Asbestos was once hailed as something of a miracle product. It appeared in all sorts of applications, and was renowned for its ability to resist fire. However, reliance on the substance ultimately was too good to be true. Over time,...
One of the most difficult aspects of treating patients with mesothelioma and other forms of lung cancer that doctors face is obtaining an accurate picture of the severity of the disease. Traditionally, doctors will look at patients’ lymph nodes to...
Es difícil encontrar a alguien que no conozca los peligros del amianto. Parece que las advertencias sobre sus efectos nocivos están por todas partes y, sin embargo, esto no solía ser así hace 60 años. Mirando...
Al igual que muchos actores de carácter, probablemente reconocerías la cara de Ed Lauter casi de inmediato. Los aficionados al cine probablemente lo reconocerían por su reciente aparición en "Trouble with the Curve". Los aficionados a la ciencia ficción probablemente reconocerían a Lauter por su aparición como invitado en...
For decades, companies put asbestos in products and claimed that these products were safe. Everything from household appliances to shipbuilding materials commonly contained asbestos. It was touted as a safe and cheap material, even after it was discovered that inhaling...
Cuando leemos sobre las víctimas de la exposición al amianto, podemos observar que muchas de ellas son mayores, están jubiladas y quizá disfrutan de tiempo con sus nietos o incluso bisnietos. Esto se debe a que las personas que desarrollaron enfermedades relacionadas con el amianto a menudo...
Illnesses that are linked to asbestos exposure are not developed overnight. Often times, victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis and other lung cancers have been exposed to asbestos for many years, at different locations and because of the negligence of multiple parties....
When asbestos has been identified in certain materials, it is imperative that these materials be disposed of properly and safely. They cannot simply be tossed in the garbage with other refuse. This is because asbestos is toxic and presents a...
Las víctimas de una enfermedad relacionada con el amianto experimentan sin duda emociones muy difíciles y duras desde el momento en que se les diagnostica. Suelen estar enfadadas, confusas, tristes, asustadas y, a menudo, decididas a pedir cuentas a la parte responsable de su enfermedad. Pero...
Exposure to asbestos has long been known to cause various types of cancer, specifically mesothelioma. People who breathe in the airborne fibers can develop serious illnesses that are ultimately fatal. Mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer can be devastating for victims...