November 8, 2007
Stem cell find for child cancer
Scientists have uncovered a stem cell in dogs which could lead to new treatments for bone cancer in children, according to an Edinburgh study. (BBC)
Monthly Archives: November 2007
November 8, 2007
Stem cell hope for Alzheimer’s
Stroke victims and Alzheimer’s patients could have their memories repaired through stem cell therapy, scientists say. (Telegraph)
November 7, 2007
A New Issue of Sociology of Health & Illness (OnlineEarly) is Now Available
Sociology of Health & Illness (OnlineEarly Articles) is now available. Articles include: “Producing genetic knowledge and citizenship through the Internet: mothers, pediatric genetics, and cybermedicine” by Rebecca Schaffer, Kristine Kuczynski and Debra Skinner, 2-Oct-2007 “Race and nutrition: an investigation of … Read More
November 7, 2007
A New Issue of Developing World Bioethics is Now Available
Developing World Bioethics (OnlineEarly Articles) is now available by subsciption only. Original Articles “TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL: HIV DISCLOSURE TO FAMILY MEMBERS IN CHINA” by LI LI, CHUNQING LIN, ZUNYOU WU, LYNWOOD LORD AND SHENG WU, 23-Oct-2007 “EMERGING … Read More
November 7, 2007
Paying to Store Menstrual Blood Stem Cells
What will they think of next? A company called C’elle, will–for a hefty fee, up to $1500 plus annual storage fee–collect and store women’s menstrual blood (“your monthly miracle”) and extract stem cells contained therein in case of future need. … Read More
November 7, 2007
Mouse Infant Stem Cells Rebuild Brain Tissue
In a new experiment, nerve stem cells from infant mice were injected into mice with damaged brains, and appeared to restore memory. From the story: Tests showed stem cells, the body’s basic building blocks used for repair and growth, can … Read More
November 7, 2007
Media Clueless on “Right to Die” Term
The BBC has an inappropriate “right to die” headline over a story involving the tragic case of a woman who died after refusing a blood transfusion because her of faith as a Jehovah’s Witness. In fact, the woman did not … Read More
November 7, 2007
A Model for Health Care That Pays for Quality
Seeing low fees for family doctors as a weak link in the nation’s health care system, some big employers and health insurers are seeking new ways to pay doctors to reward high-quality medical care. (New York Times)
November 7, 2007
How a Tumor Is Like an Embryo
Pioneering cancer researcher Robert Weinberg says that deadly secondary tumors happen when cancer cells don’t act their age. (Technology Review)
November 7, 2007
‘Robo-moth’ melds insect, machine
A machine moves via impulses from an animal mounted on it. The process may one day help the paralyzed and amputees. (Los Angeles Times)
November 7, 2007
New Jersey Voters Defeat Stem Cell Measure
In a stunning defeat for Gov. Jon S. Corzine, New Jersey voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have permitted the state to borrow $450 million for stem cell research. (New York Times)
November 7, 2007
Why a child’s best friend is his robotot
Children could soon be making friends with robots at nursery school. Scientists have developed a childlike machine that toddlers can be taught to regard as human. It is hoped that the robots will help to improve the children’s behaviour and … Read More
November 6, 2007
The Worm Turns: NJ Rejects $450 Million Cloning Bond Measure
This is great news: The “blank check” mentality finally hit a wall as New Jersey’s voters said a big no to borrowing $450 million for human cloning and stem cell research. From the story: New Jersey voters rejected the state’s … Read More
November 6, 2007
Problems With Oregon Assisted Suicides are Real
The myth about Oregon legal assisted suicide is that all is A-Okay because the Oregon Statistics don’t reveal abuses. Of course, that is because they were designed not to reveal abuses, and indeed, those in charge have admitted in testimony … Read More
November 6, 2007
Panel Urges Recall Authority for FDA
The Food and Drug Administration would be empowered to order mandatory recalls of products deemed a risk to consumers under recommendations from an advisory commission created in response to concerns about recalls of dangerous toothpaste, dog food and toys. (AP)
November 6, 2007
Democrats propose new healthcare plan
Leaders hope governor will back the proposal to raise the tobacco tax by $2 a pack to finance insurance subsidies for low-income families. (Los Angeles Times)
November 6, 2007
MDs Balance Pros, Cons of ‘Super X-Ray’
A type of “super X-ray” showed promise in its first big test as a potentially cheaper, faster and painless way to find out whether certain people with signs of heart disease actually have it and need treatment. The scans might … Read More
November 6, 2007
AnnouncementsA Proposal for Modernizing the Regulation of Human Biotechnologies
In 1995, according to the Centers for Disease Control, over 280 fertility programs operated in the United States. Ten years later, in 2004, this figure had grown to 411, a 47 percent increase over a ten-year period – although since … Read More
November 6, 2007
NJ to vote on stem cell bond act
The referendum, introduced by state Governor Jon Corzine in July, would, if passed, put New Jersey among a group of states, including California, New York and Massachusetts, that have devoted extensive funds to stem cell research. (The Scientist)
November 5, 2007
Judging My Bioethics Predictions for 2007
Last year the Center for Bioethics and Culture asked me to prognosticate about what would happen in the world of bioethics and biotechnology in 07. I did and now it is time to judge my future as an augur. I … Read More
November 5, 2007
Accurate Analysis of Oregon Assisted Suicide
The media is dizzy with ideological fervor for legalizing assisted suicide. (For example, see this editorial in the San Jose Mercury News that just swallows the pro-assisted suicide advocacy whole, including the use of language and the canard that assisted … Read More
November 5, 2007
Reproductive Cloning for Elites Akin to Heroin Addiction
Wild futuristic transhumanist ideology is on parade in this Metro interview (the free paper read by Londoners on the subways) with Michio Kako, a string theory proponent. Kako demonstrates a near-religious devotion to technology and clearly supports the “anything goes” … Read More
November 5, 2007
Are we too quick to medicate children?
Parents who seek help for behavioral problems are increasingly likely to walk away with a prescription for powerful drugs. But some experts counsel caution. (Los Angeles Times)
November 5, 2007
Missteps on Both Sides Led to Health Bill Veto
They met almost every day in the spring and summer, a handful of powerful senators who had cleared their schedules to forge a bipartisan compromise providing health insurance to 10 million children. (New York Times)
November 5, 2007
Future of science: ‘We will have the power of the gods’
A leading theoretical physicist has tapped the best scientific brains of the age to provide a startling vision of the future. Roger Highfield reports. (Telegraph)
