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- Plant closure improves Pittsburgh air quality
Sep 11, 2023
There are many arguments against the decline in manufacturing in western Pennsylvania and other parts of the Ohio Valley. But there are also some positive consequences arising from the closure of a large coal-processing plant in the region. In 2016, the Shenango Coke Works shuttered its doors. At that time and through the end of 2018, data analysis by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers tracked the impact of the facility’s shutdown on the health...Read More - IFAA backs bill that would ban asbestos
Aug 23, 2023
Asbestos was once considered a miracle substance because it is an excellent insulator and resists fire, but that was before the silicate material was linked mesothelioma and other types of cancer. Asbestos is no longer used in the construction industry, but large quantities of the substance can still be found in many older buildings. When these older buildings catch fire, the asbestos they contain poses a danger to firefighters. Job-related cancers are now the leading...Read More - What you should know about mesothelioma treatment
Aug 22, 2023
When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, many questions may run through their mind, with the primary one being whether doctors can do anything to save them. Unfortunately, mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period – it’s mostly discovered at an advanced stage when people do not have long to live. That does not mean doctors cannot provide treatment to help though. Here is what you should know about mesothelioma treatment: Which is the best treatment option?...Read More - Addressing mental health and mesothelioma
Aug 8, 2023
When an adult receives a cancer diagnosis, there are a host of challenges that arise instantly. First, the process of addressing the physical issue at hand tends to become the focus of the patient and their care team. Second, the patient ordinarily needs to let their loved ones know what is going on, which can take time and energy. Third, the patient – and their spouse or partner, if they have one – must assess...Read More - Mesothelioma and infertility in men
Jul 25, 2023
Treating mesothelioma can cause various complications and side effects, including infertility in men. Chemotherapy treatments are the most effective way to kill the cancer. However, sperm production is likely to be affected. Infertility in men Men all across the country who have been exposed to asbestos in various working climates have developed mesothelioma, or cancer. Treatment for mesothelioma, however, can impact a man’s fertility. This is because it can block the pathways that release sperm...Read More - How genetics plays a role in mesothelioma
Jul 11, 2023
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, a form of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some organs, such as the heart, lungs and stomach. However, a significant percentage of people exposed to asbestos don’t develop mesothelioma. This means other factors, including genetics, may contribute to someone developing the disease. Here is how this may happen: BAP1 gene mutation Research shows that people with mesothelioma have a mutated BAP1. And this gene...Read More - Why mesothelioma lawsuits can be complicated
Jun 30, 2023
Asbestos exposure is a risk factor for mesothelioma. If you develop this form of cancer, you can take legal action against the party responsible, which can be your current or former employer if you were exposed to asbestos at work. However, mesothelioma lawsuits can be complicated. Therefore, you should be prepared. Here are two reasons for this: Prolonged latency period Mesothelioma has a lengthy latency period – it may take 20 to 60 years to...Read More - How do you claim for asbestos illness if a company shuts down?
Jun 16, 2023
If you are suffering from the effects of asbestos exposure, you will understand that any medical options you have are expensive. While doctors can’t cure you of asbestos-related cancers such as mesothelioma, they can perhaps do things to ease the pain. If you picked up an asbestos illness due to your work, it’s likely that many of your colleagues also did. As you can imagine, if everyone claimed compensation, the company would soon go out...Read More - Commonly asked questions about asbestos-related lung cancer
Jun 13, 2023
Asbestos-related lung cancer is a type of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. These fibers release free radicals and damage the genetic code of the cells lining the lungs, making them grow abnormally. Asbestos exposure can occur directly or indirectly. Primary exposure happens when individuals directly handle asbestos-containing materials or work in environments where asbestos fibers are released. Secondary exposure occurs when individuals not exposed to asbestos come into contact with the harmful fibers brought...Read More - Uncovering the development of mesothelioma
Jun 5, 2023
Mesothelioma is one of the most mysterious forms of cancer. Despite being the center of several high-profile lawsuits, little is known about how it develops. The disease affects millions of people in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. In recent years, a new line of research has uncovered some key facts. Finding the roots of a deadly disease Mesothelioma has long been linked to long-term exposure to asbestos. However, the precise path of its...Read More