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Department Of Homeland Security Certifies Universal Detection Technology's Handheld Biodetection Kits For Counter-Terrorism
Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB:UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, reported today that its handheld biodetection kits have been certified by the Department of Homeland Security as an "Approved Product for Homeland Security" under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002.

Leading Authority On Alzheimer's Disease To Present At Community Lecture
Jason Karlawish, M.D., associate professor of medicine, University of Pennsylvania, will share the latest information on Alzheimer"s disease at a community lecture at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave., Shadyside. The event is free and open to the public.
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Nonstick And Laser-safe Gold Aids Laser Trapping Of Biomolecules
Biophysicists long for an ideal material - something more structured and less sticky than a standard glass surface - to anchor and position individual biomolecules. Gold is an alluring possibility, with its simple chemistry and the ease with which it can be patterned. Unfortunately, gold also tends to be sticky and can be melted by lasers. Now, biophysicists at JILA have made gold more precious than ever - at least as a research tool - by creating nonstick gold surfaces and laser-safe gold nanoposts, a potential boon to laser trapping of biomolecules.
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Eversheds Comment: NHS Told To Tighten Data Security

Following calls from the information commissioner for the NHS to improve its data security, after breaches involving the loss of thousands of personal medical records, Bill Gilliam, head of the health sector group at international law firm Eversheds comments: "As part of the NHS"s internal procedures, it is important to include clear provisions in employment contracts, setting out obligations relating to confidentiality and security. NHS entities need to consider establishing an internal information security policy that clearly defines their employees" obligations regarding information security, and sets out the consequences of a breach of the policy (eg disciplinary action or dismissal). Confidentiality requirements are of course imposed on NHS professionals by their own regulatory bodies, including the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Consequently, breaches of data security by such professionals can adversely affect their registration. It is vital that, as well as having these requirements in place, all personnel are fully alive to the risks of breaching data security and take practical steps to minimise the risks, particularly where data is taken off site. Ironically, it is often the most conscientious individuals, who are taking work home or working whilst in transit, who represent the greatest risk. "In addition, the NHS must ensure that contracts with third party suppliers and other third parties, such as temporary staff and employment agencies, contain clauses referring to confidentiality and security. Having a policy in place that deals with such breaches, and implementing that policy swiftly in the event of any breach, should not only help to mitigate the consequences for the NHS and any individual(s) affected by the security breach, but may mean a more favourable view of the breach is taken by the Information Commissioner (or any other relevant authority) in the event of an investigation. The Information Commissioner (IC) has recently issued further guidance on dealing with data security breaches." Eversheds LLP


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