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I'm afraid that we are having a few issues with the software behind BioEdge. We've upgraded it, largely to ensure security -- which seems like...
“God complex” UK surgeon injured hundreds of women
Ian Paterson exaggerated or invented cancer risks to get women’s consentIan Paterson A British surgeon with a “God complex” carried out unnecessary breast cancer surgery...
More Ubuntu, less autonomy, says South African bioethicist
The dominant philosophy in bioethics in the West is respect for autonomy. Although there is an extensive backstory to this, it has become enshrined in...
‘Nature’ has buyer’s regret after March for Science endorsement
A second editorial calls for a bit of humble self-examinationThe leading science journal Nature seems to have experienced a case of buyer’s regret after a whole-hearted endorsement...
Canadian car crash victim gets compensation to pay for a surrogate mother
The first such payment in CanadaAfter the tragic accident A Canadian woman who barely survived a car crash in which her fiancé was killed has...
UK Gay dads go into international surrogacy business
Illegal in Britain, but not in the USBritain’s most famous gay dads are at the centre of a controversy over their surrogate mother business. Tony...
Euthanasia in Belgium interviews
Euthanasia is such a controversial topic that it is dividing healthcare professionals and organisations. In Canada, some doctors are vigorously protesting moves to make effective...
Belgian Catholic group explains switch on euthanasia
Last week marked an important step in the integration of euthanasia into the Belgian healthcare. A religious order in the Catholic Church, the Brothers of...
Head of Belgian order explains shock move on euthanasia
Brother Rene Stockman is devastated by news that Catholic psychiatric hospitals will offer euthanasiaBrother René Stockman Brother René Stockman is the superior general of...
Would you plug your brain into the internet? Elon Musk thinks it’s a good idea
The visionary Silicon Valley entrepreneur's new company is underway More details are emerging abaout Elon Musk’s dream of plugging the human brain into the internet....
Freedom of the mind under threat with new technology
Swiss researchers warn of exploitation and loss of privacyMind-reading in Minority Report New human rights laws to prepare for advances in neurotechnology that...
Searing report on Hungarian home for disabled forces closure
Government to opt for de-institutionalisation Entrance to Topház Special Home A 220-bed facility in Hungary is to be closed after a report by a human...