April 11, 2012 – A recent study published in Britain’s Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has linked occupational asbestos exposure to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The study investigated the impact of asbestos as an inflammatory agent, given that inflammation is now known to cause heart disease and stroke. Based on […]

April 11, 2012 – For auto mechanics working with car and truck brakes asbestos exposure poses a lethal risk. Auto mechanics are exposed to brake dust as soon as they remove the circular brake drum from a car  or truck wheel. Precautionary measures such as wearing masks and gloves are not particularly effective in preventing […]

March 28, 2012 – A study in the European Respiratory Journal reported that men under the age of 20 who are exposed to asbestos are more likely than an older person to develop malignant mesothelioma. The study also disclosed that the level of danger in developing an asbestos-related cancer continued to rise until approximately thirty […]

March 27, 2012 – Although there is presently no cure for mesothelioma cancer, a deadly disease linked exclusively to asbestos exposure, researchers worldwide continue to search for new treatments and therapies in the hope that the progression of the disease can be stopped in its tracks. Research for a cure for malignant mesothelioma is difficult […]

March 19, 2012 – Many United States lawmakers recognize that asbestos exposure is a national problem. Asbestos has been clearly shown to cause many types of cancer, most prominently malignant mesothelioma. According to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), studies estimate 107,000 workers exposed to asbestos around the world will die every year from asbestos-related […]

Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust Exposure March 14, 2012 – Diesel exhaust is produced when an engine burns diesel fuel, releasing toxic gases and particles into the air where they can be breathed into the lungs.  Diesel fumes can irritate an individual’s skin, nose, throat, eyes, and lungs causing one to suffer from headaches, lightheadedness, […]

March 7, 2012 – The Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers at Shein Law in Philadelphia are dedicated to keeping mesothelioma patients and their families informed on the most current treatments for asbestos-related cancers. Our lawyers are sensitive to the impact a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis can have on you and your family. Attorney Ben Shein and his entire […]

February 23, 2012 – On May 12, 2012, in Santa Monica, CA, mesothelioma experts from around the world will gather for the 2nd Annual International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. The discussions will continue those started at the 1st annual International Symposium where specialists reviewed the Mesothelioma And Radical Surgery (MARS) trial […]

One Step Closer to Zadroga Act Coverage of Mesothelioma and other Asbestos-Related Cancers February 22, 2012 – Last week, the 15-member World Trade Center Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, appointed by Congress to review research and decide which health conditions are linked to toxins at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks, concluded that research clearly […]

February 12, 2012 – Brown University professor, Dr. David Egilman, says that the 40-year old study done by McGill University in Quebec, Canada, on asbestos safety is inaccurate, lacks transparency and contains data that was manipulated. Dr. Egilman who specializes in the study of the cause and transmission of diseases within a population has been […]