Cancer – To Screen or Not to Screen?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD4
I once treated a patient who was in her 90s. She was less than 5 feet tall and had never weighed more than 90 pounds. But,... READ MORE →
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A Small Sip from the Fountain of Youth
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe search for eternal youth is as old as time itself. The theme of immortality winds its way through religion, mythology,... READ MORE →
Is Knowledge Power? Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe completion of the sequencing of the human genome in 2003 was an outstanding scientific accomplishment. This achievement,... READ MORE →
Will Healthcare Workers Refuse the Swine Flu Vaccine?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe first doses of vaccine for the Influenza A H1N1 virus (“swine flu”) should be available in October of 2009. Due to... READ MORE →
Swine Flu – A Lose-Lose Situation for Public Health Authorities
by Rachel Danks, PhDAfter the great SARS terror of 2002 which was predicted to cause more devastation than AIDS, and the bird flu panic of 2006... READ MORE →
Health Insurance for All – A Weighty Issue
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe prospect of universal health coverage for all Americans is weighing heavily on lawmakers right now. But, if the current... READ MORE →
Communication is Key to Appropriate Antibiotic Use
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDThe misuse of antibiotics around the world is increasing due, in part, to diagnostic uncertainty and patient expectations.... READ MORE →
Death and Dying in Tough Economic Times
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDCash-strapped states and private health care providers are looking for ways to cut costs and save money in these economic... READ MORE →
Dressing for Success? – the White Coat Dilemma
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDFor nearly 200 years, the white coat has served as a symbol of the medical profession. Originally, the white coat was worn... READ MORE →
Barriers to Emergency Contraception
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDEmergency contraception (EC) has been available in the United States for almost a decade. It is a safe and effective contraceptive... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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