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“Smuggling” of live human embryos into India

A Malaysian man was arrested at Mumbai International Airport for “smuggling” a live human embryo into India. The man had a nitrogen canister containing a single live human embryo. Officials have determined that the embryo was destined for a top … Continue reading

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C-Section Mortality Rates 50x Higher in 22 African countries
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The maternal mortality rate following a C-section in Africa may be 50 times higher than that of high-income countries, according to a study of more than 3,500 mothers from 22 African countries, published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Maternal … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Anita Silvers (1940-2019)
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11-year old forced to give birth via c-section in Argentina, infant dies

On February 26th, an 11-year old girl was forced to give birth via c-section in the Tucumán province of Argentina. The infant, delivered at 23 weeks, has now died. The young girl, called “Lucia” to protect her identity, discovered she … Continue reading

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China’s reduction in C-section rates uses questionable means

18 years after they were criticized by the World Health Organization for having among the highest c-section rate in the world, China has made a significant shift. China’s government sprang into action in 2001 after WHO criticized their 46% c-section … Continue reading

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Climate change events worsen HIV epidemic for vulnerable African women
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A recent study in Lesotho showed that climate change events such as severe drought have been linked to increased rates of HIV in women. This raises concerns of environmental justice, as vulnerable populations who are not the top contributors to … Continue reading

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IJFAB BLOG NEWS: New addition to the Blog Editorial Team

We have excellent news. For several years, IJFAB Blog has been helmed by Alison Reiheld. She will now be joined by Kimberly Engels. Professor Reiheld will continue to oversee original contributions and introduce the occasional news story under the Editors … Continue reading

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We Can Help You, But First…: Reports out of DCR indicate ebola vaccine study recruiters are demanding sex in exchange for enrollment
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In the last few days, allegations of terrible ethical violations have hit the news. These primarily concern Congolese women who are being recruited for the Ebola vaccine trials, and who are seeking vaccination under the “compassionate use” exemptions that allow … Continue reading

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Shifting Perspectives: A Victim-Centered Account of Microaggressions in Medicine, and Beyond
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Lauren FreemanHeather Stewart This guest blog comes to IJFAB from Lauren Freeman and Heather Stewart, and conveys the core of the argument they render in a recent issue of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal.  Freeman is Associate Professor of Philosophy … Continue reading

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ACOG response to recent public rhetoric on the New York state abortion law and other discussions of “late abortion”
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As you may know, the US has recently been in the throes of an impassioned debate over abortion. There has recently been a great deal of discussion of New York’s new abortion law, and on Virginia politicians’ claims about late … Continue reading

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Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
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The UN World Health Organization’s Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is today, February 6, 2019. As the WHO says “#FGM violates women’s and girls’ rights. It must stop now.” If the user will not abuse it, purchase … Continue reading

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“Bathroom Bioethics” over at the Hastings Center Report
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Over at the Hastings Center blog Bioethics Forum, Charlene Galarneau (who has written for IJFAB Blog, as well) has a few thoughts on how to broaden our understanding of what “Bathroom Bioethics” should mean. What do many transgender persons, farmworkers, … Continue reading

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