Journals By Industry - Geriatrics

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5e991e/clinical_case_stud) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's book "Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner" to their offering. Clinical Case Studies for the...

HEADNOTE PANELISTS DESCRIRE GOING REYOND ESTARLISHED OSES OF EHRs TO TRANSFORM CARE DY DAVID RATHS T he impact of meeting meaningful use requirements was one of the hot topics at this year's Annual...

Dr. Robert Gannon joined the Alicia Roberts Medical Center in Klawock. He recently spent 15 years working at the Salt Lake Veterans Affairs Hospital. He also spent the past five years working in...

The population of U.S. cancer survivors aged 65 and older will increase by 42% between 2010 and 2020. The rise is due not only to increasing longevity overall, but also to improved treatments...

* It's a weekday morning at the University of Central Florida, inside a building that's part of the Institute for Simulation & Training. A puppeteer - clad in a black bodysuit outfitted with...

CHICAGO -- As part of its ongoing surveillance efforts, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A-' rating on the following bonds issued by the Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority (FL) on behalf of Tampa...

Single-Incision da Vinci Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy Utilizing Fluorescence Imaging Technology Offer Non-Invasive Approach and Better Patient Outcomes LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Monmouth Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey...

PHOENIX -- Raymond E. Cogen, M.D., MBA, has been named chief medical officer for SCAN Health Plan Arizona, a not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan serving Maricopa and Pima counties. Dr. Cogen brings to SCAN...

HEADNOTE Abstract: This paper aims to develop a mini wireless force platform placed in the shoe sole for analysis of human gait. The platform consists of a machined aluminum mechanical structure fixed into...

HOSPITALS Ranked by 2010 Staffed Acute Care Beds Rank Company Phone/Fax Address 1 Intermountain Medical Center (801) 5121 S. www.intermountainhealthcare.org 507-7455 P Cottonwood Fax: NA Street Murray, UT 84157 2 University of Utah...

ABSTRACT Persons with mild cognitive impairment (PwMCI) are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer disease and experience various difficulties that decrease their quality of life. Very few interventions focus on helping PwMCI improve...

ABSTRACT This review evaluated the effects of balance and/or gait exercise interventions for stroke survivors and summarized the available evidence on these exercise interventions. A search for studies published between January 2001 and...

Here are some excellent resources for long-distance caregivers. The Elder Care locator (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov National Family Caregivers Association (800) 896-3650 www. thefamilycaregiver.org National Association for Home Care and Hospice (202) 547-7424 www.nahc.org...

Less-clinical environment for MR examinations intended to enhance patient comfort CHICAGO -- Today at RSNA 2011, GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) introduced the innovative Magnetic Resonance (MR) Patient Experience Suite, part of its healthymagination...

Leading care-management and in-home care provider helps seniors stay healthier and stay in their homes LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire SeniorBridge, a...

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- With an increasing number of seniors in need of long-term care as America ages, SCAN Health Plan has launched a new online continuing medical education course focused expressly on...

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Health and Wellness Services and Solutions Jeffrey L. Kang, MD, has been named to The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) board of directors....

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b5a911/skin_diseases_in_t) has announced the addition of the "Skin Diseases in the Elderly: A Color Handbook" book to their offering. In this new colour handbook the authors deal systematically...

PARIS -- The 16th annual Longevity Prize has been awarded to Professor Thomas Kirkwood (Institute for Ageing and Health Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK) in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the...