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Hospitals should adopt cloud computing technology: For and against
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Does the cloud work for health care? The cloud is here and from a technology perspective it is fairly mature. However, from a vertical perspective - health care in this case - it is not always an easy technology to plug in. Health care organizations are treading slowly and testing the waters with some non-PHI applications such as email. There are a number of considerations before taking the leap into the cloud. Like any major technology change in an organization, due diligence is critical to help you define your requirements, understand your options and ensure all expectations are met. Surprises are never good. If this isn’t your normal procedure, it should be! The approach to cloud computing is no different than approaching any other technology you are considering for the organization. So let’s look at some of the pros and cons you need to consider when building your requirements and justification for moving your application delivery out of your own data center and into th
Yellow Fever Vaccinaton In Countries Like Zambia and South Africa
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The South African Department of Health has issued a statement that all returning travelers from South Africa to Zambia and travelers from Zambia to South Africa will now require proof of yellow fever vaccination. All in-transit passengers between the two destinations, irrespective of the time period in transit, will also require proof of yellow fever vaccination. Over the last several months there has been a lot of back and forth regarding this new policy. Often times the translation of the new policy has confused travelers like you. So what is the new policy stating? In addition, also as of October 1, 2011 travelers coming from Zambia into South Africa will need a Yellow Fever certificate (World Health Organization card) to enter the country. So in other words, South Africa’s Department of Health will need to see visual proof you are vaccinated for yellow fever (unless you’re in possession of a valid waiver certificate). All travelers coming from a yellow fever risk count
Liposuction : Parts Of The Body That Can Be Worked On
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If you do decide to have liposuction, there are quite a few areas of your body where you could choose to have it done. One area where many people have liposuction is their thighs. This includes both saddlebags and inner thighs; areas where excess fat often gets stored. A lot of people also choose their hips and their ‘love handles’ as areas to have liposuction, because weight commonly gathers in these areas. Exercise and diet aren’t always effective at shifting the fat and so if these ‘normal’ solutions haven’t worked for you, you could consider liposuction as an alternative option. The abdomen is another place you might have liposuction, such as if you have been unable to shift excess fat on your stomach in another way.you are supposed to have a layer of fat on your body and so some will remain following surgery, but your liposuction surgeon will sit down with you to work out how much to remove and where. If you have excess fat on your back, you might find that this is quite