blog.bioethics.net tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1 2009-11-19T20:21:31Z a Nature Top 50 science blog from The American Journal of Bioethics Movable Type 4.13 Caplan: New Mammogram Recommendations Accurate, but Not Right tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2413 2009-11-19T20:14:09Z 2009-11-19T20:21:31Z While the data may support pushing back the timeline for routine mammograms from age 40 to 50 for women, Arthur Caplan questions the decision in his most recent MSNBC column saying that "there is every reason to doubt that the... While the data may support pushing back the timeline for routine mammograms from age 40 to 50 for women, Arthur Caplan questions the decision in his most recent MSNBC column saying that "there is every reason to doubt that the... Give Me ObamaCare and Give Me Your So-Called "Death Panels." It's Surely Better Than What We Have Now. tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2412 2009-11-13T15:08:42Z 2009-11-13T16:47:34Z The conservative blog, mercatornet.com, invited yours truly to be part of a debate on health reform, the controversy over so called "death panels", and my views on the future of the American health care system. The piece written in opposition... The conservative blog, mercatornet.com, invited yours truly to be part of a debate on health reform, the controversy over so called "death panels", and my views on the future of the American health care system. The piece written in opposition... Caplan: Swine Flu Response Isn't Even Worth Sneezing At tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2411 2009-11-11T20:19:59Z 2009-11-11T20:28:48Z For all the planning, prioritizing, and head scratching done by state and federal governments for the coming H1N1 flu crisis this fall, we still have fallen short, says Arthur Caplan in his most recent MSNBC column. Why? The reasons are... For all the planning, prioritizing, and head scratching done by state and federal governments for the coming H1N1 flu crisis this fall, we still have fallen short, says Arthur Caplan in his most recent MSNBC column. Why? The reasons are... The November Issue of AJOB Is Now Online! tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2410 2009-11-06T14:44:25Z 2009-11-06T14:58:22Z With H1N1 and flu vaccines on everyone's minds, the November issue of The American Journal of Bioethics couldn't be more timely. What do people think about the measures necessary to protect ourselves from flu? Do we, or more importantly should... With H1N1 and flu vaccines on everyone's minds, the November issue of The American Journal of Bioethics couldn't be more timely. What do people think about the measures necessary to protect ourselves from flu? Do we, or more importantly should... Q & A on What is a Blockbuster Anti-Wrinkle Cream Worth, Morally Speaking Or How Many Fetuses Does It Take To Make a Great Cosmeceutical tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2409 2009-11-02T12:38:21Z 2009-11-02T13:30:37Z Question: What is it worth to produce a blockbuster anti-wrinkle cream? Hypothetical Answer from Cosmeceutical Company: A single skin biopsy of a 14-week old voluntarily aborted fetus from a minor with consent from her parents. Question: What is it worth... Question: What is it worth to produce a blockbuster anti-wrinkle cream? Hypothetical Answer from Cosmeceutical Company: A single skin biopsy of a 14-week old voluntarily aborted fetus from a minor with consent from her parents. Question: What is it worth... Bioethics Needs More Than Number Crunchers, says Caplan tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2408 2009-10-23T16:56:24Z 2009-10-23T17:12:24Z Even as one trained in said number or data or fact crunching--whether you want to call us social scientists or empirical bioethicists or what have you--I do not take issue with Caplan's essential view--bioethics needs more than just facts to... Even as one trained in said number or data or fact crunching--whether you want to call us social scientists or empirical bioethicists or what have you--I do not take issue with Caplan's essential view--bioethics needs more than just facts to... Should Hwang Do Time in the Big House? tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2407 2009-10-21T17:12:25Z 2009-10-21T17:19:06Z For the disgrace and shame he placed upon stem cell research in South Korea and for many stem cell research more generally, he should do some time in the slammer. Or at least that's my view. But Nature.com tells us... For the disgrace and shame he placed upon stem cell research in South Korea and for many stem cell research more generally, he should do some time in the slammer. Or at least that's my view. But Nature.com tells us... Is Nanotechnology the Key to Happiness? tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2406 2009-10-14T19:18:10Z 2009-10-14T19:24:59Z Nanotechnology has been called a great many things--the great leveler, the panacea to all that ails the world, the technology that will allow us to solve all of our problems from world hunger to pollution. But this month, at nanotechnow.com,... Nanotechnology has been called a great many things--the great leveler, the panacea to all that ails the world, the technology that will allow us to solve all of our problems from world hunger to pollution. But this month, at nanotechnow.com,... Yes, Today. Snowe, Tomorrow? tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2405 2009-10-13T18:08:48Z 2009-10-14T19:17:27Z According to the WSJ Health Blog, Senator Olympia Snowe of Washington State is making no promises as to whether she will continue to back the Senate Finance bill for health care reform. Why does this matter? For any one who... According to the WSJ Health Blog, Senator Olympia Snowe of Washington State is making no promises as to whether she will continue to back the Senate Finance bill for health care reform. Why does this matter? For any one who... Yes, Today. Snowe, Tomorrow? tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2404 2009-10-13T18:08:48Z 2009-10-13T18:16:27Z According to the WSJ Health Blog, Senator Olympia Snowe of Washington State is making no promises as to whether she will continue to back the Senate Finance bill for health care reform. Why does this matter? For any one who... According to the WSJ Health Blog, Senator Olympia Snowe of Washington State is making no promises as to whether she will continue to back the Senate Finance bill for health care reform. Why does this matter? For any one who... In New York, You Get the Shot Or Walk the Plank tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2403 2009-10-08T16:00:05Z 2009-10-08T16:08:25Z As Art Caplan's most recent MSNBC column explains, New York is taking a hard line on health care workers getting their flu vaccinations this year. It's quite simple: get the shot or lose your job. Health care workers rallied in... As Art Caplan's most recent MSNBC column explains, New York is taking a hard line on health care workers getting their flu vaccinations this year. It's quite simple: get the shot or lose your job. Health care workers rallied in... "Academic Doping" is Just Plain Dumb (as Something to Fear) tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2402 2009-10-08T11:50:18Z 2009-10-08T06:55:58Z The first media story I read about Dr. Vincent Cakic's Journal of Medical Ethics paper about the ethical concerns about academic doping I was able to shrug off as just one more enhancement story. But after reading the 5th or... The first media story I read about Dr. Vincent Cakic's Journal of Medical Ethics paper about the ethical concerns about academic doping I was able to shrug off as just one more enhancement story. But after reading the 5th or... The AJOB Family of Journals Grows by Two! tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2401 2009-10-07T19:25:39Z 2009-10-07T21:05:30Z Today, now available at editorial.bioethics.net, are The American Journal of Bioethics' new sibling journals, AJOB Neuroscience and AJOB Primary Research. These latest additions to the AJOB family will begin publishing in 2010 and each have 4 issues per year of... Today, now available at editorial.bioethics.net, are The American Journal of Bioethics' new sibling journals, AJOB Neuroscience and AJOB Primary Research. These latest additions to the AJOB family will begin publishing in 2010 and each have 4 issues per year of... Stay Up-to-Date about H1N1 at pandemic.bioethics.net tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2400 2009-10-06T16:07:06Z 2009-10-06T16:17:55Z WIth the launch this week of the national vaccination program for swine flu, debate is raging over whether children should be vaccinated, who should be first in line to receive the vaccine, and whether the program in general will be... WIth the launch this week of the national vaccination program for swine flu, debate is raging over whether children should be vaccinated, who should be first in line to receive the vaccine, and whether the program in general will be... Nonsense. It's Good For You. tag:blog.bioethics.net,2009://1.2399 2009-10-06T15:48:24Z 2009-10-06T16:05:54Z Who knew that "The Ministry of Silly Walks" and other such absurdities could actually strengthen our brains? Yes, it's true. Nonsense is good for your noggin. But it isn't just the absurd, but the out of place, the "something that... Who knew that "The Ministry of Silly Walks" and other such absurdities could actually strengthen our brains? Yes, it's true. Nonsense is good for your noggin. But it isn't just the absurd, but the out of place, the "something that...