Purdue University researchers are working to develop portable detectors as well as larger systems to scan for explosives. Some technologies will analyze the spectrum of light shining through vaporized samples; others will analyze solid residues.
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is calling for basic Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) training for all police officers in light of recent incidents of mass violence. TEMS is not intended to be a replacement for EMS services; it is, rather, an operational medical element that complements these resources in order to promote the success and safety of the law enforcement mission.
Selectively stocked with essential medical supplies, and designed for use in a variety of real-life scenarios, Chinook personal aid kits (PAKs) are created by the same professionals who design medical kits for the military, fire departments, law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and remote expedition groups.
The recently released memorandum outlines an information-sharing agreement between the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate, and seeks to help both parties "benefit from cost savings, technology awareness, and enhanced relationships."
Morphix Technologies has announced a new solution for the detection of homemade explosive materials through use of the TraceX Explosives Kit. The affordable new and easy-to-use product aids in detecting major explosive material threats and their precursors in a single test without exposing the user or kit to contamination and/or dangerous chemicals.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a major initiative to improve how basic science advances and discoveries are translated into commercially viable products that improve patient care and advance public health.
When laboratories detect dangerous infections, it is crucial that accurate information reaches health departments quickly and in a format that allows them to recognize disease outbreaks. Fortunately, according to new data recently released, the efforts by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are helping to speed this process and ensure that the best and most complete information about disease cases reported is paying off.
drchrono Inc., the creator of a free Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform - on the iPad, iPhone, and cloud - has released its new application for iOS7, which is the first mobile electronic health record (EHR) to support Apple's new iOS7 operating system. The mobile EHR app allows doctors both to connect with patients and to run other aspects of their practice - which includes medical records sharing, electronic prescribing, medical billing, and patient management, all of which can be controlled from the iPad.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule for the unique device identification system (UDI) that, after being implemented, will provide an improved and more consistent way to identify medical devices. The UDI system has the potential to improve the quality of information in medical device adverse-event reports, which in turn will help the FDA identify product problems more quickly, target recalls more effectively, and improve patient safety in general.
Juniper Systems recently loaned ten Mesa Rugged Notepads to officials in Colorado to be used for disaster management. Using the Mesa will help building officials and deputized engineers inspect buildings, assess the damage, and record the data developed - after which the officials will be able to color tag the buildings according to the extent of the sustained damage.
