Lilly trials use of homeless in drug studies sparks debate
Indianapolis report details homeless volunteers like John Carter who earned about $4,200 after eight weeks in Lilly Phase I trials for an experimental drug code named EZZB. Critics warn of underreported side effects while Lilly insists screenings weed out alcoholics and chronic conditions. Researchers note most volunteers list permanent addresses and that liver health is monitored to avoid data distortion.
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Indianapolis
John Carter
Eli Lilly & Co
Carter
Pharmaceutical
Lilly
Wall Street Journal
Ed West
West
Philip Brown
Pharmaceutical Research Associates
Charlottesville
James Ash
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Study finds young smokers learn and recall faster
Jaime Pineda of the University of California San Diego reports at a Society for Neuroscience meeting that 12 young smokers and 12 nonsmokers showed smokers learning and recalling more quickly in a rapid word game. Yet researchers caution the small memory edge does not offset smoking’s health risks.
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Washington
Jaime Pineda
University of California
San Diego
Pineda
Society For Neuroscience
Ford Windstar Tops Crash Tests Among Minivans
The Insurance Institute says the 1997 Ford Windstar fared best in off set 40 mph crash tests of passenger minivans while the Pontiac Trans Sport ranked dearest. Other models mostly rated marginal or poor for occupant protection and leg injury risks.
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Washington
Brian O'Neill
Insurance Instate For Highway Safety
Pontiac
FDA Orders Milk Labels Change to Reflect Fat Content
The FDA will require milk labels to use precise terms for fat content. 2 percent milk, previously labeled as low fat, must be called reduced fat, while 1 percent can be called low fat and skim milk may be labeled fat free or nonfat. The change follows consumer complaints that 2 percent milk was misperceived as healthier.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
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