All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 25, 2014
OSHA Updates Regulations to Protect Workers from Asbestos
Recently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expanded and updated its Asbestos Fact Sheet. Within the Fact Sheet, the agency also discussed its various standards and regulations for protecting workers from… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 24, 2014
Studies Point to Inconsistencies in FDA Approval Process
Three new studies took a deeper look into the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory process. Results from the studies found that FDA approval does not necessarily mean the medication or… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 19, 2014
U.S. Senate Passes Tenth Annual Resolution to Designate ‘National Asbestos Awareness Week’
The Firm would like to personally thank Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and cosponsors for passing the tenth annual resolution establishing April 1 to 7 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” Senate Resolution 336… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 14, 2014
Study Finds Antioxidant Supplements May Accelerate Cancer Growth
Two antioxidants, vitamin E and beta carotene may do more harm than good in lung cancer patients, a new study suggests. Researchers showed that, antioxidants accelerated the progression of tumors in mice… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 12, 2014
Aging Ameren Power Plants in St. Louis Pose Air Pollution Risk to Residents
The St. Louis area relies on aging coal-burning power plants owned by Ameren to provide the majority of its power. These coal-burning plants generate tons of coal ash waste that put Missouri… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 11, 2014
OSHA Publishes Updated Asbestos Fact Sheet
Asbestos hazards are real and dangerous. Sadly, not everyone is aware of the health risks of asbestos exposure and its link to mesothelioma. One way to raise awareness of the health threats… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 7, 2014
New Study Verifies Need for Updated Warning Label on Low T Drugs
A recent large study backs up findings from previous smaller studies that found low T treatments increase risk of heart attack, stroke or death among men. The new study analyzed data from… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 5, 2014
Simmons Hanly Conroy Files First Testosterone Treatment Lawsuits, Bloomberg Reports
Yesterday, attorneys at the firm filed the first testosterone treatment lawsuit on behalf of five men against Abbott Laboratoes and AbbVie, Inc. The men range in age from 50 to 63 and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 5, 2014
Simmons Hanly Conroy Files First Testosterone Treatment Lawsuits, Bloomberg Reports
Attorneys at the Firm filed yesterday the first testosterone treatment lawsuits on behalf of five men against Abbott Laboratoes and AbbVie, Inc. The men range in age from 50 to 63 and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 3, 2014
What to Expect from World Cancer Day 2014
More than 1.6 million new cancer cases and 585,000 cancer deaths are expected to occur in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer kills more than 7.6… Read More
