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It is one of the vilest proscriptions against women: the unlawful killings of at least 20,000 women a year in the name of honor. Contrary to popular beliefs, this taboo is not only confined to Middle Eastern countries. Nevertheless, Middle Eastern countries have set a precedent which has caused a contagion effect that is spreading rapidly to other countries. The murders of these women being buried alive, beheaded, stoned to death, etc. all for the honor of their families, are appalling.…

Organ Transplants Doctors have been performing organ transplants since the year 1954. Organ transplantation is a very difficult task and requires a lot of training, skill, and patience. The first recorded organ transplant was performed on December 23, 1954, it was performed on twin brothers, Ronald and Richard Herrick. The doctor that performed this surgery was Dr. Joseph Murray. He was the Nobel winner for performing the first ever kidney transplant, and he died at the age of 93. Since then…

Differentiation, 2015; Swaab, 2007). Sexual differentiation of sexual organs begins at 6-12 weeks triggered by androgens, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone, in males or lack of in females. Androgens are essential in the formation of the penis, scrotum, vas deferens, and prostate (Swaab, 2007). If there is the absence of androgens the uterus, oviduct, cervix, and vagina develop. This differentiation of internal reproductive organs is complete by 20 weeks and external genitalia continue to…

ideal world for this to be able to work, doctors have perfected procedures for organ transplants. However, the medical field haven’t quite been able to grow organs from stem cells yet. Mr. Harris starts his background information with an example to support with explaining his viewpoints. He creates two hypothetical patients Y and Z who are not at fault for their situations. Both will die eventually unless given new organs, Y he needs a heart transplant, and Z needs a lungs transplant. Their…

A disturbing statistic reveals “on average there are 3 million amputees in the U.S. every year” (“Facts about Amputations”). “Limb amputation is one of the most ancient of all surgical procedures with a history of more than 2,500 years” (Phillipo). Many individuals are affected by amputations worldwide. Through thorough research on this procedure, one finds out what amputations are, different causes, the surgical process, and rehabilitation. “Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a…

An organ is needed every 10 minutes around the world. There is an average of 79 people who received organ each day. But even with that, due to the shortage of the donated organs, about 22 people die each day because they couldn’t receive the organ transplant in time. Base on that statistic, it is estimated that about 8,030 people lost their life each year because of organ shortages. However, scientists have now discovered a new alternative to reduce the amount of organ shortage called…

Brian Doyle’s short essay “Joyas Voladoras” gave his audience more to think about than the physical characteristics of an organ that circulates blood through the body. Though Doyle started off with facts of the hearts of some animals, he quickly changed the topic to the differences and similarities of living things. By providing facts and statistics about the heart and showcasing how organisms need to be surrounded by others, Doyle’s descriptions of the hearts of hummingbirds, blue whales, and…

mandatory donation argue that this policy defeats the purpose of autonomy and that the decision to donate an organ should be that of an individual not the government (Griffith & Tengnah, 2010). Also, others contend that the rule of the Double effect may be used in mandated consent. Specifically, life shortening acts may be considered by health care providers if there is a potential availability of organs that will save the lives of many and if they have a reason to believe that the benefit…

Animal to human organ transplantations, also known as xenotransplantations, could be beneficial and help others in need of certain organs, regardless of their faith and beliefs, especially when their or their significant other’s life is on the line. Xenotransplantation has had controversy that has accumulated over many years; the biggest threat that xenotransplantation has to conquer is the body rejecting the foreign organ or contracting viruses and bacteria that could come from a cow, pig, or…

Should selling organs be legal? Have you ever thought about the possibility of selling their own organs for transplantation? The question, of course is wild, but practice shows that from time to time, is in a difficult financial situation of the inhabitants of our country are beginning thinking outloud about using this opportunity to help others and make some money at the same time. About 75,000 Americans are on the waiting list for kidney transplants. But in the coming year, just…