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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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July 31, 2009
Category: Beer
The President had a choice to promote the craft-brewing industry in the US - the most noble and patriotic of pursuits shared by our Founding Fathers. Instead, craft brewers across the country - nay, perhaps the world - let forth a collective "D'oh" upon the announcement of the President's watered-down choice.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 28, 2009
Category: Non-herbal supplements
A major loophole in US dietary supplement regulatory legislation allows potentially dangerous products to be sold legally until adverse reactions and/or body counts enable the FDA to issue warnings and market withdrawals.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:02 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Academia
A repost for the Education channel: An amazingly personal comment gets me thinking about how we view substance abuse among our students and colleagues in academia and industry.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 3:02 PM • 22 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 26, 2009
Category: Alternative medicine
"Locopops. . .It will cure what ails you.*" (*Locopops may not actually cure what ails you.) Simple. Truthful. To the point.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:02 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 24, 2009
Category: Academia
Consider how you balance the demands and pleasures of this season. Have you found ways to make progress on your must-dos while also taking time for your family, friends - and yourself - and being in the moment of this time of year? Or are July and August just another month for you?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:26 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 20, 2009
Category: Advertising
ScienceBlogs is not only solely responsible for the appearance content of these questionable adverts; they are going to have to answer to Daedalus who will be convulsing in the corner upon reading "NO2" and "N.O."
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 19, 2009
Category: Blogging community
Nothing personal. she's very nice, of course. But we should send her to Antarctica.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:45 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 18, 2009
Category: Blog carnivals
How do you balance your "musts," wants, and needs during the time of year in the Northern Hemisphere most often associated with recharging, reconnection, and renewal?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:02 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
July 17, 2009
Category: Drugs of Abuse
Admiration for an American hero whose life story of technological triumph and battle with depression and alcoholism shows that mental illness and substance abuse know no social or economic boundaries.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:58 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Science/medical journalism
Educate yourself to participate in the debate while you contribute to your local economy, your local culture, and reduce your impact on the environment.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:02 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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