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Asbestos brake pads can still endanger your health
Asbestos exposure is commonly associated with occupation, specifically in mills and plants, but many miss the risks found in everyday products. Even though the Environmental Protection Agency began regulating the[…]
Read MoreAsbestos exposure affects more than mill workers
Asbestos has been a threat for centuries more than people realize. Modern use didn’t expand until the Industrial Revolution, but its discovery dates back to 2500 B.C. as a way[…]
Read MoreStudies indicate growth of asbestos-related diseases
Because the Environmental Protection Agency began limiting the use of asbestos in the 1970s, many believe it is a disease of generations past. Unfortunately, it’s common use and the lack[…]
Read MoreNew mesothelioma treatment method may prolong the effectiveness of chemotherapy combination
Chemotherapy remains one of the most effective treatments for mesothelioma. Because there is no cure, it works to prolong the lives of patients. Unfortunately, even the most effective methods can[…]
Read MoreMesothelioma prognosis remains poor
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly cancer, killing more than 3,000 people each year in the United States. Unlike many diseases, mesothelioma is wholly preventable because it’s only caused by[…]
Read MoreChoosing a mesothelioma attorney
It’s likely at some point in your life you’ve seen a mesothelioma commercial. Attorneys attempt to reach victims of asbestos exposure through visuals, large text and repeating messages. The goal[…]
Read MoreNew clinical trial uses cryotherapy to treat mesothelioma
The Mayo Clinic exists to provide the latest technology and different treatment options to those suffering from many ailments and diseases. Clinical trials are done to determine new and improved[…]
Read MoreAdding an inhibitor to mesothelioma treatment proves effective
A recent mesothelioma study found the addition of bevacizumab to the chemotherapy treatment of pemetrexed plus cisplatin may increase the survival rate in patients. From 2008 to 2014, patients were[…]
Read MoreUncovering the facts about asbestos exposure
There was a time when asbestos was seemingly in everything. Among other things, it was used in building materials such as pipe covering, cements, gaskets, pumps, clothing, gloves, and shipbuilding[…]
Read MoreNew mesothelioma treatment shows promising results for patients
As it currently stands, mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer that affects the lining of organs. Caused only by asbestos, mesothelioma takes decades to develop and once symptoms present[…]
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