Saundersblog.com - July 2006 Archives

July 2006

Iowa Prof. Says She Told Bausch & Lomb About Problems with ReNu Two Years Ago (10:07) - When the contact lens solution, ReNu with MoistureLoc debuted on the market in November 2004, University of Iowa clinical professor wanted to test the product's effectiveness. What she found led her to call the company and tell them about its... | 0 Comments
Clinical Prof. Noticed Problems with ReNu Two Years Ago (10:04) - Christine Sindt, a University of Iowa clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology noticed a disturbing problem with ReNu contact lens solution after doing her own study of the product. "I always like to test the new products - test drive them,... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Bausch & Lomb Faces More Issues (09:37) - It had seemed to the casual observer that Bausch & Lombh had seen the worst of the bad press surrounding the recent fusarium keratitis outbreak. However, the Wall St. Journal reported today that doctors and eye clinicians had known nine... | 0 Comments
More Problems for Bausch & Lomb (09:30) - According to a report published today in the Wall St. Journal, there were reports nine years ago suggesting that multipurpose solutions might pose certain health risks. This comes after Bausch & Lomb tried to minimize the fusarium keratitis scare by... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Cooper Tire Under Fire (07:33) - It's bad enough the company has been accused of manufacturing defective tires that have led to serious injury and fatalities. It's quite another when that same company uses deceptive practices to hide such information to protect itself from a lawsuit.... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

New Boss (Hopefully) Not the Same as the Old Boss (16:55) - As the Diocese of Venice, which includes Sarasota, prepares to welcome a new bishop, we can only hope that this new prelate will deal with the scourge of sexual abuse more openly and honestly than his predecessor, Most. Rev. John... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Catholic Church in Florida Suffers Another Setback (16:52) - This past week it was revealed in the press that a Catholic priest from India serving in the Panhandle has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor. The Diocese responded that nothing untoward had been revealed in its background... | 0 Comments
Catholic Dioceses in Florida Choose to Settle Rather than Fight (16:47) - Last week, the Diocese of Orlando and the Archdiocese of Miami settled claims against them by victims of clergy abuse. The settlements involved priests who've been notorious abusers in the past. Unfortunately, the patterns and policies of cover-up and deception... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

FDA Asked to Improve Oversight of Drug Studies (08:01) - The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a plea to the FDA to tighten its monitoring of promised studies by drug companies. According to a Wall St. Journal story, "The Food and Drug Administration doesn't know the status... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Effectiveness of Ford Firestone Tire Recall Questioned (07:49) - A research group has called into question the 2000-01 Firestone tire recall. Safety Research & Strategies has noted instances in which some defective tires may still be in circulation. The group has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Orlando Ranks High in Motorcycle Accidents (08:19) - While Orlando ranks 30th nationally in metro population, it has climbed into the top ten list in serious motorcycle crashes, according to Progressive Corp. The dense population and heavy tourism are leading factors in the ranking.... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Boating Accidents in Florida on Rise (08:15) - This year has seen a 19% spike in boating accidents from last year which had been the highest in a decade. This has state officials worried and searching for answers to stem the tide. During the first six months this... | 1 Trackbacks | 0 Comments