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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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Older Americans Month and Mesothelioma: Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow
Between 1999 and 2005, 67 percent of the Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma were older than age 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure,… Read More
FDA Moves Transvaginal Mesh Devices to ‘High Risk’ Category
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently submitted a federal proposal to establish stricter safety requirements for transvaginal surgical mesh implants. The devices are often used to repair pelvic collapse in women, and… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: April 2014
The asbestos attorneys at the Firm are dedicated to ensuring you have the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news headlines to keep you up to date. Below is a short list of some… Read More
Keep Fighting: A Tribute to Bob Guinn, Mesothelioma Warrior
My friend, Bob Guinn, passed away this morning from mesothelioma. Bob was my client. Over the past four years, he fought against this rare cancer caused by asbestos. He courageously shared his… Read More
Faces of Mesothelioma: LaTanyta Manuel’s Story
“They did a lot of testing and they did a biopsy – they found out it was mesothelioma.” One afternoon, LaTanyta Manuel’s husband Andrew became ill. LaTanyta arrived home to find Emergency… Read More
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: April 2014
Here at the Firm, our pharmaceutical lawyers are committed to keeping you on track with the latest pharmaceutical news. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines concerning… Read More
The Psychological Effects of Gynecomastia Linked to Risperdal
A study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and colleagues of Boston Children’s Hospital examined the mental and emotional effects of gynecomastia, a condition in which men develop female… Read More
What to Know about Well Water Contamination This Spring
The Department of Natural Resources is warning owners of private wells to be aware of the potential for water contamination this spring. As warmer weather hits and snow melts, clean drinking water… Read More
Low Testosterone Diagnosis: Are Current Testing Methods Substantial?
Since 2000, the number of American men taking testosterone replacement therapy has quadrupled. More than 5 million prescriptions were written for testosterone therapy in 2011 alone. Men experience a decline in natural… Read More
Louisiana Jury Orders Actos Manufacturer to Pay $9 Billion
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. have been ordered to pay a total of $9 billion in punitive damages in connection to the diabetes drug Actos. A Louisiana jury found… Read More
