“Then time will tell just who fellAnd who’s been left behind”                   Dylan, “Most Likely You Go Your Way” (1966)   When the Daubert case headed to the Supreme Court, it had 22 amicus briefs in tow. [read post]

Prelude to Litigation Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) was a widely used direct α-adrenergic agonist used as a medication to control cold symptoms and to suppress appetite for weight loss.[1] In 1972, an over-the-counter (OTC) Advisory Review Panel considered the safety and efficacy of PPA-containing nasal decongestant medications, leading, in 1976, to a recommendation that the agency label these medications as “generally recognized as safe and effective. [read post]