Archive for March 03, 2006

Autism Rate Plummets After Mercury Removed From Vaccines

According to a new study, the autism rate in children has dropped sharply after removing mercury from vaccines given to babies and young children.

Advocacy Group Wants Darvon Painkillers Phased Out

The advocacy group Public Citizen recently petitioned the Food and Drug Administration in an effort to begin a measured phase-out of propoxyphene, which includes the brands Darvon and Darvocet.

Chromium Industry Withheld Lung Cancer Data

A paper published in Environmental Health charges that the chromium industry altered and withheld data revealing a link between one of its chemicals and an increased risk of lung cancer in workers.

Parents Sue Baylor Transplant Team over Donated Kidney

The parents of a young man who died just weeks after receiving a kidney transplant at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas are suing the hospital's transplant team, alleging negligence for failure to inform them of the organ donor's history with drugs.

Jury Rules in Favor of Wyeth in Fen-Phen Case

On Wednesday, representatives from Wyeth said that a Texas jury ruled in its favor in a fen-phen lawsuit.

Kentucky Judge Resigns After Allegedly Profiting From Fen-Phen Case

A judge serving in northern Kentucky resigned earlier this week after he was publicly reprimanded for profiting from a $200 million Fen-Phen settlement.

City of Columbus to Pay $307,495 in Whistleblower Lawsuit

The city of Columbus, Ohio will pay $307,495 to resolve a lawsuit brought by a whistleblower who alleged malfeasance in the city's sewer division.

Arkansas Family Sues District Judge Accused of Leaving Accident Scene

NASHVILLE, Ark. -- An Arkansas family has filed a civil suit against a district judge accused of leaving the scene of an accident after colliding with their van and causing injuries to five family members.

New Hampshire Bill Would Pro-rate Child Support

Parents who pay child support would get financial credit for time spent with their children, as put forth in a bill that recently passed the New Hampshire House.

Jury rejects woman's claim that laundry caused her mesothelioma

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A Madison County jury has rejected a woman's claim that laundering her son's work clothes caused her mesothelioma.