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All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/healthcare/interstitial/news/Healthcare_Care_Palliative+Care http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2009/11/23/story10.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_36+%2528Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%2529The Cedars of Monroeville anticipates opening an $8 million inpatient hospice at its campus during the first quarter of 2010, according to board member John Silvestri, who chairs the nonprofit agency’s construction committee.http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2009/11/23/story10.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_36+%2528Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%2529Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.merck.com/newsroom/news-release-archive/product/2009_1117.html?src=rssORLANDO, FL., Nov. 17, 2009 - In an investigational study, Merck's medicine COZAAR (losartan potassium tablets) 150 mg, administered once daily, significantly reduced the risk of all-cause death or hospitalization due to heart failure compared to a lower 50 mg once daily dose of COZAAR.http://www.merck.com/newsroom/news-release-archive/product/2009_1117.html?src=rssHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3192474.htmPR: Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW), a private, non-profit healthcare agency specializing in end-of-life home care, was awarded Honorable Mention for its submission to the 2009 National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Photography, Writing, Film Contest. The film, ̶http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3192474.htmHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:42 GMThttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/journal-of-hospice--palliative-nursing-names-new-editor-70003762.htmlPHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is pleased to announce that the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) has appointed Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, as the new editor of The Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/journal-of-hospice--palliative-nursing-names-new-editor-70003762.htmlHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareFri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:00 GMThttp://www.emsresponder.com/web/online/Top-EMS-News/Few-Americans-Make-End-of-Life-Wishes-Known/1$11041The health overhaul bill that narrowly passed the House on Saturday includes a provision to nudge more people to confront such choices: It would pay for end-of-life counseling for Medicare patients.http://www.emsresponder.com/web/online/Top-EMS-News/Few-Americans-Make-End-of-Life-Wishes-Known/1$11041Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:00 GMThttp://www.imt.ie/opinion/2009/11/individuals_must_have_a_say_in.htmlWe will soon know what people in Ireland believe about death, dying and end-of-life care. A year-long listening process is nearly complete, and the work of writing up what has been heard and written will then move to draft report stage, then to national consultation.http://www.imt.ie/opinion/2009/11/individuals_must_have_a_say_in.htmlHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:40 GMThttp://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=770&oid=770&contentid=13615An information technology project gets the go ahead for Specialist Palliative Care patients and will be rolled out next year.http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=770&oid=770&contentid=13615Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:22 GMThttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/16853SAN DIEGO -- Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may not be getting effective treatment for dyspnea toward the end of life, researchers reported here.http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/16853Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:27 GMThttp://www.healthcarerepublic.com/news/rss/964624/RCGP-launches-radical-new-end-of-life-care-strategy/The RCGP has launched a new strategy for end of life care this week, giving GPs a central role in the radical upgrading of patient services.http://www.healthcarerepublic.com/news/rss/964624/RCGP-launches-radical-new-end-of-life-care-strategy/Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:45:00 GMThttp://www.prlog.org/10397871-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-are-still-poorly-understood-undertreated-in-latino-communities.htmlAlzheimer’s disease and Dementia Are Still Poorly Understood, Undertreated in Latino Communities. Leading Physician Expert in Miami Offers Hope and Help during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with New Book, “Espero Que Sepan: La Guía Holística para la Enfermedad de Alzheimer” and 1 hour radiohttp://www.prlog.org/10397871-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-are-still-poorly-understood-undertreated-in-latino-communities.htmlHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:32 GMThttp://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/339/oct28_2/b4404?rss=1You are seeing this message because your web browser does not support basic web standards. Find out more about why this message is appearing and what you can do to make your experience on this site better.http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/339/oct28_2/b4404?rss=1Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 28 Oct 2009 11:51:35 GMThttp://seekingalpha.com/article/169319-amedisys-inc-3q09-qtr-end-9-30-09-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahooThanks, Jessica. Good morning and welcome to the Amedisys investor conference call to discuss the third quarter 2009 earnings announcement and related matters. If you have not received a copy of our press release, you may access it on the Investor Relations page on our website at www.amedisys.com.http://seekingalpha.com/article/169319-amedisys-inc-3q09-qtr-end-9-30-09-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahooHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 28 Oct 2009 01:44:10 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59D5IP20091014?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNewsBOSTON (Reuters) - Uninformed relatives responsible for the care of advanced Alzheimer patients often seek overly aggressive treatments, and doctors treating frail elderly with kidney failure should behttp://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59D5IP20091014?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNewsHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 14 Oct 2009 21:14:48 GMThttp://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=159053&full=1Progenics will assume full control of future development and commercialization of subcutaneous RELISTOR after a one-year transition, and will immediately take over ongoing development of the oral form of the drug. Under the terms of the transition agreement, Wyeth has agreed to:http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=159053&full=1Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=8456Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) under which Progenics is regaining all worldwide rights thttp://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=8456Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 14 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://health.cch.com/news/healthcare-compliance/092809a.aspEighty-two percent of hospice claims for beneficiaries in nursing facilities in 2006 did not meet at least one Medicare coverage requirement, according to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). In 2006, Medicare paid approximately $1.8 billion for these claims.http://health.cch.com/news/healthcare-compliance/092809a.aspHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 28 Sep 2009 09:33:22 GMThttp://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/09/28/focus8.html?ana=from_rssDaniel Johnson, regional department chief of palliative care for Kaiser Permanente Colorado, said his engineering degree prepared him for medical school.http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/09/28/focus8.html?ana=from_rssHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMThttp://news.scotsman.com/health/MSP39s-bill-to-give-39good.5646057.jpMSP's bill to give 'good death' - MOVES to make health boards provide end-of-life care for all patients have been launched at the Scottish Parliament.http://news.scotsman.com/health/MSP39s-bill-to-give-39good.5646057.jpHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.swbh.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=499:annual-general-meeting-24th-september-2009&catid=1:news&Itemid=51Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust will be holding its Annual General Meeting on the 24th September 2009 at the Bethel Convention Centre, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich. Light refreshments will be provided from 5.45pm until the meeting starts at 6.http://www.swbh.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=499:annual-general-meeting-24th-september-2009&catid=1:news&Itemid=51Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareFri, 11 Sep 2009 08:56:52 GMThttp://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673609616160/fulltext?rss=yesThe Death of Ivan Ilyich and pain relief at the end of life. By - Guy Micco, Patrice Villars, Alexander K Smithhttp://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673609616160/fulltext?rss=yesHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/chelsea_completes_enrollment_for_phase_iii_trial_of_droxidopa_090909Chelsea Therapeutics has enrolled 118 randomised patients for Study 301, the second of two pivotal Phase III clinical trials in Chelsea's registration program of Droxidopa for the treatment of symptomatic, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH).http://www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/chelsea_completes_enrollment_for_phase_iii_trial_of_droxidopa_090909Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/09/07/story5.html?ana=from_rssThe $5 million Bailey Family Center for Caring will mark Community Hospice’s first facility in St. Johns County, and provide access to inpatient hospice care for St. Augustine’s underserved population.http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/09/07/story5.html?ana=from_rssHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareMon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2009/08/28/23984/Practice+helps+hospice+charity.htmlOptometry and Eye Health Care News from Optician Online. The latest news for opticians including cataract diabetes, dry eye syndrome and other eye health problemshttp://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2009/08/28/23984/Practice+helps+hospice+charity.htmlHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 02 Sep 2009 08:21:50 GMThttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8184108.stmThere is concern that too many patients are put into continuous deep sedation before they die, says BBC health correspondent Adam Brimelow.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8184108.stmHealthcare/Care/Palliative CareWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:54:15 GMThttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/New-Delivery-System-for-bw-3065519723.html?x=0&.v=1TARRYTOWN, N.Y. & COLLEGEVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX - News) and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyethhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/New-Delivery-System-for-bw-3065519723.html?x=0&.v=1Healthcare/Care/Palliative CareTue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT