In any money-spinning industry, there are bound to be impersonators and fakes. When the Romans first discovered Greek statues, it didn’t take long for imitations to flood the market. Similarly, the pharmaceutical industry is a target for fraudsters hoping for...
You’re a little under the weather – nothing too serious; your doctor prescribes antibiotics and you should soon be well. But what if your symptoms continue to get worse, and your meds don’t work? This is a scenario that –...
Remember those ‘get out of jail free’ cards in the board game Monopoly, with somewhat dubious value (i.e. you’d sell them right before you landed in jail) that could get you back on track quicker? It turns out that this...
What is the role of regulatory agencies in drug development? It may seem like a big obstacle in the path to discovering and delivering novel medicines to patients, delaying treatment and prolonging discomfort. But how do we know that the...
