Anonymity of gamete donations debated

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Scientists and physicians are debating whether the identity of sperm and egg donors should remain confidential or revealed to offspring who seek that information for personal and medical reasons. While the ethics committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine supports disclosure of a donor's identity, forced disclosure raises concerns, including possible declines in donor recruitment and potential parental demands on donors later in life.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Oocyte donation, Sperm donors

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Agencies speak out on rape in Darfur

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Women in Darfur, Sudan have reported being raped by militia under Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) agency while going about daily activities such as collecting water and firewood outside their villages. Humanitarian agency MSF claim that greater international involvement is needed to curb this conflict and these issues need to be brought to justice for which increased support for investigations by the International Criminal Court is essential.

Police Protection, Rape, Sudan, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Company legal issue, Investigations, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, International relief organizations, International Criminal Court (The Hague, Netherlands), Militias

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Experts ponder pediatric research ethics

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The policymakers and researchers are struggling to find ways to access the benefits of pediatric research protecting the participants from excessive risks. Protection and safeguards that go well beyond obtaining informed consent from parents is required for performing pediatric research.

Research ethics, Pediatric research

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