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>Texas: death penalty for abortionists?

>I believe in incrementalism. The Waco Tribune today reports that the local District Attorney believes that doctors who commit illegal abortions could face First Degree Murder charges and risk the death penalty. We managed to change the law in Texas 2 years ago to include unborn children as “human.” In order to mollify some members … Continue reading

>Morning after pill oxymoron

>The Washington Post article on the delay of approval for Plan B, by Lauren Neergaard reminded me that the whole discussion is an oxymoron: Most women hoping to buy emergency contraception without a prescription will have to wait awhile longer. Who is going to be “hoping” for an emergency???

Morning after pill oxymoron

The Washington Post article on the delay of approval for Plan B, by Lauren Neergaard reminded me that the whole discussion is an oxymoron: Most women hoping to buy emergency contraception without a prescription will have to wait awhile longer. Who is going to be “hoping” for an emergency???

Ethics 101

Great editorial on World Net Daily, today. Kelly Hollowell, J.D., Ph.D, a law and bioethicist and a member of Science Ministries, discusses four types of ethics. I’d like to add to the discussion about Spock’s statement about the “good of the many.” The statement is used several times by Spock and other Star Trek characters, … Continue reading

>Ethics 101

>Great editorial on World Net Daily, today. Kelly Hollowell, J.D., Ph.D, a law and bioethicist and a member of Science Ministries, discusses four types of ethics. I’d like to add to the discussion about Spock’s statement about the “good of the many.” The statement is used several times by Spock and other Star Trek characters, … Continue reading

No pain, no harm?

In a comment on my post on prenatal pain, Silent Rain Drops asked: Physicians who treat pain often prescribe anti-depressants in conjunction with, or at times as the only, pain therapy – isn’t this intended to affect more how the patient “feels” about his or her pain than the actual pain itself – or the … Continue reading

>No pain, no harm?

>In a comment on my post on prenatal pain, Silent Rain Drops asked: Physicians who treat pain often prescribe anti-depressants in conjunction with, or at times as the only, pain therapy – isn’t this intended to affect more how the patient “feels” about his or her pain than the actual pain itself – or the … Continue reading

The uterus has stem cells!

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised in light of the function of the uterine lining, with periodic (pardon the pun) turnover and the need to expand and nurture the infant. Thanks to the Stem Cell Blog, I heard about this article which was published a year ago. The “LifeNews” website and a couple … Continue reading

>The uterus has stem cells!

>I don’t know why anyone would be surprised in light of the function of the uterine lining, with periodic (pardon the pun) turnover and the need to expand and nurture the infant. Thanks to the Stem Cell Blog, I heard about this article which was published a year ago. The “LifeNews” website and a couple … Continue reading

Embryonic stem cells – but organs are long way off

Here’s more news on embryonic stem cells (from the BBC) pointing out that organ transplant from these cells are far in the future. “However, much more work is needed. Dr Bishop said: “Although it will be some years before we are able to build actual human lungs for transplantation, this is a major step towards … Continue reading

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