Category Archives: Medicine

Human Nature is That of a Virus

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Muller

Agent Smith: I’d like to share a revelation during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species. I realized that you’re not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium … Continue reading →

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Avicenna’s Systematic Reviews

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Muller

That great medieval polymath and philosopher Ibn Sina (d. 1037), or Avicenna as he is known in the West, might in fact be regarded as father (or inventor) of medical systematic reviews [1], nowadays considered as the highest level of … Continue reading →

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Profiles in Courage

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Muller

September 11, 2001 had been a turning point for almost all people in the world. As regards me, I remember filling packing cases after a hard work’s day in the preparation of a significant move: to the Middle East; my departure … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Muller

Egypt had experienced several deaths caused by the highly virulent H5N1 (“birds’ flu”) virus. However, culling pigs might be the most stupid action in fighting the developing pandemic. No pig has so far been infected by the H1N1 virus. It … Continue reading →

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Floss or Die

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Muller

New Orleans was still the Big Easy. Hurricane Katrina would devastate the southern metropolis about a decade later, and my attendance of the annual meeting of my main professional society was a nice relief of the daily monotony at my … Continue reading →

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