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The Relationship Between Mesothelioma and Asbestosis

Explaining how mesothelioma and asbestosis are linked, both caused by asbestos exposure but with different effects.Mesothelioma and asbestosis are

Diagnosing Mesothelioma: A Closer Look

Understanding the key steps in diagnosing mesothelioma and what to expect during the process.Mesothelioma – a dire consequence of asbestos exposure –

Study Summary: Quality of Life in Retired Workers with Past Exposure to Asbestos

Frequently, personal injuries, such as car crashes and falls, put victims in a hospital. For the most part, they recover from their injuries and then

The Fight Against Asbestos: Key Moments in History

The struggle for fair compensation in asbestos exposure cases is not a new one. Given the chance, most companies almost always put profits before

Asbestos News: What Does Asbestos Have to Do with Private Equity?

Making Money From Asbestos DiseasesPrivate equity firms are increasingly acquiring asbestos-related liabilities from companies, packaging them as

Asbestos Removal, Risks, and Remedies

Many property owners believe asbestos is yesterday’s problem. But a deadly disease like mesothelioma (asbestos exposure-related lung cancer) is never

Mesothelioma Research Developments

Recent advances in mesothelioma research bring new hope for better treatments and improved patient outcomes.In the 1990s, a mesothelioma diagnosis was

Does Your Halloween Makeup Contain Asbestos?

Recent multi-state recalls of talcum powder contaminated with asbestos leaves the contents of talc-based cosmetics in doubt.As Halloween approaches,

The Legal Implications of Secondary Asbestos Exposure By the Numbers

Twenty thousand. That’s the number of asbestos fibers that can fit in the teeny, tiny space between Abe Lincoln’s nose and beard on a U.S. penny.

Dynarex Baby Powder Recalled Due to Asbestos Contamination, FDA Reports

Recall raises specter of asbestos exposure in talc products.Even the cosmetic industry has been haunted by reports of asbestos contamination in its

The Use of Asbestos in the Steel Industry: Health Risks and Historical Overview

Examining the Hidden Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Steel Manufacturing and Its Lasting Impact on Worker HealthAsbestos, a naturally occurring

Legal Limits of Property Use During Asbestos Abatement

Landowners should understand the risks, rights and liabilities if their property contains asbestos, including obligations to test for and remove