Dangerous Drugs Lawsuits - Federal Jury Hung In Trial Of Vioxx Suit
Federal Jury Hung In Trial Of Vioxx Suit
KWTX - A judge in Houston Monday declared a mistrial in the first federal trial of a lawsuit over the once-popular painkiller Vioxx. The judge said he will meet with attorneys next week to discuss a date for a new trial. Eighteen hours of deliberations by a
Merck's Layoff Announcement Part Of A Larger Industry Trend
Investors Business Daily - When Richard Clark got promoted to chief executive of Merck ( MRK ) in May, Ned Hansen knew what would come next: layoffs. And they did, in November. Hansen is a senior partner with The Lucas Group, an Atlanta-based recruiting firm. He specializes in
Vioxx scares FDA into 'black-box' safety blitz
Times Online - THE number of drugs given so-called black box warnings by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has more than doubled in the past year as concerns over the safety of everyday medicines continues to mount. The dramatic increase in safety
Pick the right pain pill
US News and World Report - Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin): The century-old pain reliever is recommended by many doctors as a first-line therapy thanks to its low degree of risk and beneficial effects on the heart. Benefits: Technically, aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
