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This book addresses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to the cutting-edge fields of online health and medical study. This compilation disseminates the latest findings in this growing area of research in order to transform, both socially and technologically, the way...

1. Pervasive networks and ubiquitous monitoring for wellness monitoring in residential aged care / Leroy Lai Yu Chan, Branko George Celler, James Zhaonan Zhang, Nigel Hamilton Lovell -- 2. Smart homes to support elderly people : innovative technologies and social impacts / Arianna D'Ulizia,...

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Doing and understanding: use of case studies for health informatics education and training / Cynthia LeRouge ... [et al.] -- Individual, organizational, and technological barriers to EHR implementation / Matthew J. Wills -- One system of care, one electronic chart / Jennifer Gholson, Heidi...

A comprehensive overview of wireless body area networks (WBAN) / Nourchene Bradai, Lamia Chaari, Lotfi Kamoun -- An advanced and secure Symbian-based mobile approach for body sensor networks interaction / Orlando R. E. Pereira, João M. L. P. Caldeira, Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues -- Pervasive...