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February 18, 2022
Either through an at-risk occupation such as mining, heavy industry, construction, or pipe fitting, or from handling consumer products including hairdryers, curling irons, or kitchen appliances, exposure to asbestos is a common hazard. While the most frequent method of asbestos exposure involves breathing in the tiny fibrous minerals, inhalation does not present the only danger. [...]
February 18, 2022
The stereotype of a mesothelioma patient is an older male who plied a trade over decades that exposed him to asbestos. In fact, many women receive these life-changing diagnoses. The disease does not discriminate. A recent study reveals the different dynamics between the genders, their specific needs, and how they deal with an uncertain and [...]
February 18, 2022
A cure for malignant mesothelioma remains elusive and is considered one of the most challenging to measure with CT scans due to characteristically complex growth patterns. However, scientists based in Scotland – a country near the top of mesothelioma incidence rates – may have found a way to radically change treating the life-changing, deadly disease. [...]
February 18, 2022
Media coverage in 2020 surrounded a particular virus and the progress made in defeating it. Similarly, new treatments, drug regimens, and cutting-edge and highly successful trials gave a glimmer of hope to those suffering from mesothelioma, not to mention their family members. Some of the more prominent stories included: The FDA approves Keytruda Pembrolizumab, an [...]
February 18, 2022
ERROR While mesothelioma continues to lack a cure, early detection can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from the deadly disease. Those proactive steps present challenges with countless mesothelioma victims diagnosed when tumors have already progressed. Symptoms are often disregarded as run-of-the-mill health issues that don’t require any attention. When it comes [...]
February 18, 2022
ERROR Johnson & Johnson is a popular company with a market share that any business would envy. But, their reputation for quality products diminished following Reuters publishing an investigation of J&J being well aware of asbestos in their talc products, including baby powder, for many decades. Countless lawsuits detailed the tragic effects of J&J’s negligence [...]
February 18, 2022
Click on the above image to save and share at full size! Today marks Mesothelioma Awareness Day in the United States. Please share the infographic above with your friends and family. Whether you or someone you know has been affected, everyone should know about this fatal disease that affects thousands of lives each year. Contact [...]
February 18, 2022
February 17, 2022
Schools are supposed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. However, one school recently closed after maintenance discovered deadly amounts of asbestos. The University of Montana recently closed one of its buildings that has been used as a preschool attended by around 50 students each year. According to a recent article, many parents [...]