Families having less authority in end-of-life matters
As we face end of life legislation today, we are presented with phrases like ´quality of life´ and ´rationing of health care´ — what does this mean?
Browsing: Bioethics
37 Years after Legalized Abortion
January 22, 2010, marks the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the Roe…
Stem Cell Research
What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are the basic building blocks of physiological tissue; they…
Prenatal Testing and Down Syndrome
Prenatal testing, whereby tests are performed in utero to ascertain the health of the child,…
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The media is reporting on the latest research regarding…
Terminal Sedation
What is Terminal Sedation? Terminal sedation (also known as deep sedation) is the medical practice…
Adult Stem Cell Research
Stem cells are the basic building blocks of physiological tissue: they are cells not yet…
Human Cloning
What is Human Cloning? Cloning is a form of asexual reproduction. One method of asexual…
Amniotic Fluid: A New Source of Stem Cells
What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are the basic building blocks of physiological tissue: they…
Umbilical Cord Blood
For what can umbilical cord blood be used? Umbilical cord blood is extremely valuable because…