Living longer is due mainly to the medical and technological advancements of this era. ... Although in the medical community this debate is divided. ... What about if the doctors and other medical personnel were in their patient's place? Would they want mercy or would they rather suffer through with medical treatments? ... This is amazing to think that the doctors would refuse medical treatment, yet they are very willing to treat many people, without giving the patients an option to chose suffering or mercy. ...

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Medical research costs hundreds of millions of dollars to fund and it comes to no surprise that research-funding organizations have been reluctant to support medical conditions with low mortality rates. ... Today, the baby boomers are the main donators for funding cancer and stroke and as a result, the parents of the boomers have benefited greatly by the constant advancements in research and treatment. This will also benefit the boomers as they continue to age and become more prone to disease since effective treatment (in comparison to 50 years ago) is more readily available. Future generation...

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These billions of dollars can be redirected to prevention, public health programs, treatment and clinical research. ... Professional groups of medical doctors, like the Medical Research Modernization Committee, are now at the cutting edge on the scientific movement advocating that animal tests be replaced with the new methodologies. ... The researchers conclude that much needed improvements in treatment can be expected from human tissue studies. ... Despite animal researchers routinely take credit for virtually every medical advance; a growing number of medical historians are revealing that me...

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Through revived tactics and theory of the mind-body connection, the medical community are beginning to put more focus on treating the individual and cause of an illness rather than the symptoms and disease itself. ... Mind-body techniques are already in widespread use throughout medical settings and include a variety of methods. ... As the two most common killers in the Western world, coronary heart disease and cancer are often found in the limelight of the studies testing the mind-body connection and medical techniques. Through further knowledge and understanding it is the hope of the medical...

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As an animal rights proponent, my commitment is to stand firm against the unjust cruelty and inhumane treatment of all animals. ... Many farm animals used in the production of food, and factory food products go through horrendous and inhumane treatment. ... The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Americans for Responsible Medical Advancement, disagree with dog labs which many medical schools use, arguing that there are more humane and applicable options to animal dissection. ... Harvard University Medical school no longer uses dog labs. ... Therefore, we as humans should ...

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Abstract The question posed in this research study is, "Can music therapy cure a myriad of problems in medical patients?... The question the researcher posed upon conception of the study is, "Can music therapy cure a myriad of problems in medical patients?... But music's existence is also being studied in the medical field as a way to reduce stress, bolster the immune system, promote social aspects, relieve pain as part of cancer palliative care, the assessment and treatment Autism Spectrum Disorder, help treat hypertension and anxiety in elderly patients, and control the metabo...

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The Right Decision Cannabis-hemp is a natural substance that has been grown for thousands of years for many different purposes. Cannabis-hemp is more commonly referred to as marijuana, and only in recent decades has it become illegal in the United States of America. It is often smoked for its...

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They also strongly support modern end-of-life treatment, known as palliative care, as a more logical and moral option. ... If the emotional stress doesn't get to some people, the financial burden may definitely hit some families hard these days with the high costs of modern medical treatment. ... After twenty-four hours of morphine treatment she was able to see her family (Eads, 93). ... As in all cases, the responsibility of the patient's life should be up to a medical staff in concurrence with the patient and family. ... There were a set of guidelines put together by the Royal Dut...

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Doctors published medical journals focusing specifically on euthanasia. In these medical journals Doctors argued in favor of euthanasia. ... Medical professionals felt that euthanasia was not Jane's last rational decision. Medical professionals believed Jane had much quality life left in her. ... Any treatments given to help the patient did not produce any improvements. ...

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Arguing that people in support of euthanasia believe that since the doctor is giving treatment to the patient, his or her professional knowledge of the medical field should be trusted. ... Medical field always trying to find new solutions to a problem. ... Euthanasia prevents medical advancement. It prevents from discovering unknown barriers and crossing different medical horizons. ... Advancement in medical field has resulted in greater longevity for most of the world's population. ...

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Vivisection is the medical term for the practice of experimenting on animals. ... Fewer accidental deaths caused by drugs and treatments would occur if stubborn bureaucrats and wealthy vivisects would use the more accurate alternatives such as 1. ... It would free up 6.8 billion dollars that could be used for educational programs and medical assistance programs for low-income individuals. ... Vivisection is the medical term for the practice of experimenting on animals. ... Fewer accidental deaths caused by drugs and treatments would occur if stubborn bureaucrats and wealthy vivisects would use...

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" For example, there is now evidence suggesting an alternative cancer treatment through the cannabis plant. ... Although the federal government declares cannabis a schedule one drug with no medical benefits and a high potential for abuse, Twenty-three states have now legalized medical marijuana. As scientists begin to study cannabis more and more, the laws will change –in the future, not only might cannabis serve as a palliative treatment, but as an adjunctive therapy, treating the cancer itself. ...

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Assuming all of this, a baby that was cloned would be the age of its donating parent, a true medical problem. ... Along with this would go treatment for spontaneous abortions? ... Cloning could shed light on how genes work and lead to the discovery of new treatments for genetic diseases. ... Cloning is comparable in safety to a number of other medical procedures. ... We are constantly looking for medical breakthroughs in all areas. ...

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Respected national and international organizations, such as the American Medical Association, Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization endorse the safety of Irradiated foods according to the Center for Consumer Health. The Cobalt used in Food Irradiation facilities could be "recycled" to sterilize medical equipment and does not create radioactive waste to the environment. Food Irradiation is an alternative to some chemical treatments in crop storage. ...

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It was first used in German medical literature in 1922 but it didn't come to America until the 1930's. ... Phychosomatics is an approach of reforming medicine and this suggests new treatment in medicine, psychiatry, and psychology. ... A common treatment for asthmatic attacks is an injection of adrenaline ( Benzedrine inhaler) and surgery is not possible because the nerves that enervate the lungs are often confused with the ones leading to the heart. So the most effective treatment to cure asthma is therapy. ...

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Human Cloning - Medical Breakthrough or have Scientists lost their Minds? ... Right now infertility treatments are about 10 percent effective (272) and the couples go through an intense amount of physical and emotional pain and suffering just for a slim chance that hopefully they will be able to produce a child. ... A spokesman for the Catholic Medical Association said, "any technology which seeks to create human life outside the normal conjugal act of husband and wife is immoral, precisely because it circumvents God's plan the cloning of human beings would be violation of natural a...

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Marijuana can be used for medical and textile uses, for food, for fuels, and for the economy. ... Hemp can be used to treat many diseases, some of which include: multiple sclerosis, depression, epilepsy, migraine headaches, asthma, glaucoma, cancer treatment, AIDS treatment, emphysema, and stress reduction. ...

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The loss of undiscovered species of plants, which is potential for medical cures, will be lost forever. ... Seventy percent of the plants identified by the National Cancer Institute as useful in cancer treatment are found only in the rainforest. ...

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