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- Should you participate in mesothelioma clinical trials?
May 3, 2022
One of the ways medical experts learn how to treat health conditions is through studying the results of clinical trials. Mesothelioma is one such condition that utilizes clinical trials to search for a cure or an effective way to address the condition. Unfortunately, participating in clinical trials presents a certain amount of risk. For example, the treatment under study may cause unpleasant side effects. However, for many mesothelioma patients, the potential benefits of trial participation...Read More - How companies fail their workers who handle asbestos
Apr 22, 2022
Asbestos may be dangerous for people, but it has historically been beneficial for big businesses. It is natural and plentiful, while also being cheap as a material. It is an excellent insulator and fire retardant, which made it a popular inclusion in many products. However, when you factor in secondary expenses, like the cost to provide workers with protection and future financial liability, using asbestos for products suddenly becomes less financially viable. Some businesses sacrificed...Read More - How much asbestos exposure is too much?
Apr 19, 2022
Asbestos is a mineral found throughout the United States that is heavily used in industries across the country. The benefit of this mineral is that it is resistant to heat, so it’s a good substance to use in insulation, tile and other products. The problem with asbestos is that it has small fibers that can break off and be inhaled into the lungs. When these fibers are ingested or inhaled, they may stick in the...Read More - Can mesothelioma spread?
Apr 12, 2022
Mesothelioma generally develops in certain tissue linings. For instance, the lining around your abdomen or your lungs may be affected. This is where mesothelioma is originally going to develop and the symptoms that you’re going to see will be related to the way that the cancer interacts with these organs. For instance, if you have mesothelioma in the lining around your lungs, one of the more common symptoms is trouble breathing. If you have mesothelioma...Read More - Is secondary exposure to asbestos dangerous?
Apr 8, 2022
Whether it is from news reports, anecdotal stories or a family history, most individuals have a good idea about the dangers of asbestos exposure. In its pure state, the naturally occurring mineral is generally harmless. When the material begins to break down, however, individuals can inhale or ingest asbestos fibers that can cause catastrophic damage to the lungs and internal organs. Unfortunately, exposure is not limited to workers and consumers. Through secondary contact, nearly anyone...Read More - How contagious is mesothelioma?
Apr 7, 2022
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer, and like other cancers, it’s not contagious. This means that you can’t spread the disease by being close to other people, touching them, or coming into contact with the same surfaces or items. While this is true, there is no known cure for it. While it can’t spread from person to person like bacterial infections or a virus, it can still take a toll on the person with the...Read More - Mesothelioma isn’t the only illness caused by asbestos
Mar 24, 2022
People often associate mesothelioma with asbestos, but that’s not the only condition that can occur because of exposure to this toxic substance. The problematic part of this situation is that the symptoms of these conditions don’t always show up at the time of the asbestos exposure. In many cases, the conditions that are associated with these fibers won’t appear for years or even decades after the exposure. This can often make it difficult to determine...Read More - Exposed to asbestos long ago? Symptoms could be tied to mesothelioma
Mar 24, 2022
Many workers, long since retired from hard labor jobs in steel mills, power stations and railroads, are enjoying their retirement. Focusing on hobbies, grandkids and other past times. But some face difficult health problems, wondering if it’s due to simply getting older. Some complain of shortness of breath, muscle weakness and back pain. Perhaps this is simply what happens when the human body works long, strenuous hours year-after-year in an industrial or manufacturing facility. Perhaps not...Read More - Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on asbestos-related claims
Mar 11, 2022
Before its harmful effects were discovered, asbestos was the preferred building material due to its heat-insulating properties and availability. Unfortunately, many had already been exposed to the deadly substance, especially those in the construction industries. As a result, asbestos-related illnesses are common now, given that they take years to develop. So if you or your loved one has been diagnosed with, say, mesothelioma or lung cancer arising from asbestos exposure, here is what you need...Read More - Does business bankruptcy eliminate asbestos liability?
Feb 26, 2022
Businesses exist to make money, and they often try to avoid obligations that cut into their profit margins. They may fire workers who need accommodations or benefits, even though the law prohibits them from doing so. Some businesses will go so far as to file for bankruptcy to avoid financial or legal claims by customers or former employees. That is exactly what some people suspect Johnson & Johnson wants to do in response to multiple asbestos...Read More