October 21, 2009
Bioethics (Volume 23, Issue 9, November 2009) is now available by subscription only. Articles Include: “Presidential Address: The Ethics of Recognition, Responsibility, and Respect” by Matti Hayry, 484-485. “The Cross-Cultural Importance of Satisfying Vital Needs” by Allen Andrew A. Alvarez, … Read More
October 21, 2009
Cell Stem Cell (Volume 5, Issue 4, October 2009) is now available by subscription only. Articles Include: “The Human Egg Is Back” by Jose Cibelli, 345. “PARylation: Strengthening the Connection between Cancer and Pluripotency” by Wenbin Deng, 349. “Time to … Read More
October 20, 2009
We live in an age of technological medicine, benefiting greatly from its probings and treatments. Yet patients’ encounters with it can leave much to be desired (see “Prescription: Networking”). In addressing those deficiencies, there is no better place to begin … Read More
October 20, 2009
Over the 100-year history of modern neuroscience, the way we think about the brain has evolved with the sophistication of the techniques available to study it. Improvements in microscope design and manufacture, together with the development of cell-staining techniques, afforded … Read More
October 20, 2009
The reproductive medicine society recommends no more than two embryos for women under 35 years old and no more than five for women over 40, for whom it is harder to get pregnant, according to guidelines published on its Web … Read More
October 20, 2009
There is nothing unique or scary about the new H1N1 swine flu vaccine that should keep people from getting it, Dr. Francis Collins, director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, said on Monday. (Reuters)
October 20, 2009
A physician client of mine recently decided to undertake marketing efforts in an attempt to increase his patient base and enhance business. He retained the services of an ad agency to develop a campaign that would appear in newspapers. (American … Read More
October 20, 2009
As lab research on converting human embryonic stem (hES) cells and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into dopamine-producing neurons proceeds apace, there’s growing doubt in some quarters about whether cell transplants will ever show a clear benefit for Parkinson’s disease … Read More
October 20, 2009
JAMA (Volume 302, Number 13, October 7, 2009) is now available by subscription only. Articles Include: “Using Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness to Make Drug Coverage Decisions: A Comparison of Britain, Australia, and Canada” by Fiona M. Clement, Anthony Harris, Jing Jing Li, … Read More
October 20, 2009
NanoEthics (Volume 3, Number 2, August 2009) is now available by subscription only. Articles Include: “Beyond Implications and Applications: the Story of ‘Safety by Design’” by Christopher M. Kelly, 79-96. “Nanotechnology, Development and Buddhist Values” by Soraj Hongladarom, 97-107. “Green Dreams … Read More
October 20, 2009
Xenotransplantation (Volume 16, Issue 5, September/October 2009) is now available by subscription only. Articles Include: “Current status of xenotransplantation and prospects for clinical application” by Richard N. Pierson III, Anthony Dorling, David Ayares, Michael A. Rees, Jörg D. Seebach, Jay A. … Read More
October 19, 2009
Do you know where your private prescription information is? As pharmacy chains, benefits companies and drug makers work more closely, your prescription history is being shared more than you might think. (The Indianapolis Star)
October 19, 2009
How many SNPs does it take to provide a definitive disease risk profile? Quite a few, apparently, as companies continue to pile them higher and deeper into genetic tests. Firms have bet that these tests will be widely adopted by … Read More
October 19, 2009
All adults try to enhance their performance in a multitude of ways. We use cars and computers to make our work more efficient. We use caffeine, alcohol and Viagra to improve our performance. We send our children to schools and … Read More
October 19, 2009
According to Dr. Muin J. Khoury, director of the Office of Public Health Genomics at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 1,800 to 2,000 genetic tests have been developed, most of which are relevant only to rare … Read More
October 19, 2009
A new study by a Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher details the outcome of adult stem cell grafts in spinal cord injuries and how the procedure led to increased mobility and quality of life for patients. (WWJ Newsradio)
October 19, 2009
Could an ancient philosopher, a man who lived and died many centuries before the advent of either socialism or modern medicine, really have been in favor of socialized medicine? (Wall Street Journal)
October 19, 2009
A team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute has developed a method that dramatically improves the efficiency of creating stem cells from human adult tissue, without the use of embryonic cells. The research makes great strides in addressing … Read More
October 19, 2009
There is no easy way to make money from the cures to these diseases. Millions of people are willing to donate cells from their bone marrow, but commercial blood banks are not interested in bearing the cost of figuring out … Read More
October 16, 2009
– Fertility clinic websites aren’t doing a great job of explaining the risks of testing an embryo for genetic disorders before it’s implanted in the womb, researchers found. (Reuters)
October 16, 2009
Arkitek Studios and the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) have been awarded a $100,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health. This one-year … Read More
October 16, 2009
A bioethicist who specializes in moral dilemmas families face when making medical decisions for critically-ill newborns will be honored with the first-ever March of Dimes Distinguished Lectureship in Perinatal Bioethics. (PRNewswire)
October 16, 2009
T.R. Reid’s a busy guy. First the journalist and author schleps from one country to another in his quest to assess the world’s healthcare systems — and their treatment options for his aching shoulder. Then he schleps from one interview … Read More
October 15, 2009
Harvard researchers have created a strip of pulsing heart muscle from mouse embryonic stem cells, a step toward the eventual goal of growing replacement parts for hearts damaged by cardiovascular disease. (Boston Globe)
October 15, 2009
With the more widespread availability of assisted reproductive technology services, the incidence of multiple gestations has increased dramatically over the past 2 decades. In vitro fertilization (IVF)-related multiple gestations are responsible for approximately 40% of the increase. Even with more … Read More
