The Importance of Clinical Trials – Especially for Mesothelioma Victims A rare and aggressive malignancy, mesothelioma, is cancer affecting the lining that surrounds various organs and cavities within the body. Mesothelioma gets its name from this lining, which is called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a cancer that is strictly caused by asbestos exposure. Victims are typically only given […]
Obama signs the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Obama signs the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed into law a long awaited bill that places stronger regulations on chemicals. This new law is called the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Under this new law, asbestos, the known carcinogen […]
What To Expect In Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit
What To Expect In Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit If you’ve been recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, you should consider contacting a mesothelioma law firm today. Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, has no known cure. The only recompense that many people living with this disease have is to file […]
Scientists Focus on Enzymes and Proteins to Develop New Treatments
Scientists Focus on Enzymes and Proteins to Develop New Treatments Scientists are continually exploring new opportunities for drugs to combat mesothelioma and recently, scientists have zeroed in on a particular enzyme that is said to be “overexpressed” in pleural mesothelioma. This enzyme, known as orotate phosphoribosyl transferase (OPRT) is believed to curb the development and […]
Medical Marijuana: A New Treatment for Mesothelioma?
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 […]