Stop prescribing killer diabetes drug, scientists warn

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Rosiglitazone, brand name Avandia, has higher rates of heart failure and death than similar alternative Scientists say doctors should stop prescribing a commonly used diabetes drug, after studies show that it is linked to higher rates of heart failure and death than a similar alternative.

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