Second HSC researcher sends anonymous 'Olivieri' note

Article Abstract:

A second faculty member at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children has sent an anonymous e-mail criticizing Nancy Olivieri for allegedly tarnishing the hospital's name and reputation. Olivieri tested a drug for thalassemia and found that it was ineffective, dividing the faculty members into opposing camps.

Canada, Officials and employees, Hate mail, Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, Ontario)

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Lassa fever is unheralded problem in West Africa

Article Abstract:

A lack of understanding of the biology of the Lassa virus is preventing its containment in war-torn Sierra Leone, the hyperendemic center of the disease. The disease is extremely rare in western countries, thus only limited scientific research has gone into developing a treatment for the condition.

Science & research, Africa, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Research, West Africa, Lassa fever

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Singapore pushes biomedical research

Article Abstract:

This article examines Singapore's efforts to become an internationally noted center for the biomedical sciences. Topics addressed include recruiting foreign scientists to Singapore to work at the Biomedical Sciences International Advisory Committee.

Singapore, Social policy, Recruiting, Medical sciences, Medical scientists

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