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Neural Implants and Recovery of Function: Human Work

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Recovery from Brain Damage

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 325))

Abstract

Organ transplantation is an accepted treatment for renal, hepatic and cardiorespiratory diseases and the principles of harvesting and transplantation technique, together with the maintenance of organ function are well established. The ethical aspects of harvesting have been widely debated52,61 and, in most countries, appropriate regulations have been formulated which support and, indeed, may encourage organ donation. As regards neural transplantation, however, these principles are yet to be agreed and the clinical value established. Consequently, the management of patients with neural degenerative disease, who potentially have much to gain, is uncertain and, the ethical issues are still hotly debated.23,43,47,52,55,61

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Hitchcock, E. (1992). Neural Implants and Recovery of Function: Human Work. In: Rose, F.D., Johnson, D.A. (eds) Recovery from Brain Damage. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 325. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3420-4_4

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