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December 18, 2004

Celebrex May Increase Heart Attack Risk

"The Food and Drug Administration warned physicians Friday to consider alternatives to the arthritis drug Celebrex because of new evidence that it doubles the chances of heart attacks and strokes."

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December 14, 2004

Athletes May Avoid Stress Fractures with MRI

"Some athletes may be able to avoid stress fractures in their feet if their team doctors make use of MRI scans to look for the physical changes that often precede the breaks, a study suggests."

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