1.   A Smithsonian researcher has called the pill one of the most socially significant medical advancements.

2.   But, as with any medical advancement, it is the family willing to take the risk who know the true price of that success.

3.   Colosimo said she believes her grandfather would have embraced some of the modern medical advancements that have been developed since his death, especially in the case of children.

4.   Crowning medical advancement?

5.   Drug and biotechnology industry representatives are particularly concerned that bills designed to prohibit human cloning could end up barring cellular research that offers medical advancements.

6.   Others conceded their motives had little to do with self-protection or the noble cause of medical advancement.

7.   Still, while medical advancements have clearly helped some of these pregnancies produce healthy children, others continue to be fraught with problems.

8.   Thanks to such medical advancements, most people diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia can find some relief.