What medical and surgical treatments should be offered to an infant with a birth diagnosis that portends a lifetime of chronic problematic therapeutic needs?
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Ten Critical Ethical, Conceptual, and Clinical Cautions Concerning the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Identification
There is an urgent need for ethical, conceptual, and clinical clarity regarding the diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria and transgender identification. In this essay, I highlight ten critical concerns in this arena
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy, the Embryo, and Community
Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), also known as mitochondrial donation (MD), is promoted as an option to prevent transmission of mitochondrial disorders to offspring. Since its first reported use in humans, MRT has raised numerous ethical and medical concerns. This article will explore the technology behind MRT and arguments in favor of and opposing it, concluding that a response through the lens of Scripture promotes flourishing of individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disorders without sacrificing others in the process.