Late in the week, New Jersey jurors took over two hours to deliberate whether pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, should …
Causes of Mesothelioma and Excavating Asbestos
One of the causes of mesothelioma is prolonged exposure to asbestos. Due to health risks associated with asbestos, precautionary measures …
Asbestos Lawsuit: Pennsylvania School Employees Sue School District
This week a group of Pennsylvania school employees filed an asbestos lawsuit against the Scranton school district. Both current and …
Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma in Native Americans
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as the “fair treatment for people of all races, cultures, …
Unexpected Mesothelioma Diagnosis for Textile Workers in China
If you’re living in southeastern China and are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you may have worked in the …
Mesothelioma Cancer in Black Patients: What’s the Probability?
When a family member has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma cancer, it’s normal to begin thinking about every aspect of …
Asbestos Management: OSHA Guided Work Zones
Regulated Asbestos Standards: OSHA Guided Work Zones Employees who work in regulated asbestos zones should not only be provided amenities …
Mesothelioma Incidence Rates Declining in Slovenia and Austria
We always hear about increasing mesothelioma incidence rates, despite the discontinuance of using a lot of building products that were …
Secondhand Asbestos Exposure: What You Need To Know
Asbestos is a carcinogenic group of mineral fibers that has arguably been used, exploited, and regarded as one of the …
Mesothelioma and Women: Closing the Gender Gap
Mesothelioma has typically been referred to as a“male cancer.” However, there is also a relationship between mesothelioma and women as …