Category: Commentary
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Behind the Controversial and Forbidden Technique of Gene Editing
A deep dive into the recent innovation of CRISPR gene editing. The reasons behind its controversy and why it’s banned from nearly every nation. Answering the very questions behind the ethicality of this new technique.
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When is the Next Pandemic after COVID coming? Sorry, it’s already here.
Five years ago, Bill Gates warned the world about an impending global pandemic during a TED Talk titled “The next outbreak? We’re not ready”. So, if Gates was right the first time, when can we expect the next pandemic? This article will address the implications of a mental health crisis already upon us and address…
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Machine Learning in Medicine – The Next Revolutionary Technology?
Machine Learning is increasingly becoming utilised in various sectors from engineering to psychology, and new successful developments of machine learning indicate that these technologies could be beneficial in medical settings. However, the viability of these technologies is questioned, given the ethical and logistical difficulties in medicine.
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Current Difficulties in Medical Diagnostics
Medical diagnostics allow medical professionals to chart medical symptoms to other data and produce diagnoses and outcomes. However, difficulties in this medical field can result in diagnostic errors, causing detrimental costs to patients and healthcare systems.
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A Man Who Received a Heart Transplant from a Pig
This article discusses the use of genetically modified pig hearts for heart transplants and highlights the case of David Bennet, a pig heart recipient.
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Should Consent be Needed for Organ Procurement?: A Discussion
A discussion about organ procurement in relation to the pressure for suitable organ donations and the ethics involved.
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Should the NHS Allocate Funding for Somatic Gene Therapy?: A Discussion
An article evaluating whether the NHS should allocate funding for somatic gene therapy and the differences between somatic and germline therapies.
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Importance of Oral Health
This article gives an introduction to the importance of oral health for a better overall body health and how countries all over the world are attempting to better the oral health of the general population.
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Multiracial-ethnic Identity Development: Salient Adolescent Experiences
This article examines how different childhood experiences can affect multiracial-ethnic identity and impede the developmental process.
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Preventive Medicine – Does This Field of Medicine Have The Greatest Impact On Society?
Preventive medicine involves a combination of medical practices which are designed to avoid disease and illness, with the aims of improving quality and quantity of life. This proactive approach to patient care ensures sickness is minimised to enable patients to have the best chance of recovery to optimum health.
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