Fatal drug

Author: Thomas J. Moore
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Is the medication you take every day safe? How can you ensure its safety? In a major drug disaster in the United States in the 20th century, it was estimated that tens of thousands of people died within a few years after taking medication to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Why did such a catastrophic disaster still occur in the modern medical system? This book, written in vivid and thought-provoking prose, details the development, promotion, and widespread use of the drug, as well as a series of events including FDA approval, scientific validation, and congressional hearings. It reveals the intricate relationships between the U.S. government, pharmaceutical companies, the medical industry, and the medical community, elevating the issue of drug safety to a new level. At the same time, this book is also a vivid portrayal of real-life experiences and life aspirations of various medical and political figures with diverse backgrounds, insights, and values. The book is written in a biologically fluent and thought-provoking style, detailing the development, promotion, and widespread use of the drug, as well as a series of events including FDA approval, scientific validation, and congressional hearings.