When good cholesterol turns bad

Article Abstract:

Pfizer's trial of its drug candidate torcetrapib, designed to increase levels of good cholesterol, was called off on December 2, 2006 because of the increased number of people who had died after taking the drug. Some specialists and experts were not surprised at the results as they had harbored doubts that certain ways of raising good cholesterol might cause more problems than they solve by promoting cardiovascular disease or raise blood pressure.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, United States, Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry, Pfizer Inc., PFE, Antilipemic agents

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Antibiotic faces uncertain future

Article Abstract:

An antibiotic known as platensimycin is described which kills the deadly methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus. Some microbiologists fear that the process of developing the drug is hugely expensive and the potential market for a new antibiotic, which is often used sparingly and administered for only a week or two, is small.

Product development, New Jersey, Streptomycin Preparations, Streptomycin, Biological laboratories

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Cancer patients opt for unapproved drug

Article Abstract:

A debate on the issue of providing access of unapproved drugs, particularly dichloroacetate (DCA) to the dying patients, due to its anticancer properties is presented. The views of doctors who urge for trials and caution are also highlighted.

Anticancer Drugs, Illicit Drugs, Chemotherapeutic Drugs, Usage, Drug therapy, Antineoplastic agents, Cancer patients, Illegal drugs, Antimitotic agents

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