Diabetes group looks outside U.S. for stem cell research
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation entered into a $3 million partnership with Singapores Agency for Science, Technology and Research in October 2003. The research in Singapore would include identifying human stem cells capable of forming insulin-secreting cells and directing those stem cells into becoming insulin-producing cells suitable for human use.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Ethics committees help with tough choices
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Some experts agree that during the situation of disputes convening an ethics committee offer the best hope for consensus building. An ethic committee could help ensure that the decisions made are best that could be made medically and that could bring the family peace.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Dr. Caplan shares his take on medical ethics
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The ethical and political aspects of stem cell research are discussed by Arthur Caplan PhD.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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