Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk of cardiovascular events and celecoxib: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine whether the increased risk of cardiovascular events with rofecoxib represents a class effect of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors. ⋯ The available data indicate an increased risk of myocardial infarction with celecoxib therapy, consistent with a class effect for COX-2 specific inhibitors.
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We aimed to assess journal authors' current knowledge and perceptions of open access and author-pays publishing. ⋯ The survey yielded useful information about respondents' knowledge and perceptions of these publishing models. Authors have limited familiarity with the concept of open-access publishing and surrounding issues. Currently, open access policies have little impact on authors' decision of where to submit papers.