Life's blood

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Fetal umbilical cord blood contains a high dosage of stem cells that play a vital role in the body's immune and blood systems. This blood can be used to save people afflicted with diseases such as leukemia. Controversy has arisen from ethical considerations surrounding the profit of fetal blood banks.

Author: Alexander, Brian

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996

Analysis, Fetal blood

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Blood money

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Wong-Rieger has been criticized for manipulating politicians and preying on public emotion for her cause. As president of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, Wong-Rieger is fighting for just compensation for victims of blood transfusions tainted with the AIDS and hepatitis C viruses.

Author: Curtis, Jenefer

Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998

Social aspects, Canada, Safety and security measures, Political activity, Blood transfusion, Wong-Rieger, Durhane

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Abstracts

Women's issues/gender studies

Life's blood

Blood money