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Getting the measure of pain
| Jaipreet VirdiAnne Howeson
In the 20th century doctors tried to find a way to measure pain. But even when ‘objective’ measures were rejected, an accurate understanding of another’s pain remained frustratingly elusive.
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John Walter on ‘Alien Sex Club’
| John Walter
I’m a painter, but I make worlds.
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The catharsis of cringe
| David JesudasonCamilla Greenwell
Watching cringe comedy can be therapeutic. Find out why some of us are drawn to the build-up of stress in shows like ‘Frasier’ and ‘The Office’.
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
| Thomas MorrisEmily Evans
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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Diagnosing the past
| Joanne Edge
Historical texts rarely supply enough detail for a definitive diagnosis, so medical historians need to proceed with caution.