Thursday, January 29, 2009

"World's highest drug levels entering India stream"; rise of antibiotic bacterial resistance a concern


from the AP.

"Last year, The Associated Press reported that trace concentrations of pharmaceuticals had been found in drinking water provided to at least 46 million Americans. But the wastewater downstream from Indian plants contained 150 times the highest levels detected in the U.S."

Monday, January 05, 2009

U.S. News calls Pharmacists AND Physician Assistants a "Best Career" in 2009


Check out the career profiles of the pharmacist and physician assistant professions. These are 2 out of 30 being reviewed as "Best Careers" in 2009 (as is Librarian!). The reader comments sections are especially interesting; many varied views and opinions.