Before a packed East Room audience yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order reversing the Bush administration’s restrictions on federal funding of research that involves human embryonic stem cells. The long-expected change in policy will help U.S. researchers compete with other nations in stem cell research. Indeed, United Kingdom stem cell scientists are already voicing concerns that the U.K. may lose its place to the U.S. as the world leader of stem cell research [1].
2008 Presidential Candidates on the Issues of Biomedical Research and Healthcare
October 23, 2008 | by
A major determinant of America’s health and competitiveness in the world is progress in the life sciences. Over the past twenty years, the life sciences have had a tremendous impact on human health through the understanding of the molecular basis of disease and the development of new diagnostics, therapeutics and other medical products. Given the significance of biomedical research on healthcare, I felt it was important to highlight the 2008 presidential candidates’ positions. A number of online resources are discussed in this post and listed at the end of the article. With the election less than two weeks away, it is paramount that voters know where the presidential candidates’ stand on these essential issues.
Health Highlights – October 7th, 2008
October 7, 2008 | by
Health Highlights is a biweekly summary of particularly interesting articles from credible sources of health and medical information that we follow & read. For a complete list of recommeded sources, see our links page.
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Are Doctors Super Human? | Brain Blogger
Do as I say, not as I do. When it comes to sleep, that’s the attitude of the medical profession. Indeed, a recent study found that interns and doctors are still expected to work ridiculously long hours in hospitals.
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Are Headphones Safe for Your Ears? | Center on Media and Child Health
iPods and headphones are ubiquitous today. But are they safe?
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Marketing Science in the Public Square | Tomorrow’s Table
The media is the predominant source of science information and can have a huge impact on how the public views the risks and benefits of scientific research. If we don’t want public awareness of scientific research to disappear, science needs to be marketed in broader media settings.
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Adult Stem Cells and Stroke | Mary Meets Dolly
Rebecca Taylor reports on a recent study finding that stem cells from bone marrow help reduce stroke damage in mice in a surprising way.
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13 Secrets from Your Pharmacist | Living Healthy | Reader’s Digest
Reader’s Digest shares pharmacy secretes, telling us what to keep in mind the next time you visit the pharmacy counter.
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Caveat Emptor: Drugs and the Free Market | Secundum Artem
N.B. explores drugs and the free market in an excellent post about the FDA cracking down on unapproved “cancer cures”. Let the buyer beware.
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Could Your Heart Medicine Cause Cancer? | Doctor David’s Blog
Dr. David Loeb reviews published clinical trial data on Vytorin and cautions against the use of newly approved FDA drugs.
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You’re Never Too Old To Learn Computer Skills | Dr Shock MD PhD
You can teach an old health consumer new skills. Dr. Shock describes a study to increase e-health use among older adults.
