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	Big Pharma Paying for Positive Medical Journal Articles

lifecyce1898

12-19-2008 9:13 AM

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lifecyce1898 says:

There's a very good chance that your Doctor is more concerned with drug companies financial health than your physical health.

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12-20-2008 3:23 AM

aklimento

No doubt we are for them distracting, irritating, complaining and very possible suing experimental objects which have that idiotic tendency to die sometimes. To be honest, not so often.

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