A mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming, not just for an affected patient, but also for their entire family. For parents, one of the most pressing concerns is protecting their children—both emotionally and financially—while navigating this challenging journey. ...
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Month: January 2025
Labeling issues can make drugs dangerous
There are three general categories of product defects that could cause harm to consumers. First, there are products with inherent design flaws that are dangerous even when correctly assembled. Second, there are manufacturing defects, which make a product dangerous...
What are the possible complications of mesothelioma after surgery?
Mesothelioma is a serious and aggressive cancer that affects the protective organ linings, most commonly the lungs and chest cavity. For many patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, surgery represents a crucial treatment option to remove cancerous tissue and potentially...
FDA proposal on talc-based cosmetics is a good step
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a newly proposed rule aimed at protecting consumers from asbestos contamination in talc-based cosmetics. This initiative would address longstanding concerns about the presence of asbestos – a known carcinogen...
The dangers of second-hand asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral substance. Businesses have used asbestos for decades as a flame retardant and a form of insulation. However, simply being natural does not necessarily make asbestos safe. It is also a known human carcinogen. There are now...