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First lecture of the School of Bioethics addresses the issue of grief in the field of health

First lecture of the School of Bioethics addresses the issue of grief in the field of health

The School of Bioethics held its First Lecture, an event that brought together the academic community in an environment of reflection and learning. The special guest of the day was Dr. José Carlos Bermejo, director of the San Camilo Health Humanization Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid, a reference in supporting people in mourning and known for his focus on the humanization of health care.

Change of Board of Directors at the Mexican National Academy of Bioethics for the period 2024-2026

Change of Board of Directors at the Mexican National Academy of Bioethics for the period 2024-2026

The Mexican National Academy of Bioethics (ANMB) presented its new directive in a solemn ceremony that underlined the importance of bioethics in the current context of medicine and technology. This event brought together distinguished academics and professionals from the health sector, reinforcing the Academy's commitment to promoting and strengthening bioethics in Mexico. 

Martha Patricia Hernández, new vice president of the ANMB board of directors

Change of Board of Directors at the Mexican National Academy of Bioethics for the period 2024-2026

A solemn ceremony was held chaired by the commissioner of CONBIOÉTICA, Patricio Santillán Doherty, where the Mexican National Academy of Bioethics (ANMB) named Martha Patricia Hernández Valdez, member of the School of Bioethics, as the new Vice President of the Academy for the period 2024-2026. 

José Alberto Castilla gives a lecture at the Mexican Academy of Medicine

José Alberto Castilla gives a lecture at the Mexican Academy of Medicine

Dr. José Alberto Castilla Barajas participated in a conference organized by the Academia Mexiquense de Medicina, A.C., (AMM) at the Siglo XXI University Center. During his speech, he highlighted the importance of bioethical training in the professional practice of health workers and emphasized how these principles are fundamental to guarantee ethical and quality medical care. 

Universidad Anáhuac México and MELISA Institute of Chile will strengthen research in bioethics

Universidad Anáhuac México and MELISA Institute of Chile will strengthen research in bioethics

The School of Bioethics and the MELISA Institute of Chile held a meeting to strengthen academic and scientific collaboration in the field of bioethics, a meeting that marked the beginning of a strategic alliance that promises to enrich training and research at both institutions.

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School of Bioethics present at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024-2025 Academic Year

School of Bioethics present at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024-2025 Academic Year

The School of Bioethics participated in the Opening Ceremony of the 2024-2025 Academic Year at the Universidad Anáhuac México North Campus. The event began with a Eucharistic celebration, followed by a solemn academic ceremony in which university authorities, teachers, students and members of the academic community gathered.

Authorities of the School of Bioethics welcome the new PhD students

Authorities of the School of Bioethics welcome the new PhD students

The Anáhuac Doctoral School and the Postgraduate Directorate of the Universidad Anáhuac México organized a welcome breakfast for the new doctoral students. Dr. María Elizabeth de los Ríos, researcher and professor at the School of Bioethics, opened this event with a reflection on the challenges she faced when pursuing her doctorate, as well as the commitment that this entails in carrying out high-impact research to social transformation. 


The School of Bioethics strengthens ties with the European University of Rome

The School of Bioethics strengthens ties with the European University of Rome

The European University of Rome is distinguished by its degree programs designed for a global society. With classes taught entirely in English, Erasmus+ internships and opportunities for cultural exchanges, the EBU seeks to train the professionals of tomorrow in an international environment.

The School of Bioethics strengthens ties with the Pontifical Academy for Life

The School of Bioethics strengthens ties with the Pontifical Academy for Life

Representatives of the School of Bioethics visited the Pontifical Academy for Life in Piazza San Calisto, Rome, where they spoke with Bishop Vincenzo Paglia with whom they discussed future collaborations and addressed crucial issues to strengthen the relationship between both institutions.

The School of Bioethics seeks to strengthen its collaboration with Lumsa University

The School of Bioethics seeks to strengthen its collaboration with Lumsa University

Dr. José Alberto Castilla made an official visit to Lumsa University, a Roman Catholic institution that is distinguished for promoting and supporting interdisciplinary research in various fields, to initiate a dialogue that enhances Bioethics at a global level.

Patricia Hernández participates in the nineteenth Nursing Meeting

Patricia Hernández participates in the nineteenth Nursing Meeting

Martha Patricia Hernández Valdez participated in the 19th Nursing Meeting: "Nursing at the forefront in essential actions of patient safety", which was organized by the government of the State of Mexico through the Mayor's Office and of the Social Security Institute of the State of Mexico and Municipalities (ISSEMYM).

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Marieli de los Ríos reflects on the encyclical Fratelli Tutti and Bioethics

Marieli de los Ríos reflects on the encyclical Fratelli Tutti and Bioethics

The meeting of the Querida Amazonia Study Group was held in which ideas and reflections were exchanged on the encyclical Fratelli Tutti and Bioethics. This document calls for universal brotherhood, social friendship, the building of bridges between people and invites us to promote a culture of encounter and dialogue.

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Bioethical assessment of vasectomy without children: personal autonomy against maleficence
Authors: Miguel Téllez Martínez-Fornés, José Carlos Abellán Salort, María Concepción Fouz López
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36105/mye.2024v35n3.03

Maya Kowalski’s Story: do no harm

Vasectomy is usually requested by a couple with children who consider that they have completed their family project. In the clinical practice of the urology office of the Spanish health system, the professional must respond to an increasingly frequent demand: the request for vasectomy in young and childless patients,  which raises many doubts in the urologist, regarding the suitability of its realization. Vasectomy causes a supposedly irreversible loss of reproductive function. Performed at the request of healthy, young, childless men, while  respecting  their  autonomy of decision, it can nevertheless be maleficent. This paper aims to provide bioethical arguments concerning the performance of voluntary vasectomy in these cases and to evaluate the basis of the ethical criteria usually invoked to justify it. Subsequently, the legal  aspects  of  vasectomy  in  Spain  and  the  role  of  the  professional’s conscientious objection are analyzed.

Family planning as a solution for climate change. Bioethical dilemmas in the context of sustainable development
Author: Maroun BADR
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36105/mye.2024v35n3.04

Climate  change  crisis  is  a  global  concern  for  the  humanity  and  for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). One of the solutions proposed is family planning which plays a dual role. Firstly, family planning must ensure gender equality (SDG 5) and good health (SDG 3) that “strengthen resilience and  adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries” (SDG 13.1). Secondly, it would  make  it  possible  to  contribute to the  reduction  in  population growth, which will turn lead to a reduction in the levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This article analyzes this dual role to determine whether family planning could be an ethical solution for climate change and for contributing to sustainable development for a better future of humanity.

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