History, Hospitals, and Health DisparitiesCOVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, due to comorbidities and unequal access to healthcare.
My Adopted Cousin's Biological Parents Were Siblings. Do I Tell Her?The narrator grapples with whether to reveal a family secret about their cousin's adoption and biological parentage, fearing the emotional impact on her.
Will South Africa become first country to accept controversial form of human genome editing?South Africa's updated guidelines could legitimize controversial heritable human genome editing, raising significant ethical and safety concerns.
My Adopted Cousin's Biological Parents Were Siblings. Do I Tell Her?The narrator grapples with whether to reveal a family secret about their cousin's adoption and biological parentage, fearing the emotional impact on her.
Will South Africa become first country to accept controversial form of human genome editing?South Africa's updated guidelines could legitimize controversial heritable human genome editing, raising significant ethical and safety concerns.
An artificial heart may save your life. But it can also change you in surprising waysAn Australian man became the first patient to leave the hospital with an artificial heart while waiting for a transplant.
Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich peopleLa Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
Tom Beauchamp, scholar who helped define modern bioethics, dies at 85Tom Beauchamp significantly shaped bioethics through the Belmont Report, which established ethical principles for human research.
Would You Get Sick in the Name of Science?Human challenge trials can significantly advance vaccine development but raise ethical concerns about volunteer safety.
A scientist experimented on herself to treat her cancer. It worked.Beata Halassy's self-experimentation with virus-based cancer treatment led to tumor shrinkage and a four-year remission.
The Long Quest for Artificial BloodThe replication of a valuable substance, critical for health, remains an ongoing and complicated challenge in research.
Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich peopleLa Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
Tom Beauchamp, scholar who helped define modern bioethics, dies at 85Tom Beauchamp significantly shaped bioethics through the Belmont Report, which established ethical principles for human research.
Would You Get Sick in the Name of Science?Human challenge trials can significantly advance vaccine development but raise ethical concerns about volunteer safety.
A scientist experimented on herself to treat her cancer. It worked.Beata Halassy's self-experimentation with virus-based cancer treatment led to tumor shrinkage and a four-year remission.
The Long Quest for Artificial BloodThe replication of a valuable substance, critical for health, remains an ongoing and complicated challenge in research.
Trading Time for Tissue: The Morality of Organ Donation Programs in PrisonsA Massachusetts bill proposed allowing incarcerated individuals to donate organs for reduced sentences, highlighting organ shortages and racial disparities in donations.
Watson Named Hastings Center Fellow - News CenterKatie Watson has been named a 2024 Hastings Center Fellow, recognizing her contributions to reproductive ethics and law.
What the 'moral distress' of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health careThe ethical dilemma in healthcare arises when families want to continue life support against medical advice, causing moral distress for medical teams.
Doctors Realize at Last Moment They Were Harvesting Organs From Living PatientOrgan procurement protocols are under scrutiny after a man mistakenly declared dead showed signs of life prior to organ harvesting.
The Nuremberg Code isn't just for prosecuting Nazis its principles have shaped medical ethics to this dayThe Nuremberg trials established key principles for ethical medical research, notably emphasizing informed consent as essential.
Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions? - Harvard GazetteSophisticated large-language models are expanding discussions on the ethical considerations of AI in patient care, especially end-of-life decisions.
Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life's Final Moments, Dies at 82Nancy Neveloff Dubler pioneered mediation in healthcare, leveling the field for diverse voices in medical decision-making.
What the 'moral distress' of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health careThe ethical dilemma in healthcare arises when families want to continue life support against medical advice, causing moral distress for medical teams.
Doctors Realize at Last Moment They Were Harvesting Organs From Living PatientOrgan procurement protocols are under scrutiny after a man mistakenly declared dead showed signs of life prior to organ harvesting.
The Nuremberg Code isn't just for prosecuting Nazis its principles have shaped medical ethics to this dayThe Nuremberg trials established key principles for ethical medical research, notably emphasizing informed consent as essential.
Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions? - Harvard GazetteSophisticated large-language models are expanding discussions on the ethical considerations of AI in patient care, especially end-of-life decisions.
Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life's Final Moments, Dies at 82Nancy Neveloff Dubler pioneered mediation in healthcare, leveling the field for diverse voices in medical decision-making.
Is assisted suicide a clear and present danger' to people with disabilities? A new film asks tough questionsElizabeth Bouvia's struggle highlights the ongoing ethical debates surrounding euthanasia, particularly for those with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
I am a rational liberal, yet a question about the sanctity of life floored me | Sonia SodhaLiberalism's approach to personal autonomy is increasingly challenged by complex ethical issues requiring deeper societal consensus.
Why the Principles of Bioethics Require Emergency Abortion Protections - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyAbortion access restrictions contribute to heightened maternal and infant mortality and mental health issues.
I am a rational liberal, yet a question about the sanctity of life floored me | Sonia SodhaLiberalism's approach to personal autonomy is increasingly challenged by complex ethical issues requiring deeper societal consensus.
Why the Principles of Bioethics Require Emergency Abortion Protections - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyAbortion access restrictions contribute to heightened maternal and infant mortality and mental health issues.
Opinion | The U.S. Should Abolish Anonymous Sperm DonationsThe author emphasizes the importance of regulating sperm donation for children's right to know their origins and establish relationships with biological parents.
The Case Against Dogs in the OfficeThe trend of dog-friendly workplaces raises complex ethical implications for employees, employers, and dogs.
What a 1970 experiment reveals about the possibility and perils of 'head transplants' | Aeon VideosRobert J White's controversial monkey transplant experiment aimed to explore the mind-body problem and offer insights for future human surgeries.
The Crossword, Dec. 2: Hot Ones | DefectorRebecca Goldstein and Rachel Fabi create crosswords that blend science and bioethics, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and interests.
Super-Expensive Startup "Screening" Parents' Embryos for IQHeliospect Genomics offers controversial embryo screening for enhanced IQs, raising significant ethical and scientific questions regarding genetic selection.
Opinion | The World Isn't Ready for What Comes After I.V.F.The cultural debate around I.V.F. has shifted towards acceptance, although upcoming technologies may ignite new controversies.
Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon a medical anthropologist explains why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than laterScientists often overlook societal implications of technological advancements, particularly in gene editing due to lack of ethics oversight.
Designer Babies Are Here - So Why Aren't We Talking About It?Scientists often overlook the societal implications of their research due to a lack of training and incentives.
Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon a medical anthropologist explains why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than laterScientists often overlook societal implications of technological advancements, particularly in gene editing due to lack of ethics oversight.
Designer Babies Are Here - So Why Aren't We Talking About It?Scientists often overlook the societal implications of their research due to a lack of training and incentives.
Cancer Vaccines In The Works Says NYC Doctor | 710 WORCancer vaccinations are advancing with promising developments, including one for melanoma nearing trials.
Carney nurse practitioner: 'This is going to have a severe and significant impact'Carney Hospital's closure will severely impact vulnerable communities in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury who rely on it for healthcare access.
It Is Too Soon for Clinical Trials on Artificial WombsArtificial wombs hold the potential to support severely premature newborns, but ethical and legal implications must be addressed before human trials.