September 30, 2004

Vioxx Recalled, Jerry Lewis Urges Congress to Help Chronic Pain Sufferers

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thursday acknowledged the voluntary withdrawal from the market of Vioxx (chemical name rofecoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) manufactured by Merck & Co."

"Veteran comedian Jerry Lewis came to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to speak in support of legislation sponsored by a Michigan congressman that would address chronic pain, a medical problem experienced by one in every five American adults."

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