Philosophy
Should "orphan or designer" drugs be manufactured and made available to those who suffer rare diseases?
Yes...3
No...0
I think it is an ethical imperative for the megadollar drug companies to perform research and development and distribution of "orphan or designer" drugs for the treatment and quality of life improvement of those stricken with rare diseases; they have the resources and it is their moral obligation to cure or ease suffering.
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Philosophy
"Orphan or designer" drug poll
Should "orphan or designer" drugs be manufactured and made available to those who suffer rare diseases?
Yes...3
No...0
I think it is an ethical imperative for the megadollar drug companies to perform research and development and distribution of "orphan or designer" drugs for the treatment and quality of life improvement of those stricken with rare diseases; they have the resources and it is their moral obligation to cure or ease suffering.
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One of the comics last night had a great line. He said a friend told him that doing drugs would catch up with him, so he decided to start doing speed. 4-20 seems as good a time as any to think about drug policy. We draw a distinction on the one hand between...
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The complexity and intricacy of the bodies of living organisms seems like the epitome of science and art coming together in an explosion of perfection. But that appearance is deceiving, and it has given rise to the popular but erroneous belief that such...
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The Lachuguilla cave system, where scientists discovered antibiotic-resistant bacteria, is part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. Above, an explorer admires the the Selenite Chandelier display in Carlsbad Caverns."Drug-Resistant Bacteria...
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