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 Discussions about the threat of biological terrorism have moved from high-level meeting rooms into American living rooms, along with a host of other fears about national security in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
Not surprisingly, we're not reallly getting the truth about how we might best combat this potential threat to the American public. Read more.
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10 Things You Need To Know About Anthrax
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/17/2001
The following questions and answers about anthrax are provided courtesy of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.
An Anatomy Of Today's Terrorism
by Dr. Gary Farr 10/1/2001
In the wake of the horrific recent terrorist attacks in the United States, there are many questions that remain unanswered. However, there is one unnerving question that is on everyone's mind.
"What sort of human being can be so cold-heartedly cruel and violently destructive of others and self, methodically planning and executing mass murder and suicide, with no apparent sense of the sheer inhumanity of their plan?" While the words may vary, the essential question remains the same. Put more simply, "What sort of person is capable of such evil?"
Find out by reading this article by Jan Eastgate, the President of The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International. Click here to read the article.
Anthrax Medical Details
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
The anthrax bacillus was the first bacterium shown to be the cause of a disease. In 1877, Robert Koch grew it in pure culture, demonstrated its ability to form endospores, and produced experimental anthrax by injecting it into animals.
Anthrax Vaccines
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
It is quite clear that the current anthrax military vaccine does NOT work. There have NEVER been ANY efficacy studies as the following text is taken verbatim from the December 13, 1985, issue of the Federal Register states.
Behind the Terror - A Probe Into Masterminds of Death & Violence
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/29/2002
While international attention since September 11, 2001, has focused on terrorism, key information on how terrorists are created—and how they are turned into violent, seemingly inhuman killers—has remained obscure. Freedom probes masters behind the terror, their methods and their motives.
Children and Anthrax: A Fact Sheet for Parents
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/19/2001
Recent news reports of anthrax cases in several U.S. cities may have created fear among both children and adults. CDC has prepared this fact sheet to provide parents with information and resources to 1) help their children cope with their fears about anthrax and 2) make decisions related to anthrax and their children.
Emergency Rooms Overrun by the 'Worried but Well'
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
With new evidence of anthrax over the past two weeks establishing a wider reach of the deadly microbe, emergency rooms and waiting areas of private clinics are seeing an onrush of people who are worried that anything from a rash to a persistent sniffle may be a precursor to the disease in some form or other.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Smallpox Bioterrorism
by Dr. Gary Farr 10/28/2001
A little more than a decade ago, Alibek was still Kanatjan Alibekov, creator of the world's most potent strain of anthrax bacteria, and second in command of Biopreparat, the Soviet Union's vast biological weapons program. The U.S. intelligence community knew nothing of Biopreparat until 1989, when a mid-level Soviet biologist under Alibek named Vladimir Pasechnik defected to Britain.
Flu and Anthrax Symptoms are Similar, but Relax
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
With anthrax still on everyone's mind, the Health and Human Services are beginning to worry that people who come down with the flu this season may be lead to believe that they have contracted anthrax as the symptoms are quite similar.
How Anthrax Toxins Spread Infection Movie
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/19/2001
This is a movie that explains how anthrax affects the body and how it spreads and ultimately can cause serious health problems including death. Movie from Consumer Medical Atlas.
Prescribing Cipro is an 'Uncontrolled Experiment' with Many Side Effects
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
Cipro, currently the only approved drug in the US to treat anthrax, is still not as safe as it should be for widespread use.
Special 25th Anniversary In Support of Human Rights
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/30/2002
Throughout the centuries, men have sought to define and protect their fundamental human rights—those birthrights all men innately hold as their own. Men have also sought ways to ensure that if their governments did not actively protect those rights, they at least did not actively trample upon them. In this special anniversary issue, Freedom Magazine revisits some of the significant stories of these past three decades and pay tribute to the men and women of indomitable spirit who have worked to create a better world.
The Bioterrorism Threat: Interview with Dr. Sue Bailey
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/19/2001
The following are transcripts in their entiret from two interviews conducted by Dr. Ian Smith, host of "Med Files." Parts of these interviews aired on "Med Files: The Invisible Enemy."
Dr. Ian Smith spoke with two experts, Dr. Sue Bailey, former assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, and Dr. Laura Fisher, infectious disease specialist at Cornell New York Hospital:
Understanding Anthrax
by Dr. Gary Farr 11/16/2001
This interactive video gives you all of the basics on what anthrax is, how it's spread and it's treatment. Nice.
What YOU Can Do to Help
by Dr. Gary Farr 5/30/2002
Here's your chance to change the face of health care. Your opinion and most importantly your ACTION CAN and DOES make a difference. We've provided many links to on-line petitions that only take a few minutes to complete.
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