ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/4/2023
Research monkey shortage undermines U.S. readiness, panel says
The U.S. funds colonies at national primate centers but supplies were tight and more animals were regularly imported even before the pandemic. - 5/4/2023
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency
WHO said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn’t come to an end. - 5/3/2023
A peculiar desire
In speaking with a patient nearing end of life, I’m reminded of how important it is to go beyond the “written” directives. - 5/3/2023
Explosion rips roof off Massachusetts pharmaceutical plant
Authorities said there was no threat to the local population or to homes near the Newburyport building, but fire officials told employees who work in the industrial park where the facility lies to stay away. One woman who didn’t get the message said she could taste chemicals on her lips. - 5/3/2023
WHO fires scientist who led COVID search over sex misconduct
Peter Ben Embarek, who led the WHO side of a joint team with scientists in China, was dismissed last year, the health agency said. - 5/3/2023
Nova Scotia says 148 nurses return to public health system after $10K bonus
Michelle Thompson says the nurses include retired, casual and travel nurses who have agreed to work in the publicly funded system for at least two years. - 5/3/2023
Cambridge, Ont., pharma facility to help make Moderna mRNA vaccines
Novocol Pharma is set to prepare and package respiratory mRNA vaccines for distribution in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. - 5/2/2023
Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening
In the 18-month trial, people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab showed 35% less decline in thinking skills compared to those given a dummy drug. - 5/2/2023
Are analgesics truly useful for relieving back pain?
Even after years research, there's no conclusive evidence of efficacy or safety in treating acute back pain.