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IBM aims to improve the digital management of medical records by connecting the medical data it will be more simple for doctors and scientists to predict trends in drugs, treatments and epidemics. With information working smarter, doctors are able to focus more on the well-being of patients.

“IBMer: By 2010, 30%
DOCTOR: of the data stored on the worlds computers will be medical images.
ADMIN: The trouble is all of that information is trapped.
RADIOGIST: X-rays arent talking to
NURSE: medical records arent talking to

DOCTOR: patient histories arent talking to
ADMIN: insurance forms.
IBMer: Were trying to connect all that data
IBMer: make it smart.
DOCTOR: We would see the patterns in your medical history
IBMer: in the histories of entire populations.
Rx: Predict dangerous drug combinations.
IBMer: We could tailor cures
IBMer: to your genetic code.
Rx: Put the focus back where it belongs, on the patient.
IBMer: Thats what Im working on.
IBMer: Im an IBMer.
IBMer: Lets build a smarter planet.”

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