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Quite by Incident

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Quite by Incident

August 29, 2017

"Ethics and science intersect when humans are involved.

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Depression:  The Struggle to be Normal

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Depression: The Struggle to be Normal

August 28, 2017

"Many want the release death promises to bring but  many want to live “normal” lives."

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Down Syndrome Nearly Eradicated in Iceland

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Down Syndrome Nearly Eradicated in Iceland

August 26, 2017

"Down syndrome has been all but eradicated in the nation’s population."

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Interview: Dr. Ann Kellams Pt. 2

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Interview: Dr. Ann Kellams Pt. 2

August 14, 2017

:Dr. Kellams speaks on vaccinations, patient interactions, and the resources she provides for her patients.

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Behind the Veil

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Behind the Veil

August 1, 2017

" The painful truth is sometimes comfort is found in death leaving those still here reeling in pain. 

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FDA Approves First Tissue-Independent Cancer Treatment

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FDA Approves First Tissue-Independent Cancer Treatment

July 31, 2017

"The approval marks a shift in focus from tumor location to specific genetic mutations."

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Life Measured

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Life Measured

July 26, 2017

"As a society, we cannot ignore the high cost of healthcare in America."

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The Decision To Let Go

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The Decision To Let Go

July 25, 2017

"Mr. Connolly must decide whether or not it is acceptable to choose to put a DNR in place despite not knowing his wife’s wishes.

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Interview: Dr. Flores Pt. 2

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Interview: Dr. Flores Pt. 2

July 24, 2017

"Dr. Flores speaks on health care, tradition, and how ethics affects the everyday.

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Interview: Dr. Ann Kellams Pt. 1

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Interview: Dr. Ann Kellams Pt. 1

July 21, 2017

"Dr. Kellams speaks on how she works with families to navigate the birthing process."

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Reconsidering the Effect of Weight on Health

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Reconsidering the Effect of Weight on Health

July 19, 2017

"The belief that it is possible to be metabolically healthy despite being categorized as obese is incorrect."

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Amidst Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise

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Amidst Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise

July 17, 2017

"The rVSV-SEBOV vaccine, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, has been shown to be highly effective and safe.

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Anti-Vaccine Movement Fuels Largest Measles Outbreak in Minnesota in Decades

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Anti-Vaccine Movement Fuels Largest Measles Outbreak in Minnesota in Decades

July 15, 2017

"Misinformation campaign greatly reduced immunization rates in targeted communities."

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Interview a Professor: Prof. Lindgren Johnson

July 13, 2017

"I don’t see animal ethics as a contribution to bioethics; it is fundamental to bioethics."

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The Price of a Life

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The Price of a Life

July 12, 2017

"My friend passed away during the night due to sepsis.

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Self Experimentation: A Necessary Evil?

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Self Experimentation: A Necessary Evil?

July 11, 2017

"Self-experimentation should be examined more closely to evaluate whether the realized benefit in medicine outweighs the potential for harm

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Charlie Gard Case Comes to a Devastating Close

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Charlie Gard Case Comes to a Devastating Close

July 5, 2017

"On July 28th, after 11 months of fighting his condition, Charlie sadly passed away."

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Altered Virus Is a New Hope Against Citrus Greening

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Altered Virus Is a New Hope Against Citrus Greening

May 30, 2017

"Southern Gardens Citrus’s proposal involves genetically engineering the citrus tristeza virus (CTV) to attack the bacteria that causes citrus greening."

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The AHCA Passes The House of Representatives

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The AHCA Passes The House of Representatives

May 29, 2017

"The American Health Care Act of 2017 passed the US House of Representatives, 217 to 213."

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Minimally Conscious State

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Minimally Conscious State

May 26, 2017

"The health of a nation can be restored if we displace those who are malignant by adhering to directives written in beneficence."

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