UK Assisted Dying Bill: High Court Judge Role Replaced by Multidisciplinary Panel
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's amended bill proposes replacing High Court judge approval for assisted dying with a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a retired High Court judge or equivalent, sparking criticism from fellow MPs who fear it weakens safeguards against coercion.
UK Assisted Dying Bill: High Court Judge Role Replaced by Multidisciplinary Panel
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's amended bill proposes replacing High Court judge approval for assisted dying with a multidisciplinary panel chaired by a retired High Court judge or equivalent, sparking criticism from fellow MPs who fear it weakens safeguards against coercion.
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Woman Thriving Two Months After World's First Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old woman from Alabama, is thriving two months after receiving the world's first successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage while raising ethical and scientific concerns.
Woman Thriving Two Months After World's First Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old woman from Alabama, is thriving two months after receiving the world's first successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage while raising ethical and scientific concerns.
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Scientists Call for Global Ban on Mirror Bacteria Research
A group of scientists, including Nobel laureates, are calling for a global ban on mirror bacteria research due to the potential for catastrophic environmental consequences from their unique molecular structure and lack of natural predators, as detailed in a new Science paper.
Scientists Call for Global Ban on Mirror Bacteria Research
A group of scientists, including Nobel laureates, are calling for a global ban on mirror bacteria research due to the potential for catastrophic environmental consequences from their unique molecular structure and lack of natural predators, as detailed in a new Science paper.
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Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
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Boston Scientific's Use of Unclaimed Bodies Sparks Ethical Debate and Policy Changes
Boston Scientific, a major medical technology company, used at least 25 unclaimed bodies for training purposes, prompting internal debate and policy changes after an NBC News investigation revealed the practice; the company has since severed ties with the provider and updated its policies to require...
Boston Scientific's Use of Unclaimed Bodies Sparks Ethical Debate and Policy Changes
Boston Scientific, a major medical technology company, used at least 25 unclaimed bodies for training purposes, prompting internal debate and policy changes after an NBC News investigation revealed the practice; the company has since severed ties with the provider and updated its policies to require...
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52% Bias Score