As early as 2011 there were reports of women and teenage girls dying from blood clot related medical problems that have now officially been linked to Yaz. When the problems were first reported the manufacturer denied any responsibility for the deaths and other medical issues related to Yaz however, the drug company is working diligently [...]
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3/25/11, “Iowa Mesothelioma Lawyer” The state of Iowa’s primary industry is agriculture, which has allowed the state to have a lower amount of worker’s exposed to asbestos. This is not to say that the state has been unscathed by this toxic mineral. Workers in construction, vehicle maintenance and power plants all have a high risk [...]
Asbestos was one of the most common industrial materials put to use in the twentieth century. It has also proved to be one of the most lethal, as inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to a wide range of pulmonary problems such as asthma and asbestosis- and can also be the direct cause of mesothelioma. What [...]
(04/18/2011)When developing a treatment plan for a patient with mesothelioma , a cancer specialist uses many factors to determine the most effective therapy. Surgery is one of the most commonly performed traditional treatments, and certain tumors are potentially resectable mesothelioma. In deciding whether or not it is operable mesothelioma, the doctor often weighs several factors [...]
A mesothelioma attorney is an attorney who practices in the field of personal injury law – otherwise known as torts. Mesothelioma attorneys specialize in understanding this devastating disease and the impact it has on families, as well as the laws dealing with asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over three decades of experience representing victims of [...]
Mesothelioma: What is it? Mesothelioma is a malignant cancerous disease of the cells lining the patient’s body cavities such as chest, abdominal region or the area surrounding the heart. It is thought to be associated with exposure to asbestos, and this asbestos association has been documented in 70-80 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Asbestos cancer [...]
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –– A West Virginia federal court has dismissed two declaratory actions filed by CSX Transportation Inc., ruling that the issue of whether a settlement agreement bars asbestos claims already before a state court and issuing a judgment on the matter could result in “potentially conflicting results.” CSX Transportation Inc., v. Collins, et al., [...]
(04/18/2011)mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer associated with exposure to asbestos . The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that in the United States at least 43, 073 people have been killed by asbestos since 1979. However, according to studies, this amount could account for no more than 20 percent of asbestos related deaths. [...]
(04/18/2011)Mesothelioma has been a concern of researchers for many years. This cancer is difficult to detect and treat. It is known to be caused by exposure to asbestos . Since 2002, Pacific Mesoamerica Center Pacific Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (PHLBI) has supported efforts to prevent and treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. The organization, which sponsors [...]