Attack of the Clones: Legislative Approaches to Human Cloning in the United States

The legal concerns involving the application of cloning technology to humans should be of utmost concern, as the area is extremely complex. Cloning could potentially have great benefits or disastrous effects. Lawmakers have been careful to make certain that the legislation passed is comprehensive and useful for regulation of the ever-changing field of cloning. From debates on whether reproductive or therapeutic cloning should be permitted or banned, to concerns as to who has jurisdiction over cloning, the battle to develop cloning legislation has been difficult. However, this iBrief argues that the currently-proposed federal legislation is constitutional

Elektronenreiche Heterocyclen als Donorgruppen in Fluoreszenzfarbstoffen

Die Darstellung von N-Methylphtalimiden wird beschrieben, die in 4-Stellung die Donorgruppen Pyrazol, Triazol, Benzotriazol und Naphthotriazol tragen (17, 18, 14, 12). über die alkalische Hydrolyse des Imids werden die Substituentenkonstanten der Reste bestimmt. Die Solvatochromie in Absorption und Fluoreszenz gibt Information über die Ladungsverteilung in Grund- und angeregtem Zustand

Ueber die Euxanthongruppe

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9,9′-Dibromo-9,9′-bifluorene

9,9′-Dibromo-9,9′-bifluorene, C26H16Br2, has a gauche conformation about the connecting C—C bond [the Br—C—C—Br torsion angle is 59.39 (16)°]. The crystal structure is sustained mainly by an inter­molecular C—Br⋯π inter­action [3.299 (2) and 3.369 (2) Å] towards the bifluorene aromatic-ring-connecting C—C bond and a weak C—H⋯π inter­action (2.86 and 2.99 Å) between the two aromatic rings

Feasibility of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with PTSD and psychosis

Studies have shown a high prevalence of trauma and PTSD among patients with severe mental illness, but relatively few studies have examined the outcomes of PTSD treatment for this patient group. The aim of this case-series was to assess the feasibility of a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) intervention for PTSD in people with psychosis. The study examined the possibilities and obstacles when treating this population within clinical settings. Patients were selected from four community mental health centers and were screened for traumatic experiences and symptoms of PTSD. A small group of eligible participants (n=7) received manualized TF-CBT adapted for patients with psychosis. Experienced therapists received training and supervision in the intervention. Symptoms of PTSD and psychosis were assessed at baseline and post-treatment along with quality of life, level of functioning, alliance, life events, engagement, suicidal ideation and adverse events. Treatment fidelity and the different combinations of treatment modules were monitored in regard to implementation. Three cases were selected as illustrative of the different treatment courses when implementing the TF-CBT intervention within this population. Detailed case descriptions were based on quantitative ratings and the therapists’ experiences with the therapy. Results from the case series highlighted issues regarding toleration of treatment, large variation in psychopathology and the task of matching treatment needs with appropriate therapeutic techniques. The complexity of the patient group may affect treatment and clinical research studies. Lessons learned from this case series can contribute to the future development implementation and evaluation of trauma treatment for patients with psychosis