AAMC President Jordan J. Cohen, MD, Discusses "Champion of Medical Education"

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The president of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) discusses the future of medical education in the US on the 125th anniversary of the association. Founded in 1876, the AAMC consists of 141 US and Canadian medical schools and about 400 teaching hospitals.

Officials and employees, Interview, Cohen, Jordan J., Association of American Medical Colleges

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Poised to challenge need for sleep, "wakefulness enhancer" rouses concern

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Pharmaceutical company Cephalon is asking the FDA to expand the number of medical conditions that its drug Provigil can be used to treat. Originally created to treat a sleeping disorder called narcolepsy, it is now used by many people to maintain alertness during the day. They claim it is better than other stimulants, but doctors are afraid people will use Provigil instead of getting a good night's sleep.

Product information, Marketing procedures, Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing, Drug therapy, Labeling, Company marketing practices, Sleep disorders, Cephalon Inc., CEPH, Provigil (Medication)

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Ebola vaccines tested in humans, monkeys

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The efforts of the World Health Organization in trying to curb another outbreak of the Ebola virus through the invention of new vaccines are discussed.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Development and progression, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing, Ebola virus

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