Size Matters:March 31, 2016 |
Why Oversize Dosage Vials of Cancer Drugs Are a Huge Problem
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Chemotherapy Shortages & Difficult ChoicesJanuary 29, 2016 |
In a new paper and New York Times Special Report, oncologist and bioethicist Yoram Unguru tackles one of medicine’s most wrenching dilemmas.
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Our Top 14 Posts of 2014December 26, 2014 |
With thanks to our readers for another great year at the Berman Institute Bioethics Bulletin, here are our top 14 posts from the past year
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‘Right to Try’ LawsOctober 30, 2014 |
Compassionate, but misguided. According to our Yoram Unguru, neglecting the FDA’s role in guaranteeing drugs that are safe and effective
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In Short SupplyAugust 7, 2014 |
Our Yoram Unguru on shortages of lifesaving chemotherapy agents, many of which serve as the backbone of proven regimens needed to treat and cure countless children (and adults) with cancer
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Right to Try?May 19, 2014 |
Our Dr. Yoram Unguru reacts to Colorado’s controversial, new ‘Right to Try’ law that allows terminally ill patients to have access to medication that has not been approved by the federal government.
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What Can We Do to Reduce Drug Shortages?February 19, 2014 |
Shortages of life-saving medicines and drugs are becoming increasingly common. Our Dr. Yoram Unguru speaks with WYPR’s Sheilah Kast about his working group’s blueprint for preventing drug shortages.
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Averting a CrisisFebruary 3, 2014 |
Experts issue ‘blueprint for action’ to combat shortages of life-saving drugs. Our Yoram Unguru provides background about drug shortages and how they have had a particularly worrisome impact on pediatric oncology
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