The Niemeyer Pill

The Pill vs. the Sword: Additional Considerations; Comment on “The Pill Is Mightier Than the Sword”

In this paper, I present additional information for policy-makers and researchers to consider in response to the view proposed by Potts et al that “the pill is mightier than the sword.” I identify states with both high rates of terrorism and a youth bulge and discuss correlates of both these societal characteristics. The research examined supports the view that factors other than access to fami...

Neurological and architectural sinuosities: the Niemeyer brothers.

In a family of 7 siblings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2 of the most remarkable national personalities decided to follow different fields at the beginning of the 20th century. Their life's work would, however, intersect in at least 2 respects: the quest for innovation and a passion for sinuosity. The achievements of Paulo and Oscar Niemeyer are landmarks in the history of neurosurgery and archite...

The Pill is Mightier Than the Sword

One determinant of peace is the role of women in society. Some studies suggest that a young age structure, also known as a “youth bulge” can facilitate conflict. Population growth and age structure are factors amenable to change in a human rights context. We propose that policies which favor voluntary family planning and the education of women can ameliorate the global burden of disease associa...

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[The pill and thrombosis].

The risk of thromboembolism in oral contraceptive (OC) users is evaluated based on findings of major cohort studies conducted in England, the US, and Denmark. Since approximately 25% of Danish Women aged 15-45 use OCs, such an assessment is timely and critical. A study by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) found a slightly higher risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism...