VOL. 32 NO. 6NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1998

Features

Special Section: Putting FDA on Alert

MedWatch: FDA's 'Heads Up' on Medical Product Safety
When thousands--or even millions--of people start using a new drug or medical device, unforeseen problems may crop up. FDA's MedWatch program provides an early warning system.

Staking a Claim to Good Health
Read it and believe it. FDA has made sure that label claims that link a food with disease prevention or better health are backed up with strong evidence.

Miracle Drugs vs. Superbugs
Antibiotics are the answer to some of our deadliest infections. Can we stop the overuse that is beginning to erode their effectiveness?

Sizing Up Surgery
A little knowledge about procedures and options can make an operation a little less daunting.

Departments

Updates

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

fda.gov

Places of interest on FDA's Website and other government and health-related sites.

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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