The 5 most popular Bioethics News stories from the week of May 5
Here are the most popular Bioethics News items from last week based on average clicks per day:
1. First human embryonic stem cell trial delayed
(San Jose Mercury News) Geron says it's awaiting word about why the FDA held up the trial. The company is looking to test a potential treatment for spinal cord injuries.
2. Selecting viable embryos
(BBC) Researchers report in the journal Human Reproduction that they've identified a genetic profile that indicates an embryo is likely to result in a successful pregnancy. They say the development could end the practice of implanting multiple embryos for IVF.
3. HIV-positive man gets 35 years for spitting
(Dallas Morning News) The man was convicted of spitting into the eyes and open mouth of a police officer. The jury found that the man had used his saliva as a deadly weapon.
4. Amputee sprinter's attempt for Olympics gets OK
(New York Times) An international panel has ruled the Oscar Pistorious, a double amputee, should be allowed to compete for a sport at the games. A previous ruling had concluded that Pistorious' prosthetics had given him an unfair advantage.
5. Stent ads criticized
(New York Times) Cardiologists writing in NEJM criticized TV ads for the J&J's Cypher stent because they say the spots didn't adequately inform consumers of the risks involved with the devices. The article also questions whether such high-risk procedures should be marketed to consumers at all.
The top five stories from two weeks ago.
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