For those who haven't heard about it yet, the BBC News website reports that,
"Drug company Merck has removed its painkiller Vioxx because of data showing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Apparently, Vioxx is used in the treatment of arthritis. Merck stand to lose a really serious amount of money over this withdrawal, so we can assume they're not playing games.
Hmmm. I wonder just when the clinical data referred to in the BBC item entered the public domain.
BTW, I don't think it's a particularly off-topic remark. Arthritis is a complaint that bedevils many musicians and dancers, and not necessarily later on in life. But, Gzeg, your buddy still deserves his pint!
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
"Dow Knocked Lower by Merck's Drug Recall"
...sorry man...tough times...keep on keepin on...
# Posted on October 1st 2004 by _Steph_
Re: Today's Headlines
For those who haven't heard about it yet, the BBC News website reports that,
"Drug company Merck has removed its painkiller Vioxx because of data showing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke."
Apparently, Vioxx is used in the treatment of arthritis. Merck stand to lose a really serious amount of money over this withdrawal, so we can assume they're not playing games.
Trevor
# Posted on October 1st 2004 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Today's Headlines
Or are they? Apparently they've known about these issues since 2001, and insiders have sold $175M worth of stock over the last couple of years.
As penance for this off-topic remark, I'll buy a pint for my buddy who had to quit Irish dancing at 20 due to arthritis in his hips.
# Posted on October 1st 2004 by Gzeg
Re: Today's Headlines
Hmmm. I wonder just when the clinical data referred to in the BBC item entered the public domain.
BTW, I don't think it's a particularly off-topic remark. Arthritis is a complaint that bedevils many musicians and dancers, and not necessarily later on in life. But, Gzeg, your buddy still deserves his pint!
Trevor
# Posted on October 1st 2004 by Trevor Jennings
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boy, dow, i hope you're ok! ^_^
# Posted on October 1st 2004 by daiv