Sydney Health Ethics: Recent submissions
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Oversight for clinical uses of autologous adult stem cells: lessons from international regulations
Published 2013-01-01Autologous adult stem cells (ASCs) are being administered by physicians for indications that have not been demonstrated as safe and effective in formal clinical trials. Examination of regulatory frameworks across five ...Open AccessArticle -
Global bionetworks and challenges in regulating autologous adult stem cells
Published 2013-01-01Autologous adult stem cells (ASCs) are increasingly being administered to patients with limited evidence from clinical trials that they are safe and effective. The marketing of autologous ASCs predominantly over the Internet ...Open AccessArticle -
Understanding selective refusal of eye donation: identity, beauty and interpersonal relationships.
Published 2013-01-01Corneal transplantation is the most common form of organ transplantation performed globally. However, of all organs, eyes have the highest rate of refusal of donation. This study explored the reasons why individuals decide ...Open AccessArticle -
Tempering hope with realism. Induced pluripotent stem cells in regenerative medicine
Published 2012-01-01• Since their discovery in 2007, human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have been widely championed as the future for regenerative medicine. • By differentiating iPS cells into specialised cells for transplantation, ...Open AccessArticle -
Community treatment orders in Australia: rates and patterns of use.
Published 2012-01-01Objectives: Community treatment orders (CTOs) allow clinicians to provide unconsented outpatient treatment to people living with mental illness. Though controversial and of uncertain efficacy, CTOs are used throughout ...Open AccessArticle