Doctors grow jaw bone in man's back

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The discussion centers around a medical case in which doctors successfully grew a jaw bone on a man's back and later transplanted it to his mouth. The conversation touches on the implications of this medical advancement, humor related to the situation, and personal reflections from participants.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express amazement at the medical advancements demonstrated by the jaw bone transplant.
  • One participant advocates for the continuation of stem cell research as a crucial factor in medical progress.
  • Humorous speculation is presented regarding potential future headlines related to the recipient's diet.
  • Participants share light-hearted jokes about the situation, indicating a playful tone in parts of the discussion.
  • Personal reflections on health and community are shared, with one participant expressing gratitude for their connections.

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Participants generally agree on the impressive nature of the medical procedure, but the discussion includes humor and personal anecdotes that do not lead to a consensus on any specific technical or ethical implications.

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The discussion includes humorous remarks that may detract from a serious analysis of the medical implications, and personal health experiences that are not directly related to the main topic.

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Readers interested in medical advancements, particularly in regenerative medicine, as well as those who enjoy light-hearted discussions surrounding serious topics.

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German doctors grow jaw bone replacement in man's back
Last Updated Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:21:53 EDT

LONDON - A German man was able to chow down on a bratwurst sandwich after surgeons grew a new jaw bone on his back muscle and transplanted the bone to his mouth. [continued]

http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2004/08/27/jaw040827.html
 
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Wow, that is amazing. It's wonderful to see the advances in medicine. This is another reason that stem cell research needs to continue.
 
Next year's headline

Jaw Transplant Recipient Suffers Heart Attack From Eating Too Many Bratwurst Sandwiches

:biggrin:
 
Evo said:
Wow, that is amazing.

I know. When I read it my jaw hit the floor.

On a sad note, I heard there was a lot of backbiting in all of this.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
I know. When I read it my jaw hit the floor.

On a sad note, I heard there was a lot of backbiting in all of this.

heeheeheee heee hee! :smile:
 
I'm home sick, didn't go out, feeling bad.

Then I see Ivan's & MIH's posts and realize how lucky I am to know them. :biggrin:
 
awwww.. Poor Evo! You got one of them summer colds that's going around?
Hope you are feeling better.
 

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