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ABSTRACT Veterinary Nurses play a key role in handling drugs and perform medication treatments, thus pharmacological knowledge is essential. The veterinary nurses' role varies widely worldwide but does not include the prescription of drugs. Nevertheless, pharmacology is a complex subject within veterinary nursing education and for the registered ...
Lena Olsén, Ann‐Christin Blomkvist
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Descriptions of euthanasia as social representations: comparing the views of Finnish physicians and religious professionals [PDF]
In many western societies health professionals play a powerful role in people's experiences of dying. Religious professionals, such as pastors, are also confronted with the issues surrounding death and dying in their work.
Cohen, Joachim +4 more
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Austere Moral Ecologies and Artificial Agents
Abstract There are underappreciated moral costs for deploying artificially intelligent agents in our present bureaucratically and market‐structured world. Currently, AI systems lack the interiority and mutual vulnerability required for genuine moral relationality.
Manuel Vargas
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Abstract Orthotopic allograft transplantation (OAT) is a significant approach to addressing organ failure. However, persistent immune responses to the allograft affect chronic rejection, which induces OAT vasculopathy (OATV) and organ failure. Porphyromonas gingivalis can infiltrate remote organs via the bloodstream, thereby intensifying the severity ...
Chien‐Sung Tsai +7 more
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En la actualidad se defiende con mucha frecuencia la llamada humanización de la muerte" como alternativa frente al vitalismo médico y ante cualquier defensa de la eutanasia voluntaria activa.
Elías Pérez Sánchez
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The Total Artificial Heart and the Dilemma of Deactivation [PDF]
It is widely believed to be permissible for a physician to discontinue any treatment upon the request of a competent patient. Many also believe it is never permissible for a physician to intentionally kill a patient.
Bronner, Ben
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Abstract Purpose To describe the clinical features surgical technique, early and long‐term outcome with or without surgery, and histopathological findings of melanocytic anterior uveal lesions in young dogs. Methods Medical records of dogs at a guide dog facility removed from training due to a pigmented iris lesion were reviewed from 2014 to 2021 ...
Valerie Liliane Dufour +6 more
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Drawing a Line Between Killing and Letting Die: The Law, and Law Reform, on Medically Assisted Dying [PDF]
Traditional medical ethics and law draw a sharp distinction between allowing a patient to die and helping her die. Withholding or withdrawing life sustaining treatment, such as by abating technological nutrition, hydration or respiration, will cause ...
Gostin, Lawrence O.
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Abstract Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by prolonged caloric restriction and skeletal muscle atrophy. Mitochondrial health is a key mediator of muscle function, yet the role of mitochondria during AN and following weight regain has not been investigated. The objective of this study was to evaluate mitochondrial capacities
Megan E. Rosa‐Caldwell +12 more
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Behind the stethoscope: The hidden struggles and strengths of veterinarians in Italy
Abstract Background Veterinarians play a crucial role in public health, animal welfare and human–animal relationships, yet their work involves increasing emotional, structural and ethical challenges. This study explored the lived experiences, perceptions, and needs of veterinary professionals in Italy to understand how these dimensions shape wellbeing ...
Selena Russo +8 more
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