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Finger on the Pulse

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Major Breakthrough's Army
Never before has there been such interest in health matters; never before has the pace of medical research been so rapid. Breakthroughs are always round the corner and the temptation is to be first with the good news. Medical journalists, however, are increasingly aware of their responsibilities not to raise false hopes and yet not to withhold encouraging news. Where does the happy medium lie? Bill Breekon reports
Medical adviser DAVID belvin Producers SUSAN smiluu and PAT TAYLOR

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