iPods disrupt pacemakers - study

Posted on May 11th, 2007 at 8:44 am to Australian IT by Australian IT Staff
IPODS can cause cardiac implantable pacemakers to malfunction by interfering with the electromagnetic equipment monitoring the heart, a new study has revealed.  Full story »

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