Commentary Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug events. Citation Text: Avorn J. Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug effects. N Engl J Med. 2006;355(21):2169-71. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL November 29, 2006 Avorn J. N Engl J Med. 2006;355(21):2169-71. View more articles from the same authors. This commentary discusses the recent controversy regarding adverse events associated with several commonly prescribed drugs such as rofecoxib and aprotinin, and recommends publicly funded evaluations of drug safety in order to prevent patient harm. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Avorn J. Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug effects. N Engl J Med. 2006;355(21):2169-71. 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Speaking the same language? International variations in the safety information accompanying top-selling prescription drugs. August 28, 2013
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