We didn't expect that

Want to know how the world is going to end? Read this article about an "antiviral" developed by a team at MIT.

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/antiviral-0810.html

The drug works by targeting a type of RNA produced only in cells that have been infected by viruses. “In theory, it should work against all viruses,” says Todd Rider, a senior staff scientist in Lincoln Laboratory’s Chemical, Biological, and Nanoscale Technologies Group who invented the new technology.

That's what the creators of the zombie plague said. Also the dinosaur who invented a similar technology to conquer age in dinosaurs. Also the guy who invented something similar in a neighboring solar system. That bit of tech started attacking all RNA and wiped out every living thing on six planets and ten moons.

But seriously, is it just me or does this seem like it could really wrong?

Drug Recall of Hundreds of Medicines

A recall of hundreds of drugs was announced because of possible contamination with penicillin. These range from medications like over the counter pain killers to prescription heart medication to vitamins and everything in between. If you take anything you should take a look at the list and check the medication in your home.

Holy Mother of God

What kind of person steals a truck full of respiratory medication?

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm182846.htm

Check your meds folks. That's the lesson of this month. I'm still laid up in bed after the mistake with my medicine at the beginning of the month.

Jumble up the Meds

Here's an excellent article about things to watch out for when taking your medication. When I worked for Dr. Olson he said that every day enough people die from iatrogenic reactions in New York City alone to fill an airplane. That's pretty scary.

I've had some of these problems myself. A pharmacist gave me the wrong meds completely. Another one gave me 1oo mgs when I was supposed to have 10 mgs.

The article doesn't mention that cranberry juice can also make certain meds stay in your body longer, which can make them stronger. Also taking fiber or calcium within two hours of medication can really affect how it is absorbed. Some medication, like thyroid medicine, should not be taken with antacids.

Research is definitely your friend when taking anything, even Tylenol, which can seriously mess with your liver.