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...care systems, which enabledoctors to interact with patients many miles away via video, digital imaging and ele...ity. Telemedicine lets doctors deal remotely with patients over a live video-conferencing link where a face-to-face consultation may be difficult or time-wasti...Inflammation elevates risk of cardiac death in rheumatoid arthritis patients
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