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An Eye-Tracking Assistive Device Improves the Quality of Life for ALS Patients and Reduces the Caregivers’ Burden

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Pages 233-238 | Received 02 Oct 2013, Accepted 31 Jan 2014, Published online: 14 Apr 2014

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