The FDA was established in response to Upton Sinclair's exposé of the meatpacking industry in "The Jungle," leading to the Pure Food and Drug Act, the first major legislation aimed at regulating food and drug safety. Following a major drug poisoning incident, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1937, establishing the modern … Continue reading The FDA’s double-edged sword: A century of controversy and influence
Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody drug trial paused over safety concerns
Eli Lilly & Company are halting the enrollment of participants in a clinical trial of its antibody treatment for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) due to safety concerns. According to company spokeswoman Molly McCully, an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) had recommended pausing enrollment in the U.S. government-sponsored trials. Lilly, however, did not say what caused the panel … Continue reading Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody drug trial paused over safety concerns
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 