Doctors Urge Less Reliance on Animal Testing

Scientists are urging for improved safety measures in clinical treatments due to the high number of adverse drug reactions, which claim over 10,000 lives annually. They criticize the reliance on animal testing, which often fails to predict human reactions accurately. Instead, they propose using human biology-based tests to improve drug safety and efficacy. The transcript highlights the significant impact of adverse drug effects, including high mortality rates and healthcare costs. A case study involving the drug Vioxx illustrates the potential dangers of current testing methods. The scientists advocate for a new approach to drug testing that could save thousands of lives each year.

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