Death on prescription?

Article Abstract:

The case of general practitioner David Moor, who was prosecuted for administering a lethal dose of diamorphine to a terminally ill cancer patient, has highlighted mixed views in the UK about the use of drugs to put an end to the suffering of terminally ill patients. The doctrine of 'double effect' indicates that doctors may use increasingly large doses of drugs to hasten death, as long as the intention is to relieve suffering. Moor attracted controversy because he stated that his intention had been to shorten life. The British Medical Association believes that there is no pain so great that it cannot be controlled with latest medicines.

Legal issues & crime, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health care industry, Ethical aspects, Euthanasia

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Drug of the century

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Aspirin has been used for many years to relieve pain and reduce fever, but it is now becoming increasingly clear that this drug is effective in many other ways. It has been shown to cut the risk of stroke, and can also be effective in preventing cancer of the stomach, oesophagus and bowel. Latest research into the use of aspirin is considering whether it reduces the incidence of Alzheimer's disease, and may therefore have a protective effect on the brain.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Alzheimer Disease Controllers, Aspirin, Health aspects, Pharmaceutical industry, Anti-Alzheimer's disease agents

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If MMR doesn't cause autism, then what on earth does?

Article Abstract:

The UK government is launching a publicity campaign to refute claims that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine could cause autism. If there really is no link between MMR and autism, then it remains unclear what causes autism.

Marketing procedures, Campaigns, Advertising, Advertising and Related Services, Public Sector Advertising, Planning, Marketing industry, Public service advertising, Autism, Public relations, Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, Measles-mumps-rubella vaccines

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