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Hooked on the Internet ABC News carried out the largest survey to date on Internet addiction. In a study of more than 17,000 people last year, David Greenfield, psychologist and president of The Center for Internet Studies, found that 6% of web users in the United States could be addicted. Hospitals in Islamic History The capital of the Islamic caliphate changed from one dynasty to another and within each capital, important medical centres developed. Thus, by the end of the 13th century, there were many medical centres throughout the Arab world. Female circumcision THE ENVIRONMENT From Actions to Words To Clone or not to Clone - That is the Question! An on-going debate has been heating up in the United Kingdom since the British government declared on 16th August that it will introduce legislation to amend a ban on human cloning, allowing scientific research on human embryos, and making Britain the first country to do so. Parliament is set to vote on the issue this autumn and MPs from all parties can vote according to their personal beliefs on the subject rather than being forced to tow the party line. Ethics of the Medical Profession from the Islamic Viewpoint The medical profession has been characterized since its dawn in history by the tremendous responsibilities its practitioners shoulder: extensive knowledge, proper morals, performance dedication, self-denial, and mercy towards all people without discrimination. Medical ethics draw their essence from Islamic teachings, which call for honesty, sound performance, and God consciousness in every act.
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