Category Archives: Women

Silence = Death

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Sean Philpott-Jones

As Donald Trump fights for his political life following new revelations about wholly inappropriate disclosure of classified materials and potential obstruction of justice, he has quietly issued new orders that will condemn thousands of women and children around the world … Continue reading →

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The Breast Intentions Are Fraught With Disappointment

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sean Philpott-Jones

About once a year on average, I seem to create a bit of a stir with a commentary on breast cancer and screening guidelines. In those commentaries, I sometimes question the message that is given to American women about the … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering Cancer Screening Programs

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Sean Philpott-Jones

In a public commentary that aired a little over a year ago, I caused quite a stir when I discussed the case of Amy Robach, the then-40-year-old ABC News correspondent who was diagnosed with breast cancer after receiving an on-air … Continue reading →

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Cheaper by the Dozen

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Sean Philpott-Jones

As a bioethicist, I appreciate the fact that the American public has become deeply engaged in a number of important health policy debates. For example, should local, state and national agencies forcibly quarantine travelers coming from countries affected by the … Continue reading →

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Opening the Black Box

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sean Philpott-Jones

In a study published earlier this week, researchers found that pregnant women who take acetaminophen — a widely used drug found in such over-the-counter painkillers as Tylenol and Excedrin — are at increased risk of having children with hyperkinetic disorders … Continue reading →

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Media Myths About Mammograms

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sean Philpott-Jones

Like most married couples, my husband and I have a morning routine. I tend to get up first, shower, get dressed, get a cup of coffee, and make lunch. Dan is a little slower to get started, and likes to … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Victims of Domestic Violence

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Sean Philpott-Jones

Last Friday, famed Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was arraigned on charges of murder in a South African court of law. Nicknamed the ‘Blade Runner’ after the carbon fiber blades that this double-amputee uses to run, Mr. Pistorius is accused … Continue reading →

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Meet the New Boss. Not the Same as the Old Boss.

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Sean Philpott-Jones

Most pundits have been describing last week’s elections as a victory for the status quo, with President Obama being reelected and Democrats retaining control of the Senate despite the timid economic recovery and despite Super PACs spending nearly a billion … Continue reading →

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The Silent War on Abortion

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Sean Philpott-Jones

Over the past two weeks, the attention of the American public has been held captive by the political circuses known as the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.  They couldn’t have been more different. What I found particularly fascinating was not … Continue reading →

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Contraception, the Affordable Care Act, and the Catholic Church

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Sean Philpott-Jones

One of the key components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the landmark health care reform package signed into law last year, was the requirement that private insurance plans cover a variety of preventive services for women at … Continue reading →

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