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Remembering Zafrullah Chowdhury (1941-2023): Reflections on his second death anniversary

The cost of healthcare became an intense political issue with the systematic analysis of multinational pharmaceutical corporations and their track record. Medicines and their cost, and affordable access to healthcare, were too important to be left to doctors in big...

Unwalling the clinic: Redefining medicine through palliative care

This reflective essay explores my experience as a nonmedical volunteer at a palliative care centre, in Elamkulam Panchayat, in the Malappuram district of Kerala for two weeks in October 2023 as a master’s student of Medical Humanities. It examines how palliative ca...

Indian Stem Cell Research Governance after dissolution of the National Apex Committee

The Government of India recently disbanded the National Apex Committee for Stem Cell Research and Therapy (NAC-SCRT). This decision followed expert and public consultations held last year and will significantly alter the review processes for human stem cell researc...

Applying the non-maleficence principle to basic research in Alzheimer’s disease

Despite the urgency for new leads towards Alzheimer’s disease (AD) interventions, the impact of such basic research on patient welfare and potential socioeconomic repercussions are considered remote. Nonetheless, basic science research in AD must adhere to the high...

Navigating the ethical challenges in the care of a critically ill infant

This case presents the challenges faced in managing a premature infant with multiple unexplained neuromuscular symptoms. The discussion focuses on the ethical dilemmas surrounding the initiation of palliative care in the absence of a clear diagnosis. Key ethical qu...

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