| Mesothelioma Cases on the Rise Worldwide by Katie Kelley |
| Recent reports show annual cases of mesothelioma are on the rise worldwide as result from asbestos exposure from the 1960s and 1970s according to recent reports. |
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| Schering-Plough, Merck Settle $41.5 Million Class Action Lawsuit by Katie Kelley |
| Merck & Co. along with Schering-Plough have agreed to a preliminary settlement of $41.5 million dollars to be paid out to patients who have taken the medication, as well as insurance companies. |
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| Suggestions for Those Diagnosed with Mesothelioma by Katie Kelley |
| A mesothelioma diagnosis presents a frightening reality for most individuals. Seeking information can be difficult, but here are some helpful suggestions to make the process less daunting. |
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| Finding Proper Mesothelioma Information by Katie Kelley |
| For individuals seeking information regarding mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, or risk factors of working with asbestos, the search online can be a daunting task. |
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| NFL Forms Concussion Committee by Katie Kelley |
| The National Football League (NFL) is reviewing information which could be beneficial in preventing concussions to players. |
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| Tragic Construction Accident Kills at Least 39, More Missing by Katie Kelley |
| A construction accident in India has killed at least 39 workers and potentially more after a chimney collapsed during bad weather. |
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| Further Asbestos Testing To Take Place by Katie Kelley |
| Further asbestos site cleanups have been ordered, this time in Ohio, where a contaminated building site has remained in disarray following a serious structure fire. The EPA believes the site is contaminated with asbestos and has ordered a cleanup. |
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| Newest Research on Non-Lethal Traumatic Brain Injuries by Katie Kelley |
| The latest in computer imaging has provided scientists and engineers with new information on combating the effects of non-lethal explosions and traumatic brain injuries. |
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| Vitamin A Could Be Integral to Mesothelioma Prevention by Katie Kelley |
| Several studies seem to indicate that diets rich in Vitamin A could help to prevent the spread of mesothelioma cancer. |
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| Additional Levaquin Lawsuits Filed by Katie Kelley |
| An additional fifteen lawsuits were filed against Johnson and Johnson and Ortho-McNeil in September. This adds to the mounting legal quagmire in which these companies find themselves concering Levaquin, a prescription antibiotic with severe side effects and possibilities of tendon rupture. |
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| Gender Gap in Salaries and Fatalities by Katie Kelley |
| A recent report indicates that the disparity between salaries of male and female workers could be due in part to the dangerous positions in which men are employed versus their female counterparts. |
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| Anticipated Ruling on Yasmin Lawsuits Due Soon by Katie Kelley |
| A Federal judge will soon rule on consolidation of Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits across the country, asserting if they can be combined into a Yasmin Class Action Lawsuit |
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| Heavy Machinery and Construction Site Accidents by Katie Kelley |
| Heavy machinery is present on many construction sites, from small residential projects to larger commercial undertakings. The machinery, while beneficial, can also become potentially hazardous in the wrong situations. |
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| Four Lawsuits Filed Regarding Levaquin by Katie Kelley |
| The legal firm of Carey and Danis publically stated their filings of four lawsuits naming Johnson and Johnson, Ortho-McNeil, and Walgreen Co. as defendants. The lawsuits are filed on behalf of twenty patients who suffered |
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| Levaquin Still Poses Signifigant Risk by Katie Kelley |
| Despite serious warnings from the FDA and a Black Box warning label, the risk of a Levaquin-caused tendon rupture is still a frightening reality for many taking the medication. |
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| The Difficulties of Mesothelioma Search by Katie Kelley |
| Finding exactly the right mesothelioma information on the Internet can be difficult. There are, however, some important things to keep in mind when attempting to find the relevant resources. |
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| Decline in Construction Accidents Linked to Economy by Katie Kelley |
| Construction accident statistics have been on the decline since 2008, according to a report published by Bloomberg news. |
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| Selenium Yeilds Promising New Mesothelioma Treatment by Katie Kelley |
| Researchers have discovered a new treatment that could be wildly effective for mesothelioma patients. A treatment medication using selenium has been shown in experiments to trigger cell death in mesothelioma cells. |
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| Yasmin/Yaz Lawsuits Look to Consolidate Claims by Katie Kelley |
| Three major firms responsible for managing the majority of these lawsuits (23 of the 32 filed cases around the country) have filed a joint motion asking that the Yasmin and Yaz product liability litigation be consolidated. |
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| Asbestos Cleanup Announced in Kentucky by Katie Kelley |
| Another government mandated cleanup has recently been scheduled in Kentucky. A recently demolished manufacturing facility was found to contain large amounts of asbestos. |
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| Reglan Side Effects Responsible For Serious Movement Disorder by Katie Kelley |
| Reglan (metoclopramide) has been shown to be responsible for a serious movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. |
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| Federal Lawsuits Allege Yasmin/Yaz Responsible for Several Deaths Nationwide by Katie Kelley |
| Federal lawsuits allege that Yasmin/Yaz side effects are to blame for over 50 deaths nationwide. |
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| Negligence to Blame for International Construction Accident by Katie Kelley |
| International reports recently released showed another example of the failure of safety oversight on some international construction sites. |
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| Additional Asbestos Cleanups Scheduled in Washington by Katie Kelley |
| The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would take soil samples from residential areas in Spokane, Washington after concerns of potential contamination arose. |
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| New Reports On Chinese Drywall Suspect Radiation Contamination by Katie Kelley |
| Recent reports indicate that a radioactive substance known as phosphogypsum may be to blame for a flood of complaints and concerns over Chinese drywall. |
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