Shortcuts In Drug Testing Can Increase Risk To Patients

Apr 4, 2017, 13:29 by Michael Croft

NPR.org | Researchers use intermediate endpoints, like how a drug lowers cholesterol, to get a quick sense of whether the drug might improve health. But those shortcuts often don't show true benefits and harms.

April 04, 2017 | Researchers use intermediate endpoints, like how a drug lowers cholesterol, to get a quick sense of whether the drug might improve health. But those shortcuts often don't show true benefits and harms. NPR.org