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Submitted by you: When someone you love is sick, you want them to have the best possible caregiver... You. Healthcast empowers...
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Submitted by you: Familyar is an app to prevent loneliness and social isolation of older adults by deeply involving families...
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Submitted by you: Rising global connectivity shows that mobile internet is rapidly becoming a primary source of information and knowledge...
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