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Brain Aneurysm: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

"Brain death," or death determined by neurological criteria, is one way that doctors figure out if a patient has died. This is closely tied to organ donation, as the vast majority of vital organs come from brain-dead donors. In this interview with Dr. Joseph Meaney, President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), we address common questions about brain death. What does the Catholic Church teach about brain death? What is the medical standard for determining death? Are living people e

A silent and deadly epidemic is sweeping across our country. Brain death diagnoses have steadily increased in recent years. Medical professionals often make these decisions quickly using subjective criteria. Financial incentives can play a role, as long-term care is costly for hospitals, while many patients declared brain dead are ideal organ donors—a lucrative procedure for the medical community. So-called brain-dead patients are dismissed as too expensive to keep alive and beyond hope. But fam