This book is about the development of a tool by using Matlab module "Image Processing Toolkit". A rule based system has been proposed to aid the physicians in the diagnosis of thyroid abnormalities. This system is intended just to facilitate the physicians not replace them. The major contributions of this research are: A methodology to automatically diagnose of cold and hot spots nodules has been proposed. The size of lobes on the scan is calculated. The location of the nodule is determined; the location is given in terms of lobes. This book also give deep...

Telemedicine is no longer a distant vision - it is a fast-emerging reality transforming health care. This book traces that journey from the earliest remote consultations to the cutting-edge world of immersive virtual care. We explore how foundational technologies (telephone, radio, closed-circuit TV) paved the way for today's high-bandwidth video networks and new innovations in AI, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), telepresence, and blockchain. We also address the ethical, legal, and practical challenges at each stage. Drawing on historical examples, modern research, and emerging pilot...