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The desire to choose the sex of your offspring isn't a new phenomenon. Various methods have been employed over the centuries, primarily to ensure a son and heir, with most founded more on superstition than fact. The difference now is that the application of science enables couples to make a...
A lesbian couple from Hollywood recently adopted twin girls in a transatlantic surrogacy deal involving six other adults. An Italian businessman and his Portuguese wife living in France had commissioned a British surrogate, Claire Austin, to have a baby on their behalf. A Greek doctor in Athens implanted the embryos,...
Are statements such as this reasoned argument or blind faith? As we examine the evidence, it becomes abundantly clear that acknowledging the existence of a rational, communicating creator of the universe is the only tenable position to hold. In practice everyone in society holds one of two worldviews. For most,...
Don't worry, there'll be plenty of nice boys at university', my mother always said when I moaned about the lack of Christian boys in my hometown. But when I got to university, my year was 70% girls, and there was only one Christian boy (and he had a girlfriend and...
'How depressing', you may be thinking, 'to spend my free time reading a book about death!' Please reserve judgement for a moment while I give you a glimpse into this remarkable book. Ling states that 'all Christians should aim for a good life and a good death'. It seems to...
Child prostitution, bonded labour, racial violence, homelessness, genocide. As medical students we come face to face with these realities through electives, work, travel, or simply on a daily basis via the news and media. As Christians we are called to respond: 'Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed,...
One of the aspects of medicine I find most difficult is dealing with people who are hurting, whether this is physical pain or mental anguish. At times it seems horrific that as a student the moment at which a patient has their life turned upside down by a diagnosis, accident...
Initially you need to take a good history that includes gynaecological basics such as details of her cycle. You also need to consider the reasons behind her request. Before launching into a lecture about contraception, make sure you have elicited all her ideas, concerns and expectations. Further questions would include: is...
Editor, I'm a final year medical student in Nigeria and the Eastern Zonal General Secretary of the Nigerian Conference of Christian Medical and Dental Students (NCCMDS). Nucleus has been a great source of inspiration to me as it handles medically related matters in the light of God's divine word. Your publication...
Dolly's creator turns to humans European Parliament calls for a ban on human cloning Frozen eggs success New study questions IVF dangers New IVF regulations after embryo mix-ups Deaf lesbian couple opt for a deaf child Abortion for 'serious handicap' brought into question Abortion may increase women's mortality rate Adoption...
