The US State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year. According to the International Labour Organization,women and girls make up the majority of trafficking victims at 55 percent. Now, lawmakers are taking action and hope that expanding liability will help to curb the devastation. One of the most aggressive […]
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FTC Regulations Could Limit Information Available to Consumers Injured by Drugs and Medical Devices Television, print, and online advertisements related to medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort cases are common these days. The goal of these ads is to inform and educate potential plaintiffs and the general public regarding the risks associated with certain drugs […]
Pharmaceutical companies drive demand for their drugs through direct-to-consumer advertising on television, the Internet, the radio and in print. An AARP poll found that 90% of Americans have seen or heard one such advertisement, most commonly on television. In fact, a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine notes that Americans see as many […]
$3 billion: that’s how much GlaxoSmithKline agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Justice in 2012 to settle civil and criminal charges related to its misbranding of the drugs Paxil and Wellbutrin and its failure to disclose safety information about the diabetes drug Avandia. Although the $3 billion fine was the largest fine ever levied […]
Two studies published recently in the prestigious medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine say that many of the medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lack evidence verifying their safety and effectiveness. One study, led by Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Center for Health Research, looked at moderate to high-risk medical […]
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Vance’s Beef Stew eu Provence Ingredients 1 French Baguette and Butter 1-1.5lbs Boneless Short Ribs, Beef, or Stew Beef 4 Garlic Cloves – Diced 1 Onion – Chopped ½ Cup Fresh Olive Tapenade or 1 Cup Black Olives – Diced 1 Can Rotel Tomatoes 1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes ½ Cup of Flower Salt and […]
Eastern Europe Trip November, 2012 Romania, Transylvania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary. Bucharest to Budapest by river on a Viking Cruise ship up the Danube River. It seemed intriguing, despite the fact that it was to be in late fall, so Colleen and I signed on. Below is a copy of my journal, together with some […]
All: Fred Thompson and I are working on “Fred and Vance’s Golf Book,” a compendium of insight gained through our many rounds of golf with all of you. We are sure you’ll find this a useful tool to help you enjoy your game, and suggest you send your advance reservation payment of $39.95 immediately. Chapter […]
Vance R. Andrus 4:30 came early to the mountains that Monday — its arrival announced by a shrill squeal from the fire department radio beeper located inches from his head. Robert struggled up from a fitful slumber, fighting to regain consciousness enough to understand the words pouring forth from the small black box. “Forest fire […]
