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December 17, 2009

Health Buzz: Study Says Vioxx Risks Were Apparent Early and Other Health News

Breast cancer risk not so easy to gauge; Thanksgiving meal tips for people with diabetes or allergies.

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$50M damages award in Vioxx case is excessive, judge rules, orders new trial

The $50 million damage award in the federal Vioxx case this month was excessive, and a new trial must be held on damages for a retired FBI agent who suffered a heart attack after taking the painkiller, a federal judge ruled Monday.

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First Wrongful Death Trial of Vioxx is Delayed

(1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) The first wrongful death trial against Whitehouse Station-based Merck over its painkiller Vioxx has been postponed. A federal judge asked the plaintiff's lawyer to delay next month's trial so it wouldn't interfere with federal litigation.

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Judge trims award in Vioxx lawsuit

The amount owed by Merck in a Texas death is cut to $8.7 million from $32 million to conform to state law. HARLINGEN, TEXAS — A judge in a Texas widow's lawsuit over the Merck & Co. drug Vioxx on Thursday reduced a $32-million jury award to $8.7 million so that it conformed to state law. ... more...

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