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Threat of Mesothelioma and Nanotechnology Causes Concern for Insurance Company
Over the course of the past year, new reports have revealed the asbestos-like qualities of carbon nanotubes and their potential ability to cause mesothelioma (a cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure).
However, the research is by no means conclusive. One insurance company, Continental Western Insurance Group, has responded by saying they will exclude coverage of [...]
Asbestos Exposure and Veterans
Many people are already aware of the U.S. military’s extensive history involving the use of toxic substances, such as Agent Orange and trichloroethylene (TCE). However, few are aware of the military’s widespread use of toxic asbestos products.
military asbestos
Primarily between the 1930s and the 1970s, every division of the U.S. military used asbestos-contaminated products in its [...]
How are the Candidates Going to Clean America?
The method in which America creates energy has been a hot topic during the 2008 presidential election. For most, a primary concern deals with how we can keep prices down at the pump while eliminating our need for foreign oil. This desire has lead to the “drill here, drill now” crowd calling for domestic offshore [...]
Asbestos and Mesothelioma as big of a Headline as ever
Asbestos and Mesothelioma are foreign terms for many people but unfortunately asbestos exposure is a prevalent as ever. It’s not hard to see, as a quick “Google News” search will bring up hundreds of results, many of which are recent, in which asbestos negligence is abundant.
Government regulations help but are not assisting in public awareness [...]
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos And Prevent Mesothelioma Act Of 2008 Is Passed
The House of Representatives made a landmark decision to pass a bill that will work to stop the use of asbestos, the only known cause of mesothelioma cancer. Named for former House of Representatives member Bruce Vento, who died of mesothelioma in 2001, the bill is a groundbreaking step towards a complete U.S. ban on [...]
Make a successful Compensation for Mesothelioma
The first lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers were in 1929. Since then, many lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and employers, for neglecting to implement safety measures after the links between asbestos, asbestosis, and mesothelioma became known (some reports seem to place this as early as 1898). According to the Rand Institute for Civil Justice, the [...]
Asbestos Exposure: A Possible Threat after Hurricane Gustav
The federal Environmental Protection Agency, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, has issued a warning to residents returning home after Hurricane Gustav.
The agencies say people returning to homes damaged by the hurricane should be cautious, particularly when entering properties for the first time, to prevent possible injury or exposure to harmful toxins [...]
How to Care for Mesothelioma Patients
Finding out that you or a family member has mesothelioma can be difficult enough. It is never easy to face the possibility of death and can be even more difficult facing the reality that a provider may no longer be able to support the family.
Caring for someone with Mesothelioma requires strength and patience. When your [...]
Effective Mesothelioma Treatment: Lovastatin
Lovastatin, a well-tolerated drug commonly used to treat high cholesterol, has shown positive results as an adjunctive, or secondary, drug treatment to inhibit mesothelial cell growth.
Early studies on Lovastatin originally excited researchers because of the unexpected, yet potent side effect it had on killing cancer cells. However, it was soon noted that humans were not [...]
Mesothelioma and Diet
Food has important physical, social and emotional significance and whether you are suffering from mesothelioma or are a caregiver for someone diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is beneficial to plan meals with these issues in mind. A balanced diet can help victims of mesothelioma maintain their overall health and improve their quality of life. In addition, [...]