Spare-part factory or scientific saviour?

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An examination of the ethical complexities arising from scientific advances in the fields of stem-cell technology and xeno-transplantation which are taking place as part of efforts to fill the gap left by a scarcity of donor organs. Theses issues will be discussed by people taking part in the Transparent Transplants debate, a public debate due to take place on 31 March 2004 which has been organised by the Policy Studies Institute and the Science Museum's Dana Centre as part of efforts to push debate forwards by bringing experts and the public together.

Ethics, Surgical Transplants, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Ethical aspects, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Transplantation

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My, my, haven't we grown?

Article Abstract:

An analysis of how consumerism and the pursuit of wealth is physical and psychological problems amongst many in America and how the same problems are beginning to surface in the UK. It is argued that a rejection of the excesses of consumer society is needed if the UK is to avoid the problems being suffered in the US.

United States, Public Health Care, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Health Programs, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Social aspects, Analysis, Influence, Public health, Consumer advocacy, Consumerism

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