VOL. 32 NO. 4JULY-AUGUST 1998

Features

Parkinson's Disease: New Treatments Slow Onslaught of Symptoms
Though there still is no cure, Parkinson's patients have three new drugs and a medical device to help control this brain disease's devastating symptoms.

Sick Call of the Wild
When wild animals get sick--whether still roaming free, living in zoos, or as family pets--there are very few drugs approved specifically to treat them. New government measures may alleviate the problem.

Dealing with the Depths of Depression
Serious depression is more than just feeling blue. A wide array of drugs, many approved in the last few years, along with talk therapy, can effectively treat this disorder.

Laser Eye Surgery: Is It Worth Looking Into?
The call of freedom from glasses and contacts is powerful. But laser surgery to correct vision isn't for everyone. Careful study and caution are required.

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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