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• Clinical Prof. Noticed Problems with ReNu Two Years Ago

  Joe Saunders | July 28, 2006 10:04 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Christine Sindt, a University of Iowa clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology noticed a disturbing problem with ReNu contact lens solution after doing her own study of the product. "I always like to test the new products - test drive them, so I can develop an opinion," Sindt said.Contact lenses sat soaked in three different solutions overnight. The following day, Sindt examined five...

• More Problems for Bausch & Lomb

  Joe Saunders | July 26, 2006 9:30 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  According to a report published today in the Wall St. Journal, there were reports nine years ago suggesting that multipurpose solutions might pose certain health risks. This comes after Bausch & Lomb tried to minimize the fusarium keratitis scare by stating such a fungus only grew in "unique circumstances".

• Effectiveness of Ford Firestone Tire Recall Questioned

  Joe Saunders | July 10, 2006 7:49 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  A research group has called into question the 2000-01 Firestone tire recall. Safety Research & Strategies has noted instances in which some defective tires may still be in circulation. The group has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate the effectiveness of the recall in the wake of four serious auto accidents caused by defective tires. Thus far, the NHTSA...

• Orlando Ranks High in Motorcycle Accidents

  Joe Saunders | July 05, 2006 8:19 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  While Orlando ranks 30th nationally in metro population, it has climbed into the top ten list in serious motorcycle crashes, according to Progressive Corp. The dense population and heavy tourism are leading factors in the ranking.