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Tele-Oncology: An Emerging Technology in Developing Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Atlal M. Abusanad and Humaid O. Al-Shamsi*

Volume 2, Issue 1, 2021

Published on: 09 November, 2020

Page: [13 - 15] Pages: 3

DOI: 10.2174/0250688201999201109160857

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