What should you know about drug recalls?
Drug recalls are a critical part of the pharmaceutical industry’s commitment to public safety. They’re usually initiated when a product is found to be unsafe for consumers or when it fails to comply...
View ArticleWhat if asbestos claims force companies to cease operating?
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. There is medical research directly connecting individual asbestos exposure to risk for mesothelioma and lung cancer, along with certain other debilitating medical...
View ArticleIs filing a mesothelioma claim really worth the trouble?
Malignant mesothelioma, a cancerous legacy of past asbestos exposure, usually demands specialized treatment for best results. Unfortunately, most people cannot afford the high costs of non-standard...
View ArticleWhich jobs have high asbestos exposure rates?
Asbestos is a known toxic material. People are exposed to asbestos all of the time. Some industries are known to have higher amounts of asbestos exposure. Here are a few types of jobs that can lead to...
View ArticleA new drug offers hope for those with pleural mesothelioma
A diagnosis of cancer often means invasive and painful treatment. Different types of cancer require different forms of medical intervention. The location of the cancer, its stage of development and...
View ArticleHow much is your mesothelioma claim worth?
You’ve been experiencing unending chest pains, persistent coughs, shortness of breath and general loss of energy for months. You have no idea what’s going on until your GP recommends that you take a...
View ArticleA long time coming: The new asbestos ban
Asbestos was once the “sweetheart” of American manufacturers. Valued for its low cost, versatility and fire-retardant properties, it was used in everything from home insulation and building materials...
View ArticleThe EPA finally announced a ban on importing chrysotile asbestos
Humans have used various types of asbestos for centuries for numerous industrial purposes. In the last few decades, a growing body of medical literature has established how dangerous the use of...
View ArticleNew treatment shows promise for mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, which is a consequential form of cancer, is a potential concern for people who have been exposed to asbestos. While there’s now a full ban on the importation of raw asbestos, people who...
View ArticleWhy would mesothelioma be misdiagnosed?
When it comes to mesothelioma, due to the aggressive nature of the disease, prompt treatment is important to alleviate symptoms. The sooner that the cancer can be identified and the treatment can...
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