Google adds detail to search results for 400 ailments

Angela Marshall | | Cardiovascular Business | Patient Care

Google unveiled improved results for 400 commonly searched-for medical conditions, including those for “heart attack” and “stroke.”

The upgrade incorporated detailed images, descriptions of symptoms and risk (for instance, very rare, common) for a clearer “at-a-glance” experience, particularly for mobile users. USA Today discussed those improvements with Google exec Amit Singhal in the link below.

Google revamps results for 400 medical conditions

Angela Marshall

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