[NetBehaviour] Patients get 999 chip implants

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*Patients get 999 chip implants*

Jonathan Carr-Brown

DOCTORS are to implant computerised sensors into patients to enable them 
to monitor chronic conditions minute-by-minute from miles away.

The sensors detect tiny changes in metabolism and transmit data, via a 
mobile phone, to the patient's doctor.

Scientists at Imperial College London who invented the device believe it 
will enable some patients to lead a normal life while being kept under 
constant watch.

It has the potential to be developed into a complete body sensor that 
could be implanted into normally healthy people to pick up early signs 
of disease.

The sensor, which includes a Pentium microprocessor just 2mm square, 
will initially be implanted in diabetics. Trials will begin by Christmas 
at St Mary's hospital, London. The implant will be programmed to send an 
emergency text message via a mobile phone, alerting medical staff to 
changes in blood-sugar levels.

If the problem is serious, the patient will be given immediate medical 
advice. Once patients become familiar with the system, they could 
monitor their condition themselves.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-1650905,00.html

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