Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 8th, 2009
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AARP Maryland - AARP Maryland Key Vote News Alert
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study findings from N.H. Osborne et al broaden understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Accelify Llc - Accelify Announces Enhancements to Missouri Products and Services and the Addition of Dr. Terry Stewart
Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Boca Raton Community Hospital
Aging - Expert to Address Growing Crisis in Caregiving
Aging - Research from C. Gaigne and co-authors yields new data on aging
Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Dental and Vision Coverage to its Alliance CompleteCare Medicare Advantage Plan
Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Association Launches Comfort Zone(TM), the First Comprehensive Location Management System Designed for People With Alzheimer's
Alzheimer Disease - Louisiana State University details research in Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer Disease - Research conducted at Johns Hopkins University has provided new information about Alzheimer disease
American College of Physicians - ACP statement on Senate vote, S. 1776
Aon Corporation - Frequency of Hospital Professional Liability Claims Increasing After Years of Declines, Says Aon and ASHRM Study
Arthritis - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations in Houston Lead to Charges Against Six Area Residents
Arthritis - Research from University of Mississippi in the area of arthritis described
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Aspect Medical Systems Features Anesthesia Outcomes Research, New Products at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
Asthma Epidemiology - Findings from University of Maryland broaden understanding of asthma epidemiology
Bacterial Meningitis - Reports outline bacterial meningitis study findings from S. Delerme and colleagues
Behavior - Reports on behavior findings from Catholic University provide new insights
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Bio Investor Forum
Bipolar Disorder - New bipolar disorder research has been reported by scientists at University Hospital
Bone Research - Studies from Aichi Gakuin University in the area of bone research in women published
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings recently were reported by S.L. Hines and co-researchers
Breast Cancer - Report summarizes breast cancer study findings from Medical University of Vienna
Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer study findings from Oregon Health & Science University
Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer research from City of Hope Cancer Center
Breast Cancer - Study data from Landspitali University update understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - Report summarizes breast cancer therapy study findings from New York University, Cancer Center
Cancer - New cancer research from University of Miami outlined
Cancer - Studies from H. Fukahori and co-researchers yield new data on cancer
Cancer Clinical Trial - Reports summarize cancer clinical trial study results from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology
CardiacAssist Inc. - Privately held CardiacAssist reports record revenues for nine-month financial results
CareRunner - CareRunner Caregiving Website Is Launched
Chronic Heart Failure - Report summarizes chronic heart failure study findings from G. Testa and co-researchers
Cirrhosis - Research from Okayama University in the area of cirrhosis described
Clinical Orthopedics - Research reports from H.S. Luft and co-authors provide new insights into clinical orthopedics
Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - Doctors in Nation's Capital to Present a New Perspective on Healthcare Reform
Continucare Corporation - Continucare Expands Sleep Diagnostic Division with the Acquisition of Two Additional Centers
Cytology - Findings in cytology reported from F. Alameda and co-researchers
Dementia - Findings from Griffith University broaden understanding of dementia
Dementia - Scientists at University of Alabama release new data on dementia
Dementia - Studies from University of Amsterdam yield new information about dementia
Dementia Quality of Care - Investigators at Chang-Gung University release new data on dementia quality of care
Depression - Findings from University of Massachusetts provide new insights into depression
Diet and Nutrition - Scientists at Seoul National University target diet and nutrition
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Study Results: Novel Oral PTH Formulation Using Emisphere's Eligen(R) Technology Showed Potential Therapeutical Advantages to Available Injectable PTH in Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Women
GE - GE Launches Breakthrough Real-Time Decision Support Solution for Doctors & Hospitals
Gender Studies - New gender studies research reported from Army
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Completes Acquisition of Home Health Agency with Offices in New Mexico and Texas
Geriatric Psychiatry - Recent findings from University of Texas highlight research in geriatric psychiatry
Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Reports Third-Quarter Earnings of $0.26 Per Diluted Share
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure detailed by researchers at University catholique of Louvain, Department of General Practice
Heart Failure - Recent findings from University of Groningen highlight research in heart failure
Heart Transplants - Medicare Patients Applaud New Certification of Sutter's Heart Transplant Program
Hepatitis B Virus - Studies conducted at Gazi University, Medical Department on hepatitis B virus recently published
Hormones - Researchers at University of Mississippi Medical Center release new data on hormones
Hormones - Researchers from Celal Bayar University report on findings in hormones
Humana Inc. - North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona
Hyland Software - American Hospital Association (AHA) Names OnBase 'RACTrac Compatible'
Invacare Corporation - Invacare Corporation Reports 27% Increase in Earnings Per Share and $45 Million in Free Cash Flow for Its Third Quarter
JAMA and Archives Journals - Study examines complications of thyroid surgery in older patients
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - Kinetic Concepts Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009
Lake Health - Lake Health Celebrates Grand Opening of TriPoint Medical Center
Life Sciences - Investigators at Rush University publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from Hong Kong Polytechnic University advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from Institute of Environmental Medicine advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from University of Milan, Department of Internal Medicine add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from D.M. Mann and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Research findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Tromso release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Cardiff University, Cardiff Institute of Society detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from University College detail findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Nursing publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Maastricht University target life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Hong Kong report research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from Ghent University provide new insights into life sciences
Lung Cancer Clinical Trial - New lung cancer clinical trial research reported from University of Pennsylvania
Lymphoma - Scientists at Winthrop University describe research in lymphoma
Malnutrition Risk Factors - Research on malnutrition risk factors published by scientists at Princess Alexandra Hospital
Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan Retains Honor as U.S. Leader in Childhood Immunizations
Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - Research from University of Quebec has provided new information about manipulative and physiological therapeutics
Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Now Offers More Choices to Florida's Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - California and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Riverside-San Bernardino
Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says That Medicare 'Doc Fix' Should Be Paid For
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Miami, Orlando
Medicare and Medicaid - Four Pharmaceutical Companies Pay $124 Million for Submission of False Claims to Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Idaho Docs on Track to See Massive Medicare Pay Cut in 2010
Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana Home Health Agency Pays Nearly $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 18 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Missouri and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Kansas City
Medicare and Medicaid - Mylan Resolves Longstanding Dispute with DOJ Regarding Certain Medicaid Rebate Classifications from 2000 Through 2004
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings in medicare and medicaid described from Northwestern University
Medicare and Medicaid - New Study Details Complex Health Care Needs of Medicaid's Highest-Need, Highest-Cost Populations
Medicare and Medicaid - North Carolina and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Charlotte Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Prevails in Medicaid Pricing Case Before Alabama Supreme Court
Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Cincinnati and Cleveland
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Pittsburgh Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Sanovia Selected to Deliver PA-Logic(TM) Pharmaceutical Prior Authorization Platform to HealthSpring
Medicare and Medicaid - Updated: Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 20 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Menopause Epidemiology - New menopause epidemiology data have been reported by N. Soto and co-authors
Mental Disorders - Data from Technical University Dresden provide new insights into mental disorders
MERCK & CO., Inc. - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Votes for Permissive Use and for Vaccines for Children Funding for GARDASIL(R) for Boys and Young Men
Molina Healthcare, Inc. - NCQA Accords Molina Healthcare of New Mexico 'Excellent' Accreditation Status
National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - Resilient Community Pharmacies Rely on Patient Services to Weather Economic Downturn, Competition, According to 2009 NCPA Digest
National Council on the Aging, Inc. - Elder Abuse Victims, Survivors and Advocates Tell Their Stories in Campaign Documentary
Neurology - Research conducted by M. Maessen and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about neurology
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Studies from N. Yamamoto and co-researchers update current data on non-small cell lung cancer
Obesity - Studies from V. Vicennati and co-researchers update current data on obesity
Orthopedics - Data on orthopedics discussed by researchers at University of Iowa
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - New ovarian cancer therapy data have been reported by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Surgery
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Studies from C.B Steer et al have provided new data on ovarian cancer therapy
PA Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - Solutions for Better Care for the Elderly
Pediatrics - Sittercity's Corporate Program Now Available to Bright Horizons Family Solutions Clients
Pediatrics - Study Shows That Diets of Infants are Improving; Concerns Remain for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Pharmaceuticals - Discover Kmart Pharmacy for Wellness Needs
PresentCare Inc. - Medication Adherence Technology Combines with Patient Outreach Program to Yield Healthier Populations and Reduce Healthcare Costs
Quality of Care - Findings from University of Surrey in quality of care reported
Quality of Life - Research in the area of quality of life reported from F.O. Finkelstein and colleagues
Reeves-Sain - MediPACK Receives National Award
Rehabilitation Research - Reports by H. Hawley and co-researchers describe recent advances in rehabilitation research
Renal Disease Therapy - Research data from Repatriation General Hospital, Pharmacy Department update understanding of renal disease therapy
Robert Weiner Associates Issues Strategies - Medical Marijuana: 'Be Careful,' Ex-White House Drug Spokesman Bob Weiner Tells DOJ About 'New Lax Enforcement' Policy; 'Use May Explode for Healthy Pe
Schizophrenia - Recent findings from G.B. Frisoni and co-authors highlight research in schizophrenia
Surgery - Scientists at University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine target surgery
Syncope - Data on syncope reported by researchers at Newcastle University, Institute for Ageing and Health
The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Previews Third Quarter 2009 Results; Expects Record Year With All Contracts Renewed
Thomson Reuters - Halifax Regional Medical Center Selects Micromedex Solutions from Thomson Reuters for Clinical Decision Support
Type 1 Diabetes - Justice Department Reaches ADA Settlement With Fort Wayne, Indiana, Day Care Center Regarding Children With Diabetes
UDW Homecare Providers Union - Homecare Recipients and Providers to Rally against Cuts in IHSS Program; Hearing on Lawsuit in Oakland Federal Court Monday
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter Results
Violent Behavior - Study data from Kyoto University provide new insights into violent behavior
Yale University - Hormone mix could cut breast cancer risk and treat symptoms of menopause
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms 'BBB-' Rating for Nanticoke Health Services, Delaware's Bonds; Outlook to Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beloit Memorial Hospital's Underlying Rating at 'A-'; Outlook is Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Steere House, Rhode Island Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Trinity Health's MI $335M Ser 2009 Bonds 'AA'; Affirms Outstanding
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