Biomedical subjects

P Alward

Publications and source records attributed to P Alward.

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PubMed2002

Thomson, the right to life, and partial birth abortion or two MULES for Sister Sarah.

In this paper, I argue that Thomson's famous attempt to reconcile the fetus's putative right to life with robust abortion rights is not tenable. Given her view, whether or not an abortion violates the fetus's right to life depends on the abortion procedure utilised. And I argue that Thomson's view implies that any late term abortion that involves feticide is impermissible. In particular, this would rule out the partial birth abortion technique which has been so controversial of late.

Abortion, Induced↗

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Glaucoma after pars plana vitrectomy.

Elevation of intraocular pressure is a relatively common complication after pars plana vitrectomy. Seven cases illustrate the diverse causes of the pressure rise that may be seen in these patients. Blood in the anterior chamber, retained lens material, inflammatory debris, topical corticosteroid administration, rubeosis iridis, and pre-existing, chronic open-angle glaucoma have all been implicated, singly or in combination, in the elevation of intraocular pressure that occurs after pars plana vitrectomy. Diabetic patients are particularly susceptible to the simultaneous occurrence of more than one of these factors.

Administration, Topical↗