October 30, 1998

Grants Let Medical Scholars Explore Uses of Next Generation Internet

By LAWRENCE BIEMILLER

The National Library of Medicine is awarding a total of $2.3-million to 24 projects aimed at helping doctors treat patients and conduct research over high-speed Internet links. The projects range from planning for "nomadic" clinics in rural areas to tests of on-line medical instruction.

The awards are part of the library's contribution to the Clinton Administration's Next Generation Internet effort, the goal of which is to create a

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