Tablet Computers Can Be Used When Reading EEG Results

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Physicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona have shown that tablet computers can be used to analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) results outside of the clinic or hospital.  The study was done to determine whether a computer tablet is an acceptable alternative to the traditional laptop for remote EEG interpretation. Matthew Hoerth, M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, says, “The fact that this gives doctors the ability to read EEG results from anywhere can only help patients in the long run."

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