The Accutane Controversy

Paper Summary:

The paper explores two articles written by Andrew Bridges and by Carla K. Johnson respectively and points out the relative strengths and weaknesses of both. The paper argues that Johnson's paper appears to be the more impressive and persuasive because she is more open than is Bridges about the research methodologies which guide her implicit assumptions. The paper concludes that Johnson does a marginally better job than Bridges in drawing a linkage between Accutane/Isotretinoin and various health maladies.

From the Paper:

"Whereas Johnson's article appears to emphasize the possible liver and heart problems associated with habitual use of Accutane, Andrew Bridges' newspaper article emphasizes instead the problems many physicians and would-be users are having in accessing the drug because of tight federal regulations designed to limit the exposure of pregnant women to the medication (para.1-3). In that sense, Bridges' discussion of the topic is far less rewarding than Johnson's for the very simple reason that the former fails to explore the full ramifications of Isotretinoin (Accutane) upon the health of Americans. In that respect, his article may be adjudged problematic."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bridges, Andrew. "Accutane Restrictions Creating Problems". The Sacramento Bee. 28 Aug. 2006. Sacbee.com. 10 Sept. 2006 <http://dwb.sacbee.com/24hour/healthscience/v-print/story/3360478p-12368377c.html>
• Johnson, Carla K. "Accutane Linked (to) Heart, Liver Woes". ABCNews: Health. 22 Aug. 2006. ABCNews Internet Ventures. 28 Aug. 2006 <http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=2341342&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312>

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