Entries from blog.bioethics.net tagged with 'news top 5'

Top 5 New Stories of The Week on Bioethics.net

Take a look at the 5 most read news stories from bioethics.net this week and you'll see that our readers were most interested in a historical essay on the role of genetics in politics (and its scandals), a story about a new end-of-life care bill in California, and an "empowered... (read the rest)

posted August 22, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of June 9

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Japan looks to drop a few pounds (NYT) A law that recently took effect there requires local governments and companies to measure the waistlines of those ages 40-75. If certain population targets... (read the rest)

posted June 16, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of June 1

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Race and place (NYT) A study by researchers at Dartmouth reports that a person's place of residence or ethnicity can have a dramatic impact on the type of care they receive. For... (read the rest)

posted June 10, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of May 26

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. It matters where you grow up (USA Today) According to a report from The Commwealth Fund, the quality of children's health care varies greatly from state to state. 2. Japanese mob members... (read the rest)

posted June 3, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of May 5

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. First human embryonic stem cell trial delayed (San Jose Mercury News) Geron says it's awaiting word about why the FDA held up the trial. The company is looking to test a potential... (read the rest)

posted May 19, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of May 5

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Rapid organ recovery (USA Today) New York City has a plan to equip ambulance crews to prep bodies for organ harvest -- before receiving consent from families. No organs would actually be... (read the rest)

posted May 12, 2008

The 5 (OK, 6) most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of April 28

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. House passes GINA (NYT) The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act passed on a 414-1 vote. President Bush has said he would sign the bill. 2. Praying parents charged (AP) The parents of a... (read the rest)

posted May 6, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of April 21

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. "Untouchable" woman dies after being denied treatment (AFP) An Indian woman died after giving birth when several doctors refused to touch her or provide treatment because of her caste status. 2. Congress... (read the rest)

posted April 29, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of April 14

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Formula could aid preemie decisions (New York Times) The formula is based on a study published in NEJM that looked at which factors contribute to the success of very premature babies. About... (read the rest)

posted April 21, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of March 31

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. DNA evidence on the sly (New York Times) Law enforcement agencies are increasingly collecting DNA evidence without the knowledge of suspects.  The samples are often collected from discarded coffee cups, cigarette butts... (read the rest)

posted April 8, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of March 24

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Charges considered for parents who didn't seek medical care before death of teen (ABC News) The Wisconsin couple's daughter died from a diabetic condition. There's evidence the family has a religious objection... (read the rest)

posted April 1, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of March 17

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Ob/Gyn guidelines stir up ethics debate (NPR) An opinion released by the ethics committee of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that physicians should be required to refer patients seeking... (read the rest)

posted March 24, 2008

The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of March 10

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Parents of Ashley X: intervention has been successful (CNN) Parents say their daughter, now 10, appears to have stopped growing at 4 feet 5 inches and 63 pounds. 2. Debate over cognitive... (read the rest)

posted March 17, 2008

The five most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of March 3

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. The genome as luxury item (NYT) Personal genome sequencing is starting to draw the attention of the very rich. The current price tag for the service is about $350,000. 2. Placebos: you... (read the rest)

posted March 10, 2008

The five most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of Feb 25

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Public warms to the phrase "socialized medicine" (LA Times) A recent survey reports that the phrase no longer conjures negative images for many Americans. Except Republicans -- 70 percent of those polled... (read the rest)

posted March 3, 2008

The five most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of Feb 4

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day: 1. Doctor accused of masterminding Indian kidney thefts arrested (AFP) Police apprehended Amit Kumar and his brother in Nepal. Kumar reportedly fled India after details of his massive illegal organ transplant operation surfaced... (read the rest)

posted February 12, 2008

The five most popular Bioethics News stories from last week

Here are the most popular Bioethics News items based on average clicks per day: 1. Pope defends church's role in bioethics discussions (Reuters) During a speech the Pope said technologies such as embryonic stem cell research, embryo freezing and IVF have "shattered the barriers meant to protect human dignity." 2.... (read the rest)

posted February 4, 2008

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