Victims of malignant mesothelioma -- an aggressive form of cancer typically linked to asbestos exposure -- have few effective treatment options available today. In fact, while overall survival periods have increased in recent years due to the introduction of...
Month: May 2017
More cesarean sections don’t add up to safer deliveries
Many of our readers may be surprised to learn that the most-frequently-performed type of major surgery in our country is a cesarean section. About one in every three babies are delivered via C-section. There are some circumstances in which a C-section is necessary or...
Will drug trial help in the fight against mesothelioma?
For years, researchers have known of the link between asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma — a deadly form of cancer that affects the membrane protecting the body’s major internal organs. In fact, virtually every new case mesothelioma can be tied to...
Fiat recalls over a million pickup trucks after crashes, fatality
As more and more of the functions of our vehicles are controlled by software, vehicle recalls increasingly involve software errors rather than the defect or malfunction of a part. That's the case with a recently-announced recall by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV of over...
Will proposed bill keep asbestos legal?
Despite some estimates that asbestos continues to claim as many as 15,000 lives every year, it still hasn’t been completely banned in the United States. In addition, the Senate is now considering new legislation that many believe will, if passed, make it much...
Wrongful death lawsuits might be possible after death on-the-job
Losing a loved one in any circumstance is hard. When you find out that your loved one died because of a medical condition caused by something he or she encountered on-the-job, your grief might turn to outright anger. For some employees, the desire of the employer to...
‘Bathroom upgrade’ was actually asbestos removal, residents claim
After being asked to leave their Massachusetts apartment complex for 10 days for supposed bathroom upgrades, many residents began to worry when they were still unable to move back nearly a month later. Why the delay? Residents found out that asbestos was actually...
How can I identify asbestos in my house?
Last week, we told you about the various do's and don'ts homeowners should follow if they believe certain materials and products in their home may contain asbestos. This week, we are offering tips on how you can go about identifying whether the questionable material...
Asbestos 1 of first 10 substances under review by government
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has classified asbestos as a known carcinogen. People who have had exposure to significant amounts of this chemical can develop mesothelioma. This type of cancer can impact the tissue that covers the lungs and...
Think your home may contain asbestos? Homeowner do’s and don’ts.
If your home was built prior to 1980, there is a good chance that it once contained asbestos — and it may still be there today. In fact, many building materials used to contain significant amounts of asbestos, including various types of insulation, roofing and siding...
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