California Proposes Legislation Affecting Asbestos Tort Claims
California Assemblyman Ken Cooley has proposed and provided backing for legislation that threatens to deny compensation to victims of asbestos exposure.
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The Welcomes New Members To Its Prestigious Scientific And Medical Advisory Board
The organization also welcomes four new members to the board: “I am thrilled to welcome Drs. Crawford, Der, Kindler and Merchant to our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, and we congratulate Dr. Leach on his new role as chair,” stated , PhD, MBA, v…
Retired Victorian judge appointed to hear Eastman stay application
David Harold Eastman’s bid to avoid a retrial is set to be heard by a former top barrister who fought a number of high-profile asbestos and mesothelioma cases. Attorney-General Simon Corbell has on Wednesday announced retired Victorian judge, David Ash…
New Report: Asbestos Industry Ignored OSHA Guidelines
Evidence shows many industries, such as construction and manufacturing, ignored asbestos guidelines set by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that affects the cell lining of the lung, abdomen, or other organs. Almost all cases of mesothelioma can be linked to heavy exposure to asbestos.
Findings from F.W. Boelter and Co-Authors Provides New Data about…
Until the mid 1970s, asbestos-containing joint compounds were used by some people such that sanding could emit dust and asbestos fibers.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research, “We estimated the distribution of 8-h TWA concentrations and …
Findings from F.W. Boelter and Co-Authors Provides New Data about…
Until the mid 1970s, asbestos-containing joint compounds were used by some people such that sanding could emit dust and asbestos fibers.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research, “We estimated the distribution of 8-h TWA concentrations and …
Accuracy Release: New TomoTherapy System Data Presented at Leading Scientific Industry Meeting
More than 30 studies were presented during poster or oral sessions at the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine held in Almost 13 years since commercial launch of the original TomoTherapy System, customers continue t…
Lawmakers Urge Retailers to Pull Crayons, Toys with Asbestos
U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Dick Durbin sent letters to Amazon.com, Party City, Dollar Tree and Toys “R” Us to pull toys with asbestos from shelves.
Federal Asbestos Regulations Failed To Be Met At An Iowa High School
Construction workers at Washington High School in Iowa failed to meet federal regulations for removing asbestos.
New Study Shows Aspirin May Prevent Mesothelioma
A new University of Hawaii study shows aspirin may inhibit mesothelioma cell growth for those in the early stage of the asbestos-related cancer.
New Study Shows Aspirin May Prevent Mesothelioma
A new University of Hawaii study shows aspirin may inhibit mesothelioma cell growth for those in the early stage of the asbestos-related cancer.
Mesothelioma Resource Center Releases Huge List of Products that Contain Asbestos
As an article on http://mesothelioma.us/ explained, the most common way to get mesothelioma is by working directly with asbestos. People who worked in mining, construction, shipbuilding, and a variety of other jobs typically have an increased risk to b…
Parents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toys
The EWG Action Fund is calling for a ban on asbestos in consumer products after it found traces of the carcinogen in children’s crayons and toy crime lab kits. Four of 28 boxes of crayons tested positive for asbestos, according to the newly released re…
Asbestos-related deaths higher than previous estimates
Asbestos is a silent killer, infecting its victim and waiting years to make its presence known. Many believe asbestos is a threat of the past and assume it’s banned with no risk of exposure. In reality, asbestos remains a deadly and destructive force. In the 50 years since the landmark medical study definitively indicated asbestos […]