- Staff Writer | December 29, 2006 1:58 PM |
Category:
MiscellaneousA former executive for Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil is suing the company after being fired. The ex-VP claims that the company fired him unjustly after he continually expressed safety concerns about a number of their drug products, including the Ortho Evra birth control patch.
- Staff Writer | December 28, 2006 1:31 PM |
Category:
Defective & Dangerous ProductsA law firm out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, filed suit on behalf of a client earlier this month against Davol, Inc., maker of the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch used in hernia repair surgeries. The plaintiff claims that he experienced severe abdominal pain after his hernia repair surgery and had to undergo bowel dissection surgery to have the defective hernia repair patch removed.The news...
- Staff Writer | December 27, 2006 8:37 AM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription DrugsToday's seniors are taking a variety of medications to keep health issues under control. Many doctors may unknowingly prescribe medications that interact with other medications the patient is taking. A report out of Idaho's Times-News says that drug interactions and overmedicating are growing problems among our nation's aging population.The pharmacist interviewed in the article says that he sees...
- Staff Writer | December 26, 2006 4:26 PM |
Category:
Automobile AccidentsThe busy last-minute shoppers and people traveling to visit family and friends combined with the bad weather over the Christmas weekend doubled the number of motor vehicle accidents on the roads, according ot a report from wtvm.com in Columbus.With wet roads, traffic jams and too many people on the roads, the number of accidents in the Columbus area was more than 100, rather than the normal...
- Staff Writer | December 22, 2006 4:18 PM |
Category:
Workplace InjuriesA report today on OccupationalHazards.com said that OSHA fined two contractors in Massachusetts for exposing their employees to fall hazards at residential construction sites. Many worksite fatalities in the construction industry occur because of falls. "Falls are the No. 1 killer in construction," said Francis Pagliuca, OSHA's area director for Middlesex and Essex counties. "Workers' lives are...
- Staff Writer | December 21, 2006 6:38 AM |
Category:
Workplace InjuriesAn interesting article from The Wall Street Journal highlights increasing consumer interest in disability insurance. This is attributed in part to lower prices for these insurance policies and to more people recovering and living longer after accidents or serious diseases such as cancer. The article reports:The renewed interest in disability insurance comes as disability rates are rising....
- Staff Writer | December 20, 2006 7:47 PM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription DrugsA Reuters report Tuesday revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receive a U.S. proposal recommending that over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen to include warnings on labels about possible liver and stomach damage. The proposed new warnings are mostly associated with possible liver damage and stomach bleeding associated with taking these...
- Staff Writer | December 19, 2006 12:47 PM |
Category:
MiscellaneousThe Montgomery Advertiser published a great Q&A in their Business section yesterday with Beasley Allen president Tom Methvin. It's a wonderful read to find out more about the firm, its values, and its national success in helping people who need it.The firm's major role in the Vioxx litigation is spotlighted. Special focus is also given to the firm's strong Christian stewardship and values.
- Staff Writer | December 18, 2006 9:03 PM |
Category:
Tractor-Trailer AccidentsThe Demopolis Times reported an accident Saturday involving two semi-trucks in an accident at the junciton fo U.S. Highway 80 and Alabama Highway 69. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but one driver was injured. Thick fog in the area contributed to the accident, which happened at 4 a.m. Both trucks overturned, spilling their loads and causing the road to be partially closed until 10 a.m.
- Staff Writer | December 15, 2006 3:30 PM |
Category:
Automobile AccidentsAn article from The Clanton Advertiser talks of the increased Alabama state trooper presence on the highways during the upcoming busy holiday season. Due to past statistics of more motor vehicle accidents during the holidays, the state has increased its law enforcement efforts this year. All available troopers will be patroling the roads and especially looking for drivers under the influence of...
- Staff Writer | December 14, 2006 8:50 PM |
Category:
Automobile AccidentsWith the busy holiday season in full force, many families will take to the roads on various trips to visit loved ones around the country. An article in The Clanton Advertiser advises drivers to slow down and take extra precautions to stay safe on the roads and avoid accidents over the next couple of weeks. According to the article, The Alabama Department of Public Safety predicts 14...
- Staff Writer | December 13, 2006 8:47 AM |
Category:
Motorcycle AccidentsAcross the nation, you'll find dozens of headlines reporting motorcycle deaths each week. A December 6th report out of Florida says that a Florida Atlanta University student was killed on Singer Island when the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger crashed into an SUV. Although many of these motorcyclists who die on our nation's roadways are wearing helmets, the rest of their bodies are...
- Staff Writer | December 12, 2006 8:19 AM |
Category:
Automobile AccidentsAn Associated Press story yesterday reported that seven people died in weekend motor vehicle accidents throughout the state of Alabama. The accidents include a head-on crash in Choctaw County that killed two men, a one-car accident in which the driver ran off a Madison County bridge, and other traffic fatalities in Baldwin and Lauderdale Counties. The tragic death toll for the weekend should be...
- Staff Writer | December 11, 2006 10:04 AM |
Category:
Tractor-Trailer AccidentsAn Associated Press news story out of Dallas, Texas reports that as much as one quarter of big rig truck drivers involved in fatal truck accidents from 2000 to 2005 had past records of criminal activity. The report says that:The Dallas Morning News' analysis discovered that of 953 truckers faulted in fatal crashes during that time frame, at least one in four had been convicted of a criminal...
- Staff Writer | December 08, 2006 9:34 PM |
Category:
Tractor-Trailer AccidentsAn article from the New York Times News Service explores the trucking industry and the causes for so many tragic accidents on our nation's roadways. The article questions whether the government's deregulation of the trucking industry has contributed to an increase in accidents. Do President Bush and his adminstration really want to support big business at the expense of motorist safety, as the...
- Staff Writer | December 07, 2006 9:19 PM |
Category:
Tractor-Trailer AccidentsAn interesting article in the Baltimore Sun points out the dangers of long hours and difficult schedules for truck drivers and others on the roads. The article points to the increased demands of the growing global economy as a driving factor in the more grueling schedules truck drivers must keep. Our country's 350,000 independent truckers may feel it the most, since they're paid by the delivery...
- Staff Writer | December 06, 2006 8:55 PM |
Category:
Motorcycle AccidentsA fatal collision Saturday on a rural road between a motorcycle and a truck occurred just 13 hours after another fatal accident on the same road. In the first accident, a car ran off the road, struck and tree and caught on fire, killing the passenger. The driver was in critical condition. The motorcycle accident was a collision between a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a pickup truck. Apparently...
- Staff Writer | December 05, 2006 12:52 PM |
Category:
FDA & Prescription DrugsMany consumers are unaware of the many disturbing statistics about diseases caused by drugs. Worstpills.org offers an article detailing some of the statistics and drug-induced diseases. They say that more than 9.6 million adverse drug reactions in older Americans happen each year, and many are unreported to doctors.The following national estimates are based on well-conducted studies, mainly in...
- Staff Writer | December 04, 2006 1:08 PM |
Category:
Workplace InjuriesThe Press-Register reported Friday that a construction worker from Alabama died in an accident at Spring Hill College on Thursday. The victim was working on the third floor close to an elevator shaft when a concrete wall fell on and crushed him. Though the reason for the accident is not clear yet, an Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration (OSHA) investigator has been inspecting the scene....
- Staff Writer | December 01, 2006 9:14 AM |
Category:
MiscellaneousWorstPills.org has an interesting article about defective drugs, adverse drug reactions and protecting yourself and your family from such dangers. The most important recommendation they make is to talk to your doctor and keep that communication line open before making any changes. Topics in the article include:Special Problems in Nursing Homes Communication: Activating Yourself and Your Doctor...