Friday, November 01, 2019

New cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta could make deadly disease manageable - The Washington Post

New cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta could make deadly disease manageable - The Washington Post: A new cystic fibrosis therapy dramatically improved patients’ lung function and showed clear signs of targeting the genetic root of the disease, instead of just alleviating symptoms — a breakthrough so long-sought that many doctors and patients are moved to tears when talking about it.

Monday, October 07, 2019

In context: Adam Schiff’s dramatized version of the Trump-Zelensky call | PolitiFact

In context: Adam Schiff’s dramatized version of the Trump-Zelensky call | PolitiFact

Don Surber: Colin Powell upset that Trump is carrying out the Powell Doctrine

Don Surber: Colin Powell upset that Trump is carrying out the Powell Doctrine: The Powell Doctrine was idealistic and based 8 questions:



TRUMP IS DOING> POWELL IS WHINING



Is a vital national security interest threatened?

 Do we have a clear attainable objective?

 Have the risks and costs been fully and frankly analyzed?

 Have all other non-violent policy means been fully exhausted?

 Is there a plausible exit strategy to avoid endless entanglement?

 Have the consequences of our action been fully considered?

 Is the action supported by the American people?

 Do we have genuine broad international support?