Walter Jessen

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. - Walter Jessen

Dr. David Loeb reviews published clinical trial data on Vytorin and cautions against the use of newly approved FDA drugs. - Walter Jessen

iPods and headphones are ubiquitous today. But are they safe? - Walter Jessen

Reader's Digest shares pharmacy secretes, telling us what to keep in mind the next time you visit the pharmacy counter. - Walter Jessen

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. - Walter Jessen

Rebecca Taylor reports on a recent study finding that stem cells from bone marrow help reduce stroke damage in mice in a surprising way. - Walter Jessen

You can teach an old health consumer new skills. Dr. Shock describes a study to increase e-health use among older adults. - Walter Jessen

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. - Walter Jessen

The 14th edition of the Cancer Research Blog Carnival, a blog carnival devoted to cancer research, is hosted at Sciencebase. - Walter Jessen

good stuff. getting the media coverage on personal genetics right is super importent. - laura

Mistakes, we all make them. Dr. John Fossella reviews a study that provides insight in the way human error-processing works. - Walter Jessen