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- What to do and not do if you encounter asbestos in Pittsburgh
Jan 3, 2020
Many Pennsylvania residents are in the final stages of mesothelioma and other types of cancer, with loved ones and care providers doing their best to help them achieve as high quality a life as possible in the time they have left. Have you or a loved one worked in a Pittsburgh factory, steel mill, shipyard, old school building or other location that is a high risk for asbestos exposure? Perhaps, you live in one of...Read More - Draft report highlights asbestos risks in chlorine production
Jan 1, 2020
Workers in many industries across Pennsylvania must contend with the risks of asbestos exposure. A draft report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draws attention to the exposure risks within the chlor-alkali industry, which produces chlorine. Facilities that make chlorine often use chrysotile asbestos diaphragms in the manufacturing process. The American Chemistry Council has questioned the concerns of the EPA about the chlorine industry. The council maintained that manufacturers follow an adequate safety process...Read More - Asbestos exposure and who runs the highest risk
Dec 17, 2019
Asbestos is a mineral once commonly used in building materials, and continual exposure to it will lead to serious conditions like mesothelioma. Most asbestos-related illnesses will not appear until decades after exposure. Pennsylvania workers who know they were exposed, then, would do well to start monitoring their health and looking for signs of illness. A number of industries face the risk of asbestos exposure, including the construction, automotive repair, welding, shipbuilding and firefighting industries. Asbestos...Read More - Beware of possible asbestos in your Pittsburgh home
Nov 26, 2019
Pittsburgh is a treasure trove of beautiful architecture, from its famous bridges and stairs throughout the city to thousands of old, brick homes built many decades ago. If you are fortunate enough to own one of these homes, it is likely a delight to your family and friends, especially those who have a special interest in home design and construction. Sadly, there is often a hidden danger in these homes and others in nearby Pennsylvania...Read More - School allegedly hid information about contamination
Nov 4, 2019
The dangers of lead and asbestos have long been known. However, a lawsuit in Pennsylvania alleges that a school district hid crucial information from the public when it knew of the presence of both of these substances in district schools and did not inform the public. Exposure to asbestos can cause a deadly disease called mesothelioma, which most often is a tumor in the lining of the lungs. In past years, there has been large-scale...Read More - New tool may more accurately predict mesothelioma survival
Oct 29, 2019
Chinese researchers may have discovered a more accurate way to predict how long a patient will likely survive following pleural mesothelioma surgery. It could help answer the question that people ask the most following a diagnosis. How much time do I have left? The current system is called the TNM staging system. TNM stands for Tumor Node Metastasis, and the system is used universally for classifying how far the disease has spread, referring to cancer...Read More - Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder tainted with asbestos
Oct 29, 2019
Johnson & Johnson announced Oct. 18 that the company is initiating a recall of its popular baby powder product after U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing uncovered the presence of asbestos, which can cause mesothelioma. Just before that announcement, TIME magazine published a story on talc products, citing a study which states chrysotile asbestos, found in many talc products, causes mesothelioma. The recall comes after the company vigorously defended its baby powder for months...Read More - REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11TH: VICTIMS AND ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
Sep 6, 2019
Of those who have faced struggles with asbestos in recent years, some include the workers who fought to save lives on 9/11. The attack, which happened 18 years ago, affected many of these first responders, causing them to suffer from serious medical conditions. Many suffer from chronic diseases and cancers, some of which are a result of asbestos exposure. The World Trade Center Health Program cares for over 76,000 rescue and recovery workers who were...Read More - What is secondary asbestos exposure?
Aug 30, 2019
You’ve likely heard the dangers of second-hand cigarette smoke? If you’re a baby boomer or older, you can probably recall a time when not many people knew smoking cigarettes was bad for their health. A few decades ago, that news hit the headlines after scientists and health experts confirmed that smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer and other illnesses. In fact, you don’t even have to be the one who smokes the cigarettes because the...Read More - Are the number of mesothelioma cases dropping?
Aug 28, 2019
As someone who is now dealing with mesothelioma, one question may be on your mind: Are the number of cases dropping since asbestos is used less often? It’s long been said that after those who were exposed in the past were diagnosed, the number of cases would decline. It was claimed that pleural mesothelioma cases would peak between 2000 and 2005, since the majority of workers who were exposed would have symptoms by this point...Read More