Medical Marijuana: A New Treatment for Mesothelioma? Earlier this month, Ohio legislators approved a bill that would allow patients with malignant mesothelioma to buy and use marijuana for medical purposes – legally. The bill will now move on to the governor, and if that is signed, Ohio will become the 25th state to legalize some form […]
Been Exposed to Asbestos? Now What?
Been Exposed to Asbestos? Now What? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral that was once used daily in a number of industries throughout the world. Thanks to its resistance to heat, corrosion, and electricity, it was seen as something of a wonder material that could be found in everything from floor tiles to brake pads. […]
Asbestos Exposure – The Hard Facts
Asbestos Exposure – The Hard Facts Asbestos, once a popular insulation and construction material, has long been recognized as a severe health risk for those exposed. Those who have worked in certain industries are particularly vulnerable to asbestos exposure. Those industries include construction, steel-making, power generation, and fields that deal with industrial chemicals. According to […]
New Law Could Ban Asbestos in United States
New Law Could Ban Asbestos in United States There have been some exciting new developments with regards to the country’s Chemical Safety Regulations. Asbestos, the known carcinogen once used as a flame retardant and in insulation could possibly be banned in the United States, under new laws and regulations from Congress. While The Chemical Safety […]
New Treatments Target the Immune System of Victims of Mesothelioma
New Treatments Target the Immune System of Victims of Mesothelioma Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer, is a cancer that affects the mesothelium, which is the lining that surrounds internal organs. Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that appears in the lining of the lungs, and accounts for about 75% of all mesothelioma cases. Aggressive cancers such […]
Signs You Should File An Asbestos Lawsuit
Signs You Should File An Asbestos Lawsuit For those that have been diagnosed with an asbestos related cancer, filing an asbestos related lawsuit may allow you to receive compensation for certain damages caused. If you think that you may be eligible to file an asbestos lawsuit, you should speak with an attorney right away as […]
Asbestos Violation is Not a Thing of the Past
Asbestos Violation is Not a Thing of the Past Asbestos is a product that presently is mostly associated with the past – old mills and textile factories that employed thousands of laborers in the industrial heyday of the United States. Today, asbestos is a widely known carcinogen and precautions and laws have been in place […]
Four Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer
Four Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer If you’ve recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma and believe you may be entitled to compensation, you will need to hire the services of a qualified mesothelioma lawyer. Not every mesothelioma law firm will be suited to your needs, that is why you need to ask certain questions before […]
Positive Genetic Studies and Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients
Positive Genetic Studies and Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients Understanding malignant mesothelioma and the way it develops is significant when discovering prevention, development control, and the eventual lead to a cure. Cancer researchers at the Mayo Clinic have been researching the genetic composition of the disease in hopes to find a connection between the development of […]
Checking for Asbestos in Your New Home
Checking for Asbestos in Your New Home Although asbestos use has been heavily restricted in the United States for decades, homes that were built before 1980 may still contain the material in their floor tiles, insulation, shingles, and drywall. Building materials containing asbestos is not normally dangerous, but they can shed asbestos fibers if they […]