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Thermographic Imaging Cameras
 We get many questions on our ditigital camera imaging system. Peter Leando of Meditherm gives us insight into the thermography camera used by BRAS. Here is what Peter has to say. "All Meditherm cameras are wholly built as classified medical device's in the Meditherm factory in Portland, OR . This factory is FDA licensed as a medical device manufacturing facility. The Meditherm FDA Manufacturer registration number is: 3006111110 . The Meditherm products are medically classified as Class I Medical Devices (Medical Device Directive rule 12). In regard to interpretation of findings: Medical-grade statistical analysis requires regional areas that are comparative for clinically relevant results. Single "spot" temperatures manually applied (as with many industrial cameras) will not be clinically significant or accurate. The interpretation should not be based on visual color scale but on statistical analysis and pattern recognition (either computerized, visual or both).The medical doctors reading Meditherm images have the ability to use vascular enhancement, 3-D modeling, first derivative subtraction modeling and change over time algorithms that help provide objective findings to contribute to their conclusion and opinions. State medical board opinion is that the interpretation and reporting of thermal studies is the practice of medicine and does need to be within the scope of the reporting doctor. It is necessary to ensure that any persons interpreting thermal results are licensed to practice medicine. Meditherm products have always exceeded all necessary specifications for medical use." | 
The BRAS Staff (Susie Sturgeon, Dr. Linda Bamber, Libby Ray, and Dr. Mark Wallace) had a great time in Las Vegas at the ProAthletes Conference. Linda Bamber was able to make serveral presentations on the BRAS Franchise concept to current and former pro athletes. One of the promoters of the event, Anthony Simmons, was a former NFL player. A hard lesson he learned in his athletic career was that you need to have a clear understanding of your financial goals or you can easily end up broke. Tony not only had this happen to him early in his career but had to turn to his coach and borrow money to see him through his situation.This eventually lead Tony and his business partners, Reggie Green and Ed Hill to helping other athletes through the Pro Athletes Business Group that sponsored the conference.
