NetWellness 1995 - 2005: Ten Years of Experience and Growth as a NonProfit Consumer Health Information and Ask-an-Expert Service
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In the 10 years since its inception, NetWellness (NW) has grown from a regional demonstration project to service the health information needs of an international audience. We present data regarding NW's growth, usage statistics, data regarding the contributions of our volunteer faculty, representative feedback of visitors, and future plans for this successful service.
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- AMIA ... Annual Symposium proceedings. AMIA Symposium
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تاریخ انتشار 2005