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Every scientific discipline deals with information, which is derived from raw data obtained from experiments, patients, surveys, or other sources. Today’s world has grown so complex, the amounts of information so vast that computers are increasingly necessary to allow us to manage the sheer volume of data relating to our research, clinical practice, and daily lives.
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Walters, R.F. (1991). Introduction to basic concepts on methods and techniques for databases. In: Meester, G.T., Pinciroli, F. (eds) Databases for Cardiology. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 115. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3720-1_1
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