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Plea Entered For Faking Drug Research

January 27, 2010 22:24

On March 11, 2009, Scott S. Reuben, a Massachusetts anesthesiologist and former chief of acute pain at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Mass., admiteed he faked data for 21 studies for the efficacy of various drugs. At the time, Reuben was also a former "paid spokesperson" for...

Child Cough Medicines Recalled

October 22, 2007 14:48

Johnson & Johnson has ordered a voluntary recall of certain cough and cold products for infants amid reports that misuse could lead to overdoses.A Johnson & Johnson spokesman says the recall affects infants under two years of age who are particularly at risk for overdose if the products...

Jury Awards Punitive Damages Against Pharmaceutical Mfg. Wyeth

October 18, 2007 15:01

Have you used Prempro or Premarin?A Nevada jury ordered Wyeth, formally known as American Home Products, a prescription drug maker, to pay $99 million in punitive damages to three women, because the company’s menopause drugs caused cancer. Jurors had originally awarded the women $135 million in...