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The FDA has advised doctors to limit prescriptions of the pain medications Celebrex and Bextra because some data show they may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Diane and her guests talk about drug safety, the FDA's approval process and the agency's relationship with pharmaceutical companies.
Gardiner Harris, reporter, New York Times
Dr. Paul Antony, chief medical officer for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Dr. Janet Woodcock, deputy commissioner and chief medical officer of the FDA
A psychiatrist shares the life lessons he's learned from his three-decade career as a therapist and from his own experiences living through tragedies and personal challenges.
Gordon Livingston, psychiatrist and author of "And Never Stop Dancing," "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart," and "Only Spring."
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