Posts tagged General Personal Injury

• Over-the-counter meds pose dangers to children

  Kimberly French | October 22, 2007 12:23 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Last week the FDA called a joint meeting of its Nonprescription drugs and Pediatric advisory committees to discuss recent death and illness reports allegedly linked to over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications for infants and children.Due to the reported deaths and illnesses associated with use of OTC cold and cough rememdies, the infant versions of these drugs have already been...

• MRSAs More Common Than Previously Thought

  Courtney Mills | October 17, 2007 8:30 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A government study to be published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finds that so-called MRSA 'superbugs' are twice as common as was previously thought. Nearly 19,000 people died in 2005 after becoming infected with drug-resistant bacteria in hospitals and nursing homes.Beginning in 1970, doctor began to observe infections that weren't easily treatable with typical...

• Tips for avoiding accidents on holiday weekend

  Staff Writer | August 29, 2007 12:33 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Yesterday more than 24 state troopers and law enforcement officials from Alabama and Florida got together at U.S. 231 South welcome centers to encourage motor vehicle safety on the roads this Labor Day weekend.The campaign, called Hands Across the Border, focused on safety tips such as wearing seatbelts, not driving under the influence of alcohol, and not driving aggressively. Most state...

• Lead poisoning symptoms

  Staff Writer | August 23, 2007 12:44 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The latest product recalls, including many toys and cheap jewelry made in China, have brought the problem of lead poisoning to the forefront of consumers' minds.Many parents of children under 6, who are the most affected by lead poisoning, are wondering what symptoms to be on the lookout for as warning signs of the potentially damaging disorder.An article from TuscaloosaNews.com offers answers...

• Lybrel pill that halts periods approved by FDA

  Staff Writer | May 30, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A new birth control pill called Lybrel, which also prevents women from having menstrual periods, received FDA approval last week. The low-dose oral contraceptive has received mixed reviews from skeptical consumers and doctors. While some herald the new drug as a freeing, liberating pill that puts an end to the discomforts of cramps, bloating and the like, others say it is unnatural and may have...

• Fatal 2005 accident subject of jury trial

  Staff Writer | May 14, 2007 8:32 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The Cullman Times reported on a jury trial scheduled to begin today in Cullman County involving a man who allegedly killed a young mother in 2005 motor vehicle accident.The defendant is accused of running a red light while under the influenced of a controlled substance, court documents say. The accident occurred at the intersection of Alabama highways 69 and 157, where the defendant's 2001...

• Hazardous winter roads slippery situations

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

  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...

• Q&A with Tom Methvin

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

  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 Category: Miscellaneous
  

  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 Category: Miscellaneous
  

  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...