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Peer reviewedCochrane, T. – Physics Education, 1989
Described are developments in medical electronics and physiological measurement. Discussed are electrocardiology, audiology, and urology as mature applications; applied potential tomography, magnetic stimulation of nerves, and laser Doppler flowmetry as new techniques; and optical sensors, ambulatory monitoring, and biosensors as future…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHarrison, R. M. – Physics Education, 1989
Discussed are technological advances applying computer techniques for image acquisition and processing, including digital radiography, computed tomography, and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. Several diagrams and pictures showing the use of each technique are presented. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Medical Evaluation
Peer reviewedWilliams, E. D. – Physics Education, 1989
Discussed is a radionuclide imaging technique, including the gamma camera, image analysis computer, radiopharmaceuticals, and positron emission tomography. Several pictures showing the use of this technique are presented. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Medical Evaluation
Peer reviewedCurnow, John – Physics Education, 1989
Described are applications of computers in the field of medicine, including patient monitoring, patient treatment, patient imaging, patient therapy, and rehabilitation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Rennels, Glenn D.; Shortliffe, Edward H. – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses contributions that computers and computer networks are making to the field of medicine. Emphasizes the computer's speed in storing and retrieving data. Suggests that doctors may soon be able to use computers to advise on diagnosis and treatment. (TW)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
