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IMAGINEradiologyTM Attains Microsoft's Gold ISV/Software Solutions Competency
Technology Partners, Inc. (dba IMAGINE Software), a leading provider of medical billing technology, recently announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with its flagship product IMAGINEradiologyTM, which achieved an ISV/Software Solutions Competency. The company also received a Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency, recognizing Technology Partners" expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
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New HIV/AIDS Initiative In Tanzania Aims To Increase Condom Availability
Condom vending machines will be unveiled on Monday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as part of a six-year pilot HIV prevention initiative in the country, Tanzania"s The Citizen reports. Daniel Crapper of Population Services International said, "We are working very hard to ensure that condoms are widely available to the people." About 100 machines -- at a cost of about 380,000 Kenyan shillings, or $350 -- will be installed in various bars in Dar es Salaam. The project also will be carried out in Morogoro, Iringa and Mbeya before being rolled out to other regions across the country, according to Crapper. "Bars and night clubs are in our targets because they have the highest risk of unsafe sex, especially when people get drunk," Crapper said, adding, "This will enable condoms to be available almost daily." He noted that the condoms will be offered at a lower cost compared with some retail outlets and that the new initiative will not interfere with condom distribution systems throughout the country. According to The Citizen, the condoms will be available for purchase from the vending machines for 100 shillings, or about $1. John Wanyancha, PSI"s HIV/AIDS program manager, said that the project"s leaders focused on targeting areas with high HIV/AIDS rates after research revealed that inaccessibility to condoms at night was a major challenge in efforts to curb the spread of the disease. He noted that about 324 million condoms have been distributed in Tanzania since 2001 (Mbani, The Citizen, 5/15).
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Discovery Of Shared Genetic Link Between The Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack
The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions, a researcher told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics.
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ISO Report On Use Of Fever Screening Equipment Is New Tool In Pandemic Preparedness

A new ISO technical report on how to make the best use of medical equipment for fever screening at key locations such as international airports will help public health authorities to contain the spread of infectious diseases such as the H1N1 influenza virus and so prevent them from developing into pandemics. ISO/TR 13154:2009, Medical electrical equipment - Deployment, implementation and operational guidelines for indentifying febrile humans using a screening thermograph, is a useful new tool for pandemic preparedness. The prime objectives of pandemic planning are to save lives, reduce the health impact of a pandemic and minimize disruption of health and other services, while maintaining business continuity and reducing the general disruption to society that is likely to ensue. The ISO technical report will contribute to the efficient and effective use of thermographs used at sensitive locations for screening individuals for fever, which could indicate that they carry a virus. Such screening will enable public health authorities to formulate appropriate measures, from school closure to quarantine of suspected cases, thereby reducing exposure to the virus and limiting its transmission. ISO/TR 13154:2009 provides general guidelines for the deployment, implementation and operation of a screening thermograph intended to be used for screening fever. A screening thermograph can be used in locations such as entrances to: - Hospitals and clinics, including emergency rooms - Critical infrastructure facilities - Workplaces - Schools - Government buildings, including police and fire stations, as well as access to - Public transport. A screening thermograph can also play an important epidemiological role in defining the geographical boundaries of an outbreak. Dave Osborn, Secretary of the ISO subcommittee responsible for ISO/TR 13154, comments: "The publication of the technical report is very timely given the current outbreak of H1N1 in several regions of the world. Because panic can lead to misdirected energies that waste previous res, the ISO technical report deserves high marks for providing an important first step in the face of outbreaks of influenza and other infectious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), tuberculosis, anthrax and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and other biological or bacterial agents whose early detection is vital." ISO/TR 13154:2009 was derived, in part, from ISO member for Singapore"s (SPRING) technical reference 15 published in two parts under the general title, Technical reference for thermal imagers for human temperature screening. The SPRING technical reference was created as a result of the Singapore experiences during the SARS outbreak of 2003. ISO/TR 13154:2009, Medical electrical equipment - Deployment, implementation and operational guidelines for indentifying febrile humans using a screening thermograph, has been prepared by a Joint Working Group of ISO technical committee ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, subcommittee, SC 3, Lung ventilators and related equipment and IEC technical committee IEC/TC 62, Electrical equipment in medical practice, subcommittee SC D, Electromedical equipment. The technical report is a companion document to IEC 80601-2-59:2008, which gives the technical requirements of a screening thermograph, also developed by the Joint Working Group. ISO/TR 13154:2009 (price 92 Swiss francs) and IEC 80601-2-59:2008 (price 168 Swiss francs) are available from ISO national member institutes (see the complete list with contact details). They may also be obtained directly from the ISO Central Secretariat through the ISO Store or by contacting the Marketing & Communication department (see right-hand column). IEC 80601-2-59:2008 is also available from IEC. International Organization for Standarization


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