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Telemedicine
Researchers from Yonsei University, Medical Department detail new studies and findings in the area of telemedicine
July 7th, 2009
"We tested three imaging devices for suitability in emergency dental situations for telemedicine. The three devices were a special-purpose oral camera, a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, and the built-in camera of a mobile phone," investigators in Seoul, South Korea report. "A total of 20 subjects volunteered to take part in the study. We simulated five different conditions which could affect the quality of the image and measured image transmission times across two widely available mobile networks (a CDMA-based 3G network and a Wireless Broadband Network, WiBRO). The DSLR produced the best quality images, although it was a relatively large device and not easy...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2009-07-07)
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