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Federal
Confounding factors in diagnosing brain death: a case report
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Brain death is strictly defined medically and legally. This diagnosis depends on three cardinal neurological features: coma, absent brainstem reflexes, and... -
Federal
Pro/con ethics debate: Should mechanical ventilation be continued to allow for progression to brain death so that organs can be donated?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Organ transplants continue to redefine medical frontiers. Unfortunately, current demand for organs far surpasses availability, waiting lists are long and many people...