“[T]here are those who say we cannot afford to invest in science, that support for research is somehow a luxury at moments defined by necessities. I fundamentally disagree. Science is more essential for our prosperity, our security, our health, our environment, and our quality of life than it has ever been before.” These were the words of the President in a speech delivered at the National Academy of Sciences earlier this week. He went on to set a goal for the US to increase investment in scientific research and development to 3% of the gross domestic product. Previously, I have discussed this administration’s commitment to science and science education. I’d like to include a presentation I made a few years ago on the crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and the importance of a robust science sector to a strong economy.
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A Minute of Health with CDC- Take a Deep Breath December 12, 2009Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, has been diagnosed in more than 12 million people in the U.S. Exposure to cigarette smoke is the leading risk factor for COPD. This podcast discusses the symptoms and treatment of COPD.
- Take a Deep Breath December 12, 2009
- NYTimes: Health
- Doctor and Patient: Lessons From the War Zone December 10, 2009Seeing the casualties of combat has the paradoxical power to create doctors with an extraordinary appreciation for all humanity.
- Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk December 10, 2009Two new studies suggest that bisphosphonate drugs taken to prevent bone loss may help fight breast cancer.
- News Analysis: Public Option Keeps Toehold in Senate Deal on Health Bill December 10, 2009By expanding Medicare and keeping a government insurance plan only as a backup, Democrats hope to offer something to both liberals and centrists.
- Doctor and Patient: Lessons From the War Zone December 10, 2009
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- WashingtonPost: Health
- Virginians under 50 can get nasal mist form of swine flu vaccine next week December 10, 2009Healthy Virginians younger than 50 can begin receiving the nasal mist form of the swine flu vaccine at pharmacies next week, and state officials say they hope to drop all restrictions on it just before Christmas.
- USDA to serve lawmakers lunches from the school cafeteria December 10, 2009Chicken fajita strips, sliced ham and canned green beans: That's what's for lunch one day next week for some lawmakers and Congressional staffers, courtesy of the Department of Agriculture. The menu offers the same food -- so-called commodity food -- that the agency provides every day to public...
- Bill to lift restrictions on D.C. advances December 10, 2009A House and Senate Appropriations conference committee approved legislation late Tuesday that would allow the District to use local tax dollars to help low-income women pay for abortions, to allow patients to legally use marijuana when it is prescribed by a doctor and to continue to fund needle-e...
- Virginians under 50 can get nasal mist form of swine flu vaccine next week December 10, 2009
- WSJ: Health
- Boston Scientific-Guidant Deal: Not the Worst of the Decade! December 10, 2009The results of a wildly unscientific poll.
- The Other Big Medicare Bill Isn’t a Medicare Bill December 10, 2009Why a bill to create a fiscal commission could have a huge impact on Medicare.
- Need a Swine-Flu Shot? Try Germany. December 10, 2009Demand is low in parts of Europe. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the vaccine push is straining public health agencies.
- Boston Scientific-Guidant Deal: Not the Worst of the Decade! December 10, 2009
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