'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 31, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: March 2014
At the Firm, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to providing you with the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news to keep you up to date. Below is a short list of some of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 28, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: February 2014
The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are dedicated to keeping you updated on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news. Below is a short list of some of the most recent news… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: January 2014
The pharmaceutical lawyers at the Firm are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest pharmaceutical news. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines concerning FDA recalls,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
FDA Investigating Risk of Testosterone Causing Cardiovascular Events
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is investigating the risk of testosterone treatments causing an increased rate of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke, according to a drug safety communication from the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: January 2014
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 30, 2014
Testosterone therapy doubles risk of heart attack, stroke in men
Men taking testosterone therapy face an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The study, titled “Increased Risk of Non-Fatal Myocardial Infarction Following Testosterone Therapy Prescription in Men,” was published… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 27, 2014
Potentially Harmful Chemical Leaks into West Virginia Water Supply
A massive chemical spill contaminated Elk River in West Virginia on Thursday, Jan. 9. The contamination affected the water supply of hundreds of thousands of people, or 16 percent of the state… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 17, 2014
Tighter Control Needed on Prescription Drugs, ACP Says
Prescription painkillers are the most abused type of prescription drugs in the United States. To address this problem, the American College of Physicians released recommended guidelines for preventing painkiller prescription abuse in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 26, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: December 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 26, 2013
Survey Finds OxyContin is Most Abused Prescription Drug
Prescription drugs affect the body in different ways. Opioids, for example are medications used to relieve pain. Also known as painkillers, these include: Codeine Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) Fentanyl (Duragesic) Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab)… Read More
