Jan H. van Bemmel Books

Set against the backdrop of the declining Soviet Union, the narrative follows Dmitri, a physicist drawn into a web of KGB espionage orchestrated by Vasili, the head of the KGB. After defecting to the USA and securing positions at NSF and FermiLab, Dmitri faces challenges upon returning to a post-Soviet Russia, where he struggles to lead IHEP amidst the emigration of top scientists. As Vasili seeks revenge and attempts to sabotage Dmitri's work at CERN, the tension escalates, highlighting themes of loyalty, ambition, and the clash between scientific progress and political intrigue.

The author explores the juxtaposition of beauty and suffering in the world, expressing a deep sense of wonder about both the natural and human experiences. This reflection highlights the complexity of existence, where breathtaking moments coexist with profound pain and misery, prompting a contemplation of the human condition and the interconnectedness of life.

These papers clearly demonstrate the developments within Artificial Intelligence in medicine. The topics discussed may be categorized thus: - theoretical and procedural approaches such as Artificial Intelligence techniques, statistical methods, logical techniques and Expert and Consultation Systems in general. - applications in medical decision-making, covering laboratories, image processing, clinical applications, medical assessment and teaching. - prospectives of medical support systems, including the development of A.I. languages, development of special hardware and future systems integration