Latest news releases from PR.com for LegalView. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:24:45 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96333 LegalView announced it is re-launching its Ketek practice area to provide readers with a more detailed information portal. Ketek is an antibiotic used to treat respiratory infections but the drug has been linked to potential liver damage among patients. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/96333 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96334 LegalView updated readers to an alarming prediction by researchers who said the number of female mesothelioma victims may increase within the next few years. Researchers said that asbestos in hair dryers that were previously unregulated may be the cause. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/96334 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92698 LegalView updated mesothelioma blog readers with news of a loophole that enables home inspectors to bypass looking for traces of asbestos in order for inspectors to avoid liability. The loophole places homebuyers at risk for exposure to asbestos especially if any remodeling occurs. [PR.com - June 29, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/92698 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92701 LegalView refurbished its Avandia practice area to offer insightful resources for victims suffering from Avandia side effects, which may include heart disease and early onset osteoporosis. The drug was approved in mid-1999 and has since created a tidal wave of controversy over its potentially harmful risks. [PR.com - June 29, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/92701 http://www.pr.com/press-release/91719 LegalView updated mesothelioma blog readers to the severe consequences that may exist in the aftermath of environmental destruction such as tornadoes or storms. LegalView specifically reminded Kansas victims to be aware of the risk for asbestos exposure associated with cleaning up debris after a severe storm season, which left homes and buildings damaged. [PR.com - June 24, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/91719 http://www.pr.com/press-release/91720 LegalView launched a PAGCL information portal to provide victims of the condition with resources and details on protective and preventive measures and information. Post arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) occurs when the cartilage in a shoulder begins to deteriorate months after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. [PR.com - June 24, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/91720 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90505 LegalView provided links and information to several studies regarding traumatic brain injury treatment and critical care. The information that spans from 1995 to 2006 is considered a breakthrough because patients were monitored and critical care providers interviewed to improve treatment results. [PR.com - June 17, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/90505 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90507 LegalView recently used its mesothelioma blog to report on scientific research regarding a natural treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma victims. Researchers released the report, which found certain types of immune cells in the body to be a top defense against the cancerous mesothelioma cells. [PR.com - June 17, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/90507 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89642 LegalView re-launched its traumatic brain injury (TBI) information portal to provide a detailed and more comprehensive site for victims of TBI. In America, TBI affects millions of individuals each year, many of which go untreated and thus further their risk of serious side effects. [PR.com - June 12, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/89642 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89308 LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog informing readers of potentially deadly asbestos fibers found at a local Chicago beach. The Oak Street Beach was discovered to have amphibole asbestos, which is the most deadly type of asbestos and cause of mesothelioma cancer. [PR.com - June 10, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/89308 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88111 LegalView recently updated its Levaquin information portal with new information pertaining to the dangerous side effects that may be causing tendon ruptures among patients. Levaquin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, has been linked to spontaneous tendon rupture among patients as well as other side effects. [PR.com - June 02, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/88111 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88112 LegalView recently reported the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have the ability to treat a variety of human cancers, including mesothelioma. A study released in the Journal of Translational Medicine reported that the NSAIDs may be responsible for anti-tumoral activity on mesothelioma cells. [PR.com - June 02, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/88112 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87582 LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she was fired after she expressed anxiety with over her health because of potential asbestos exposure. [PR.com - June 01, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/87582 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87581 LegalView recently announced it would be updating its traumatic brain injury (TBI) information portal to include information on causes of the incapacitating injury that affects millions of Americans each year. [PR.com - June 01, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/87581 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86154 LegalView informed readers of its newest information portal detailing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered recall of the Digitek-brand digoxin heart tablets. The tablets may have been manufactured containing twice the amount of active ingredient approved. [PR.com - May 28, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/86154 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86153 LegalView reported to https://www.pr.com/admin_releases_item.php?releaseid=86149 blog readers that several U.S. senators and lobbyists are supporting a push to increase federal funding for researching asbestos-related illnesses. The 2009 defense appropriations bill is at the epicenter for the cancer research because of the vast array of Navy men who are currently diagnosed with mesothelioma and at risk for the condition. [PR.com - May 21, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/86153 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83982 LegalView utilized its mesothelioma blog to report a new mouse model for mesothelioma that reproduces the human disease and provides scientists insights into the way the cancer develops and progresses. The mouse model is for human malignant mesothelioma and will likely lead to breakthroughs in treatments for mesothelioma cancer patients over time. [PR.com - May 07, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/83982 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83983 LegalView recently reported the FDA warning letter given to manufacturers of Avandia for withholding post-market research. GlaxoSmithKline failed to comply with FDA regulations and offer officials full details of 10 ongoing clinical trials. [PR.com - May 07, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/83983 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82915 LegalView recently updated its Heparin information portal on the latest news regarding the contaminated batch of Heparin, which may have sickened hundreds and caused the death of up to 90 individuals. U.S. officials have sourced the contamination to a manufacturing plant in China, but Chinese officials insist the contamination occurred in the United States. [PR.com - April 30, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/82915 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82916 LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog an incident that has thousands of college students at risk for potential asbestos exposure after a boiler exploded in the campus power plant. The explosion not only left the students without hot water or heat in Wisconsin, but also put the students at risk for asbestos inhalation. [PR.com - April 30, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/82916 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81761 In order to serve the needs of those who may have been affected by the tragic condition known as Erb's Palsy, there is now a complete resource that covers the aspects of Erb's palsy that can most direly affect victims and their families. [PR.com - April 28, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/81761 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81431 LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma blog to include reports of a whistleblower being fired after he reported improper asbestos cleanup. The worker who refused to sign off on the demolition of the school was dismissed from his job duties permanently after he reported the improper procedure cleanup to officials. [PR.com - April 19, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/81431 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80559 LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog about an asbestos contamination that occurred in Miami during the construction of an affordable housing project. The project, now likely to cost five times the original estimate, was contaminated after crews clearing the area hid an asbestos leak with piles of dirt. [PR.com - April 13, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/80559 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80561 LegalView created a new information portal with details on the latest cereal recall due to salmonella in order to provide victims with up-to-date news of the cereal recall. The Malt-O-Meal brand of unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals where recently recalled because of salmonella contamination. [PR.com - April 13, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/80561 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79352 LegalView recently amended its Singulair information portal after reports to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the allergy drug and to an increased risk of suicide among patients. Singulair is prescribed to treat asthma as well as allergy symptoms such as sneezing and stuffy nose and is used by thousands of Americans. [PR.com - April 05, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/79352 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79353 LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with inhalation of the deadly fibers. [PR.com - April 05, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/79353 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78706 LegalView updated its Baxter Heparin information portal to add information on the most recent recall of the blood-thinning drug. Heparin, which is used to control blood during surgical procedures, was recently discovered to have a Heparin-like contaminant that sickened many and caused at least 19 deaths. [PR.com - April 01, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/78706 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78707 LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog to include news of the government denying federal funds to an area in Arkansas that was left tainted with asbestos after nearly 150 World War II structures were destroyed in a fire. The government rejected the requests from the town of Chaffee Crossing where citizens are currently at risk of contracting mesothelioma cancer. [PR.com - March 31, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/78707 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77537 LegalView recently informed its readers that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington had allegedly hired a mentally disabled crew to tear down an air route traffic control center, which contained toxic levels of asbestos. Investigations are underway to determine why the FAA used the crew. [PR.com - March 23, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/77537 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77539 LegalView updated its readers on the latest Baxter Heparin news from the FDA, which discovered the source of contamination of the blood-thinning agent to be a Chinese manufacturer. An investigation is underway to determine if the manufacturer intentionally compromised the safety of patients by using a less expensive derivative in the injectable drug. [PR.com - March 23, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/77539 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76455 LegalView recently launched its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notification service, which will allow individuals suffering from negative pharmaceutical side effects to voice their concerns directly to the FDA. LegalView currently offers a vast plentitude of practice areas relating to adverse pharmaceutical side effects but now readers will be able to take immediate action. [PR.com - March 15, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/76455 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76457 One of Montana's top Democrats has demanded that the federal government allocate funds to clean up an asbestos-ridden town housing a former vermiculite mine. Libby, Montana is the site of the former W R Grace & Co mine, declared a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [PR.com - March 15, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/76457 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75837 LegalView announced an Erb's Palsy practice area detailing potential causes of the condition, which affects millions of Americans. Erb's Palsy is usually caused during complications at birth and can affect the nerves in child's limbs. [PR.com - March 12, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/75837 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75840 LegalView alerted mesothelioma blog readers of lowered asbestos exposure allowances, which were amended by the Mine Safety and Health Administration recently. The new limits were reduced by 95 percent of original limits and could increase the number of mesothelioma cancer reports among mine workers. [PR.com - March 12, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/75840 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74957 LegalView.com updated its Trasylol information portal after new reports detailing the drugs allegedly dangerous side effects. Bayer AG's Trasylol (Aprotinin) is used during heart surgery procedures to control blood clotting, but is allegedly associated with increasing the risk of kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. [PR.com - March 10, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/74957 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74959 LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma blog with information about a school official who had falsified records and reports regarding asbestos removal in local New York schools. [PR.com - March 05, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/74959 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73646 LegalView immediately launched a practice area detailing the recall of a pain-relieving patch that has caused 120 patients to overdose. The Duragesic patch was recalled because of a manufacturing defect that caused many of the patches to leak. [PR.com - February 25, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/73646 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73645 LegalView unveiled a new practice area detailing the severe side effects of Heparin, a blood thinner commonly used to prevent clots in surgery and other critical care emergencies. However, the blood thinner has been linked to extremely dangerous allergic reactions among patients and has been associated with at least four deaths. [PR.com - February 23, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/73645 http://www.pr.com/press-release/72901 LegalView reports a new scientific research on an interviewing technique that will help traumatic brain injury patients retrieve long-term memory. LegalView discovered the recent study on the autobiographic interview technique, which is helping brain injury victims with memory impairment. [PR.com - February 20, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/72901 http://www.pr.com/press-release/72902 Cleanup from Hurricane Katrina continues to be slow because of possible asbestos exposure. In a New Orleans parish, officials have determined to use a controlled burn rather than to demolish and move debris to a landfill, which could increase the potential for asbestos contamination. [PR.com - February 20, 2008] LegalView http://www.pr.com/press-release/72902