Medical resources on the Internet
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Internet, a global computer network, offers increasing access to vital biomedical resources for medical professionals. Its expanding capabilities promise to further integrate computer networks into various aspects of future medical practices.
Area Of Science
- Computer Science
- Medical Informatics
- Telecommunications
Background
- Telecommunications technology advances have spurred the creation of computer networks, notably the Internet.
- The Internet has evolved from a U.S. academic resource-sharing network to a global platform offering diverse services.
- Increased accessibility, lower costs, faster speeds, and expanded services drive growing interest in the Internet.
Purpose Of The Study
- To highlight the significance of the Internet for the medical community.
- To explore the growing availability of technical, scientific, and biomedical resources via the Internet.
- To project the future role of computer networks in medicine.
Main Methods
- The abstract discusses the evolution and current state of the Internet based on technological advancements.
- It analyzes factors contributing to the increased interest in the Internet, including access, cost, and services.
- It examines the utilization of the Internet for accessing medical information and services.
Main Results
- A large and growing number of technical, scientific, and biomedical resources are accessible through the Internet.
- Major medical centers and organizations like the National Institutes of Health provide extensive databases and services.
- Medical organizations and journals are increasingly using the Internet for advertising and communication via electronic mail.
Conclusions
- The Internet provides valuable resources for medical researchers, clinicians, and educators.
- Decreasing telecommunication costs and increasing speeds will enable new communication forms like real-time audio and video.
- Computer networks, particularly the Internet, are poised to play a more significant role in various medical fields in the future.