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Expert Available to Discuss New Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Drug
An FDA advisory panel recently voted 11 to three to make weight loss drug Xenical available without a prescription.
Xenical acts by keeping about 25 percent of the fat a person consumes from being absorbed. Dr. Mandy Wilson, clinical assistant professor of clinical and
administrative sciences, is available to talk with the media about what consumers need to know about this drug. According to Wilson, side effects can include frequent
bowel movements and the inability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as D, E, K and beta carotene. She suggests dieters take a multivitamin each day and follow a low-fat,
high-fiber diet to avoid having embarrassing side effects. Wilson, a Certified Disease State Manager, received her doctor of pharmacy degree and completed her community
pharmacy residency at Mercer University.
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Researcher Available to Talk about New Inhalable Insulin
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first inhaled form of insulin, offering some diabetics
an alternative to many of their daily injections. Dr. Martin D’Souza, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Mercer University’s Southern School
of Pharmacy, is available to talk with the media about this groundbreaking medication. According to D’Souza, this new form of inhaled insulin will help to minimize
the peaks and troughs in blood sugar levels, especially in patients who must take insulin several times a day. He says one of the biggest advantages is the improved patient
compliance. D’Souza, who received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, is director of Mercer’s Clinical Laboratory and researches drug delivery technology,
particularly oral delivery of proteins, peptides and vaccines.
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Professor An Expert In African American Studies
Add depth to your coverage of Black History Month by examining African American culture. Dr. Chester J. Fontenot Jr.,
Baptist Professor of English and a professor of African American studies, can offer broad-ranging expertise on African American culture, literature, film and religion. Dr. Fontenot
earned his Ph.D. in comparative cultures with emphasis on African and African American cultures from the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of six books, most recently
a critical study of W.E.B. DuBois.
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Professor Conducts Virtual Science Fairs Across the Globe
Dr. Randy Spaid, assistant professor at Mercer's Tift College of Education, has been using the
Internet to bring competitive science fairs to far-flung American International Schools abroad. Spaid conducted a successful pilot program last school year
at the American International School in Israel where middle school students developed science projects with the help of mentors from the United States,
including Mercer students. The students then submitted their projects to be judged online.
This year, the project has been expanded with the help of a U.S. State Department Grant and has been
garnering attention, and participation, from around the world. This year, eight American International Schools from across Asia are participating in the program.
In addition, the International Science Fair Association and the American Science Fair Association are studying Spaid’s project to see if it can be used to
expand the International Science Fair.
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Mercer Homecoming Week Begins Today
Mercer’s Homecoming 2006 celebration begins today. This year’s theme is MercerPalooza and promises
to provide exciting activities for all Mercerians. Student activities for Homecoming, organized by QuadWorks, will run from Feb. 5-11 while alumni events are centered
around Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11. The highlight of the week of activities are the women’s and men’s basketball games at the University Center on
Friday, Feb. 10. Both teams will play Stetson University, with the women tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and the men’s televised game getting under way at 7:30 p.m. On
Saturday, Feb. 11, the festivities will include Mercer’s annual Homecoming Parade, which will follow a two-mile route through Macon.
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February 5, 2006
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