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Virtual computer-based world an effective learning environment for healthcare education, study shows

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 09:53 AM PST

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of using a virtual computer environment for distance healthcare education for an international audience that often has limited access to conventional teaching and training.

Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, or Merkel, the soccer coach? Software maps ambiguous names in texts to the right person

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 06:52 AM PST

Computer scientists have developed software that resolves the ambiguity of names within texts automatically. This mapping between mentions and actual entities like persons not only improves search engines, but also makes it possible to analyze huge amounts of text efficiently.

Remote screening can help detect diabetic eye disease

Posted: 25 Feb 2014 08:18 AM PST

An Internet-based screening approach performs well in identifying patients with treatable diabetic eye disease, according to a study. using digital photographs of the eye taken at the doctor's office or clinic, eye specialists can reliably detect "hard exudates" -- a key early sign of diabetes-related macular edema, reports the new research. This macular edema is one of the most serious vision-threatening changes in the eyes of people with diabetes.