Depending on where you live and your mobility and access to transportation, accessing care for mesothelioma can be challenging. Telemedicine for mesothelioma patients offers a way to consult with specialists, review test results, and manage treatment plans without traveling long…
Workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica may face lifelong health problems, including a progressive and incurable lung disease known as silicosis. Many develop this condition after years of cutting, grinding, or drilling materials like concrete, stone, or drywall without proper…
People often associate mesothelioma with job sites like factories or shipyards, but the danger isn’t limited to workers. Environmental mesothelioma risks beyond the workplace remain a serious concern in older neighborhoods, schools, and apartment buildings where asbestos may still be…
Thousands of consumers have filed civil cases claiming talc-based products caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma. Talcum powder lawsuit trends show shifting outcomes, including major verdicts and dismissed cases. Even though the dangers of talcum powder exposure are well known, large…
Asbestos exposure in schools remains a serious concern, particularly in aging facilities built before the 1980s. Many older campuses still contain asbestos in ceiling tiles, insulation, floor adhesives, and pipe coverings. When disturbed during maintenance, renovations, or even daily wear…
Workplace safety stands have the power to significantly reduce mesothelioma cases across the country, but business owners have to be willing to invest in proven protective measures. Since mesothelioma is directly and almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure, cases of…
Researchers are constantly seeking improved treatments for mesothelioma and other cancers. Mesothelioma clinical trials are one way that scientists are trying to find new methods of helping patients. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it…
Mesothelioma is among the rarest diseases. Many people who are exposed to asbestos, the leading cause of mesothelioma, do not develop this cancer. Due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms, mesothelioma misdiagnosis occurs often. There are diseases mistaken for mesothelioma…
For many years in the United States, asbestos was a commonly used construction material due to its fireproofing and insulating capabilities. However, once asbestos was found to cause mesothelioma, asbestos use reduced dramatically, and many states implemented regulations to curb…
At the federal level, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces strict rules for handling asbestos throughout the United States, and each state also enforces specific regulations pertaining to asbestos. Tennessee asbestos regulations apply to various industries, especially construction.…