How the internet is improving healthcare

Jan 3, 2017

Human genetic material is stored at a laboratory in Munich May 23, 2011. On May 25, 2011 the ethic commission of the German lower house of parliament (Bundestag) will discuss about alternative proposals for a new law on the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (Praeimplantationsdiagnostik) is a technique used to identify genetic defects in embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy, which is banned by German legislation. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS HEALTH SOCIETY SCI TECH) - RTR2MSAV

When it comes to digitization, the healthcare industry is moving forward, albeit slowly. Image: REUTERS/Michael Dalder

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