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Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of an academic researcher and educator who took his PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, academic career development, medical journalism and, occasionally, making and listening to music and, with the help of his colleague, Erleichda, wine appreciation.
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October 31, 2007
Category: Pharmacology
Hallucinations of flying due to plant extracts administered with an unorthodox dosing device is at the heart of one of the most common images associated with Halloween. Try explaining this one to the kids.
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October 30, 2007
Category: DonorsChoose.org
I chose not to plague you with incessant reminders to contribute to our drive to raise funds for projects at DonorsChoose.org - where public school teachers propose class projects and you decide which ones to fund. Just one post at...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:54 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
October 29, 2007
Category: Pediatric health
Proponents of withdrawing cough and cold medicines for children 2-5 claim that the remedies are ineffective and provide no benefit to offset the rare pediatric fatalities attributed to these medicines. What do parents think?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:32 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Academia
One word: bewilderment.
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Category: Academia
An insightful post by PhysioProf on managing the diverse motivations of lab trainees.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
October 27, 2007
Category: The Working Scientist
The show must go on!
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October 26, 2007
Category: Science/medical journalism
The legendary Wall Street Journal science reporter succumbs to lung cancer.
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October 24, 2007
Category: Pharmaceuticals
Ya cain't put lipstick on a pig.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 3:02 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: The Working Scientist
SfN officials would do well to examine the experience of AACR's cancellation of their 2003 Toronto meeting.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:02 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
October 22, 2007
Category: Chemistry
A five-year-old's query leads to extensive continuing education in chemistry.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:32 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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