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December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018
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Deadly DIY – Asbestos Exposure and Home Renovations

Whether it’s a cost-saving measure or the satisfaction of completing a time-consuming project on your own, many homeowners are choosing to tackle renovation projects themselves. The do-it-yourself, or DIY, movement has been gaining momentum for decades from house flippers to those who simply want to stay busy at home. This can-do attitude and the willingness [...]
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November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018
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The Dangers of Asbestos Are Not New at All

Mesothelioma, pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory cancers related to asbestos exposure has been in the news now for about 20 years. We’ve all seen the late-night television commercials advertising compensation for people diagnosed with the condition. Most of us have some familiarity with the topic; enough to know that either breathing asbestos fibers directly into [...]
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November 15, 2018
November 15, 2018
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Lower Your Risk

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer worldwide. In the United States, one in thirteen men and one in sixteen women will be diagnosed. Anyone can be diagnosed with lung cancer. People who smoke are at the greatest risk, but 10-15% of those diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Smokers can significantly reduce their risk [...]
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November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018
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Secondary Asbestos Exposure – Who’s at Risk?

For many workers in numerous fields, the thought of asbestos exposure can be terrifying – worrying about the potential of life-threatening illnesses. These workers, however, might have exposed friends, family members and other loved ones without even realizing it. What is secondary asbestos exposure and who’s at risk? What is secondary exposure? With increased understanding [...]
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November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018
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Asbestos Exposure and Deadly Diseases

Worldwide, asbestos exposure can impact nearly anyone from schoolchildren to auto mechanics to factory workers to miners. When these fibers are inhaled or ingested, the results can be devastating – and often deadly. With heat-resistant properties, asbestos fibers were used in numerous materials over the course of several decades. From floor tiles to steam pipes [...]
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October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018
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Getting the Right Diagnosis: Mesothelioma

People run the risk of developing a deadly condition through the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Due to the heat-transfer and heat-resistant properties of the material, asbestos was historically used in numerous products such as steam pipes, brake lining and various construction materials. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to serious respiratory conditions such as asbestosis [...]
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October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018
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Florida Supreme Court Reinstates Asbestos Verdict

The Florida Supreme Court recently reinstated an earlier verdict in favor of a Florida man whose mesothelioma is linked to cigarette filters and workplace asbestos exposure. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the $8 million verdict in favor of Richard DeLisle back in 2016 on the issue of the validity of expert testimony. The [...]
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October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018
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Health Literacy Month: High-Risk Occupations with Asbestos Exposure

October is Health Literacy Month. This week, we will be focusing on occupations that often have a high risk of asbestos exposure. What are the High-Risk Occupations? Most asbestos exposure happens to those who work or have worked in an industrial environment. The following occupations may have been exposed to asbestos at some point in [...]
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October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, halts Essure Distribution

The FDA informed Bayer that the Essure birth control device will not be sold or distributed after this year. In April, the FDA took actions to restrict the sale of the device while they assessed the safety and effectiveness of it after many were experiencing serious side effects. Side effects of women who had the [...]
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October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
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Health Literacy Month: Prevent Asbestos Exposure

October is Health Literacy Month. Each week, we will be focusing on topics related to facts about asbestos and how to protect yourself and your loved-ones from exposure. This week is all about preventing asbestos exposure. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral once used in many products due to its strength and [...]
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