Advances in sensor systems, data availability, social technology, and other innovations have matured and converged to make 2012 a particularly exciting time in this field.

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"In the 35 years I have been in this field this is probably the most exciting and significant development that can be of value to all patients seeking IVF, " said Prof Simon Fishel, managing director of CARE Fertility Group.

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"Sugammadex is clearly one of the most exciting drugs to appear in the field of anesthesia in many years, " wrote Ronald D.

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