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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Renewed Opposition Amidst Amendment Debate
The UK Parliament is debating amendments to a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict conditions, with the final vote delayed to June 13th, following a significant number of MPs changing their vote and raising concerns over the bill's practicality and safeguards.
UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Renewed Opposition Amidst Amendment Debate
The UK Parliament is debating amendments to a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict conditions, with the final vote delayed to June 13th, following a significant number of MPs changing their vote and raising concerns over the bill's practicality and safeguards.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Gamete Donation: Anonymity Under Scrutiny
In Spain, a debate rages over anonymous gamete donation as children of donors seek access to their origins; despite legal access to comprehensive medical records and the SIRHA tracking system, many parents remain hesitant to disclose the method of conception to their children.
Spanish Gamete Donation: Anonymity Under Scrutiny
In Spain, a debate rages over anonymous gamete donation as children of donors seek access to their origins; despite legal access to comprehensive medical records and the SIRHA tracking system, many parents remain hesitant to disclose the method of conception to their children.
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36% Bias Score
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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64% Bias Score
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
France Poised to Legalize Assisted Dying
France is considering a law legalizing assisted dying, reflecting over 80% public support, while the parliament debates between assisted suicide and physician-assisted dying, with doctors playing a key role despite legal uncertainties.
France Poised to Legalize Assisted Dying
France is considering a law legalizing assisted dying, reflecting over 80% public support, while the parliament debates between assisted suicide and physician-assisted dying, with doctors playing a key role despite legal uncertainties.
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40% Bias Score
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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48% Bias Score
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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40% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
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