VOL. 29 No. 7SEPTEMBER 1995

Features

The Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Complacency, antibiotic overuse, and social factors all play a part in the growing problem of bacteria becoming resistant to certain antibiotics. Though some antibiotic resistance is inevitable, there are measures that can be taken to slow the process.

On the Teen Scene: Food Label Makes Good Eating Easier
Whether you're concerned with losing or gaining weight, eating the right amounts of protein, calcium or fat, or simply staying in good shape, you can make the new food label work for you.

FDA Examining Computer Diagnosis
Computer software is being used for more and more medical purposes, ranging from diagnosing exotic diseases to finding precancerous cells. FDA is looking at how best to regulate these programs when they function as medical devices.

Medical Possibilities for Psychedelic Drugs
LSD, mescaline, and some other drugs better known for their abuse potential are being carefully investigated for medical uses, such as treating drug addictions and relieving pain.

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.