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World Wide Web and Internet: applications for radiologists
P Wunderbaldinger1, W Schima, K Turetschek
1Department of Radiology, University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.
European Radiology
|July 23, 1999
Summary
The Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) provide rapid access to medical and radiological information. This article introduces radiologists to the WWW/Internet and its applications for accessing extensive databases and enhancing medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Radiology
- Internet Technologies
Background:
- Scientific progress relies on global information exchange.
- Computers and the Internet are essential tools for managing growing medical information.
- The World Wide Web (WWW) enables interactive multimedia presentations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce radiologists to the World Wide Web (WWW) and Internet.
- To explain the applications of the WWW/Internet for accessing radiological information.
- To guide radiologists who are new to the Internet.
Main Methods:
- The article provides a general introduction to the WWW/Internet.
- It highlights the use of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) for document composition.
- It details how text and medical images can be transported via the Internet.
Main Results:
- The Internet offers extensive databases for radiologists.
- Radiology benefits significantly from Internet-based education, consultation, and scientific presentation.
- Multimedia presentations are now accessible to a wide audience.
Conclusions:
- The Internet is a valuable resource for radiologists.
- Understanding WWW/Internet applications can enhance radiological practice and education.
- This resource aims to bridge the knowledge gap for radiologists unfamiliar with the Internet.