Discussions

A look at the medical and anthropological significance of the first heart transplant operation, performed in South Africa in 1967

As the busy spring season winds down, there’s finally time to pause and reflect. I’d like to share a few of the things that surprised, delighted, and made a big impression on me in recent months.

Question: I am a clinical epidemiologist taking an initial look at generics vs. brand drugs for depression. There are some concerns in the published literature regarding determining the requirements for bio-equivalence of "highly-variable" (HV) drugs.

At the upcoming G8 summit, Stephen Harper has stated he intends to champion an agenda that improves the health of women and children (aside from allowing full reproductive choices). This is part of the Millennium goals, on which all participants at the Summit will receive a score card on their progress. However, how well are we scoring on empowering and supporting the women physicians who in many parts of the world supply more than 50% of healthcare?