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Diversity's Pandemic Distractions. 多样性的流行干扰。

Health matrix (Cleveland, Ohio : 1991) Pub Date : 2022-01-01

Jonathan Kahn

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Different but Same: A Call for a Joint Pro-Active Regulation of Cross-Border Egg and Surrogacy Markets. 不同但相同：呼吁对跨境卵子和代孕市场进行联合积极监管。

Health matrix (Cleveland, Ohio : 1991) Pub Date : 2018-01-01

Sharon Bassan

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BORROWING FROM DORMANT COMMERCE CLAUSE DOCTRINE IN ANALYZING ABORTION CLINIC REGULATIONS. 借用隐商条款理论分析堕胎诊所法规。