3/24/11 Genetic Modification The issue of modifying genes in order to help people live happier and healthier lives is generally seen as acceptable. The main argument comes when the issue of creating the “perfect” embryo comes into play. Both Ronald Green and Richard Hayes feel very strongly about the issue. The two of them disagree and each of the men uses a different style of arguing. Green starts off by telling a story about how genetic modification helped a family that had a history of breast cancer have a healthy child.
Some of these issues may have occurred in relation to the substance abuse that occurred during this period. It is important to understand that targets changed over time in order for healthcare professionals to understand the history of the healthcare system and how it has evolved. For example, knowing what occurred in the past can help us predict a better future. Our past indiscretions can hopefully be avoided in the future to allow for different and more successful outcomes. Knowing where we were, how far we have progressed, and where we are headed in relation to healthcare gives us hope in knowing that we had a good yesterday but we are looking towards a better tomorrow.
Visual Aid Rational When I was coming up with my visual aid. I wanted to make the audience aware of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI); and how this may help women towards breastfeeding instead of formula feeding, since Baby-Friendly Hospital promote and teach women about the benefits of breastfeeding. Many people may not be aware that it exists in certain hospitals. I wanted to use a bar graph to show how the percentages of Baby-Friendly Hospitals have increase within the two years 2007 and 2012. In the bar graph I color-coded the bars in different color for each of the years.
At the present time, families can choose their baby’s hair color, skin color and eye color. Designer baby, a new medical invention has led to much debate in society where many affirm that changing the traits of a baby is a good thing while opponents refuse it believing it is a bad thing. The invention of designer babies is a good thing. People who agree on this invention have many reasons as to why they do. This medical technique allowed people to develop their babies physically.
We Can But Should We? Dixie Hagen Chamberlain College of Nursing As healthcare embraces technology to improve patient care outcomes, streamline operations, and lower costs, are the technology’s that makes life simpler. But who will benefit from this new technology and at what cost? Like the saying goes, “We Can But Should We?” Quick Response (QR) codes are the new rage today, they are black-and-white square boxes with maze like lines that resemble a digital bacteria or some computer life form (Whaley, 2012). These two-dimensional codes have the ability to store 14 types of data, and when scanned will deliver the stored information to that person’s mobile device.
Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery Clinic and ZambaGrafix. Retrieved September 6, 2008, from http://www.cosmeticsurgeryoz.com/magazine Facelift surgery, or rhytidectomy, can create a younger appearance and improve the self-confidence within a person. The meaning of the word rhytidectomy is wrinkle excision. The facelift results can last up to 10 years. The face is often where we notice signs of ageing.
In order to do so, all she needs to do is find the best anti-aging wrinkle cream on the market. According to Algenist, their skin crème will remove puffiness, dark circles, and dryness while firming, lifting, and sculpting a women’s skin. Allgenist claims this serum is their advanced wrinkle treatment and will reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 25% in 10 days. Algenist is a “Biotechnology Expertise for Advanced Clinical Skincare” company based in San Francisco, California.. They initially started out as renewable energy project, but later blossomed into a sudden anti-aging invention after the discovery of Alguronic Acid, the powerful ingredient that was
Given this fact, many expectant parents are asking, “Where do these defects come from?” What are the common birth defects? How can we make sure that our baby comes out strong and healthy? Nevertheless, birth defect statistics Say that about half of these cases happen with causes unknown. Now with being able to choose certain genes and playing around with the DNA of your unborn child, these “birth defects” can be easily avoided according to some doctors. Pros of Designer Babies Genetic screening can reduce the baby's chances of being born with several serious diseases like Down Syndrome, Famial hypercholesterolemia, rare blood disorders such as Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, etc.
Apart from this, newer tests can help people from cancer prone families know whether they have inhereted the disease and how they will respond to various treatments. Moreover, it is believed that within thirty years there will be a gene-based therapy for most diseases. This means that defective genes will be replaced by healthy ones, allowing to cure a wide range of disorders. However, genetic engineering will not only be used for necessary and good purposes. Human beings have shown that they have no limits to scientific research and there seems to be always one more step to follow.
With the world’s advanced medical technology, parents can now ask their doctors to detect genetic disease and abnormalities during a pregnancy. For parents who go through in vitro fertilization, the doctor could check each and every embryo for defects and choose the healthiest ones to be selected for a full term pregnancy. To some, this may seem like a good idea because you could prevent having children with any life threatening syndromes or illnesses. To others, this means a very thin line between terminating pregnancies because of a defect, or because it has the wrong hair color or eye color traits that you