Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 9th, 2009
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study results from Odense University in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm published
Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from National Cancer Institute report on findings in adverse drug reactions
Aging - President's Council Projects Growth for Physical Therapy Profession
Aging - Research from University of Louisville in the area of aging published
Aging - Research on aging reported by scientists at Northwestern University
Aging - Researchers' work from University of Washington focuses on aging
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Einstein scientists link elevated insulin to increased breast cancer risk
Allscripts - Allscripts and Medfusion Partner to Provide Patient Portal to Physician Practices Nationwide
Alzheimer Disease - American Health Assistance Foundation & Asbury Methodist Village to Host Special Community Screenings and Discussion of HBO Series the Alzheimer's Project
Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease research from D.A. Loewenstein and colleagues discussed
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Long-Term Services and Supports in Health Care Reform
Antimicrobials - Following CMS Cuts to Reimbursement for Medical Errors, New Devices Aimed at Reducing Nosocomial Infections Emerge
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley - College Intern Lives in Skilled Nursing Center, Apple Rehab, for Two Weeks
Arthritis - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital have provided new information about arthritis
Bankers Life and Casualty Company - Bankers Life and Casualty Company and Humana Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Medicare Advantage Plans Through Bankers' Career Agency Force
Bioengineering - Research results from M.R. Bansal and co-authors update knowledge of bioengineering
Bone Research - New data from H.J. Lee et al illuminate research in bone research
Bone Research - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of bone research
Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer study results from University of Toronto
Breast Cancer - University of Groningen details research in breast cancer
California Nurses Association - RNs Praise House Vote to Permit State Single-Payer Laws
Cancer - Researchers at University Hospital publish new data on cancer
Cancer - Scientists at St. Mary's Hospital detail research in cancer
Chronic Kidney Failure - Six DaVita Clinics in Colorado Receive Silver Award for Clinical Excellence
Colon Cancer - Research from National Cancer Institute provides new data on colon cancer
Colon Cancer - Studies conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University on colon cancer recently published
Crawford & Company - EAP Strengthens Service Offerings Through Deal With Broadspire
Dementia Prevention - Scientists at University of Leuven, Department of Public Health describe research in dementia prevention
Depression - Data on depression published by N. Haselimashhadi and colleagues
Depression - Reports on depression findings from University of Sao Paulo provide new insights
Depression - Reports outline depression study results from R. Verkaik et al
Diabetes - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in diabetes
Diabetes - Scientists at University of Quebec target diabetes
Diabetes Screening - Savannah City Leaders Launch Medicare Diabetes Screening Project
Drug Resistance - Experts Support National Public Reporting of Healthcare-Associated Infections
EmpowHer - Olympia Dukakis & Louis Zorich Share Type 2 Diabetes Stories on EmpowHer
Epidemiology - Researchers from Harvard University detail new studies and findings in the area of epidemiology
Epidemiology - Studies from M. Stafoggia et al add new findings in the area of epidemiology
Gastroenterology - Research on gastroenterology published by scientists at Wageningen University
Geriatrics - Research on geriatrics discussed by R.P. Meyer and co-researchers
Health and Society - New research on health and society from B.A. Kash and co-authors summarized
Health Insurance - Employers Express Doubts About Employer Mandate and Government-Sponsored Public Plan, Says Aon Consulting Survey
Heart Bypass Surgery - Study results from Y.H. Bao et al provide new insights into heart bypass surgery
Heart Failure - New heart failure findings from F. Tehrani and co-researchers published
Hip Osteoarthritis - Data on hip osteoarthritis discussed by researchers at University of Tromso
HIV/AIDS - Data on HIV/AIDS detailed by C. Kyobutungi and co-authors
HIV/AIDS - New findings in HIV/AIDS described from University of Pennsylvania
HIV/AIDS - Pre-chewed Food Could Transmit HIV
Hospitalogic - Community Hospitals: Dying Breed or Community Cornerstone?
Injury Infection and Critical Care - New injury infection and critical care study findings have been published by J.L. Howard and colleagues
Invacare Corporation - Invacare Corporation Reports Improved Earnings and Strong Cash Flow for Its Second Quarter and First Half of 2009
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - Kinetic Concepts Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2009 Financial Results
Knee Arthroplasty - Scientists at Duke University target knee arthroplasty
Knee Osteoarthritis - Researchers from Kyung-Hee University publish findings in knee osteoarthritis
Knee Replacement - Reports outline knee replacement study findings from University of Oxford
Leiomyosarcoma - Study findings from T. Perri et al broaden understanding of leiomyosarcoma
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Northwestern University
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Leuven discussed
Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Athens, Medical Department highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from S.A. Arnadottir and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Uppsala University detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Governors State University focuses on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Washington target life sciences
Lung Cancer - Research from L.R. Shugarman and co-authors in the area of lung cancer published
Lung Transplants - Data from C.A. Lefaiver et al provide new insights into lung transplants
Lupus - Research from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company yields new findings on lupus
MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Wins Virginia Medicaid Contract Renewal
Medical Care Research - Data on medical care research detailed by G.F. Riley and co-authors
Medical Care Research - Reports from S. Heffler and colleagues advance knowledge in medical care research
Medicare and Medicaid - Congress Must Recognize Homecare as Cost-Effective Part of Health Care Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - Expressing Growing Concern, THCA Urges Texas Congressional Delegation to Protect Seniors' Medicare-Funded Nursing Home Care as Health Reform Debate Proceeds
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Patients and Family Members Visit Capitol Hill to Ask Congress to Protect Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Benefit
Medicare and Medicaid - Louisiana Tells Congress: Stop Healthcare Discrimination
Medicare and Medicaid - New FDLI Monograph on Federal Price Reporting Requirements Provides Essential Guidance on Commercial Strategy, Compliance Issues
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from S.L. Chang and co-authors in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from National Cancer Institute describe advances in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from A.K. Rosen et al described
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid study results from New York Medical College, Medical College
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from K.R. Yabroff et al has provided new information about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by T.J. Iwashyna and co-authors
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of Maryland provide new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Pittsburgh update knowledge of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Tampa Bay Doctor Agrees to Pay United States $1.7 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Upstate New York Whistleblower Sparked Record-Breaking Half-Billion-Dollar-Plus Settlement in America's Biggest Government Medicaid False Claims Case, New York Whistleblower Attorney David A. Koen
Medversant Technologies LLC - Medversant Files Lawsuit Against Morrissey Associates for Patent Infringement
Menopause - Research from G.A. Georgiopoulos and co-researchers yields new findings on menopause
Mental Health - National Report Ranks Oklahoma as a Top State for Mental Health Services
Mental Health - New mental health research from Yale University, Medical Department discussed
Mental Illness - Recent findings from A.D. Bagchi and co-authors highlight research in mental illness
Mental Illness - Study findings from Harvard University, Medical Department provide new insights into mental illness
MetLife Foundation - The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation Honor Innovators Making a Difference in the Lives of Caregivers
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - Karen S. Lovitch to Manage Mintz Levin's Health Law Practice
Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Texas Earns New Health Plan Accreditation by the National Committee on Quality Assurance
My Health Direct, Inc. - My Health Direct Expands into Connecticut and Arizona
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Time to Get the Job Done Says Alliance President and CEO
National Nurses Organizing Committee/California Nurses Association; - Tenet Nurses, Healthcare Workers Take Action to Protest Sick Leave Cuts
Nestle Purina PetCare Company - New Purina ONE Nutritional Breakthrough Helps Old Dogs Learn New Tricks
Neuroticism - Research conducted at National Institutes of Health has updated our knowledge about neuroticism
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - NIAID set to launch clinical trials to test 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine candidates
Novasys Medical, Inc. - Novasys Medical Receives $18.95 Million in Second Tranche of Series D Financing
Nursing - New nursing data have been reported by M.E. Doherty and co-authors
Nursing - Studies from University of Massachusetts describe new findings in nursing
Nursing - Studies from University of Massachusetts yield new information about nursing
Ohio State University - 2 dietary oils, 2 sets of benefits for older women with diabetes
Orthopedics - Studies in the area of orthopedics reported from N.K. Karn and co-researchers
Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis reported by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Osteoporosis - Research from Ankara University, Medical Department reveals new findings on osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Study results from University of Tokyo provide new insights into osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer - New Diagnostic Biomarker Test Shows Promise in Monitoring Ovarian Cancer
Physician Hospitals of America - Senators Baucus and Grassley Statement Regarding Physician Hospitals 'Despicable'
PMSI Settlement Solutions - PMSI Settlement SolutionsSM Forecasts an Increase in Rejection of Medicare Set-Asides By CMS
Pneumonia - New findings from A.F. Shorr and co-authors describe advances in pneumonia
Public Health - Research results from J.A.S. Rexach and colleagues update understanding of public health
Public Health - Scientists at Ottawa Hospital publish new data on public health
Quality of Life - Sen. Tom Daschle, Rep. Jason Altmire, Healthcare Experts Tout Homecare as Cost-Effective Solution in the Healthcare Reform Process
Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Grants $3,000 to the Florida Dental Association to Present Oral Health Workshops for the Vulnerable Elderly
Sentillion - Hendrick Health System Deploys Sentillion's Tap & Go Advanced Authentication Solution
Shoulder Dislocation - Research findings from University of Frankfurt update understanding of shoulder dislocation
SmithGroup - SmithGroup Awarded Design Contract for Burgess Group
Sports Medicine - Findings from Middle Tennessee State University provide new insights into sports medicine
Surgery - Jury Awards Valley Medical Center Patient $1.8 Million for Nursing Negligence
Thrombosis - New findings from H.J. Ng and co-researchers in the area of thrombosis described
U.S. Census Bureau - Census Bureau News -- Consolidated Federal Funds Report: 2008 and Federal Aid to State: 2008
U.S. Census Bureau - Unprecedented Global Aging Examined in New Census Bureau Report Commissioned by the National Institute on Aging
U.S. Department of Justice - Los Angeles Jury Convicts Equipment Suppliers of Medicare Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice - New York State and New York City to Pay Record $540 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims for Medicaid Funds
University of Montreal - Ovary removal may increase lung cancer risk
Urinary Tract Infection - Research reports on urinary tract infection from University of Michigan provide new insights
WellAWARE Systems - WellAWARE Systems Launches Next-Generation Wellness Monitoring Solution for Senior Care Providers
Women's Health - Research reports from Korea University provide new insights into women's health
Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project's WWP Family Caregiver Summit to Highlight Urgent Legislative Issues
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky at 'BB-'; Outlook Revised to Positive
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