Pedestrians Killed or Injured in Traffic Accidents: What Causes Them? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the U.S. saw nearly 6,000 pedestrian deaths caused by traffic accidents in 2017. That is about one death every 88 minutes. Common Causes of Pedestrians Killed or Injured in Traffic Accidents: Distracted Driving – Drivers of passenger […]
People are Still Suffering 20 Years After 9/11
People are Still Suffering 20 Years After 9/11 Twenty years after 9/11, people are still suffering because of the terrorist attack on the country. Many people think about those we lost that day, but many people have also been lost because of the health impacts of walking through the wreckage. Hundreds of thousands of tons […]
Asbestos-Related Diseases Kill Nearly 40,000 People Per Year
Asbestos-Related Diseases Kill Nearly 40,000 People Per Year Every year, over 3,000 new instances of mesothelioma are identified in the United States. While the majority of asbestos exposures happened prior to the 1980s, some asbestos exposure still occurs today. Asbestos is a kind of mineral fiber that may be found in both rocks and soil. […]
Guardian Caps Can Help Reduce Head Impacts
Guardian Caps Can Help Reduce Head Impacts Football teams in the NFL are looking to reduce the harmful side effects of head impacts by using a soft-shelled helmet cover called the Guardian Cap. The league partnered with the NFLPA to test the helmet caps. Biomechanics Consulting and Research is testing the product under the supervision […]
Companies Have Been Concealing The Dangers of Asbestos for Decades
Companies Have Been Concealing The Dangers of Asbestos for Decades Asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer continue to be the top causes of occupational sickness and mortality in the United States. Thousands of people who were exposed decades ago are now being diagnosed. The time between exposure to asbestos and illness development […]
Mesothelioma – Firefighters Are At A Higher Risk
Mesothelioma – Firefighters Are At A Higher Risk According to 2010 National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) research on cancer incidence among firemen in San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia, firefighters had two times greater of a risk of acquiring mesothelioma than the general public. How Are Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos? Since asbestos has […]
Revitalizing Steel Mills to Create Clean Energy Components
Revitalizing Steel Mills to Create Clean Energy Components Driving around Pittsburgh you can see remnants of the once booming steel town it once was. While there is still evidence of the massive steel presence in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh has become a massive medical and technology hub with less focus on manufacturing. The problem now is that […]
How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?
How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed? Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma mimic several other types of diseases, so diagnosing this deadly cancer can be challenging. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs. It most often occurs in the lung or abdominal tissue. Signs and Symptoms Pleural […]
Asbestos Containing Products That Don’t Require Warning Labels
Asbestos Containing Products That Don’t Require Warning Labels Asbestos-containing materials are primarily used in construction and insulation, but they may also be found in many types of consumer goods. While intact, asbestos is not a hazard, but if disturbed, an individual could develop mesothelioma or lung cancer if repeatedly exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Most […]
Synchronized Swimming Can Lead to Concussions
Synchronized Swimming Can Lead to Concussions While watching sports during the Olympics, it can be easy to think athletes performing them are not risking their health, especially for synchronized swimming, now known as artistic swimming. As beautiful as the routines can be, they are also dangerous and can lead to concussions. Up to eight athletes […]