Tpixel.gif (807 bytes)
crdsani2.gif (10183 bytes)

x
Xenos Christian
Fellowship
Crossroads Home
Xenos
Online Journal...

index
issue 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Xenos Summer
Institute

The Death of Truth

chapter 1
study guide
reviews

Meet the Director
Speaker's Bureau
Apologetics &
Evangelism
Resources
Postmodernism &
You
Conversation &
Cuisine


Dónal O'Mathúna


Available on the Web  or view list of articles in Bioethics - Alternative Medicine and Complementary Therapies - Chemistry

Editorials and Commentaries

Abortion

Alternative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Clinical Articles on Specific Alternative Therapies

Assisted Suicide

Ireland and Christianity

Medical Ethics

Pain & Suffering

Go to the Contents Page


BOOKS PUBLISHED

Dónal O'Mathúna, & Walt Larimore, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001.

Gary P. Stewart, William R. Cutrer, Timothy J. Demy, Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Paige C. Cunningham, John F. Kilner, & Linda K. Bevington, Basic Questions on Alternative Medicine. The BioBasics Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 1998.

Gary P. Stewart, William R. Cutrer, Timothy J. Demy, Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Paige C. Cunningham, John F. Kilner, & Linda K. Bevington, Basic Questions on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia. The BioBasics Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 1998.

Gary P. Stewart, William R. Cutrer, Timothy J. Demy, Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Paige C. Cunningham, John F. Kilner, & Linda K. Bevington, Basic Questions on End-of-Life Decisions. The BioBasics Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 1998.

Gary P. Stewart, William R. Cutrer, Timothy J. Demy, Dónal P. O'Mathúna, Paige C. Cunningham, John F. Kilner, & Linda K. Bevington, Basic Questions on Reproductive Technologies. The BioBasics Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 1998.

PUBLICATIONS in BIOETHICS

view publications in: Alternative Medicine and Chemistry

{Note: a link to the article's title brings you to the article; a link to the book or journal name brings you to general information about that publication.}

"Using the Bible in Medical Ethics." Unpublished M.A. Thesis, Ashland Theological Seminary, March 1994.

"The Bible and Abortion: What of the 'Image of God'?" Chapter 16 in Bioethics and the Future of Medicine: A Christian Appraisal. Edited by John F. Kilner, Nigel M. de S. Cameron, and David L. Schiedermayer, pp. 199-211. Carlisle, UK: Paternoster Press, 1995.

"Did Paul Condone Suicide? Implications for Assisted Suicide and Active Euthanasia," Ethics & Medicine, 12 (1996): 55-60.

"Medical Ethics and What it Means to Be Human," Irish Bible School Journal (1996): 12-19.

"Responding to Patients in the Persistent Vegetative State," Philosophia Christi 19:2 (Fall 1996): 55-83.

"Abortion: Biblical Perspectives," Ashland Theological Journal 28 (1996): 60-73.

"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Alternative Medicine," Watchman Expositor 14 (1997): 3-6.

"The Case of Human Growth Hormone," in Genetics and Ethics: Do the Ends Justify the Genes? Edited by John F. Kilner, Rebecca D. Pentz, & Frank E. Young, pp. 203-17. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.

Academic Specialist for an interactive web site, "Medical Ethics: Where Do You Draw the Line?" Available as part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting/Annenberg Project.

"But The Bible Doesn’t Say They Were Wrong to Commit Suicide, Does It?" in Suicide: A Christian Response. Crucial Considerations for Choosing Life. Edited by Timothy J. Demy and Gary P. Stewart, pp. 349-366. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1998.

"Did Paul Condone Suicide? Implications for Assisted Suicide and Active Euthanasia." Reprinted in Suicide: A Christian Response. Crucial Considerations for Choosing Life. Edited by Timothy J. Demy and Gary P. Stewart, pp. 387-397. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1998.

Dónal P. O’Mathuna and Darrel W. Amundsen, "Historical and Biblical References in Physician-Assisted Suicide Court Opinions," Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy 12.2 (1998), 473-96.

"Are Some Living Patients No Longer Persons? Celebrate Life 21.1, (January-February 1999): 26-27.

"Applying Justice to Genetics," in Genetic Engineering: A Christian Response. Edited by Timothy J. Demy and Gary P. Stewart, 51-69. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1999.

"Why me, God?’ Understanding Suffering," Ethics & Medicine 15.2 (1999): 44-52.

"Stem Cell Research and Moral Status of Human Embryos," Celebrate Life 21.5, (September-October 1999): 18-21.

"The Goals of Medicine: The Case of Viagra," in The Reproductive Revolution: A Christian Appraisal of Sexuality, Reproductive Technologies, and the Family. Edited by John F. Kilner, Paige C. Cunningham, and W. David Hager, pp. 46-59. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.

"The Vertical Context: Prayer and Bioethics," in BioEngagement: Making a Christian Difference through Bioethics Today. Edited by Nigel M. de S. Cameron, Scott E. Daniels, and Barbara J. White, pp. 57-67. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.

"Stem Cell Research and Human Embryos," Christianity & Pharmacy 3.2 (Fall 2000): 6-8, 14.

Book reviews published in Ethics & Medicine, Ashland Theological Journal, and Christianity & Pharmacy.

PUBLICATIONS in ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE and COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

view publications in: Bioethics or Chemistry

"Postmodern Impact: Health Care," in The Death of Truth: What's Wrong with Multiculturalism, The Rejection of Reason, and the New Postmodern Diversity. Edited by Dennis McCallum, pp. 58-84. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1996.

"Nursing's New Alternative: Therapeutic Touch," Ohio Council Against Health Fraud Newsletter 7 (Winter 1996): 2-4.

"Postmodern Medicine: Miracle or Menace?Today's Christian Doctor 27 (Fall 1996):28-32.

Contributor to the Nurses Christian Fellowship booklet, A Response to Energy-based Theories and Therapies (Madison, WI: Nurses Christian Fellowship, 1996).

"The Subtle Allure of Therapeutic Touch," Journal of Christian Nursing 15 (Winter 1998), 4-13.

"The Truth About Alternative Medicine," Mission:America (Winter 1997): 7-8.

"Therapeutic Touch: What Could Be the Harm?" Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine 2.1 (1998): 56-62.

"Therapeutic Touch and Wound Healing," Alternative Medicine Alert 1.5 (May 1998): 49-52. Reprinted in Physician’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Marc S. Micozzi, ed. (Atlanta, GA: American Health Consulting, 1999), 273-6; and in The Health Professional’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Nancy Saltmash, ed. (Atlanta, GA: American Health Consulting, 1999), 63-7.

"Emerging Alternative Therapies," in The Changing Face of Health Care: A Christian Appraisal. Edited by John F. Kilner, Robert D. Orr, and Judith Allen Shelly, pp. 258-279. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1998.

"Alternative Medicine . . . What’s A Christian Physician To Do?" Today’s Christian Doctor, 29 (Fall 1998): 6-11.

"Goldenseal: The Golden Cure for Common Colds?" Alternative Medicine Alert 1.8 (August 1998): 90-3. Reprinted in Physician’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Marc S. Micozzi, ed. (Atlanta, GA: American Health Consulting, 1999), 159-61.

"Acupuncture for Quick Relief of Asthmatic Exacerbation" Alternative Medicine Alert 1.10 (October 1998): 109-13. Reprinted in The Health Professional’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Nancy Saltmash, ed. (Atlanta, GA: American Health Consulting, 1999), 99-103.

"Therapeutic Touch for Wound Healing (Protocol for a Cochrane Review)," in The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 1999. Oxford: Update Software.

"Pyruvate for the treatment of obesity," Alternative Medicine Alert 2.3 (March 1999): 31-4.

"Cholestin ™ for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia," Alternative Medicine Alert 2.4 (April 1999): 37-41.

"Prayer Research," Journal of Christian Nursing, 16.3 (Summer 1999): 17-21.

 "Grape Seed Extract for the Prevention of Cardiac Disease," Alternative Medicine Alert 2.8 (August 1999):91-4.

"Androstenedione for Performance Enhancement: Hard-Hitting Hormone or Harmful Hype?" Alternative Medicine Alert 2.9 (September 1999):97-100.

"DHEA Supplementation During Menopause," Alternative Medicine Alert 2.10 (October 1999):113-6.

"Sports Nutrition: Better Performances from Better Diets," Institute for Natural Resources Health Update (october 1999).

"Reiki as an Adjunctive Therapy for Relaxation and Pain Relief." Alternative Medicine Alert 2.12 (December 1999):136-8.

"Postmodernism and Alternative Medicine," Christianity & Pharmacy 2.2 (Winter 1999): 11-20.

"Alternative Dieting Aids: Effectiveness & Safety," Institute for Natural Resources Health Update (January 2000).

"Cordyceps for Improved Energy Levels and Sports Performance," Alternative Medicine Alert 3.3 (March 2000): 28-30.

Sally Satel and Dónal P. O'Mathúna, "New Age Nurses," The Women's Quarterly 22 (Winter 2000): 22-4.

"Chromium Supplementation in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," Alternative Medicine Alert 3.4 (April 2000): 40-44.

"Goldenseal for Upper Respiratory Infections," Alternative Medicine Alert 3.5 (May 2000): 56-58.

"Where To With Herbals?" Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine 6.3 (May 2000): 34-35.

"Ethical Issues Concerning Therapeutic Touch," in Therapeutic Touch. Edited by Béla Scheiber and Carla Selby, pp. 77-94. Amherst, NY: Prometheus, 2000.

"Postmodern Promotion of Alternative Medicine," Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine 4.1 (Spring/Summer 2000): 22-28.

"Does Intercessory Prayer Bring Healing?" Holistic Nursing Update 1.7 (July 2000): 49-52.

"Can Stinging Nettles Take the Sting Out of Hay Fever?" Alternative Medicine Alert 3.7 (July 2000): 77-9.

"Evidence-Based Practice and Reviews of Therapeutic Touch," Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 32.3 (Third Quarter 2000): 279-85.

Maureen E. Geraghty and Dónal P. O'Mathúna, "Aristolochic Acid: A Practical Perspective for Renal Professionals," Nephrology News & Issues, 14.10 (September 2000): 59-64.

"Creatine to Enhance Sports Performance," Alternative Medicine Alert 3.10 (October 2000): 112-115.

"Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for bodybuilding," Alternative Medicine Alert 3.12 (December 2000): 140-142.

"Chromium Supplementation for Weight Loss," Alternative Medicine Alert 4.4 (April 2001): 37-40.

"Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Athletes. Part 1: Ergogenic Aids-Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies," Alternative Medicine Reports 1.1 (May 2001): 1-12.

Book reviews published in Ethics & Medicine and the Ashland Theological Journal

PUBLICATIONS in CHEMISTRY

view publications in: Bioethics or Alternative Medicine

"Part 1: Isolation and Structure Elucidation of Labdane Diterpenes from Amphiachyris amoena (Shinners) Solbrig. Part 2: Synthesis of Methoxy-Methylenedioxy Isoquinolones." Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, The Ohio State University, August 1988.

Dónal P. O'Mathúna and Raymond W. Doskotch, "Amoenolide-A and Related Acetylated Labdane Diterpenes from Amphiachyris amoena," Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp. 767-775, June 1994.

Dónal P. O'Mathúna and Raymond W. Doskotch, "Five New Labdane Diterpenes from Amphiachyris amoena," Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 57, No. 10, pp. 1382-1390, October 1994.

Dónal P. O'Mathúna and Raymond W. Doskotch, "New Labdane Diterpene Glycosides from Amphiachyris amoena," Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 82-92, January 1995.

Michael J. Pcolinski, Dónal P. O'Mathúna and Raymond W. Doskotch, "Modified Labdane Diterpenes from Amphiachyris amoena," Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 58, No. 2, pp. 209-16, February 1995.

Dónal P. O'Mathúna and Raymond W. Doskotch, "Amoenolide K and Amoenolide K 19-Acetate, Two Grindelane Peroxides from Amphiachyris amoena. Isolation, Structure Determination, and Preparation of Amoenolide K from Amoenolide A by Photochemical Oxygenation," Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 58, No. 9, pp. 1407-18, September 1995.

"Radioactive Tracers" in The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Edited by Bridget Travers, pp. 3029-32. Detroit: Gale Research, 1995.

"Roy D. Hudson" (pp. 165-6); "Carroll M. Leevy" (pp. 203-5); "Arnold H. Maloney" (pp. 213-4); "Onesimus" (pp. 245-6); "Jeanne C. Sinkford" (pp. 274-6); and "Louis W. Sullivan," (pp. 289-91), in Notable Black American Scientists. Edited by Kristine Krapp. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1998.

WORKS AWAITING PUBLICATION

"Spirituality and Alternative Medicine," in Cutting-edge Bioethics: A Christian Exploration of Technologies and Trends. Edited by John F. Kilner, et al. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, in press.

"Professional Responsibility Concerning Alternative Therapies," in The Christian Stake in Nursing Ethics. Edited by Bart S. Cusveller, Agneta Sutton, and Dónal P. O'Mathúna, in press.

back to the top


Go to the Publications homepage

Visit Dónal's Homepage

 


Top Of Page


Xenos Online Journal | Xenos Summer Institute
The Death of Truth | Meet the Director | Speaker's Bureau
Apologetics & Evangelism | Postmodernism and You
Conversation & Cuisine

Crossroads Home | Xenos Christian Fellowship

Send problems or comments to webmaster@xenos.org

pixel.gif (807 bytes)
crdslgo1.gif (941 bytes)