penicillin
Coverage of penicillin in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Is Abridge’s ‘patient centered’ claim a bridge too far?
The article discusses congenital syphilis in newborns, a preventable condition with penicillin from Pfizer, and questions Abridge’s 'patient centered' claim. The author expresses frustration over preventable medical issues and emotional reactions to community stories.
- STAT+: Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
The article highlights an 800% increase in U.S. congenital syphilis cases between 2012 and 2024, despite penicillin being a preventable treatment. A current shortage of the drug exacerbates the public health crisis, with affected infants facing severe complications like bone deformities and brain damage.
- BORIS JOHNSON: The nasty stye in my eye and dire warning from the genius who discovered penicillin that all humanity must listen to
Boris Johnson discusses a personal health issue (a stye) while referencing a warning from the discoverer of penicillin about a matter of significant concern to humanity. The article appears to juxtapose a minor personal ailment with a serious scientific warning.