February 2011

Supreme Court ruling protects vaccine makers from lawsuits

February 25, 2011 by Luca

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Justice Department Wants Tobacco Companies to Admit Wrongdoing

February 25, 2011 by Luca

To all of our readers, this is a story worth following. The AP (2/24) reports, “The Justice Department disclosed Wednesday it wants to require the tobacco industry to admit publicly that smoking causes a multitude of medical problems, killing 1,200 Americans every day.” The department has “proposed that a federal judge order the companies to … Read more

Data show nearly 10,000 infants injured in crib accidents annually

February 20, 2011 by Luca

Here is some disturbing information on infant deaths due to accidents. Many of these are caused by falls from cribs. USA Today (2/17, Szabo) reports, “More than 9,500 babies and toddlers” go to the emergency department (ED) each year because of injuries related to “cribs, playpens and bassinets,” according to a “19-year” study in … Read more

Study: Energy drinks harmful to kids and teens

February 16, 2011 by Luca

Thirty to 40 percent of kids and teens consume energy drinks which are high in caffeine, sugar and other stimulants. However, as the AP (2/13) reported, “Energy drinks are under-studied, overused and can be dangerous for children and teens, warns a report by doctors who say kids shouldn’t use the popular products. The potential harms, … Read more

Nearly two million baby monitors recalled after infant deaths

February 14, 2011 by Luca

The AP (2/11, Kerr) reported Rhode Island-based Summer Infant issued a recall of approximately 1.7 million video baby monitors Friday, “after being linked to the strangulation deaths of two infants.” Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said, “I urge all parents and caregivers to put at least three feet between any video or audio … Read more

Nearly 25 percent of early ovarian cancer patients not receiving recommended biopsies

February 11, 2011 by Luca

If you or anyone you know is dealing with ovarian cancer, please read this. HealthDay (2/10, Preidt) reported, “More than one-quarter of women with apparent early-stage ovarian cancer don’t receive recommended lymph node biopsies to check for cancer spread, which nearly doubles these patients’ risk of death,” according to a study in the journal Gynecological … Read more

Public Database of Product Complaints

February 6, 2011 by Luca

The Consumer Product Safety Commission will launch a new public database that tracks customer product safety complaints.

FDA recalls lead contaminated candies

February 3, 2011 by Luca

I guess they had the name right on this one… The AP reported the US distributor of Pakistan-imported candy chew bars is recalling them “because of lead contamination,” the Food and Drug Administration announced. Indianapolis-based Candy Dynamics distributed the bars, which are called Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge. The FDA said no one has fallen … Read more

Ask Marvin Lundy About…Ice and Snow Removal

February 3, 2011 by Luca

Every year, thousands of people are injured when they fall on ice or snow, resulting in lost work, medical bills and pain and suffering. If you fall on ice or snow on someone’s property, you may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost income and other costs of the accident. However, the rules … Read more

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Supreme Court ruling protects vaccine makers from lawsuits

Justice Department Wants Tobacco Companies to Admit Wrongdoing

Data show nearly 10,000 infants injured in crib accidents annually

Study: Energy drinks harmful to kids and teens

Nearly two million baby monitors recalled after infant deaths

Nearly 25 percent of early ovarian cancer patients not receiving recommended biopsies

Public Database of Product Complaints

FDA recalls lead contaminated candies

Ask Marvin Lundy About…Ice and Snow Removal

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