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J&J Hid Birth Control Patch Risks: Suit

Scientist accused of veiling heart attack, stroke dangers

Apr 6, 08 4:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Johnson & Johnson doctored data to get its birth control patch FDA-approved, according to a class action lawsuit that claims Ortho-Evra caused blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. A J&J scientist allegedly doctored the data with a "correction factor" for the FDA, lowering estrogen-related risk by 60%: He... More »

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