There is a really interesting discussion going on at ontd_political right now, regarding the prices charged for medications, in particular regarding the new hepatitis-C drug Solvadi (1,000$ FOR ONE PILL).

Here is the link: http://ontd-political.livejournal.com/11009918.html?view=666434942#t666434942

A post about Vivien Thomas mutated into a second post about African American scientists and inventors! (Thanks to moonshaz for suggesting Vivien Thomas.)
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Yep, maybe I'm certifiable, because I've found something else to annoy me.

In the latest episode of the CBS TV series 'A Gifted Man', the main character (a neurosurgeon) meets up with his high school sweetheart. She has just been (i.e. that same day) in a traffic accident and hurt her leg (she has a brace on her leg since being to the hospital), ( Read more... )

(From BBC News)
The Canadian government has been accused of "muzzling" its scientists.

Speakers at a major science meeting being held in Canada said communication of vital research on health and environment issues is being suppressed.

But one Canadian government department approached by the BBC said it held the communication of science as a priority.

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