Woman alleges Planned Parenthood inflicted 'catastrophic perforation' Sep 5, 2007
" The abuse continued for about another 18 months before it was reported by a basketball coach, and the father eventually was convicted of sexual assault. Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties also is facing a damage lawsuit for the death of a woman who died of toxic shock syndrome after a clinic worker found but did not treat a serious infection. The medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit was brought earlier this year by Aletheia Meloncon, whose 21-year-old daughter,... (WorldNetDaily)
Lawsuit says clinic worker triggered 'raging systemic infection' Jun 21, 2007
The Riverside County coroner, in fact, concluded that Goode died of "toxic shock syndrome secondary to retained laminaria cervical dilators.". The case is being handled by Jack M. Schuler, the senior trial lawyer for He is a trial specialist and has handled cases of personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and intellectual property disputes. (WorldNetDaily)
Late-term abortion is not a health issue Apr 25, 2007
Describing the procedure as "intact D ilation and extraction), Dr. Cook stated that it takes two days and requires the forcing of up to 25 laminaria (dilators) into the woman's cervix. The next day she returns to the clinic, her bag of water is broken, the baby is grasped by the feet with long forceps and pulled down through the cervix into the vagina, a technique called internal rotation. This technique was abandoned years ago because of the unacceptable risk to the mother.This procedure is not... (Herald-Tribune)
Seaweed: slimy, sexy and saleable Jan 28, 2007
They examined the properties of lessonia and laminaria, seaweeds which are found in the Outer Hebrides and Orkney, the Far East, South America and parts of Norway. The seaweed is processed in the laboratory to produce alginate, a tasteless and odourless powder that can be added to food to enhance fibre content. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
