Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Vioxx heart risks confirmed in long-term study

A long-term study has confirmed the risks associated with the arthritis drug Vioxx.The study, an analysis of people who took the arthritis drug carried out by Dr. Robert Bresalier of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, has found Vioxx doubles the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

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