musings on medicines from the Earth
Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of an academic researcher and educator who holds a PhD in Pharmacology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, academic career development, medical journalism and, occasionally, making and listening to music and wine appreciation for the monetarily-challenged.
You can learn quickly the distinction between the fields of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy, the Pharmaceutical Sciences by clicking on the hyperlinks. You can learn more about the author here.
"Why Terra Sigillata?" will tell you about the origin of the blog name.
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March 30, 2008
Category: Pharmacology
How science education outside the university can be an honorable, respected, and valued career track.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 4:40 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 29, 2008
Category: Academia
A paper in last month's issue of Nature Reviews Drug Discovery reported that US drug approvals during 2007 were the lowest number since 1983. (17 new molecular entities and 2 biologicals; see this figure for 1996-2007 data.) The review cites...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:41 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 27, 2008
Category: Pharmaceuticals
David Segal's widely-reprinted WaPo article might be passed over today by women but, dear female reader, it's all about you.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:30 AM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 26, 2008
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
The jig is up - FDA targets the growing trend of Viagra-like drugs in dietary supplements sold online. Proof again that supplements sometimes DO work - especially if they contain prescription drugs.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:40 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 24, 2008
Category: Biotechnology
What are the political, legal, and scientific barriers to approving generic protein therapeutics in the US when Europe already does?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:43 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 22, 2008
Category: Alternative medicine
Congratulations Bora, ritual crucifixion and infectious disease, NYT on Myers and Dawkins, nutritional profiling scams, and the Truthfinding Cyberpress.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:25 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 21, 2008
Category: The Friday Fermentable
C'mon, tell us where to go in your community for great wine and beer! (with a special shout-out to Alabama beer enthusiasts!)
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 20, 2008
Category: Drug safety
A needlessly complicated inhaler design and allergic reactions to cleanser components top this latest overview of advisories from the good folks at the US Food & Drug Administration.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:02 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 19, 2008
Category: Politics
In memory of all those lost and who will never be the same. . .
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 18, 2008
Category: Politics
No matter who you support - wow....
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:27 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Drug safety
Cheaper, yes. Equal, maybe not so much.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:42 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 14, 2008
Category: The Friday Fermentable
The April 2008 issue of Food & Wine magazine features my favorite, blogger-friendly, wine shop. What's yours?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Race in Science and Society
It's been a roller coaster of a week for Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:38 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 13, 2008
Category: Health Care
[Hi Mom. Will call you soon but you really need not read this post. Love, Your son.]
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 12, 2008
Category: Women in science and medicine
A great mash-up of race, gender, local pride, and the future for young scientists.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:30 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 9, 2008
Category: Blogging community
On this day in 1957, the Earth shook and belched forth a savior.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Medicine
The Oregon Urology Institute and ESPN sports radio team use clever marketing to encourage men to sack up.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 12:02 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 8, 2008
Category: Alternative medicine
With life support now removed, questions linger around the nature of the injections for chronic back pain that appear to have triggered Mrs Fishbein's potentially-fatal reaction.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:29 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 7, 2008
Category: Women in science and medicine
Senseless.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: The Friday Fermentable
A few gems among a surprisingly disappointing field - a great guide to spending your money wisely on Cote d'Or wines of Burgundy.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:50 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 5, 2008
Category: Drugs of Abuse
An absolutely fascinating medical and chemical detective story in this week's NEJM. (hint: it ain't the drug itself)
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 4, 2008
Category: Alternative medicine
The buck stops here for pulling the wool over the eyes of unsuspecting Americans.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:48 AM • 12 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
March 1, 2008
Category: Drug abuse
Saturday night reflections on substance abuse trends and responsible parenting.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:50 PM • 15 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Blogging community
The collective voice of women bloggers in science, technology, engineering, and math turns one.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
