F.D.A. Seeks More Oversight of Vaccine Trials and Approvals

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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee Likely to Target Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.

CDC committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of hepatitis B shots at birth or delaying them. The vaccine is credited by public health experts with nearly eliminating maternal transmission of the disease in the U.S.

The GLP-1 Agonists The latest magic bullets

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Drug resistant tuberculosis is increasing. See my recent free Substack post for the history of Streptomycin, its clinical evaluation, and the ever-shifting political contexts in which tensions between drug therapy and public health have unfolded.

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) - Original Theatrical Trailer - (WB - 1940) - (TCM) YouTube video by JeremyWarnerBrosFanVideos2

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez is a hero. We saw similar heroism in the 1940s. See my Substack post about heroism, including Edward G Robinson’s portrayal of the German Jewish scientist Paul Ehrlich. Here’s the official 1940 trailer:

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Drug Therapy: A History | Brian S Katcher, PharmD | Substack I’m a clinical pharmacist with a varied career that led me to my fourth book project, a history of drug therapy and public health. Click to read Drug Therapy: A History, by Brian S Katcher, PharmD, a ...

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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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