政治介入医学研究,医患面临道德困境
A new proposal from a White House budget office is causing concern among scientists and doctors. The rule would give political appointees the power to cancel federal research grants if they believe the studies show 'ideological bias.' This means grants approved by scientific experts could be overruled by officials without a science background.
According to an analysis by a research advocacy group, the impact could be severe. The group looked at over ten thousand clinical trials currently funded by the government. It estimated that nearly half of these trials might be stopped under the new rule. These trials involve patients who are hoping for new treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions.
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