Telltale signs of asbestos poisoning Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals whose properties are resistant to heat and corrosion. The strength of asbestos fibers made it ideal in the past for a variety of building materials, such as insulation,...
We Know Mesothelioma
Year: 2020
What is secondary asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was found early on to exhibit strong heat- and fire-resistant properties. Unfortunately, after being used in numerous industries and construction projects, it was discovered that the inhalation of asbestos fibers could...
Is there asbestos in the jewelry box?
Asbestos continues to impact millions of people. Its silent prevalence in housing and construction claims the lives of over 10,000 Americans annually. Though the U.S. government has regulated its use, asbestos will continue to endanger people as long as it remains...
Mesothelioma clinical trials delayed by pandemic demands
As the novel coronavirus impacts everyone in the United States, the medical community has also responded, pivoting research and clinics toward treating the COVID-19 disease. Many facilities, resources and personnel previously dedicated to researching other conditions...
Recent study strengthens link between talc and mesothelioma
Most cases involving asbestos and mesothelioma have focused on manual laborers. However, the evidence is building that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder, more commonly known by the brand name Baby Powder, is causing serious illnesses among a different set of people....
Will the U.S. ban asbestos?
Asbestos has plagued American workers for over a century since doctors first discovered its deadly effects in the early 1900s. In fact, insurance companies in the U.S. and Canada began increasing premiums while decreasing benefits to asbestos workers as early as 1908....
How long does it take for mesothelioma symptoms to show up?
Mesothelioma, a cancer that often affects the organs, is caused by exposure to asbestos. This type of disease has a significant latency period, or time between exposure and symptoms. How long is the mesothelioma latency period? According to The Mesothelioma Center,...
Which workers are most likely to have been exposed to asbestos?
Asbestos was a centerpiece of numerous American industries throughout much of the 20th century. Its popularity exposed countless workers and their loved ones to the dangerous material. The consequences of these decisions still reverberate today. Who is most likely to...
