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October 25, 2021
While many Texans know the state’s famed “Two-Step” as a popular dance, the term has an entirely different, if not sinister, meaning when it comes to current federal bankruptcy courtroom proceedings involving a high-profile product manufacturer. The controversial legal maneuver allows companies with large liabilities such as current and future asbestos lawsuits to hide their [...]
October 18, 2021
The U.S. Social Security Administration has made a critical decision that involves the Compassionate Allowance Listing. The list helps to efficiently identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the standards for disability benefits. Simply put, the program focuses on extreme illness and circumstances that meet requirements. On the list are multiple types of cancer, adult [...]
October 11, 2021
In spite of mountains of evidence of the dangers posed by asbestos exposure resulting in the countless diagnoses of illnesses that include asbestosis and mesothelioma, the use of these dangerous and deadly fibers continues. Bans have been imposed throughout the world, yet some countries, particularly the United States, still continue their import activities. The JAMA [...]
August 30, 2021
It is not uncommon for property owners to encapsulate asbestos-containing building materials rather than remove and eliminate the dangerous components. Encapsulation means that the materials are wrapped or covered to guard against destruction or deterioration. Unfortunately, a building fire can destroy the encapsulation and expose the asbestos-containing materials underneath. Those who enter a fire-damaged building [...]
August 9, 2021
While immunotherapy drugs have shown promise for some patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, not all will respond to the treatments. Unfortunately, biomarkers that can predict drug effectiveness for mesothelioma do not exist. Researchers overseas may help in determining the effectiveness of via electronic technology. In the Netherlands, scientists are making claims that they have developed a [...]
August 2, 2021
Mesothelioma has touched countless lives. Because asbestos exposure is a common denominator in diagnoses, anyone who comes into contact with the deadly mineral can find themselves facing a challenging and uncertain future. Former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk served as president of the country from 1989 to 1994. He is best known for [...]
July 26, 2021
Whether as a hobby or a source of income, classic car restoration is a project that requires significant time and resources. Enthusiasts approach these ventures with excitement and anticipation but might not realize the danger they face when handling classic car parts. Unfortunately, countless accessories were manufactured taking advantage of the heat-resistant properties of the [...]
June 21, 2021
Individuals rely on medical professionals for a rapid, accurate diagnosis so treatment can begin. Even if the course of treatment is largely pain and symptom reduction, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Unfortunately, pleural mesothelioma is often initially misdiagnosed since it shares numerous symptoms with other conditions. For hundreds of years, countless consumer items and construction [...]
June 18, 2021
Few jobs have more inherent dangers than firefighting. Dedicated professionals put their well-being, if not their very lives on the line. These brave professionals understand that the possibility of serious injury or death is a strong possibility. Required training is also part of the job. Initially, firefighters have to undergo approximately 550 hours, not counting [...]