The Body As A Source Of Big Data

How much storage does an MRI need, compared to a selfie or Blu-Ray disk? This handy infographic helps you find out.

AsianScientist (Jul. 19, 2016) – You may not realize it, but every medical procedure you undergo generates data, sometimes vast amounts of it. As the volume and complexity of data that needs to be stored increases, hospitals find themselves thrust into the realm of Big Data.


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This infographic was first published in the print version of Asian Scientist Magazine, July 2016.

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