Rapid progress in biotechnology has introduced a host of pressing ethical and policy issues
pertaining to stem cell research. In this review, we provide an overview of the most …

The large economic burden on the global health care systems is due to the increasing
number of symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) knee patients whereby accounting for greater …

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This article discusses a new approach for the conduct of focus groups in health research.
Identifying ways to educate and inform participants about the topic of interest prior to the …

The therapeutic misconception has been seen as presenting an ethical problem because
failure to distinguish the aims of research participation from those receiving ordinary …

Background Despite their close relationship, clinical research and medical care have
become separated by clear boundaries. The purpose of clinical research is to generate …

Many subjects in early phase clinical trials expect to benefit in some way from the research
intervention. It is understandable that people hope for improvement in their condition, no …

Translational science is a 21st century mission. Government officials and industry leaders
are making huge investments in an attempt to transform more basic science discoveries into …

Introduction Biomedical research towards an HIV cure is advancing in the United States and
elsewhere, yet little is known about perceptions of risks and benefits among potential study …

Novel treatments for cancer are tested initially in phase 1 trials enrolling patients with
advanced disease who have exhausted standard treatment options. Although these trials …