Avandia, the brand name for GlaxoSmithKline’s drug rosiglitazone, has been controversial since it was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999. Once one of the most popular drugs used to regulate blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, Avandia is largely out of circulation after a September 23, 2010 vote by the [...]
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You may never think that a little fungus can be advantageous for your well-being. Yes, that is absolutely correct and the name for these mushrooms is Cordyceps. This mushroom is found on the level of 14000 feet high above the sea, and exists mainly in China. It is also found on high altitudes in Tibet [...]
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The case of Avandia brings up important issues regarding the FDA and the drug approval process. Avandia is a drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to treat type 2 diabetes. Avandia in many cases appears to be a useful treatment. Avandia is an insulin sensitizer that works to moderate levels of glucose in the blood. However, [...]