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UK experts: Assisted suicide legally possible
An independent panel of experts in the U.K. says there is a strong case for changing British law to help terminally ill people die.
Jan 5, 2012
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Biomedical technology
Robotics bring the white cane into the 21st century
The "white cane" that many blind people rely on for navigating the world hasn't been upgraded in a century, but researchers are reporting progress on a "robo-cane" they hope will modernize the assistive device.
Sep 16, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
There's an app for that: Apple iPod Touch helps adults with autism function in the workplace
Only 15% of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States have some form of paid work. Difficulties related to cognition, behavior, communication, and sensory processing can impact their ability to attain ...
Sep 3, 2012
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British court: Right-to-die case can proceed
(AP) -- In a case that challenges Britain's definition of murder, a severely disabled man who says his life has no "privacy or dignity" will be granted a hearing on his request that a doctor be allowed to give him a lethal ...
Mar 12, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight stigma a daily experience for obese people
Overweight and obese people experience many more episodes of being stigmatised in their everyday lives than was realised, with most suffering almost daily negative treatment, a UNSW-led study shows.
Nov 27, 2014
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Medical research
ChatGPT has many uses—experts explore what this means for health care and medical research
The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the health care profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition—the Hippocratic oath, medical ethics, professional codes of conduct and legislation. ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Health
Are health apps beneficial for healthy people?
Health apps have the potential to make a broad impact on the health of the general population, argues one expert in The BMJ this week. But another explains that there is not enough evidence to support such claims and suggests ...
Apr 14, 2015
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Chinese boy gets implants after eyes gouged out
A 6-year-old Chinese boy whose eyes were gouged out was receiving implants at a hospital Tuesday in southern China from a Hong Kong surgeon who volunteered his services after learning about the brutal attack.
Sep 10, 2013
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Health
Menopausal women could "work out" their hot flashes
(Medical Xpress) -- Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers.
Jun 27, 2012
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Personal assistance relationships are complex and need support, study finds
Personal assistance relationships are usually empowering and flexible for both employer and workers, but can become emotionally fraught and even wounded, according to a report launched today.
Jun 28, 2017
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