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Breaking the medical image communication barrier

11-22-2006 · EurekAlert!

Using a new grid computing system, radiologists and pediatric oncologists at 40 hospitals all over North America are now quickly and securely exchanging high-resolution medical images. One hoped-for result will be that the doctors of young cancer patients will know more quickly whose treatment is not working and be able to change course. Others include making second opinions from specialists anywhere easily available, and quicker, closer monitoring of ongoing clinical research and diagnostic practice.

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