1. Journal Entry. I would write a journal entry to my cousin lived most of his life in a wheel chair because of a spinal cord injury that he experienced at age 18. I would tell him all that I have learned about the progress that has been made in the field of stem cell therapy, and how close scientists are to having therapy available for people with spinal cord injuries. I would tell him how the research is being conducted, where it is being conducted, and about the trials and tests that are being done. I would share with him the hope that because of stem cell research and developed applications, those who are paralyzed from spinal cord injuries might someday walk again. My cousin did not live to see this day, he died in 1988, due to complications created from his spinal cord injury, he was 44.
2. Short Story. This would be a story of how stem cell therapy has been able to help someone with cerebral palsy. This disorder has shown marked success in the field of stem cell therapy and I would like to share a story using dialogue between patient and doctor about how successful it has been and how it has changed individual lives.
3. News Article. In this article I would relate how stem cell research and therapeutic application have been used around the world to help individuals suffering from debilitating illnesses and injuries. I would report on current therapies that are being performed, and where they are being done. I would address the controversies still plaguing stem cell research and development and what lies ahead for this type of therapy.
4. Editorial. In my editorial I would give my views on how important stem cell therapy is in the world of medicine. I would like to voice my opinion of why the United States lags behind the world in this therapy and the frustrations felt by many because of this issue. I would like to talk about the ethics involved and how they apply or don’t apply to stem cell therapy.
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