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Potential Key To Maintaining Embryonic Stem Cells In Lab
In a new study that could transform embryonic stem cell (ES cell) research, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered why mouse ES cells can be easily grown in a laboratory while other mammalian ES cells are difficult, if not impossible, to maintain.
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Obama's Embryonic Stem Cell Proposal Goes 'Only Halfway' To Improving Research, Columnist Says
The Obama administration"s draft guidelines outlining criteria for federal funding of stem cell research "go only halfway toward freeing embryonic stem cell research" because "[s]ome of the most promising investigations will still be denied federal funding," syndicated columnist Froma Harrop writes in a Providence Journal opinion piece. Harrop writes that although "the public supports the research by more than two to one," there is "a vocal minority opposed to this work because it requires the destruction of embryos." According to Harrop, although Obama allowed research on embryos willingly donated by fertility clinic patients and lifted former President George W. Bush"s restrictions limiting federal funding to research on 21 existing stem cell lines, he "wouldn"t budge on the prohibition against funding research that allows for the creation of embryos out of human cells," known as therapeutic cloning. She notes that "therapeutic cloning has little to do with human cloning, which is about making new people and is illegal most everywhere. But say that cloning is being used in research, and many folks think they"re going to have a clone as a neighbor in a few years."Harrop continues, "[B]y allowing the use of embryos from fertility clinics and not those created by researchers, the administration lends credence to the view that embryos are full human beings." However, the "only difference between embryos in fertility clinics and the ones cloned for research is the motive of the people who created them." She concludes, "Obama"s timidity in rewriting the guidelines has slowed down important research and produced more confusion. And for Americans praying for cures from this science, the choice seems rather clear" (Harrop, Providence Journal, 5/28).
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First International Conference On Cancer Of Unknown Primary To Be Held London October 15
When a patient is diagnosed with metastatic disease the primary site of the cancer is usually, but not always, evident. When the origin of the cancer is not identified it is described as a Cancer of Unknown Primary site, or CUP.
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New DVD Helps Doctors Managing Difficult Issues

To support doctors who are confronted with challenging issues in medical practice, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria have developed a DVD that provides doctors with tips on managing difficult situations while maintaining their legal and ethical obligations. The DVD Face to Face: Challenging Cases in Medical Practice , developed with financial support from the Department of Human Services ( Victoria ), features general practitioners in consultation with patients (played by actors) in a range of common and challenging scenarios. The scenarios explore issues that are frequently involved in complaints to the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria including: accepting gifts, bending the rules when supplying medical certificates, "doctor shopping" for prescription drugs, consenting minors and sexual misconduct. Dr Morton Rawlin, Chair, RACGP Victoria Faculty stressed that it was vital GPs were appropriately trained in dealing with challenging patient requests and knew how to establish some clear ground rules. "The RACGP welcomes the opportunity to work with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria to produce this re. The DVD will be an important of information: most importantly the DVD addresses these issues in ways that are easy to apply to every day practice," said Dr Rawlin. Board President, Dr Robert Adler, said the Board hoped the DVD would support doctors and provide clear guidance when dealing with difficult situations. "The DVD illustrates good medical practice in Australia and details the expectations of the Board, the profession and the community on a range of issues," Dr Adler said. Victorian Health Minister, Daniel Andrews MP, will be launching the DVD at the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria offices in Melbourne on 18 June 2009. The Medical Board will give free copies of the DVD to medical practitioners granted specific registration, many of whom are international medical graduates seeking support and guidance as they make the transition to the Australian healthcare system. Copies of the DVD are available for sale through the RACGP website at http://www.racgp.org.au/publications/orders. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners


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