Monday, December 5, 2011

Doctor Kaufalio

It's Monday and my heartfelt appreciation goes out to Dr. Kaufalio, the laboratory scientist who perfected the one medication almost every pharmacist uses daily in their practice. Thank you!


Doctor Kaufalio from Billy Boyd Cape on Vimeo.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Is Vancopime Right For You?

If sepsis is taking so much out of you, ask your doctor about Vancopime.


Hat tip: Megan Hartranft

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Prescription Overdose Deaths Double in Arizona

The number of prescription drug overdose deaths had doubled in Arizona, according to the latest report released earlier this week by the Centers for Disease Control. Source: KOLD News-13 Tucson

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P.A.S.T.

The dark side of retirement from professional football.

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cheating Death With Generic Lipitor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium tablets) yesterday, much to the consternation of Pfizer, who'll still likely manage to squeeze more profits from it's blockbuster drug.


Stephen Colbert on faux innovation by big pharma to extend patents from BGS Horsman on Vimeo.

No Signal

Cellphones. They are quickly becoming a major part of our everyday lives. Everywhere you look, people are glued to their cellphones. But how did we get here? Are there any health risks associated with cellphone use? Could our obsession and fascination with these devices be creating a cellphone addiction? No Signal is a documentary that explores the often overlooked dark side of cellphone use and the possibility that we are becoming addicted to our cellphones.


No Signal from Modern House Productions on Vimeo.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

A Real Life Superhero

This is Roger. With the support of his mom, Roger dresses in a spandex suit and cape and patrols the streets at night, handing out food packages to the homeless when they can afford it.


Read about his story: Knight Warrior