Publications by authors named "Carrie C Wu"
"When Appearances Matter: A Taxonomy and Ethics for Demographic-Based Provider Requests".
Camb Q Healthc Ethics
July 2023
Requests by patients for providers of specific demographic backgrounds pose an ongoing challenge for hospitals, policymakers, and ethicists. These requests may stem from a wide variety of motivations; some may be consistent with broader societal values, although many others may reflect prejudices inconsistent with justice, equity, and decency. This paper proposes a taxonomy designed to assist healthcare institutions in addressing such cases in a consistent and equitable manner.
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- The ocular motility disorder CFEOM1 is caused by mutations in the KIF21A gene, affecting motor function in the eye muscles.
- Research with genetically modified mice shows that these mutations lead to developmental issues in the oculomotor nerve, causing abnormal growth and pathways for nerve fibers.
- The study identifies a protein called Map1b, which interacts with Kif21a, suggesting that disruptions in this relationship could contribute significantly to the disorder's development.