http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/01/blackmarket.organs/index.html
Nick Rosen a young man in financial need responded to a news paper ad asking for kidney donors. Next thing he knew, he was on a plane to New York. He had his surgery, made twenty grand and flew home. He told CNN that all he had to do was lie to the doctors about his reasoning for the donation. The medical staff at this hospital said that they do not give lie detector test to their patients to find out if they are selling their organs or not, they are doctors not police investigators.
My initial response to this article was, I can’t believe this really goes on! I can see organ trafficking going on in small underdeveloped countries, but not in the United States. It is really hard to believe that there is such a thing as organ brokers in the U.S. What kind of person could do that for a living?
Where I grew up I think this is a very unethical decision. Where did this guy get his morals from? He states that is was no big deal to lie to the doctors. Personally, I think it’s a big deal. Lying to anyone is very unethical, especially in medicine. I’m sure that those doctors had a clue what was going on.
In conclusion, if you’re in need of some extra cash, you can forgo the plasma donation and head straight toward kidney donation! Unfortunately there might be a few consequences with this type of money making scam. Use your best judgement.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
SWINE FLU
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/24/swine.flu.college/index.html?iref=newssearch
The Swine Flu also known as the H1N1 flu virus is back and on the rise. At the University of Kansas there have already been 41 cases, and school has only been in session for 5 days! The experts expect this year to have a much higher death rate than last year. They anticipate upwards of 90,000 deaths this year alone, compared to 40,000 last year. The elderly and young children are at the highest health risk.
There is a vaccine but it won’t be out until mid to late September and that could be too late. There are a large number of clinical trials being held so they might be able to release it a little sooner but don’t expect it. The bad part is that the vaccine can take up to two weeks to reach full effect and there are two shots to get. The experts say the best preventive measure is to up your personal hygiene. If you do end up getting the flu this year stay home and get plenty of rest.
I really thought that the Swine Flu epidemic was over, apparently it never left. I can’t believe how contagious and deadly the experts expect this flu season to be. Granted, I’m not in the high death rate expectancy because of my age. I still find it significant that they estimate so many losses this year alone with the elderly and young. Hopefully the experienced people in the field of medicine can find a vaccine as soon as possible.
I have to say that I’m glad my semester is solely online. I would really hate to blame one of you for catching the Swine Flu, because I would! Remember to up your personal hygiene and sneeze in your sleeve, I know its gross but who here wants to be known as Typhoid Lloyd? Also remind others of how gross they are and tell them to wash their nasty hands! And DON’T come out of your house if you are sick, stay home!
The Swine Flu also known as the H1N1 flu virus is back and on the rise. At the University of Kansas there have already been 41 cases, and school has only been in session for 5 days! The experts expect this year to have a much higher death rate than last year. They anticipate upwards of 90,000 deaths this year alone, compared to 40,000 last year. The elderly and young children are at the highest health risk.
There is a vaccine but it won’t be out until mid to late September and that could be too late. There are a large number of clinical trials being held so they might be able to release it a little sooner but don’t expect it. The bad part is that the vaccine can take up to two weeks to reach full effect and there are two shots to get. The experts say the best preventive measure is to up your personal hygiene. If you do end up getting the flu this year stay home and get plenty of rest.
I really thought that the Swine Flu epidemic was over, apparently it never left. I can’t believe how contagious and deadly the experts expect this flu season to be. Granted, I’m not in the high death rate expectancy because of my age. I still find it significant that they estimate so many losses this year alone with the elderly and young. Hopefully the experienced people in the field of medicine can find a vaccine as soon as possible.
I have to say that I’m glad my semester is solely online. I would really hate to blame one of you for catching the Swine Flu, because I would! Remember to up your personal hygiene and sneeze in your sleeve, I know its gross but who here wants to be known as Typhoid Lloyd? Also remind others of how gross they are and tell them to wash their nasty hands! And DON’T come out of your house if you are sick, stay home!
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