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Researchers explore notions of animality, illness and humanity

When it became apparent in early 2020 just how serious the COVID-19-pandemic was, prioritization among corona patients became an acute issue.

22 Jun 2020

Researchers propose new ICU admission model

The emergency triage protocol is used in catastrophic medicine situations, when the needs surpass healthcare resources, in the event of natural disasters, multiple accidents or terrorist attacks.

19 Jun 2020

New technique could replace conventional methods of testing paralytic neurotoxins

Animal testing will no longer be required to assess a group of deadly neurotoxins, thanks to University of Queensland-led research.

30 Oct 2019

UK’s leading anti-euthanasia campaign group responds to 'misleading and irresponsible' film

Care Not Killing, the UK’s leading anti-euthanasia campaign group, responds to the “misleading and irresponsible” campaign film, published earlier this month by Dignity in Dying.

13 Sep 2019

Firing doctor, Christian hospital sets off national challenge to aid-in-dying laws

Centura Health Corp. this week abruptly terminated Dr. Barbara Morris, 65, a geriatrician with 40 years of experience, who had planned to help her patient, Cornelius "Neil" Mahoney, 64, end his life at his home. Mahoney, who has terminal cancer, is eligible to use the state's law, overwhelmingly approved by Colorado voters in 2016.

31 Aug 2019

People who work with animals may be at increased risk of mental health issues

While it might sound like fun to work around pets every day, veterinarians and people who volunteer at animal shelters face particular stressors that can place them at risk for depression, anxiety and even suicide, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

12 Aug 2019

In secret, seniors discuss ‘rational suicide’

Ten residents slipped away from their retirement community one Sunday afternoon for a covert meeting in a grocery store cafe. They aimed to answer a taboo question: When they feel they have lived long enough, how can they carry out their own swift and peaceful death?

25 Jun 2019

African rodents immune to pain caused by wasabi

A new report in Science provides the first evidence of a mammal - the highveld mole-rat - being immune to pain from exposure to allyl isothiocyanate, or AITC, the active ingredient of wasabi.

31 May 2019

Disease transmissible from dogs to humans shows up in Iowa

A commercial dog breeding centre in Marion County, Iowa has been the originating point for several cases of canine brucellosis says the state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand. The disease is transmissible from dogs to humans say experts.

13 May 2019

Study: Written media can improve citizens' understanding of palliative care

In Spain, less than 50% of people who could receive end-of-life care have access to it. Research shows that giving health professionals, patients and families a voice in the media can help integrate these therapies into health care. However, it is politicians who are most present in media coverage.

19 Mar 2019

Study finds link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and equine metabolic syndrome

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in a horse's environment may play a role in the development of equine metabolic syndrome.

14 Feb 2019

Scientists perform lung lavage as new approach for tuberculosis diagnosis in rhinoceros

Conventional immunological tests for tuberculosis in rhinoceros are substantially insecure and bear high risk of false negative or false positive diagnosis with sometimes fatal consequences for the animal.

13 Dec 2018

Study: Nurses making conscientious objections to ethically-relevant policies lack support

One-on-one interviews with eight nurses in Ontario revealed that nurses making conscientious objections to ethically-relevant policies lack concrete supports and need protection in healthcare practice settings.

17 Oct 2018

New project develops ethical framework to help doctors make difficult decisions

Medical professionals have a duty of care to relieve suffering and save lives. Although they will occasionally make mistakes, it is rare that someone deliberately participates in wrongdoing.

31 Jul 2018

‘Aggressive’ new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

Treading into ethically and legally uncertain territory, a New York end-of-life agency has approved a new document that lets people stipulate in advance that they don't want food or water if they develop severe dementia.

30 Mar 2018

Backup your brain in the cloud ? But first you must die !

Nectome, a start-up says that one day they may be able to download all the information that the brain stores in it digitally to create a successful back-up. The only caveat is that the person has to be dead first.

15 Mar 2018

Scientists examine viability of using new microwave system to treat HPV

University of Glasgow are leading new tests into the viability of using an innovative, new microwave system to treat human papillomavirus (HPV).

7 Mar 2018

Doctors debate about physician-assisted suicide

Few issues in medicine have been more controversial in recent years than physician-assisted suicide, with medical experts and the general public unable to come to a consensus that balances the delicate issue of dying with dignity with the interests of the individual and society as a whole.

5 Jun 2017

Research provides new insight into psychology behind humans' willingness to kill animals

When reminded of death, humans become more likely to support killing animals, regardless of their existing attitudes about animal rights, according to new research from the University of Arizona.

25 Apr 2017

Study reveals new insights into drug-caused deaths among health care professionals

An Australian-first study conducted by Monash University has found that from 2003-2013 nearly five deaths per 1000 employed Australian health care professionals were caused by drugs, with a significant association between specific professions and drug type.

23 Nov 2016