Even being rich and famous doesn't guarantee you safety from medical mistakes.The music icon Prince's death in 2016 shook up a lot of people -- especially when it was determined that the singer, who was known for his healthy lifestyle, died from a drug overdose. An...
Month: May 2018
What are the first symptoms of mesothelioma?
A mesothelioma diagnosis can come decades after being exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma progresses very slowly, over the course of several decades. Because mesothelioma is so rare, and because some of the symptoms are often present in more common conditions, it may be...
How do you give first aid for toxic gas inhalation?
If you and your co-workers handle toxic gases or chemicals, you're at significant risk of inhaling the fumes -- which can lead to permanent injuries and even death.Knowing how to administer first aid to a co-worker that's been exposed to the chemical vapors while...
Arizona limits rights of secondary asbestos exposure victims
Ernest Quiroz Jr. died from mesothelioma in 2014. His lawsuit against his father’s former employer maintained that he had been exposed to asbestos as a boy, decades ago, from toxic dust brought home on his father’s work clothes. But last week, the Arizona Supreme...
Veterans and asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disorders are some of the unexpected consequences of military service -- particularly among veterans of the navy.Shipyards and navy vessels were once packed full of asbestos -- for the simple reason that it helped prevent fires....
What other cancers are caused by asbestos?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer with one known cause: exposure to asbestos. Although rare, many people are aware of this type of cancer. What is less known is that asbestos exposure can cause other types of cancer, as well. While chemically harmless, asbestos can...
Should you worry about asbestos in your home?
Ever since the 1980s, worry surrounding asbestos has been on the mind of every new homeowner and those interested in purchasing property, and for good reason. Asbestos is known for causing serious illness and disease, like cancer and respiratory issues. Once the...
Asbestos shows up in some unusual places
Asbestos has been in the legal news for a couple of decades now. The first mesothelioma and asbestosis began entering the courts in the 1970s. By 1987, so many claims had been filed that one of the leading manufacturers, Johns Manville, established a settlement trust...
Non-malignant medical conditions caused by asbestos exposure
While mesothelioma has rightfully gained the most national recognition and attention, it bears knowing that there are several serious non-malignant medical conditions that can also result from prolonged exposure to asbestos fibrous dust. We’ll use this post to...
George V. Hamilton, Inc sets up asbestos bankruptcy trust
In 2015, George V. Hamilton, Inc, an insulation manufacturer and distributor, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It did so after thousands of former workers sued the company for exposing them to asbestos from 1940 through the 70s. Asbestos is an extremely dangerous...
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