August 2006
Wednesday 23 August
- Big Tobacco: 50 Years of Lies and Deception (06:40) - Federal Judge Gladys Kessler called it racketeering. I'll call it lying and deception. For more than 50 years big tobacco companies have been telling our grandparents, our parents, and now ourselves that smoking is cool and essentially harmless. Finally, a...
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- Judges Ruling Causes Marketing Problems for Big Tobacco (06:35) - Now that U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler's ruling makes it more difficult for big tobacco companies to market their deadly products in an overtly deceptive fashion, their marketing gurus will have to come up with new ways to keep smokers... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Bausch & Lomb Infections Lead to Corneal Transplants (06:24) - About 1/3 of those who've experienced eye infections as a result of the use of Bausch & Lomb's ReNu eye contact solution are schedule to undergo corneal transplants. These new findings will be published in the Journal of the American... | 0 Trackbacks
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Tuesday 22 August
- 100,000 or More Lawsuits to be Filed Against Big Tobacco (10:36) - Victims of big tobacco will finally get their day in court after a US District Judge ruled yesterday that the cigarette manufacturers have conspired to withhold the deadly effects and addictive qualities of tobacco from the public. The ruling found... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Big Tobacco: David vs. Goliath No More (10:33) - For years now, victims of the powerful tobacco companies have suffered in silence because they were unable to pursue claims against the makers of the cancer sticks. Now, all that has changed. A recent US District court ruling coupled with...
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- Big Tobacco Better Exhale (10:29) - A US District Judge ruled yesterday that big tobacco companies conspired for years to hide the deadly effects of cigarette smoke from the public. This isn't suprising to most of us who've followed these battles. However, it will most likely... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Concerns Over Acne Drug Acutane Continue (09:02) - According to a recent study, Acutane can cause more than birth defects. The use of the acne drug can potentially cause heart and liver problems as well. The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, pointed to test results from... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Glaxo Smith Kline Adds Warning to Drug (08:55) - According to a published report in the Wall St. Journal, Glaxo Smith Kline became the latest drug manufacturer to add a warning label to its ADHD drug, Dexedrine. The new warning label will include a warning about cardiac risks and... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 17 August
- Bad Day for Merck, Maker of Vioxx (15:41) - It's been a bad day for Merck, the maker of Vioxx. First, a New Orleans jury hit them with a $50,000,000 verdict for failure to warn doctors about the dangers of its drug, Vioxx. Then, a New Jersey state judge...
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- Big Defeat for Merck, Maker of Vioxx (15:39) - A New Orleans jury returned a $50,000,000 award to a 62 year old plaintiff who had taken Vioxx for 31 months. Mr. Barnett had suffered a heart attack four years earlier and stopped taking the drug shortly before Vioxx was... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Merck Hit With $50 Million Vioxx Verdict (15:34) - A New Orleans jury found for a heart attack victim in the latest round of Vioxx court battles. The jury awarded Gerald Barnett, a 62-year-old retired FBI agent $50,000,000 in compensatory damages. Mr. Barnett took Vioxx for 31 months and... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 16 August
- Infant Tylenol Manufacturer to Pay $5 million (09:37) - A Philadelphia jury has returned a $5,000,000 judgement against the manufacture of Tylenol for infants. McNeill-PPC was slapped with the verdict for failure to warn of overdose dangers that caused liver damage and death to a 5 year old. Infant... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Jaw Bone Death and Fosamax-an Update (09:24) - Since the initial news broke about a link between the arthritis drug Fosamax and jaw bone death or osteonecrosis, a panel of medical and pharmacological experts has been convened to study the issue. In most instances, the resulting jaw bone... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Epilepsy Drugs and Birth Defects (09:17) - A drug touted as an effective treatment of epilepsy has been shown to cause birth defects or fetal death in cases where mothers were taking the drug during pregnancy. The birth defects include malformed hearts and genitals, cleft palate, and... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Computer Battery Fires and Consumer Safety (08:41) - In the midst of the latest terror threat, a little known safety problem has taken front and center. In a story published in the Wall St. Journal, Dell Inc. has recalled 4 million of its computers due to safety issues... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 14 August
- Boston Scientific Assumes Burden from Guidant (11:52) - According to a recently published article in the Wall St. Journal, Boston Scientific now faces approximately 550 lawsuits regarding problems with its implantable heart defibrillators. According to the article, about 72 product-liability class-action suits and about 477 individual suits are...
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Thursday 10 August
- Taser Settles Lawsuits (08:58) - In a significant reversal of its previous public stance, Taser International, Inc. has decided to settle the lawsuits against it for $20 million. The settlements would eliminate cases pending before the US District Court in Arizona and the Delaware Chancery...
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- Taser Gunned Down (08:55) - Stun gun maker Taser International Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million dollars to settle lawsuits against its products. After initially stating that it would fight the lawsuits to the bitter end, the company now says it's best to settle... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Taser Will Settle Lawsuits (08:52) - After initially fighting each individual lawsuit, Taser International has decided to settle claims against the company for a reported $20 million. The company also agreed to appoint a lead independent director as part of the settlement.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 9 August
- Anesthesia Administration a Risky Proposition for Patients (09:58) - In today's Wall St. Journal,, there's a disturbing article about the administration of anesthesia by those who are not properly trained. This lack of training significantly increases the risks of respiratory complications, cardiac arrest, brain damage and even death. According... | 0 Trackbacks
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Sunday 6 August
- Medical Malpractice 101 (09:36) - There was an excellent editorial published in the Palm Beach Postyesterday. The editorial sharply criticizes the docility and unwillingness to monitor Florida doctors. The editorial cites Boynton Beach Dr. Mark Schreiber who was cited by state investigators 3 1/2 years... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 3 August
- Ford Truck Fire Danger (10:02) - Last fall, Ford Motor Co. recalled 3.8 million of its vehicles due to faulty parts. Now, the auto manufacturer has announced that it will have to recall an additional 1.2 million trucks, vans, and SUVs. This is the largest auto...
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- Another Ford Truck Recall (09:57) - In the largest vehicle in history, Ford has announced that it will be forced to recall 1.2 million of its trucks, SUVs, and vans due to a faulty speed deactivation switch. The models affected include: 1994-2002 F-250, F-350, F-450, and... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 2 August
- Ft. Myers Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors (14:48) - Pastor Russell Brown was arrested Monday night on charges he molested three young boys who attended his church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He is accused of three felony counts of lewd and lascivious behavior. Prior to his arrest, he had... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Some Docs Say Hydrogen Peroxide Better Than Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution (10:48) - Admittedly, it's not as convenient as using a contact lens solution that cleans, stores, and rinses your contact lenses, but hydrogen peroxide is being touted as a potenitally safer method of maintinaing eye health. When the crisis over ReNu with...
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