Ethical Argument: Include Pregnant Women In Research

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sun, 09/28/2008 - 18:00

Why aren't pregnant women included in most clinical trials? That's the question posed by leading bioethicists, who say it's time to confront the challenges that have led to the exclusion of pregnant women from important research that could positively impact maternal and fetal health.


 

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