"It has to be not only a demonstration of efficacy, Barter says, "but also that there is no harm.

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First, Merck holds that the only clear demonstration of Vioxx risk was in the study that resulted in Vioxx being pulled from the market.

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However the Milosevic trial will only be a demonstration of this if it succeeds in being seen to be fair and orderly and to arrive at a just verdict.

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