More Discussion about Misattributed Parentage in Transplantation

Misattributed paternity in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: the role of the healthcare provider.

BACKGROUND With emerging technologies and genetic advancements in the field of oncology, ethical controversies and questions on how to approach them will continue to grow. Advancements in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have led to increased testing of transplantation recipients' children and parents as potential donors related to an increase in the use of haploidentical tr...

Exploring young people's difficulties in talking about contraception: how can we encourage more discussion between partners?

Interviews were conducted with 56 young men and women aged 16-19 within the Southampton Community Health NHS Trust to explore difficulties in talking about contraception. Concern about a partner's hostile or negative reaction to any discussion about contraception was central to explaining why some people found it so difficult to initiate such discussions. Admitting the intention to have interco...

More opioid and CPD discussion.

“I’ll remain this sort of vegetable” When I read “Physician-assisted suicide from a patient’s perspective” in the February issue,1 I was pleased that Canadian Family Physician had given copy to this important discussion and current topic. I thank Dr Jeff Sutherland for his important and personal contribution. My concern is the protection of those “not mentally capable,” including those with men...

more about radioactive pollution

More about Thermosyphone Rankine Cycle Performance Enhancement (RESEARCH NOTE)

The heat pipe applications have been coupled with the renewable energy such as solar energy, waste heat and geothermal energy. Thermosyphon Rankine Cycle (TRC) is a vertical wickless heat pipe engine. In this engine, the turbine is installed between the insulated section and a condenser section of thermosyphon. The mechanical energy developed by the turbine can be converted to electricity, by d...