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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Micro-Biology (Bacteria and Disease) | 7/6/2011 | David Scott |
| Q: A 55 year old veterinarian was admitted to a hospital with a 2 day history of fever, chest pain, and ... A: The veterinarian caught the plague from fleas while working with animals. Had he been dispensed a ... | ||
| 5-HTP potency | 6/7/2011 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I purchased 6 bottles of Hydroxytryptophan in capsule form--all natural made from "Griffonia ... A: Robin, 5-HTP is not particularly heat labile (i.e it can survive a bit of heat if dry) but storage ... | ||
| Medical equipment | 4/6/2011 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: Mrs. Primus I am an entrepeneur who would like to develop a "know how" in using medical equipment. ... A: Claude, This is a very vague question because medical equipment ranges from hospital beds to CT ... | ||
| Coca cola | 3/31/2011 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: A friend of mine likes to regularly quote from the following article on the effects of drinking a ... A: Paul, Thanks for your question. Where do I start!? Individually each of the components mentioned ... | ||
| biomaterial manufacturers | 3/17/2011 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: Are there any biomedical manufacturers in Baton Rouge Louisiana? A: I attach these links that may help you- but you'll have to do some research on your own from there. ... | ||
| Biochemistry Major | 2/18/2011 | David Scott |
| Q: I am planning to major in Biochemistry once I am in college.What are the job prospects of a ... A: The job market right now, isn't great in any company. Pharmaceutical companies are tightening their ... | ||
| death | 2/5/2011 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: ...it is kind of a strange one. I am a pastor who is writing a sermon on death. I know that that ... A: Pete, Thanks for your follow-up question. Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you -I am a ... | ||
| hello; | 2/5/2011 | David Scott |
| Q: i am 17 years old. I weigh about 112 and am around 5'6. Lately, I have been experiencing some health ... A: Not what you want to hear, but: write it all down (or print your message to me). Then, go to your ... | ||
| death | 2/4/2011 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: ...it is kind of a strange one. I am a pastor who is writing a sermon on death. I know that that ... A: Pete, Thanks for your question - interesting one! In fact, the body does NOT stop using oxygen ... | ||
| Methadone excretion | 12/1/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I take methadone for MS-related pain, and because it works very well, I rarely miss a dose. However, ... A: Marcia, Thanks for your question. Yes, a UTI can significantly affect urinary pH and methadone ... | ||
| 'positive' and 'negative' predictability? | 10/29/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: could you please tell me what is meant by the terms 'negative predictability' and 'positive ... A: Cathleen, Thanks for your question. Predictability is the measure of how good the test is of ... | ||
| false positive on hair alcohol test urgent! | 9/1/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: for purposes of regaining custody of my daughter I recently had a hair alcohol test, to detect EtG ... A: Cathleen, Thanks for your follow-up question. These results are all about iron in the body. Your ... | ||
| Tolerance, Metabolism, not getting absorbed properly, or a combo? | 8/11/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Well long story short: I've been on a bunch of different medications for many different reasons. ... A: Russell, Thanks for your question. Sounds like a combination of a number of factors here - whilst ... | ||
| THE HCG PRODUCT | 7/7/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: CAN YOU ENLIGHTEN ME ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/PROGRAMME BEING USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS? IS IT SAFE? ARE ... A: Arlene, Thanks for your question. hCG is a hormone which is produced in the female during ... | ||
| Legal highs | 5/20/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I'm a student doing some research on drugs and drug-use, and would like to find out how the term ... A: Lawrence, Thanks for your question. I have been dealing a lot with these particular substances ... | ||
| Side Effects of X-Ray Radiation in Lungs | 4/15/2010 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: What are the side effects of x-ray radiation in lungs? How many days or weeks will I have to undergo ... A: I am sorry that I cannot answer your question. It seems you are suffering from a disease that ... | ||
| Cure | 3/25/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I am a student in highschool, and I am curious to know from an expert, which field of medicine would ... A: Drake, Thanks for your question. The idea of a "cure" is actually quite a difficult one. You need ... | ||
| Cure | 3/25/2010 | David Scott |
| Q: I am a student in highschool, and I am curious to know from an expert, which field of medicine would ... A: If you read your question again, you'll see you didn't specify what you want to cure. But, you said ... | ||
| Design and Manufacturing of Angioplasty Stents | 3/19/2010 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: Primus, I am interested to know more about Manufacturing of Medical Angioplasty Stents. Design and ... A: • Check the websites of device makers to see the state of the art: Boston Scientific, Medtronics,for ... | ||
| Hair strand test results | 2/22/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I recently submitted to a hair strand test as I had been accused of consistently abusing alcohol. ... A: Ed, Thanks for your question. Hair analysis is only good for saying if something is present - i.e ... | ||
| Hair alcohol detection | 2/18/2010 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I'd like some information regarding hair alcohol profiling, particularly regarding accuracy and ... A: Paul, Thanks for your question. This test measures the levels (or presence) of ethyl glucuronide ... | ||
| Biomaterials | 10/3/2009 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: What are some common materials used in making artificial heart valves? Which are the most effective ... A: Several materials are used in heart valves, and several designs have been tested. Artificial heart ... | ||
| Anabolic Cream | 9/19/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: .. is it possible to make a cream with antiseptics & anabolics to get faster the heal of wounds... ... A: Aide, Thanks for your question. With the correct formulation you can make a cream out of virtually ... | ||
| vision | 9/6/2009 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: I was wonderinf if to your knowledge it is possible to monitor the electrical signals sent from the ... A: this is out of my area of expertise but try these sites: ... | ||
| omega 3 deficient | 8/22/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Until a few years ago, I have basically lived my life with literally no omega 3 consumption. I am ... A: Xavier, Thanks for your question. It would be very difficult to work out what, if any, effects ... | ||
| Methadone Level | 8/3/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I have a friend whose methadone level on her last drug test was 3614. Is this a high level? Is ... A: LaDonna, Methadone can be (and is) used long-term - it is used in Scotland for years at a time and ... | ||
| Methadone Level | 7/31/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I have a friend whose methadone level on her last drug test was 3614. Is this a high level? Is ... A: LaDonna, This is a high and potentially life-threatening level (depending on the tolerance of the ... | ||
| biotechnology | 6/23/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: sir,i had finished my graduation in biotech.i want to join for higher education.can you please ... A: Maya, In general Biochemistry would be a better option as it is more general and gives you a ... | ||
| Biotechnology vs Biomedical Science? | 6/16/2009 | David Scott |
| Q: I'm graduating high school soon and want to be a scientist, but I'm not sure which degree would be ... A: You are asking for my opinion..so here it is: Biomedical Science encompasses so many fields of ... | ||
| new nano technology | 6/2/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: have read articles on this as a new superior form of medicine delivery and supplementation ... A: Peter, As with all new technology, nanotechnology has the potential for great good or to be abused ... | ||
| Theophylline half life | 4/6/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Why is the half life of theophylline shorter in young children than adults? A: Clare, Thanks for your question. Two main reasons: 1. The enzyme that clears theophylline ... | ||
| dichlorovos | 2/9/2009 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: thankyou for your time A: Mariam, Dichlorovos interacts with the serine residue in the active site of acetylcholinesterase at ... | ||
| Stress and the BBB | 12/4/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Dr. Skett, I'm looking to find out if there are drugs, recreational or pharmacological, that would ... A: Jennifer, Thanks for follow-up question. One good example is penicillin - thus, can be used in ... | ||
| Stress and the BBB | 12/3/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Dr. Skett, I'm looking to find out if there are drugs, recreational or pharmacological, that would ... A: Jennifer, Thanks for your question. Stress (mental) doesn't do much to the BBB. Needs to be ... | ||
| BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY GENE | 12/1/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: CAN MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY PEOPLE TAKE CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG BY IV DRIP IF THEY ARE ALLERGIC TO ... A: Lynn, Short answer - no. Clarithromycin is closely chemically related to erythromycin and almost ... | ||
| testing a pain pump implant | 11/10/2008 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: I would like to know where I can get a pain pump (also known as a morphine pump) tested for two ... A: Are you trying to determine what the metals are in the pump or if the metals leached into you body? ... | ||
| fraud | 11/2/2008 | David Scott |
| Q: I hope this is part of you're expertise or you can help because I'm not sure who else to ask. I was ... A: I don't know if I would call it fraud. I would think if a person / scientist / company knew that ... | ||
| fraud | 11/2/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I hope this is part of you're expertise or you can help because I'm not sure who else to ask. I was ... A: Jon, Interesting question! Whilst many pharmaceutical products can lead to drug dependence, no ... | ||
| morphine - follow up | 10/19/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: First, I hope you might help me understand something about oral vs. parenthal dosing of morphine ... ... A: Th, This must have been a pretty bad time for you. I' m sorry. As to eye colour, there is very ... | ||
| blood brain barrier | 10/10/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: i need your help in making a list of drugs that can cross blood brain barrier,i only have a few to ... A: Sabiya, Thanks for your question. Relatively easy - any drug that is designed to be given orally, ... | ||
Biotech & Biomedical
Answers by Expert:
Dr.Paul Skett
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
drug metabolism or biotransformation from basic to advanced, hepatocytes from basic to advanced, drug toxicity and side effects, alcohol clearance and levels
Experience
32 years research experience in above areas, 30 years educational experience in University. Retained expert for numerous legal firms dealing with matters of drugs (legal and illegal)and alcohol.
Education/Credentials
B.Sc(Hons) Biochemistry, University of Liverpool, UK
fil.dr. (Medical Chemistry) Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
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