Antidepressant reputation falls to new lows

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United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) have taken steps to warn consumers about the side effects of antidepressants and as a result their popularity is waning. A public health advisory was issued by American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on ten antidepressant drugs and warned doctors and patients' families to watch closely for signs that patients are feeling suicidal.

United Kingdom, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Antidepressant Preparations, Consumer Education, Complications and side effects, Antidepressants

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A crucial test

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Several pharmaceutical companies including Philadelphia-based Acuity Pharmaceuticals, Sirna Therapeutics based in Boulder, Colorado, are trying to develop new therapies using RNA interference (iRNA) into clinical trials. The safety concerns and the regulatory hassles that could affect them are discussed.

Science & research, Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical trials, RNA interference

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Straight talk from... Robert Klein

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Robert Klein, Chairman of the Californian Institute of Regenerative Medicine's Independent Citizens Oversight Committee discusses how he was granted $121 million from the institute for embryonic stem cell research after fighting for it since 2005.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Executive changes & profiles, Research & Development NEC, Officials and employees, Research institutes, Interview, Stem cell research, Klein, Robert

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