Cambridge researchers urge public health bodies like the NHS to provide trustworthy, research-driven alternatives to platforms driven by profit.

When it comes to advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s disease, over half of doctors would consider assisted dying for themselves, but preferences seem to vary according to their jurisdiction’s legislation on euthanasia, reveal the results of an international survey, published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics. And most say they would prefer symptom relief rather than life sustaining treatment for their own end of life care, indicate the responses. 

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Embryo Models Working Group has released updated recommendations for the oversight and regulation of stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEM), aiming to address rapid advancements and ensure responsible scientific progress. The proposed recommendations are detailed in a new paper published today in Stem Cell Reports.

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) strongly defends the integrity and transparency of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), rejecting claims of conflict of interest and cautioning that efforts to restructure the committee risk undermining evidence-based vaccine policy. SHEA urges HHS to preserve scientific rigor and public trust in its decision-making.