New mathematical framework for identifying healthiest IVF embryos
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU) have developed a new mathematical classification scheme that can be used to select embryos for use in assisted reproduction treatments. The Spanish scientists presented this 'intelligent system' of support for infertility treatments in the journal Computer Methods and...
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Pressure is mounting on PCTs for NHS funding
by Clare Lewis-Jones
I welcome the letter from Alan Doran, Interim Chief Executive of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to all Directors of Public Health in England on the subject of multiple births and commissioning IVF services. Why? Let's be honest! In England, even before the move to single embryo transfer...
Towards commodification? A response to the Court of Appeal judgment on compensation for lost sperm
by Professor Heather Widdows
In this case six men stored their sperm prior to undergoing treatment for cancer in case they proved to be infertile after the treatment. However, the sperm was not properly stored and as a result was inadvertently destroyed. The men sued the NHS Trust where their sperm was stored, losing...