...Gibbons DeVry University Stem cell research is one of the most controversial topics to date. There has been some evidence of Stem Cells as early as 1800’s, but the first documented findings took place in 1961 when scientists Drs. James Till, a biophysicist, and Ernest McCulloch, a hematologists, published accidental findings in “Radiation Research” that proved the existence of stem cells which are self-renewing cells. Stem cells work by rebuilding themselves and can potentially replicate any type of cell in the human body. Stem Cell research has been through multiple trials, and has faced a lot of opposition. Advancements in research, medical cures, and funding continue to be on the forefront of stem cell research. Continued advancements in Stem cell research are key to the future. As research continues into Stem cells the need to find different way to collect them is one of the biggest goals of scientists (Clark, 2012). Biologist in China says they have found a very unique way of collecting stem cells. Biologists in China have published a study detailing how they transformed common cells found in human urine into neural stem cells that can be used to create neurons and glial brain cells. The find holds huge potential for the rapid testing and development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders (web.) The gap between science and religion has even closed. Pope Benedict XVI spoke out in favor of adult stem cell research. Pope Benedict wanted any ensuing treatments...
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...Jeanette Khoury Title: Stem Cells Save Lives 1. Excite a. Good afternoon everyone b. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to speak with you all today. c. What if you or someone you know was told they would not be able to walk within the next 10 years but there is a cure out there that you are unable to have? 2. Launch d. I am here today to speak with you about the potential uses of stem cells, the funding for stem cell research and the ethical debates of stem cell research. e. If you knew that there might be a potential cure for a disease, would you want the government to follow the lead and explore the possibilities? The answer for me is yes. 3. Relate f. Four years ago, my aunt was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told that she may not be able to walk in 10 years. g. While there currently is not a cure for MS, the use of stem cells will have a huge impact on treatments and possibly a future cure for this awful disease. 4. Persuade h. Stem cell research can have a significant impact in many areas of medicine. i. There are a variety of diseases and injuries in which a patient’s cells or tissues are destroyed and require organ or tissue transplants. 1. Stem cells are able to potentially create brand new tissue 2. Stem cells may be able to cure diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, type 1 Diabetes, spinal cord injuries, stroke, heart disease...
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...Study Notes Bus/100 Research and studies are underway but the disorder is rising. Hopefully in the 21st century research for the disorder grow and remarkable results are discovered. Although, there is no direct affect on this issue is one that is interesting and eagerly awaiting a cure. The study of ADHD should be funded through some type of medical genetic research funding. It should not come from the taxpayers. Tax payers are all ready paying taxes on thing that are felt to be important but also un-important. The funding should come from volunteer funding to medical research. There are so many ADHD cases that it would not be hard to receive funding for this if a cure could be found. This is not at the top of the list for medical research. There are more pressing issues that would be above ADHD studies. In conclusion, this paper has summarized how ADHD is related to the course of current studies in biology 115. It has explained why this particular topic caught my attention to write about. The paper gave a detailed reason why this topic is not a direct affect. It has given the reason for research and how it should be funded. References: Polanska, Kinga, Joanna Jurewicz, and Wojciech Hanke. "Exposure to environmental and lifestyle factors attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children: A review of epidemiological studies." International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 25.4 (202): 330-55. Thapar, A., Cooper, M., Eyre, O., & Langley, K...
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...Impact of Uninsured Population Project, Part 3: Impact of Alaska Natives with Colon Cancer on Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium T. Jayd HCS/531 February 21,2011 Joe Rudd Impact of Uninsured Population Project, Part 3: Impact of Alaska Natives with Colon Cancer on Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Colon cancer has been identified as one of the leading causes of death among the Alaska Natives. In response to this discovery and in an effort to improve the health of the Alaska Native population, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) has developed several health support services to increase awareness, provide preventative services, and offer a variety of treatment options. Because of the large percentage of uninsured and underinsured among this population, ANTHC faces the financial impacts that the decline of health in the Alaska Native people has on the organization. Frugal management of the allocated finds and resources will enable ANTHC to stimulate economically profitable areas of the organization and create internal supplementation to the financial concerns. Providing accessible preventative programs and health education in the remote villages throughout Alaska will enable ANTHC to more effectively observe the health trends and effectively manage and provide health care services for the Alaska Natives. Demographics and Needs of Alaska Natives with Colon Cancer The Alaska Native population is a largely uninsured and underinsured population, living...
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...in health research OECD Blue Sky II Forum, September 25, 2006 Alan Bernstein, Vern Hicks, Peggy Borbey, Terry Campbell Abstract This paper describes the approach taken by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to develop a framework and indicators to measure the impact of health research. The development process included national and international consultations. Key methodology challenges and measurement requirements were identified. The framework that has resulted from this process includes definitions of key concepts, methodology guidelines, identification of the different stakeholders for impact information and the individual concerns of each stakeholder group. Indicators are classified within five categories that encompass a broad range of impacts. Sources of information and issues in attributing research impacts are discussed. An analysis of issues suggests that impact measurement and performance measurement are complementary activities, with the former focused on broad impacts of the health research sector and the latter on the degree of success achieved by funding agencies in contributing to the process of knowledge development and uptake. Introduction Accountability and value received for the use of public funds have become high priorities for governments around the world. Quantifying the value of publicly funded health research is a challenge for many countries. This paper describes the approach taken by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada’s...
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...have not received much medical care or medical research beyond the reproductive organs and their functions. A woman’s body contains more than just her ovaries and uterus, but since men are predominantly in the fields of healthcare and research, this stereotype that only the reproductive organs matter continues to perpetuate and plague American women. Women account for 42% of all deaths related to heart disease and heart attacks; deaths caused by cancers have increased exponentially since the beginning of the twentieth century (Kaiser Foundation online). Although these facts are frightening, more frightening is the lack of understanding and treatment. Each year thousands of women live without the necessary healthcare and treatment in order to stay healthy; and most treatment and awareness education for women is geared towards reproduction. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services came out with a report entitled “Women’s Health Issues: An Overview” back in May of 2001. This overview states that “until recently, medical research has largely ignored many health issues important to women, and women have long been under-represented in clinical trials.” The result of this under-representation in clinical trials is that medical doctors give treatments to women as they would to men. This can potentially harm the woman, because women and men are not biologically identical. Within this report an astounding statement was made regarding the medical treatment of women. ...
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...ACCHS’s seem to be more highly affected by funding issues. Differences and Reasons for Differences: In the last decade health gains have been fewer than expected, reflecting the fact that the primary health care service that delivers the best results for Indigenous Australians (ACCHS) is the least funded.6 Two-thirds of Aboriginal people rely on Indigenous-specific primary health care services, yet three-quarters of all government Indigenous health expenditure is on mainstream services, with 48.4% of the expenditure on hospitals.6 Government expenditure on Indigenous primary health care continues to be directed to mainstream primary care.6 Government funding issues include rationing Aboriginal health expenditure, underutilization of mainstream services, mainstreaming Indigenous expenditure, and failure to distribute funding equitably by a coherent, transparent, formal process.6 Low levels of Indigenous primary healthcare funding are shown by the fact that in recent years, the funding directed towards mainstream primary healthcare has increased even though data shows that there is a 6.3% annual increase in demand for ACCHS services.6 Thus, it is extremely important for solutions, such as reforms to the health funding system, to be implemented as many Aboriginals rely on ACCHS services and the demand for these services is increasing.6 The National Aboriginal Community Health Organization has some suggested solutions to help remedy funding issues such as, conducting regional analysis...
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...cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.” (John Boehner) Stem cell research and its funding have caused enormous controversy over the past decade. Stem cells are pluripotent cells present in all living organisms. These cells can differentiate into any type of cell, including blood cells, nerves, cardiac muscle, and pancreatic islet cells. Despite the enormous economic potential for medical advantage to, controversy surround the sources and methods of acquiring stem cells and the possible improper uses of the knowledge gained from the experimentation with these cells. A great example, is this article I am assessing, “Embryonic stem cell research falls out of favor as scientists...
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...controversy on stem cell research is so pervasive and passionate that we can get lost in the argument. Let us first explain what the definition of stem cell is: A stem cell is a “generic” cell that can make exact copies of itself indefinitely. In addition, a stem cell has the ability to produce specialized cells for various tissues in the body such as heart muscle, brain tissue, and liver tissue. Scientists are able to maintain stem cells forever, developing them into specialized cells as needed. There are two basic types of stem cell: Embryonic stem cells- these are obtained from either aborted fetuses or fertilized eggs that are left over from in vitro fertilization (IVF). They are useful for medical and research purposes because they can produce cells for almost every tissue in the body. Adult stem cells- these are not as versatile for research purposes because they are specific to certain cell types, such as blood, intestines, skin, and muscle. The term “adult stem cell” may be misleading because both children and adults have them (Healthline, online). The most controversial one is embryonic stem cells because it brings up a huge debate from research opponents who say it is wrong because it destroys human life and supporters say the embryos were going to be destroyed anyway, and that research from their cells holds the potential to cure debilitating diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Creating embryos intended only for research raises new questions about...
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...well-informed choices about health, sex, and family planning. Every year over three million women, men, and teens visit Planned Parenthood associated medical centers to receive health care such as routine gynecological exams, breast and cervical cancer screenings, contraceptive services, abortion care, sexually transmitted infection/disease testing and treatment. According to Planned Parenthood, one out of five female Americans pays a visit to a Planned Parenthoodcenter throughout the course of her life (Planned Parenthood, 2014). Because Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization, it relies heavily on government funding to support its broad mission and programs. At the end of the 2014 fiscal year, it was revealed that Planned Parenthood health centers were recipients of $528.4 million in government funds. These funds were the largest source of income for the organization followed by private donors, charitable foundations, and non-government sources. With this being said, federal funding is absolutely essential to ensuring that Planned Parenthood’s program operations are successfully executed. Opponents of Planned Parenthood have rallied against federal funding, calling for a halt while Congress investigates the organization for its alleged practices surrounding fetal tissue extractions post abortion and their subsequent sale to research institutions. They are urging Congress to redirect current...
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...Gm 520 Final Stem Cell Research Legislation Manny Garcia Jr English 135 Ms. Miller February 12, 2010 Abstract This paper explains that the ethical dilemma involved in stem cell research is a rather straight- forward process because to achieve its full potential this type of research requires using stem cells from fetuses. As well the history of Stem Cell Research Legislation in United States and what the current legislature state of affairs is and where the law on stem cell should go in the future. The issue of stem cell research burst on the scientific in November of 1998 when researchers first reported the isolation of human embryonic stem cells. The discovery, made by Dr. James A Thomson, a biologist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, offered great promise for new ways of treating disease. The cells, which are derived from several day old embryos, can theoretically differentiate into virtually any type of human cell, from blood cells to skim cell. Scientists hope to find ways of using them to repair damaged tissue. Although research is only in the early stages, there is a growing consensus among researchers that many very effective medical treatments can be realized through cloning stem cells. This is because these cells can be made to replicate specific human tissues. These cells offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells and tissue to treat a myriad of diseases, conditions, and disabilities including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's...
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...stakeholders when it comes to program planning and evaluation is the funding source. Often times the funding source has a specific set of requirements that the program and agency must meet in order to obtain or maintain funding. The program planning and evaluation process is greatly affected by this. The needs and expectations of the stakeholders influence program planning and evaluation because they must adhere to specific restrictions placed upon them by the IRS and other government agencies. The funding source usually wants to proposed program to have similar goals and objectives along with similar values. The program planning may be changed in order to line up with the values of the funding source. The Madison Children’s Hospital seeks to start a program which research is done to look into the issue of chronic illness in adolescents ages 8-21. The funding source for this program is the National Institute of Health Care. The National Institute of Health Care seeks to fund research to improve self-management and quality of life for children with chronic illness. The needs and expectations of the hospital are to address the concerns of a lack in self-management of chronic illness. The hospital is interested in researching the causes for the lack of self-management which is causing an increase in complications as well as a lack of school attendance. Some of the goals of the hospital are to be a leading source of research and development, educate the next generation of leaders in child...
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...Stem Cell Research Legislation Manny Garcia Jr English 135 Ms. Miller February 12, 2010 Abstract This paper explains that the ethical dilemma involved in stem cell research is a rather straight- forward process because to achieve its full potential this type of research requires using stem cells from fetuses. As well the history of Stem Cell Research Legislation in United States and what the current legislature state of affairs is and where the law on stem cell should go in the future. The issue of stem cell research burst on the scientific in November of 1998 when researchers first reported the isolation of human embryonic stem cells. The discovery, made by Dr. James A Thomson, a biologist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, offered great promise for new ways of treating disease. The cells, which are derived from several day old embryos, can theoretically differentiate into virtually any type of human cell, from blood cells to skim cell. Scientists hope to find ways of using them to repair damaged tissue. Although research is only in the early stages, there is a growing consensus among researchers that many very effective medical treatments can be realized through cloning stem cells. This is because these cells can be made to replicate specific human tissues. These cells offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells and tissue to treat a myriad of diseases, conditions, and disabilities including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal...
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...Stem Cell Research Embryonic stem cell research dates as far back as the early 1900’s when scientists discovered that certain cells could produce more cells in both animals and humans. In 1961, two scientists, Dr. James Till and Dr. Ernest McCulloch, proved the existence of cells that can “self-renew repeatedly for various uses.” (“Stem cell history,” 2011). Stem cells are an important element to medical research. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, “there are four primary sources for embryonic stem cells: existing stem cell lines, aborted or miscarried embryos, unused in vitro fertilized embryos, and cloned embryos.” (2008). In order to extract stem cells found within an embryo, the embryo will be destroyed in the removal process. This is where the ethical and funding debates come in to play. The debate over embryonic stem cell research is politically divided among Democrats and Republicans. As history has shown, Democrats seem to be more supportive of expanding the research as a whole, while Republicans are only supportive of expanding the research as long as it does not involve destroying or harming human embryos. The first time the U.S. government and Department of Health and Human Services placed a ban on researching embryos was after the famous 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade that allowed private abortions. The government was worried about the aborted fetuses becoming exploited for research purposes, so they temporarily suspended...
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...Cell Research Almost everyone in the world knows someone who has suffered because of disease. All people whose lives have been devastated by disease have asked or hoped for a cure. What everyone should know is that a cure is possible, but some beliefs are stopping cures from being found. Embryonic stem cell research could provide solutions to medical illnesses that scientists and doctors have been searching for for years. However, certain belief systems argue that an embryo is a person, and destroying an embryo for research is murder. The essential question concerning stem cell research is summed up by this quote from President Bush, “"As I thought through this issue I kept returning to two fundamental questions," Bush stated in an address to the nation. "First, are these frozen embryos human life and therefore something precious to be protected? And second, if they're going to be destroyed anyway, shouldn't they be used for a greater good, for research that has the potential to save and improve other lives?"” (Update: Stem Cell Research). Embryonic stem cell research is a valid, ethical form of medical research that the United States should fund because it has the potential to cure many diseases, an embryo is not equivalent to a human being, the embryos used will be destroyed even without the research, and the United States will fall behind other nations in biomedical research progress. There are many medical problems that can be solved through stem cell research. The...
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