- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 31, 2007 12:36 PM |
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MiscellaneousFunders of Bogus Report Same Group Denying Global Warming (Washington, DC) -- The American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, today released a statement debunking the Pacific Research Institute's (PRI) latest propaganda aimed at eliminating Americans' right to hold corporation accountable for negligence. "This is just more junk science being...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 30, 2007 10:31 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsFDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that companies that> manufacture and distribute pergolide have agreed to withdraw the drug> from the market. Pergolide is a dopamine agonist (DA) used with> levodopa and carbidopa to manage the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's> disease. Results of two new studies showed that some patients with> Parkinson's disease treated with pergolide had...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 30, 2007 10:28 AM |
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MiscellaneousAmericans for Insurance Reform (AIR) announced today the release of Stable Losses/Unstable Rates2007, a new study that examines fresh insurance industry data to determinewhat caused the most recent medical malpractice insurance crisis fordoctors. The full study can be found at: http://insurance-reform.org. The study by AIR, a coalition of over 100 consumer and public interestgroups...
- Shannon Weidemann | March 29, 2007 3:35 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsA Grand Jury decided to not to file any charges in a fatal truck accident that happened January 5th. A semi-truck driver was pulling out of the NTB Inc. trucking terminal when a 45-year-old woman driving a Buick Regal hit the side of the truck. The fuel tank burst into flames and the driver of the Buick was killed. She had a blood alcohol content of 0.23, far surpassing the legal limit in...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 29, 2007 3:13 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeSt Louis Newspaper just commented on a study done by "American's for Insurance Reform" that debunks the myth that there is some medical malpractice crisis brewing in this country. Maybe our congress men and women will finally start telling the American public the truth and quit appeasing the insurance lobby who is lining there pockets. The following is a link and I've pasted the story after...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 26, 2007 3:53 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeJust saw the following article regarding unnecessary angioplasties being done in patients. The study states that "angioplasty did not save lives or prevent heart attacks in non-emergency heart patients." See http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070326/ap_on_he_me/stents_vs__drugs.
- Jeremy Thurman | March 22, 2007 1:49 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsI like statistics. They seem to often be a good barometer that can separate truth from fact. Recently, I was reading an article that stated that in individuals ages 4 through 33, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death. With all the diseases that we constantly hear government and other entities promoting and trying to cure/stop, I wish we heard more about the huge problem of...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 22, 2007 1:46 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsIn December, 2005 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory regarding Paxil, which was based upon two separate studies done by U.S. and Swedish researchers. The FDA warned doctors and patients that exposure to Paxil during pregnancy posed a serious risk to the fetus and was linked to an increased risk of Congenital Heart Defects. If you or loved one have been...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 22, 2007 9:50 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsFive women who claim to have suffered harm from injections of Lupron for treatment of endometriosis are suing the drug's manufacturer, Tap Pharmaceuticals, in U.S. federal court. Samuel Bearman of Pensacola, Florida, one of two attorneys for the plaintiffs, told Redflagsdaily.com that the pre-trial discovery process is expected to begin shortly. The five women claim, for example, that Tap...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 22, 2007 9:42 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe NuvaRing® is a hormonal contraceptive that works in a similar way to the oral birth control pill and the Ortho Evra birth control patch. The NuvaRing, however, is a flexible, soft, two-inch ring that is worn in the vagina for three weeks and removed for one week.During the fourth week, which is NuvaRing-free, the woman will have a menstrual period--like those using the pill or the patch....
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 19, 2007 11:04 AM |
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MiscellaneousStanding glaringly in the face of the insurance industry's push to distort America's civil justice system in their favor and in favor of big business, a report was released last week showing that State Farm Insurance's chairman and CEO received an 82 percent raise after the company posted a record profit last year. Here is a link to the story: ...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 16, 2007 1:52 PM |
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MiscellaneousPaddack tort reform bill gets bipartisan support, passes SenateThree major lawsuit reform bills, one authored by State Sen. Susan Paddack, received bi-partisan support Tuesday from the evenly divided Oklahoma Senate. All three bills now go to the House for consideration.Paddack's bill, SB 824, is aimed at preventing frivolous lawsuits. The legislation addresses a December decision by the...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 16, 2007 11:30 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsIn an effort to end corruption on the Federal level for Scientists who expose political interference in their research, the house overwhelmingly passed the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. This is important especially in light of drug litigation where federal scientist often fear political ramifications for expousing dangerous drugs such as Vioxx, Ortho Evra et al. Hopefully this will...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 15, 2007 10:46 AM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsI just saw where The Dallas Morning News on 3/12/2007 discussed a study released by two advocacy groups showing that U.S. fatalities from truck accidents have remained consistent at 100 per week. This week, families of truck crash victims are lobbying Congress and the Bush administration to establish stricter rules. The groups seek to reduce the number of hours truck drivers are allowed to...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 15, 2007 10:44 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeProAssurance Corp. settled a $217 million malpractice verdict against one of its subsidiaries. The original verdict included $100 million in punitive damages against the insurer's subsidiary, ProNational Insurance Company. All litigation and appeals will end pending final court approval of the confidential settlement. The Associated Press, Houston Chronicle 03/13/2007 If you want to read the...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 15, 2007 10:11 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhat is the price of a life?Joe White, an Oklahoma City attorney, was the guest speaker for the LeFloreCounty Bar Association.By Danielle GregoryNews ReporterCan you really put a price on your loved ones life or future? Or would youallow legislation to put a price on your loved ones?Both of these questions are involved in a debate throughout the country andis being heavily talked about right now...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 15, 2007 10:11 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhat is the price of a life?Joe White, an Oklahoma City attorney, was the guest speaker for the LeFloreCounty Bar Association.By Danielle GregoryNews ReporterCan you really put a price on your loved ones life or future? Or would youallow legislation to put a price on your loved ones?Both of these questions are involved in a debate throughout the country andis being heavily talked about right now...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 15, 2007 10:06 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeCurrent Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism in Primary Care: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of PhysiciansAmir Qaseem, MD, PhD, MHA1; Vincenza Snow, MD, MS1; Patricia Barry, MD, MPH2; E. Rodney Hornbake, MD3; Jonathan E. Rodnick, MD4; Timothy Tobolic, MD5; Belinda Ireland, MD, MS6; Jodi Segal, MD7; Eric Bass, MD, MPH7; Kevin...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 15, 2007 10:03 AM |
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Nursing Home & Elder AbuseFlores v. Evergreen at San Diego, LLC, No. D048002 (Cal. 4th App. Dist. March 13, 2007)This case was decided by the 4th District yesterday here in California. It invalidated an arbitration agreement in a SNF admission contract, signed by a husband on behalf of his wife, who was being admitted to the SNF. The husband did not have power of attorney, and they rejected the argument that simply...
- Jacob Diesselhorst | March 15, 2007 10:00 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep, strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. These risks include severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors, which may include sleep-driving. Sleep driving is...
- Shannon Weidemann | March 14, 2007 2:03 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsA new study has put Oklahoma number 3 in the country for truck accident related fatalities. Police say that cars are resposible for many of the accidents. Trooper Mike Max says if every driver knew what Moore did, there would be a lot fewer accidents on the roadway, "Probably half, and half cars are just as much at fault." Moore agrees that education is the key. "I think everyone should...
- Jeremy Thurman | March 12, 2007 4:14 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsState Sen. Patrick Anderson's proposal to authorize impoundment and/or forfeiture of uninsured automobiles has merit, but still will not solve the problem of uninsured motorists in Oklahoma. I'm not one to advocate for insurance companies, but in the case of uninsured motorist coverage, you must protect yourself
- Jeremy Thurman | March 09, 2007 9:02 AM |
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MiscellaneousJust saw this great press release from the Oklahoma Center for Consumer and Patient Safety http://www.okccps.org/okccps.site/images/PR-%20HB%201475%20Special%20Legislation.pdf Representative Cox, a doctor, claims that Oklahoma has a medical malpractice crisis and yet in 2006, PLICO did not raise its rates and the other two carriers dropped their rates on some coverages. PLICO, the largest...