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VOL. 30 No. 7SEPTEMBER 1996

Features

Glimmer of Hope for People with ALS
Two drugs have recently become available to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Though neither medication comes close to being a cure, they provide a ray of hope to patients with this neurological disease.

Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis leads to about 1.5 million fractures each year, mostly of the hips, spines and wrists of older women. New treatments, changing attitudes, and improving technology are helping to brighten the outlook for women--and men--who may experience this bone condition in their later years.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Hair where fashion dictates hairlessness frustrates many folks. A variety of products, with varying degrees of easy use and safety, are available for those seeking social smoothness.

Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Its Cousins
Prevention is the first line of defense against poison ivy, oak, and sumac. But if preventive measures fail, over-the-counter and prescription medications can help deal with the rash until it runs its course.

Departments

Updates

The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from FDA Press Releases, Talk Papers, and other sources.

Notebook

A potpourri of items of interest gathered from the Federal Register and other sources.

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.