Heart drug called a lifesaver

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Clopidogrel could save thousands of lives if taken routinely with aspirin by people with acute heart trouble. A study conducted on 12,562 people with unstable chest pain or mild heart attacks showed that dialy aspirin and clopidogrel, which is sold as Plavix, together could prevent 50,000 to 100,000 major heart attacks, deaths or strokes annually in North America. However, at $2 to $3 a day, doctors say that the drug may be too costly for many people needing it.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Anticoagulant Preparations

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Sara Lee recalls hot dogs, other meats

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Sara Lee Corp has recalled meat products, including popular hot dog brands Ball Park and Hygrade, because of suspicions they could be harboring the listeria microbe. Recent reports have linked four deaths and 30 nonfatal infections in nine states to the microbe. A Sara Lee spokesperson said the recall will cost the company between $50 million and $70 million in lost sales and refunds.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Meat Products, Sara Lee Corp.

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