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Yet another study: testing the efficacy of home-based monitoring equipment for older adults with chronic illnesses.
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07/29/2010
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07/26/2010
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07/25/2010
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07/23/2010
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07/23/2010
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07/23/2010
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07/23/2010
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07/20/2010
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07/19/2010
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07/18/2010
New cell phone for seniors to enter the US market: big buttons, amplification, FM radio, speaking keyboard.
07/18/2010
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07/17/2010
More likely to have broadband, own a DVD player and visit 8 of 10 websites visited by the young.
07/16/2010
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07/13/2010
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07/12/2010
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07/11/2010
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07/10/2010
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