VOL. 33   NO. 4JULY-AUGUST 1999

Features

Attacking AIDS with a 'Cocktail' Therapy
Though AIDS still strikes about 40,000 yearly in this country, a "cocktail" of three drugs has drastically curbed the disease's death rate.

Lessening the Pressure: Array of Drugs Tames Hypertension
The nearly 50 million Americans with high blood pressure can thwart this "silent killer" with a wide range of drugs and lifestyle changes.

Chlamydia's Quick Cure
Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, can be cured in one dose with a newly approved drug.

New Drug Label Spells It Out Simply
Tired of squinting your eyes to read what's on that aspirin bottle? Ever wonder what some of the words on the cough syrup label mean? Well, put away that magnifying glass and dictionary. New easy-to-read labels for over-the-counter drugs are on the way.

Departments

Updates

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Investigators' Reports

Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across the country

Summaries of Court Actions

Cases involving seizure, criminal and injunction proceedings.

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