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On John Stossel, and lawyers as ‘parasites’
Friday, July 9, 2010 � by scott
Only the naive believe corporations operate with the public good in mind. And it’s lawyers with access to the courts that keep them (somewhat) honest.
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Legislative panel supports radiation protection
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 � by eric
An Assembly committee approves Padilla measure on a bipartisan vote, but lobbyists for hospitals and radiologists warn that provisions could put scare in patients who can be helped. -
New rules on medical devises coming from the Food and Drug Administration
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 � by jg
Boston Globe: The nation’s top medical device regulator “said his agency will overhaul its procedures to speed innovation while protecting patient safety.”
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When medical devices fail: “Everybody is paying now except the companies”
Monday, June 14, 2010 � by jg
Raleigh News & Observer: Under a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the makers of heart pumps, artificial joints, implants and other medical devices cannot be sued if their products injure patients, as long as those products have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Congressional committee chair says he hasn’t gotten a “straight story” from J&J
Friday, June 11, 2010 � by jg
New York Times: Edolphus Towns said Johnson & Johnson has held up an investigation his committee has undertaken into the company’s recent pediatric drug recalls.
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Doctors’ advice: Reject plea deal, target executives
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 � by scott
Cardiologists who alleged malfeasance by defibrillator manufacturers say judge should reject plea deal.
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FDA to crack down on medical radiation errors
Friday, April 9, 2010 � by jg
New York Times: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it will make changes in the approval process for new radiotherapy equipment in order to reduce the number of errors related to medical radiation.