Problems with US Health Agencies and New Medicines
Introduction
The FDA has problems with its leaders. Also, few people use new medicines for Alzheimer's disease.
Main Body
People think the FDA leader, Marty Makary, might lose his job. This makes the agency unstable. Two new Alzheimer's drugs are Leqembi and Kisunla. The government thought these drugs would cost billions of dollars. Now, the government says the cost will be low because few patients use them. These drugs are hard to use. Patients need special machines and needles. Some drugs also cause brain bleeding. Also, some pharmacies say there are no estrogen patches, but the FDA does not agree.
Conclusion
The FDA has leadership problems. Also, expensive Alzheimer's drugs are not popular.
Learning
💡 The Word 'ALSO'
In the text, the writer uses the word also many times. This is a perfect tool for A2 students to connect ideas without using complex sentences.
How it works: Use it when you want to add one more piece of information to your list.
- Example 1: The FDA has problems. Also, few people use the drugs.
- Example 2: Drugs need needles. Also, they cause bleeding.
The Pattern [Fact A]. Also, [Fact B].
💊 Simple Vocabulary for Health
Look at these word pairs from the article to describe medical situations:
| Word | Meaning in simple English |
|---|---|
| Agency | A big government group |
| Patient | A person who is sick |
| Pharmacy | A shop that sells medicine |
| Unstable | Not steady / changing fast |