Archive for November 02, 2005

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Man Stricken with Mesothelioma

Harvey Harris, a 62-year-old Philadelphia man suffering from life-threatening mesothelioma from years of working with asbestos, is beating the odds with gene therapy.

Lawsuits filed against railroad in intersection collision

Lawsuits filed against a railroad company claim that a driver killed in a crash nearly three years ago could not have seen an oncoming train because of another train parked at the switchyard.

New Diabetes Drug Shows Signs of Health Dangers

Shortly before being approved by the Food and Drug Administration, proposed diabetes drug Pargluva has been linked to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and death.

Drug-Related Murder Leads to 35-Year Sentence

South Carolina man sentenced to 35 years for murdering another man who owed him money for drugs.

Dueling lawsuits filed over Rhode Island crash involving police car

A Rhode Island police officer has filed a lawsuit against two women who are suing him and local officials following a collision involving his patrol car and the SUV in which they were traveling.