Human Tissue Samples and Ethics

Human Tissue and Global Ethics

Human tissue samples and ethics--attitudes of the general public in Sweden to biobank research.

PURPOSE To survey the attitudes of the general public in Sweden to biobank research and to discuss the findings in the light of some well-known ethical principles. METHODS A questionnaire was used to survey the opinions of the general public in Sweden, and an ethical analysis (using the principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice) was performed to discuss the possible con...

Ethics of Tissue and Stem Cell Transplantation

Tissue and cell transplantation are regarded as a popular procedure in clinical sciences, prospecting a new horizon for several incurable diseases. Along with its usefulness, many ethical concerns accompany this development. The ethical issue of organ transplant is unique to the source used which includes: living related, living unrelated, cadaveric, and xenotransplant. Obtaining organs has a s...

Human papilloma virus infection in non-cancerous versus normal esophageal tissue samples by endoscopy

Abstract Background: Cancers are the second most common cause of non-accidental deaths in Iran, after cardiovascular mortality. Although most cases of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in the USA and western populations have been attributed to high levels of exposure to tobacco and alcohol, but in Iranian populations the other risk factors especially infectious agents have been postula...

Detection of Human Influenza Viruses in Nasopharyngeal Samples by RT-PCR vs Tissue Culture

Background and Aims: Influenza virus is a major pathogen involved in respiratory illnesses during winter seasons. A variety of diagnostic methods have been developed to identify influenza viruses in clinical specimen. Methods: Nasal and pharyngeal samples taken from patients were inoculated into Madin-Darby canine kidney (MOCK) cells and embryonated chicken eggs (ECEs). The culture media was a...