Coalition to Transform Clinical Trials names executive board

"By modernizing the current clinical trial system, we will be able to more efficiently and effectively collect the needed data to answer the pressing questions about the use of medical products."

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Father charged in death of toddler who OD'd

"We think he passed in his sleep"

The father of a 2-year-old who died in March has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after tests revealed the boy died because of an overdose of a dangerous drug his father was prescribed. via News Journal

New Brain Tumor Treatment

"The jury is still out if this will translate into patients living longer, staying disease-free for a longer period of time. But we're all excited."

Every year more than 21-thousand people in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

Ex-Riviera official justifies his suits for disabled access

"He's what we like to call a professional plaintiff"

Don't let the wheelchair fool you. Allen Fox is a one-man demolition crew. Just ask the nearly 140 targets of his wrath. via News Chief

Good Question: Good Question

"There should be no secrets on that information."

Getting personal Q: What happens to the personal information my employer has after I leave the company? A: These days, employers have a host of information on employees, including medical and health insurance ... via Asbury Park Press

Actions by Detroit City Council to remove mayor

Detroit City Council actions related to the text-messaging sex scandal involving Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick: _Feb. 14: Detroit attorney William Goodman hired to advise Council on possible action against Kilpatrick. via Ann Arbor News

U.S. planes emit less greenhouse gases, despite flying more

"They feel fuel prices much more than your average consumer feels changes in fuel costs at the pump."

WASHINGTON - The U.S. aviation industry has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 13 percent since 2000, even as the amount of flying has reached record levels, government data show. via The Honolulu Advertiser

Trucking group pushes fuel-saving plan

Struggling with record diesel prices, the trucking industry's main trade group introduced a plan Thursday to reduce fuel consumption and emissions over the next decade mainly by having its members slow down. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawn-care products recalled

Lawn-care giant Scotts has recalled four of its lawn and garden products that contain weed suppressants never approved by the EPA. via Inside Bay Area

HealthSpring, Inc. Executives Adopt Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

HealthSpring, Inc. today announced that Herb Fritch, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin McNamara, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, each have adopted pre-arranged, ... via Business Wire

Probe Targets Classmates

"I find it hard to believe that he would actually be willingly involved in something like that"

Stan Grmovsek and Gil Cornblum have been close friends ever since they met at Osgoode Hall Law School 17 years ago. via Globeinvestor.com

NYMEX: Speculators Aren't Driving Oil Market

"The percentage of open interest in NYMEX crude oil futures held by non-commercial participants (relative to commercial participants) actually decreased over the last year even at the same time that prices were increasing."

Democrats in the U.S. Senate are looking beyond a summer gasoline tax holiday to focus on broader oil market fundamentals. via Seeking Alpha

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