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Searching for information in a hypertext medical handbook

E. Frisse Mark
- 01 Jul 1988 - 
- Vol. 31, Iss: 7, pp 880-886
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Implementing a popular medical handbook in hypertext underscores the need to study hypertext in the context of full-text document retrieval, machine learning, and user interface issues.
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Medicine is an ideal domain for hypertext applications and research. Implementing a popular medical handbook in hypertext underscores the need to study hypertext in the context of full-text document retrieval, machine learning, and user interface issues.

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A Complete System Of Tridimensional Graphical Representation Of Information : "Crystal Hy-Map™"

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Task flow identification based on user intent

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A PC-based interface for an expert system to assist with preoperative assessments

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