Category Archives: Mesothelioma
What are the dangers and health risks of asbestos in my home?
What asbestos is was recently discussed on this blog. In general, having asbestos in your home may not present a danger or a health hazard. Of great concern, however, is if harmful asbestos fibers are released into the home or…
Use of certain talcum products may cause mesothelioma
North Carolina residents may be interested to hear of new and concerning research that has found that some types of talc — a soft mineral substance used in many medical and household products such as baby powder and cosmetics —…
Spice shows promise in battle against mesothelioma
Those who have been damage by the harmful effects of mesothelioma are sure to be interested in any new study that is done on the subject. Every bit of data collected by researches has the potential to change the lives…
Scientists may have found key to early mesothelioma diagnosis
Danish scientists recently announced findings that may lead to an early and definitive diagnosis of mesothelioma. No such test currently exists and, sometimes, mesothelioma victims must wait for doctors to definitively identify their cancer before aggressive therapy can be started.…
North Carolina statute cited in bad water claims at Camp Le Jeune
A North Carolina statute that limits the time in which claims can be made for injuries caused by the deposit of toxic chemicals and substances has been cited by the Obama administration in an effort to terminate litigation involving allegations…
New study documents life-long risk of contracting mesothelioma
Most people in North Carolina are aware that the causal relationship between exposure to asbestos and the lung cancer known as mesothelioma has long been a demonstrated medical fact. However, no one could say whether the risk of contracting mesothelioma…
Court sustains $5.5 million asbestos verdict for boiler worker
In a ruling that could help North Carolina residents who are suffering from mesothelioma recover damages from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, a state appellate court affirmed a $5.5 million dollar verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged that on-the-job…
New study clarifies extent of asbestos exposure in causing cancer
A newly-released study provides much useful information for North Carolinians who may have been exposed to asbestos. In an article published in the Journal of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, two researchers found that the risk of…
New study gives hope to mesothelioma victims
A new study of treatment results for abdominal cancer gives new hope to North Carolina residents. The study is based on twenty years of treatment data and gives hope to those who suffer from mesothelioma and other types of abdominal…
Asbestos-containing products found in courthouse
North Carolina residents may be interested to learn that the renovation of the 156-year-old Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington, North Carolina, once again emphasizes the continuing hazard posed by the presence of asbestos-containing products in older buildings. The hazard is…
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