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Why am I mad at Merck over Vioxx?

What is disturbing to me,Guest Posting is that given years of evidence that there was a risk of stroke and heart attack from Vioxx, Merck did NOT set out to study the cardiac impact -- rather only when it had an opportunity to add a new market for the drug

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Glossary of Truck Related Terms

Axle:Structural component to which wheels,Guest Posting brakes, and suspension is attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are not powered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, tag, or pusher types. Tag axles are not

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What is being done about welding fumes

What is being done about manganese exposure causing manganism?Researchers are still investigating the link between welding rod fumes and manganism. Welding rod litigation has now begun to help those who suffer the ill health effects of welding and manganese exposure. Efforts are being made to reduce the risk of environmental

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Types of Truck Accidents

Here are the most common types of truck accidents:Truck Brakes MalfunctionHeavy trucks use air brakes exclusively: Most are drum-like units. Air enters the chamber when the brakes are applied,Guest Posting the push rod moves out turning the slack adjuster which rotates the S-cam and forces the shoes into the drum.Brakes

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What was done about the inadequate Vioxx warnings?

 For years leading up to its withdraw,Guest Posting the FDA had taken steps to force Merck and Pharmacia, the makers of these drugs, to disclose the risks associated with their products. Changes in medication labels have been made, along with orders to cease misleading advertising practices. Doctors finally began to

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Vioxx Heart Attack and Stroke FAQs

What are the grounds for Vioxx stroke or Celebrex litigation?Vioxx and Celebrex were billed as safe alternatives for people who suffer from chronic pain. In reality,Guest Posting they are expensive drugs that for most people provide no better treatment than older, less expensive medications. Far from having no side effects,

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Online Resources about Truck Accident Litigation

Here is a list of helpful links related to truck accidents and the resources to research truck accident related data.Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Web-Based EncyclopediaComprehensive site offering a wealth of knowledge based on breakdown of truck related accidents,Guest Posting cause of truck accidents, and injuries/death categorized by state and

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Truck Accident Statistics

In 2003,Guest Posting there were 58,512 total vehicle accidents involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. (NCSA). 4,669 were large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents. Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash than are passenger vehicles.Most fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas

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