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Chemotherapy: medicine, poison or both

By Dr Lemma The Greek word for drugs, ‘Pharmakos’ has several meanings one of which means poison.  It is true that any drug if taken inappropriately and for the wrong reason can be a poison. This is particularly true for … Continue reading →

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A piece of my day

Addis Ababa, 1998. He looked much older than his 57 years.  It was easy to note how emaciated he had become.  He was pale. His breathing was shallow. His belly was distended. His legs were thin, barely any muscle on … Continue reading →

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