NewsRx

Search our medical news database

Nursing Home and Elder Business Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . August 9th, 2009

Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only

Related Areas: Other Issues in Nursing Home and Elder Business Week | Other Publications

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

Return to Top of Page

NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook