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Much of the time, the two political parties seem virtually indistinguishable.  But, every once in a while, something happens that draws a stark contrast between the Democratic and Republican views of the world.  Such a moment came during the GOP presidential debate last night, when Rep. Ron Paul was asked […]

If you are a user of bisphosphonate drugs – be a very active participant in your therapy; do periodic research; ask questions; and demand reasonable answers. An advisory panel to the Food & Drug Administration has recently taken action on the danger presented by drugs such as: Actonel, Fosamax and […]

West Palm Beach, FL (September 8, 2011) – Attorney Chris Searcy, a prominent name in South Florida civic and charitable circles, is featured in the summer/fall edition of Civil Justice Project News in an article spotlighting his long-time advocacy of consumer rights and causes. “So many unsuspecting consumers are victimized by unsafe […]

Well I am neither a doctor nor a scientist; which may help explain why I am scratching my head in bewilderment after reading the latest article at msnbc.com.  The article sets forth an association between common household NSAID’S (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with an elevated risk of miscarriages. You are familiar […]

Since the 1980s, many have turned to medications such as Prozac to combat their depression.  However, those who are pregnant or attempting to get pregnant need to think again before taking these drugs.  In fact, Prozac, when taken during pregnancy, has resulted in many birth defects, some of which include […]

Many pets love riding in the car. However, driving with your pet can often lead to distraction and danger if you are not careful. Here are some tips to help both you and your pet arrive safely to your destination. Tip #1: Never leave your pets alone in the car! […]

We have written about the Food & Drug Administration process for “quickie” approval of medical devices provided for in the “501(k) approval process”. This involves a manufacturer asking for approval of its medical device because it is “similar to those already cleared” for use by patients. The 501(k) process allows […]

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (August 31, 2011) — 10 lawyers from Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012. Chris Searcy, Jack Scarola, Greg Barnhart, John Shipley, Chris Speed, Cal Warriner, James Gustafson, Karen Terry, Darryl Lewis and Ed […]

Big Tobacco is not only finding it hot in the great State of Florida, but also in the great State of Connecticut as well. There, a federal court judge, Hon. Stefan Underhill, was asked by RJ Reynolds to overturn a jury verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $28 […]

In Big Pharma’s constant search for the magic pill, the one that promises relief or a cure for chronic debilitating disease, concerns about side effects, even potentially fatal ones are often dismissed as aberrations, anomalies or not clinically significant. For type 2 diabetics, the two latest magic pills that promised […]