Author / Monica Delles
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The Ethics of Donation after Cardiac Death
The debate continues on the ethics of donating organs after cardiac death.
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The Ethics of Rationing Healthcare
Milton Friedman once said there is no such thing as a free lunch.
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The Ethics of Research to Benefit Pregnant and Fetal Patients
Dr. Laurence McCullough of the Baylor College of Medicine discusses his article, “An Ethically Justified Framework for Clinical Investigation to Benefit Pregnant and Fetal Patients,” in the May 2011 edition of the American Journal of Bioethics.
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The Ethics of Selling Human Eggs
Some compelling questions in the September 1, 2010, edition of Fast Company.
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The Ethics of Translational Research
It’s called Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Based at the University of Kansas Medical Center, its aim is to transform laboratory discoveries into treatments and cures.
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The Intersection of Neuroscience and National Security
The intersection of neuroscience and national security is an intriguing place filled with excitement but also a need for caution.
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The Home of the Future for Aging Americans
The home of the future is one that will accommodate our rapidly rising numbers of older Americans.
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The IOM Report on Pain
At least 116 million US adults suffer from chronic pain. That’s more than the number affected by heart disease, diabetes and cancer – combined.
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The Legacy of Dr. Jack Kevorkian
He was known as “Dr. Death,” responsible for more than 130 physician-assisted suicides.
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What the Data Reveal about Aging in Kansas City
John Carney, CEO of the Center for Practical Bioethics, discusses how Kansas City’s aging population will affect all aspects of life (e.g., healthcare, caregiving, housing, shopping, driving) in the region, as well as the opportunities these demographic trends offer.
