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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| morphine | 10/7/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: First, I hope you might help me understand something about oral vs. parenthal dosing of morphine ... ... A: Th, Thanks for your question. First let us look at the difference between oral and i.v. morphine. ... | ||
| inhalation, ingestion eye exposure. | 9/12/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Dr. Skett What would an inhalation, ingestion exposure as well as to the eyes of Butane, Diethylene ... A: Janice, I am sorry to hear of your husband's accident and injury - some of the permanent effects ... | ||
| inhalation, ingestion eye exposure. | 9/10/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Dr. Skett What would an inhalation, ingestion exposure as well as to the eyes of Butane, Diethylene ... A: Janice, Some very nasty chemicals in this list! Sodium hydroxide is a very caustic substance - ... | ||
| Acne Vaccine | 9/2/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I would like to know if the acne vaccine is available anywhere? Would you please let me know where i ... A: Ingrid, Apologies for the lateness of the reply - I was away on holiday and forgot to set my ... | ||
| Blood analysis | 7/24/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: We are enquiring in regard to whether or not there is any test which can differentiate two blood ... A: John, Thanks for your question - sorry about delay in answering - family emergency took me away ... | ||
| Query related to biochemists future | 6/25/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I am doing my B.SC biochemistry. I would like to know the Scope of this course. I have an idea to do ... A: I assume you are asking what careers you can follow with such a degree. The Biochemical Society ... | ||
| bioanlytical | 5/24/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: sir, when we do liquid liquid extraction what is effect of adding 10%acid or any base and how do ... A: Simi, I assume you are using extraction to/from an organic solvent from a water-based one. The ... | ||
| bioanalytical | 5/23/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: sir i would like to know howthecalculation is doing for a drug to be bioequivalent with other?and on ... A: Simi, To be "bioequivalent" two preparations or drugs need to give the same biological effect. The ... | ||
| G6PD deficiency and menthol | 5/18/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: i was informed by my pedia that g6pd patients should avoid menthol products, so i bought a ... A: Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you - I am examination marking just now! Anyway - no, I ... | ||
| methadone urine test | 5/7/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I am successfully living with chronic pain, college full-time with a 4.0 average, my writing is ... A: Elizabeth, First congratulations on living a full and active life despite what must be difficult ... | ||
| G6PDD | 4/5/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: are these chemicals prohibited to G6PDD babies-dimethicone,isopropyl ... A: Anoj, Thanks for your question. The compounds you mention are nearly all common constituents in ... | ||
| bioanalytical | 3/19/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: my question is how does the conentration of drug in human plasma defined? i mean wheter the drug is ... A: Unfortunately, there is no easy, single answer to this question as every drug differs! Some drugs ... | ||
| Deep Kissing & Sucking | 2/23/2008 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Is HIV transmitted thru Deep Kissing( I was involved in deep kissing that is tongue to tongue ... A: Prashanth, Thanks for your question. Whilst the HIV is found in saliva of infected individuals, it ... | ||
| DNA alteration | 11/26/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Is it possible to alter a person's blood type at birth or at any other time? Can all the blood be ... A: I suppose by altering the DNA in the blood stem cells, you could alter blood type - if you did this ... | ||
| DNA Alteration | 11/26/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Can you alter a persons blood type at infancy or at any other time? Is it possible to change all or ... A: I suppose it is theoretically possible to alter the genetic make-up of the blood stem cells and then ... | ||
| Hospital revenues from clinical Trials | 10/4/2007 | David Scott |
| Q: I am researching on the hospital industry and I wanted to find out what portion of a hospital's ... A: This is highly dependant on geography / location. Some Hospitals do 0 research. Some are research ... | ||
| molecular mechanism of drug addiction/dependence | 7/27/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Why is buprenorphine less addictive than other opioids (like fentanyl) - is it explainable by its ... A: Miguel, Thanks for your question. Buprenorphine is what is referred to as a partial agonist - i.e. ... | ||
| biomedical or biotechnology has brighter future? | 6/29/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: i'am going to take a biological science course this july,in international Islamic university in ... A: Izzah, It is not clear what country you are in and, thus, I will answer as if you are in the UK. ... | ||
| Lupus/Hughes Syndrome | 6/26/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I'm an 82 year old male diagnosed as above. I've used prednisone (more or less as needed) and ... A: Leonard, Thanks for your question. I assume this is a change in medication sanctioned by your ... | ||
| biomedical or biotechnology has brighter future? | 6/19/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: i'am going to take a biological science course this july,in international Islamic university in ... A: Izzah, Both of these courses can lead to a whole range of careers - the biomedical and ... | ||
| Job Opportunity BioChemistry/BioTechnology | 6/11/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I have done my Ph.D programme in BioChemistry and have got professional exposure in molecular ... A: Nisha, Thanks for your question. I fully appreciate the frustration of not finding a suitable ... | ||
| Phenoxyethanol | 5/18/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Is Phenoxyethanol harmful? I read some place it's toxic when absorbed through the skin but it ... A: Yael, You will find some websites claim that phenoxyethanol is harmful and can be absorbed through ... | ||
| phenoxyethanol and shea butter | 1/9/2007 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: is lanolin or wool alchohols in these? i am alergic and there are so many hidden names,it is hard to ... A: Lisa, Thanks for your question. It can, indeed, be very confusing to work out what is in natural ... | ||
| Alcohol Intoxication | 11/6/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Tks for your information. I am wondering, would it be within the scope of the biomedical expertise ... A: again, Theresa, Thanks for the nice comments! An expert witness would take everything within their ... | ||
| Alcohol Intoxication | 11/6/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I want to dispute a coroner's finding that "acute alcohol intoxication" caused the deceased to fall ... A: Theresa, I am sorry to hear of your troubles - such decisions can be difficult to take. This is a ... | ||
| Pimple Vaccine | 11/5/2006 | David Scott |
| Q: Will it be of great interest for people with acne prone skin if an acne vaccine is discovered. You ... A: Have the 500 patients received the vaccine in a research setting, with an IRB approved protocol, and ... | ||
| Approval of Generic Drugs in Israel with the Ministry of Health | 8/17/2006 | David Scott |
| Q: I have a Regulatory question. Where can I find the guidelines/regulations for getting a generic ... A: Thu Mar 24 06:40:32 2005 Ynetnews Israel may adopt drug exclusivity policy Israel may pass ... | ||
| Study of Biomedical Sciences | 8/4/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: What is the definition of Biomedical What topics covers the Study of Biomedical Sciences A: Gilbert, The term "biomedical" covers a vast range of subjects - everything that relates biology to ... | ||
| New IND and estimated dose for children | 7/31/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Do you know how the dose for children is being estimated based on preclinical data? A: Uwe, There are a number of ways of estimating children's doses from preclinical (adult) data - ... | ||
| angiograph machines | 7/23/2006 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: i am a 2nd year student of biomedical engg. i have to make a project on the angiography machine i.e. ... A: Try these web sites for introductory info. Then call/contact the manfuacturer to get your specific ... | ||
| M-17 e.coli and b.infantis.. can I mix them? | 7/13/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I'm currently taking b.infantis (a probiotic for IBS made by Proctor & Gamble, brand name Align) and ... A: Will, Thanks for your question. The gut flora is made up of a whole host of different bacteria, ... | ||
| drug-plasma protein binding | 2/7/2006 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: We have measured the percentage of a drug that is being bound by plasma protein by equilibrium ... A: Uwe, Thanks for your question. This is more an experimental design question than a pharmacology ... | ||
| drug induced autoimmune syndrome | 11/28/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: My daughter took Minocycline for 18 months with no problems. She had a Hepatitis A vaccine and then ... A: Jennifer, Thanks for your question. I am sorry to hear of the problems with your daughter. As you ... | ||
| Pharmacology Essay | 11/15/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Essay Title = Discuss the importance of drug metabolism in limiting the pharmacodynamic effects of ... A: Neil, Thanks for your question. If I was answering this question, I would include the following: ... | ||
| hepatocyte protectors | 10/18/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Laennec cirrhosis is a common item around the population of third world ,lipids are accumulated ... A: Can I check what you are asking - are you saying that alcohol consumption in the presence of protein ... | ||
| Are these harmful? | 9/30/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/hazmap_generic?tbl=TblAgents&id=1223 ... A: Amanda, I have had a look at the sites mentioned. They are the standard US sites for all hazardous ... | ||
| Are these harmful? | 9/29/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: I am a huge fan of Pantene, but today I heard something rather alarming. Three of the chemicals ... A: Amanda, Thanks for your question. I have done a bit of research on this for you - where did you ... | ||
| Are these harmful? | 9/29/2005 | Carolyn Primus |
| Q: I am a huge fan of Pantene, but today I heard something rather alarming. Three of the chemicals ... A: you can look for the Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on the internet for the chemicals you ... | ||
| essays in med school | 8/15/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Do you have any suggestions for what type of book?Hi Dr. Paul I hope I'm finding you in the best of ... A: Jeff, Try the original, The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's ... | ||
| essays in med school | 8/14/2005 | Dr.Paul Skett |
| Q: Paul I hope I'm finding you in the best of health.I have one final question that will make up my ... A: Jeff! Thanks for your questions concerning Med.School. You are right to get these sorts of things ... | ||
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Dr.Paul Skett
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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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