Miscellaneous

• Fatal weekend traffic accident

  Staff Writer | January 30, 2007 11:08 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  The Daily Sentinel reported today that a Fort Payne man died in a one-car accident on Alabama Highway 35 on Sunday.State troopers say that the man, who was driving a 1999 Jeep, hit a guard rail and crashed on his way home from work late Sunday night. They also reported that he was wearing a seatbelt.

• New studies say Paxil increases birth defect risks

  Staff Writer | January 29, 2007 8:42 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  According to new studies on the antidepressant drug Paxil (paroxetine), the drug may increase birth defect risks for pregnant women. As the FDA continues to gather information about Paxil and pregnancy risks, they advise health care professionals to keep their patients aware of the potential risks. The FDA is also asking GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Paxil to change the drug's pregnancy...

• Circuit Judge leaves scene of accident

  Staff Writer | January 26, 2007 7:52 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  An article in The Press-Register reported yesterday that Judge DuBose left the scene of an accident after being involved in a two-car accident with no injuries and minimal damage to the vehicles involved. Apparently Judge DuBose was en route to court Wednesday when the accident occurred. No one was injured, and the Judge identified himself to the other person involved in the accident, telling...

• Hung jury in California Vioxx lawsuits

  Staff Writer | January 25, 2007 10:23 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Last week mistrial was declared in California in two men's Vioxx lawsuits against drug maker Merck & Co., reports ABC Action News in Tampa. The jury, which heard the two Vioxx cases tried together, became deadlocked on the third question in the verdict form. The jury did answer "yes" to the first two questions, which acknowledged that Vioxx had "potential risks or side-effects that were known or...

• Hazardous winter roads slippery situations

  Staff Writer | January 08, 2007 2:17 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  An interesting article was published Friday in the Times Daily about the dangers of winter driving, especially in the South, where snow and ice are rare but can be deadly to inexperienced winter drivers.The article points out the statistics that most winter-storm deaths occur on roadways, so it's important for drivers to be aware of safety measures on winter roads.Here are some tips:Make sure...

• Fired Johnson & Johnson VP sues company

  Staff Writer | December 29, 2006 1:58 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  A 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.

• Q&A with Tom Methvin

  Staff Writer | December 19, 2006 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  The 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.

• Protect your family from adverse drug reactions

  Staff Writer | December 01, 2006 9:14 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  WorstPills.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...

• Hurricane evacuation route needs work

  Staff Writer | November 17, 2006 12:46 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  As the only north-south route for residents of coastal Walton County in the event of a hurricane, Highway 331 is a two-lane road that leads from the coast to the Alabama state line. Many, including Governor Jeb Bush and Senator Bill Nelson, say that the Alabama DOT needs to address these issues to avoid hurricane disasters. Making the highway four lanes is a proposed solution to the highway...

• Merck in the News

  Staff Writer | October 26, 2006 10:31 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Today Merck introduced a new shingles vaccine called Zostavax, which is apparently backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The company's new drug is put in a positive light after the recent Vioxx scandal, which included thousands of lawsuits from patients who suffered from strokes, heart attacks and blood clots while using the drug that was pulled from the shelves as a...