Medical geography and its contribution to the aetiology of rare systemic connective tissue diseases : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Geography at Massey University [PDF]
This thesis is in two interrelated parts. Part One traced the historical development of medical geography since the idea of applying a geographical perspective to medical problems was first mooted in 4 B.C.
Borman, Graham Barry
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Philosophy of Medicine Exam in the Olympiad for Medical Sciences Students: Report of an Experience [PDF]
Introduction: Academic Olympiad for medical sciences students focuses on areas that require reflection, reasoning and problem solving and that are generally neglected in the official education system and evaluation of medical students. Previously, it was
ALireza Monajemi +9 more
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Located in the region of Alam (modern Khuzistan), Jundishapur was founded by the Sassanid emperor Shahpur I in 260. This city was home to the Jundishapur school (madrasah), one of the most important science centers in history, that harmonized within ...
Mehmet Mahfuz Söylemez
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Thinking Critically About Abortion [PDF]
An editorial / opinion piece on abortion: "I’m a philosophy professor who specializes in medical ethics and I teach and write about the ethics of abortion.
Nobis, Nathan
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE [PDF]
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Fractal geometry of nature (bone) may inspire medical devices shape [PDF]
Medical devices, as orthopaedics prostheses and dental implants, have been designed over years on the strength of mechanical, clinical and biological indications.
Matteo Sartori, Salvatore Longoni
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Longer Lives?: Understanding the Human Life Extension Possibilities [PDF]
Over the last few years, ethical and social issues related to life extension have gathered much attention among biologists, medical doctors and philosophers.
Garcia-Barranquero, Pablo
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Interdisciplinary workshop in the philosophy of medicine: medical knowledge, medical duties
On 27 September 2013, the Centre for the Humanities and Health (CHH) at King's College London hosted a 1-day workshop on ‘Medical knowledge, Medical Duties’.
Bullock, Emma, Kingma, Elselijn
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The concept of vulnerability in medical ethics and philosophy
Background Healthcare is permeated by phenomena of vulnerability and their ethical significance. Nonetheless, application of this concept in healthcare ethics today is largely confined to clinical research.
Joachim Boldt
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The Role of Compassion in Medical Ethics and Its Reintegration in Modern Practice [PDF]
Compassion has been an integral part of medical ethics since its origins, but as medicine progressed, compassion slowly disappeared from practice.
Borchers, Hannah E
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