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Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of David J Kroll, a US state university educator and cancer researcher who holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, issues of under-represented groups in the STEMM disciplines, science and medical journalism, the science and culture of North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado, making and listening to music and, with the help of his colleague, Erleichda, wine appreciation.
"Why Terra Sigillata?" will tell you more about the origin of the blog name.
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For the record, this is a personal blog and any content or opinions expressed are solely the author's and do not reflect those of his university employer or funding agencies. He does get a bit ornery from time to time.
January 31, 2007
Category: Blogging community
One of the best pharma-insider bloggers finishes his employment due to cost-cutting. Dr. Derek Lowe is, however, available as a consultant.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:14 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 28, 2007
Category: Personal
It was a very cold morning in North Florida (in the teens/low 20s Fahrenheit) as I walked in to class during my second semester of graduate school. I vaguely recall some concerns about the launch of Challenger that morning...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:39 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 25, 2007
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
An FDA recall points out an illegal case where one can get too much bang for their buck.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:20 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 24, 2007
Category: Religion
I don't even know where to begin with this beautifully-crafted but very sad article in today's Wall Street Journal (sub req'd..sorry) by Suzanne Sataline. This has all the features that are sure to send PZ Myers and Orac convulsing in...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:56 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Basic Concepts
What do you want to know about drugs and supplements???
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:29 AM • 12 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 22, 2007
Category: Blogging community
The 2007 NC Science Blogging Conference came off as a great success thanks to the vision, passion, and general butt-busting of Anton Zuiker, Bora, Brian, and Paul and the sharing of wisdom by all the speakers. A fellow health professional-turned-journalist...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:28 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 19, 2007
Category: Drug safety
This is just plumb crazy (pun intended): US multivitamin supplements adulterated with lead.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:24 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
A recipe for disaster: a demographic prone by need to polypharmacy, also using supplements, etc., without informing their primary care provider.
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January 17, 2007
Category: Alternative medicine
While I wait for my copy of Dan Hurley's book, "Natural Causes: Death, Lies and Politics in America's Vitamin and Herbal Supplement Industry," it is interesting to read the media reports on his interviews and the responses from the dietary...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:29 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 16, 2007
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
Hurley's new book will make for some very interesting discussions.
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