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May 17, 2012

Patchy approach to patient care

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By Pat Kelly. Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a tiny, super-thin electronic skin patch that is capable of monitoring a patient’s vital signs and may in future negate the need for wires, cables and electrodes.

Keeping animals in mind

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By Pat Kelly. Neurology researchers have discovered that there is a dedicated place in our brains, the specific job of which is to dictate our reactions to animals and whether or not they should be perceived as a threat.

Cancer risks greater in taller women

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By Pat Kelly. Research published recently suggests that tall women are at risk of a wider range of cancers than was previously suspected.

Most IMT readers consider professional competence an ‘over-regulation’

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By Pat Kelly. IMT’s latest live online poll shows that the majority of readers believe the Medical Council’s professional competence scheme is a step too far in terms of regulating the profession.