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)
Exclusive: Jill Stanek calls on officials to prosecute abortionist for baby's death Aug 16, 2006
Laminaria (seaweed sticks that look like matchsticks) were inserted into her cervix to slowly force it open. Laminaria expand when wetted. (WorldNetDaily)
Scientists discuss pill-induced abortion May 13, 2006
" "It killed my daughter, and I want it off the market," said Patterson, whose daughter, a Livermore 18-year-old, died in 2003. Sicard, a professor of medicine at Rene Descartes University in Paris, said he did not believe that the drug should be removed from the market. "I don't want to confuse my personal grief with my professional judgment," Sicard said, "but the drug has to be given with a high degree of medical control. " Page A - 6 GP, EAST BAY Private practice Drivers Needed Freight co.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Explosive scent May 7, 2006
According to the Ananova Web portal, Dr. Inez Linke said the 16-proof wine, derived from the brown laminaria saccharina seaweed, tastes like fine sherry and has beneficial health effects. "Marine algae contains many minerals, salts, vitamins and proteins that makes this particular wine extremely healthy and boosts the immune system," claimed Dr. Linke. (MSNBC -- Business)
