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The wisdom of Prof Janet Stemwedel's navel.
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Terra Sigillata
musings on medicines from the Earth
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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.
Please read the DISCLAIMER for details on the blog's intended audience, advertising and comment policy, and how not to use the information presented herein.
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.
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February 29, 2008
NPR's The People's Pharmacy on bisphenol A, endocrine disruptors
Category: Radio/Podcast
BPA in plastic consumer products. Is it a health controversy? Are we too concerned? Not concerned enough? I'm still trying to figure it out - here's some help.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:28 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 28, 2008
Jeff Tweedy joins New York Times migraine blog
Category: Blogging community
Musical pioneer to turn med blogger.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 27, 2008
Grand Rounds 4.22 at Science Roll
Category: Grand Rounds
The week's wide spectrum of medical blogging with two notable picks from new voices.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:02 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The most idiotic statement (thus far) on UCSC attack
Category: Terrorism Against Researchers
Activist contends attack was part of a "P.R. smear campaign."
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 26, 2008
Animal rights terrorists reportedly behind UCSC faculty home invasion
Category: Terrorism Against Researchers
I just received this news from Americans for Medical Progress with a link to the Santa Cruz Sentinel reporting on the home invasion last evening Sunday of a UC-Santa Cruz breast cancer and neurological disease researcher: UCSC researcher targeted in...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 25, 2008
"Cherry-pickers" issued permanent injunction by FDA
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
A well-established Michigan fruit producer is cited by FDA for making disease treatment claims for their supplement products. But what action spurred FDA to issue a permanent injunction against the company and its executives?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:02 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Avery Comarow attacked by America's Natural Physician™
Category: Alternative medicine
The skeptic community eviscerated USN&WR editor Avery Comarow for his article on alternative medicine in academic medical centers. So you'd think that the alternative medicine community would be rejoicing. Er, not so much. "America's Natural PhysicianTM" weighs in.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 24, 2008
Swedish buzz
Category: Blog administration
Why are the Swedes so interested in my vasectomy?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 4:44 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Sunday morning guffaws
Category: Blogging community
Following last week's outtakes from church bulletins, the synthetic organic chemist who goes by Milkshake of Org Prep Daily sent along this for our pleasure....
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