Archives for January 26, 2011

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Energy drinks ‘threat to public health’: JAMA commentary

By Stephen Daniells

Scientists and health professions should not wait for FDA action and should be educating consumers of the dangers of consuming energy drinks, says a new commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

FDA warns niacin marketers about drug claims

By Shane Starling

The Food and Drug Administration has affirmed the principal that references to scientific studies can amount to drug claims under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).

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Clinical trial success: Patient compliance

By Nathan Gray

A good relationship with clinical trial participants is crucial in making sure they are compliant to the protocol of a study, says the CEO of a CRO.