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A new review of FDA side effect reports challenges the idea that Crestor carries higher risks than other statins. The study finds kidney problems and severe muscle weakness 2 to 8 times more frequent with Crestor, sparking calls to remove it, while FDA officials maintain no greater risk than competitors.
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Dear Abby letters spark fury over hospital trip with mother
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Dear Abby readers clash over labor neglect and parental duty
Readers from multiple cities criticize a husband for delaying medical care during his wife's labor to shop with his mother. Strong language accompanies advice that the wife should seek care immediately and pursue divorce if necessary.
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