Peter Taylor

Dirty work but someone hasn’t got to do it anymore

by Peter Taylor
November 30, 2007

Today’s UK papers trumpet articles on robots made in Japan to do the ‘D-work’ — dirty, dangerous and difficult. The tone is upbeat with a slight sense of amusement reserved for futuristic ideas. Yet these developments may not be so ridiculous, and may be the thin edge of a difficult wedge.

Good drug, bad drug?

by Peter Taylor
November 16, 2007

News The Lancet has published two articles on the efficacy and safety of the anti-obesity drug Acomplia. This has been widely reported in the news as showing that patients using the drug have well over double the risk of depression and anxiety. This comes on top of US studies linking Acomplia to suicidal thoughts. Commentary… Read More »Good drug, bad drug?