Is medical assistance in dying just medically-administered death?

As medical assistance in dying seemingly gains traction, this editorial discusses the arguments for and against it, looking at the balance of patient autonomy and alleviation of suffering vs the potentially far-reaching and unintended consequences. The authors hope that this provides a platform for further debate and education around assisted dying.

Crystallization, Phase Stability, Microstructure, and Chemical Bonding in GaO Nanofibers Made by Electrospinning.

We report on the crystal structure, phase stability, surface morphology, microstructure, chemical bonding, and electronic properties of gallium oxide (GaO) nanofibers made by a simple and economically viable electrospinning process. The effect of processing parameters on the properties of GaO nanofibers were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. Thermal treatments in the range of 700-900 °C induce crystallization of amorphous fibers and lead to phase stabilization of α-GaOOH, β-GaO, or mixtures of these phases.