Abstract: Embodiments include a cloud-based computing architecture that includes successive layers configured to process asynchronous requests received from applications. Each layer includes a load balancer configured to balance a load of the layer independent of any other layer of the successive layers. The cloud-based computing architecture includes channels communicatively coupling the successive layers such that any layer of the successive layers is configured to communicate asynchronously with a successive layer over one or more channels of the channels.

Abstract: The application discloses methods, apparatus, and computer programs for providing a visual database for managing medical images, the toolsets for working with the visual database, and a telemedicine system for enabling anonymous distribution of medical images for diagnostic purposes are disclosed below.