News - Announcements

MS stem-cell treatment "success" (30.1.2009)
Stem-cell transplants may control and even reverse multiple sclerosis symptoms if done early enough, a small study has suggested. Not one of 21 adults with relapsing-remitting MS who had stem cells transplanted from their own bone marrow deteriorated over three years.

UNSECO launches Bio-ethics Committee (30.1.2009)
A 16-member National Bio-ethics Committee which play an advisory role regarding national issues pertaining to bio-ethics, facilitate the simplification and dissemination of information for the benefit of stakeholders and the general public and provide a platform for reflection and discussion on the subject was on Thursday launched in Accra.

UK:Life-saving organ donor register reaches 16 million early (22.1.2009)
A call to double the number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) to 16 million has been achieved - 12 months before the planned date.

7 States Sue U.S. Over Anti-abortion Rule (16.1.2009)
California and six other states sued the federal government Thursday over a new rule that expands protections for doctors and other health care workers who refuse to participate in abortions and other medical procedures because of religious or moral objections.

FDA Issues Final Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals (15.1.2009)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued its final regulations governing the approval of genetically engineered animals.

Le débat sur l'euthanasie au Luxembourg (6.1.2009)
Liberté politique revient sur l'affaire de l'euthanasie au Luxembourg.