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Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug
Compilation of radio stories and related material about a Merck painkiller that was removed "from the market in 2004 after a study showed Vioxx caused an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart attack." Includes a timeline back to 1999, an overview of health risks, material about a controversial Vioxx study from the 1990s, updates about Vioxx litigation, and links to statements and findings. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5033105
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