Tag: Medical Ethics
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Expert Calls for Broad Inquiry Into Science of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Introduction: A call for a broader look at shaken baby syndrome science When a man spent nearly six years in jail for allegedly shaking his baby, new medical revelations about the child’s health have sparked renewed debates over the science behind shaken baby syndrome (SBS). An expert-led call for a broad inquiry into the conditions,…
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Expert calls for broad inquiry into the science of shaken baby syndrome
Background A growing chorus of medical and legal experts is calling for a broad, independent inquiry into the science underpinning shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The push comes after a high-profile case in which a man spent nearly six years in jail for shaking his infant son, a conviction that is now viewed with renewed scrutiny…
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Trump Administration Proposes Dramatic Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Overview of the Proposal The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has proposed a rule that would significantly restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender youths. Obtained draft language suggests the administration intends to classify certain medical practices, including puberty blockers and hormone therapies, as inappropriate for minors under specific circumstances. The move, if…
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Insurance Approvals And Neurosurgical Patients: A Call for Transparency
Introduction: A silent crisis in insurance approvals for neurosurgical patients In private medical practice, access to timely insurance approvals is not just a logistical hurdle—it can be a matter of life and death. As a consultant neurosurgeon with more than two decades of experience, I have watched insurance denials repeatedly undermine the care my patients…
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Lyme Disease and AI Self-Diagnosis: Lessons, Cautions, and Patient Experience
When AI Helps and Heals: A Lyme Disease Diary Three years ago, a tick bite near his home in Whiteley began a troubling medical journey for Oliver Moazzezi. What started as a ringing in the ears evolved into a constellation of symptoms: persistent tinnitus that sometimes drowned out the sounds of birds and wind, high…
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World’s First Pig-to-Human Liver Xenotransplant Signals New Frontier in Hepatology
Overview of the Study A pioneering study published in the Journal of Hepatology reports the world’s first auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient. The recipient, a 71-year-old man with hepatitis B–related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, survived for 171 days following implantation, providing proof-of-concept that a porcine liver can…
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Israel Euthanasia Case: Terminal Patient’s Compassionate Death
Background of the case In the ongoing debates over end-of-life care in Israel, reports circulated about a terminally ill patient who, supporters claim, received euthanasia in a hospital setting. Advocates for patient autonomy argue that such actions reflect a deeply felt wish to end suffering with dignity. Critics, however, warn that the case tests the…
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The Controversy of Assisted Death: A Family’s Tragic Decision
The Heart-Wrenching Decision of Assisted Death In October 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in a palliative care unit in Stockholm, highlighting the deep ethical and emotional ramifications surrounding assisted death. Anders, a devoted son, made the heart-wrenching decision to assist his terminally ill father, Rolf, in ending his life, believing he was fulfilling his father’s…
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Surgeon Leaves Patient for Sex with Nurse
A Shocking Breach of Medical Ethics In a disturbing incident that has raised serious concerns about medical ethics, a surgeon reportedly abandoned a patient during a critical surgery to engage in sexual relations with a nurse. This event took place at a hospital where both the surgeon and nurse were employed, shocking colleagues and raising…
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Doctor Leaves Patient for Sexual Encounter with Nurse
Incident Overview A shocking incident has surfaced in a local hospital where a doctor reportedly left a patient unattended during surgery for a sexual encounter with a nurse. The event has raised serious ethical concerns and has led to an investigation by hospital authorities. Details of the Incident On the day of the incident, Dr.…