryland
AmSurg Corp. - AmSurg Reports Third-Quarter Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of $0.39 Per Diluted Share
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Require e-Prescribing to Qualify for its Physician Incentive Programs
Bone Research - Researchers from Tufts University, Department of Agriculture provide details of new studies and findings in the area of bone research
Breast Cancer - Media Coverage of Lung Cancer Is Increasing and Increasingly Negative, New Report Shows
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital has provided new information about breast cancer epidemiology
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Earnings
Community Health - Anthem Blue Cross Secures $18.5 Million Bond for San Diego's La Maestra Community Health Centers
Constipation - New constipation study findings recently were reported by researchers at Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
Dementia - New dementia study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Connecticut
Dementia - New findings from C.W.C. Tam and co-authors describe advances in dementia
Diabetes - Advanced Health Care Options for People With Diabetes
Diabetes - Research on diabetes described by scientists at University of Maastricht
Echocardiography - New echocardiography findings from L. Lepage and co-researchers published
Enzyme Research - Studies from Semmelweis University describe new findings in enzyme research
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health NM Bonds to 'B'; Outlook Stable
Fragile X Syndrome - New findings from Emory University describe advances in Fragile X syndrome
Heart Attack - Research data from University of North Carolina update understanding of heart attack
Heart Disease - Research from Jagiellonian University in heart disease provides new insights
HIV/AIDS - Studies from University of California describe new findings in HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Study findings on HIV/AIDS are outlined in reports from Burapha University
HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference
Humana Inc. - Humana Guidance Center supports service to seniors in Mesa
Immunization - Research from University Medical Center in immunization provides new insights
Incontinence - ConvaTec Introduces Flexi-Seal® FMS Advanced Odor Control
Kaplan EduNeering and PBMI - Kaplan EduNeering and Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute PBMI Develop Alliance to Support Learning in the Healthcare Industry
Kidney Disease - Studies from H.J. Chin et al provide new data on kidney disease
Life Sciences - Bluetooth® Integration Made Simple─ Via Bluetooth Testing Software
Life Sciences - Findings from Wageningen University, Department of Human Nutrition provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Florida zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - New data from S.Y. Chao et al illuminate research in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by F. Intorre and co-authors
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by D.G Penington and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at Purdue University
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from P. Astorg et al
Life Sciences - Research from Applied Genomics Inc. provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Research results from Swinburne University update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from F. Onorati and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from J.R. Cortelli et al provide new data on life sciences
Liver Cancer - Bayer and Onyx Launch Educational Program to Raise Awareness About Liver Cancer and Its Risk Factors
LTC Financial Partners Llc - When You Need Long Term Care, Don't Look to Medicare, Agency Warns
Magnetic Resonance - Studies from Southeast University describe new findings in magnetic resonance
Managed Care - Foundation Releases Comprehensive Regional Health Care Report Card
Mayo Clinic - Highlights from the American College of Rheumatology 2008 Annual Meeting
Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Proposes Aggressive 13-Point Plan to Stop Medicare Fraud and Recoup Billions; Calls Steps Essential to Medicare's Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Care Improvement Plus Launches 2009 Benefits in Arkansas
Medicare and Medicaid - Gateway Health Plan(R) Signs New Agreement with Cleveland Clinic Hospitals
Medicare and Medicaid - Need Help Making Medicare Work for You?
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from Duke University describe advances in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Professional Healthcare Ranked Among the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Care Providers in the Country for 2008
Medicare and Medicaid - Top 25 Managed Care Organizations Lead Increases in Managed Care Medicaid Enrollment Nationally, Though Hold Only One-Third of Its Enrollment
Menopause - New menopause study findings have been reported from G.D. Kolovou et al
Menopause Therapy - Scientists at University of Naples target menopause therapy
Metabolism - Researchers from University of Texas detail findings in metabolism
MetLife - MetLife Mature Market Institute Releases National Survey of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Costs
National Analysts Worldwide - 74% of Oncologists Predict Rising Costs Will Exceed Society's Ability to Pay for Optimal Cancer Care, Shows New Study by National Analysts Worldwide
National Quality Forum - NQF Endorses Consensus Standards to Reduce Waste and Promote Safe and Effective Use of Imaging Procedures
National Quality Forum - NQF Endorses Measures to Address Care Coordination and Efficiency in Hospital Emergency Departments
NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Politics & Government Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. - Investors Seek Growth at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference
Periodontitis - New periodontitis research from Nagasaki University described
Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software - Companion Data Services Selects Group 1 Software to Improve Insurance Claims Processing
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Veterans Day: New PTSD Brochure - 'Transmission of Trauma' Can Span Generations
Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors - New pressure ulcer risk factors study findings have been reported from Charite University
Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer research from G.S. Merrick et al outlined
Proteomics - New proteomics research from School of Medicine discussed
Psoriatic Arthritis - One-Year Data Show Golimumab Improved Signs and Symptoms In Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis In Phase 3 Study
Quality of Life - Justus-Liebig University, Department of Prosthodontics publishes research in quality of life
Research and Markets Ltd. - A Company Profile of WellPoint, Inc. 2008: Gain an Insight into the Company's Finances, Strategies & Business Activities
Schering-Plough Corporation - Schering-Plough to Appeal Jury Decision in Missouri Reimbursement Case
SEIU Local 6434 - Nursing Home Caregivers, Patients Win Improvements in New Union Contracts Negotiated in October
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - United Healthcare Workers Stand Up for Patients in Statewide Hospital Strike
Sepsis - Studies from Tohoku University add new findings in the area of sepsis
Speech - Scientists at Indiana University publish research in speech
Standard Register - Apexus Enlists Standard Register to Help 340B-qualified Healthcare Providers Fight Prescription Fraud and Improve Patient Safety
Tableau Software - Tableau Software and Vertica Join Forces to Deliver Data Visualization and Analytics on Super-Sized Databases in Cloud Architectures and in Internal Datacenters
The Garcia Law Firm - 10 Minnesota Nursing Homes Named in Class Action Lawsuit Against Extendicare
University of Michigan - New hormone data can predict menopause within a year
Urinary Tract - Research on urinary tract discussed by scientists at Institute for Health
Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Vocollect Healthcare Systems Names Michael French as Vice President of Customer Experience
Women's Health - Studies from ARUP Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology have provided new data on women's health
Yale University - Elderly fare better when included in decisions on treatment trade-offs
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