News tagged with physician assisted suicide
Physician-assisted suicide does not increase severity of depression, grief among family members
Unlike other forms of suicide, physician assisted death does not cause substantial regret, or a sense of rejection among surviving family members. In addition, the prevalence and severity of depression and grief among family ...
Sep 30, 2009 |
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Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER
(AP) -- Until he tried a marijuana look-alike product called "K2," David Rozga's most dubious decision was getting a Green Bay Packers tattoo on his shoulder.
Apr 07, 2011 |
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Team identifies new colon cancer marker
A research team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center has identified an enzyme that could be used to diagnose colon cancer earlier. It is possible that this enzyme also could be a key to stopping the cancer.
Mar 25, 2011 |
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UK doctors consistently oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide
A review of research carried out over 20 years suggests that UK doctors appear to consistently oppose euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS). The findings - which appear in the latest issue of the journal Palliative Me ...
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Researcher creates patented personalized therapy that causes cancer cells to kill themselves
A Wayne State University School of Medicine physician-researcher has developed a personalized therapy to treat a wide range of cancers. The treatment is based on a naturally occurring human enzyme that has been genetically ...
Feb 28, 2011 |
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SAD affects many through winter months
For many, the changing of the seasons means cozy dark evenings of winter and enjoying holiday light displays. But perhaps for you, the shortening of the days signals a time when you feel down, sad or withdrawn. You may notice ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 18, 2011 |
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Officials: 'Bath salts' are growing drug problem
(AP) -- When Neil Brown got high on dangerous chemicals sold as bath salts, he took his skinning knife and slit his face and stomach repeatedly. Brown survived, but authorities say others haven't been so ...
Jan 23, 2011 |
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Mayo Clinic review of ethical decision making with end-of-life care
In a review article published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic physicians differentiate the ethical and legal permissibility of withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments and accept ...
Oct 01, 2010 |
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Study finds most Oregon hospices do not fully participate in the Death with Dignity Act
A survey in the latest issue of the Hastings Center Report found that most hospices in Oregon, the first state to legalize physician-assistance in dying, either do not participate in or have limited participation in requ ...
Sep 09, 2010 |
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How German palliative care physicians act at the end of life
Discussions about end of life practices in Germany have been almost taboo for over half a century, but now intense debate is underway as professional bodies review their guidelines to physicians caring for the dying. A new ...
Sep 07, 2010 |
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Mayo Clinic finds withdrawing ventricular assist device support ethical
Patients have the right to refuse or request the withdrawal of any unwanted treatment. In an article published in the online issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, investigators explore the legal and ethical permissibility of car ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 02, 2010 |
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