mesothelioma

Asbestos is one of the most dangerous materials that workers have had to handle in industrial settings in the United States. In fact, as information about the medical impact of asbestos exposure has become clearer with time, limits for safe exposure levels have...

Most Louisiana residents think asbestos exposure only occurs in work environments and older buildings, but the truth is that it has been used historically across a wide range of applications, and it still is to some degree. At one time, asbestos was considered a...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lung, heart, or stomach lining caused by asbestos particles. Since the disease has a latency phase, symptoms may not show for decades. Patients in New Orleans, Louisiana, have a few treatment options based on the stage of...

For many years, the issue surrounding asbestos was hardly ever taken seriously by companies in Louisiana and around the country. However, the medical community, as well as some government officials, began to shed light on the dangers of asbestos, particularly with...

People in Louisiana and across the US contract what is known as mesothelioma, either from a personal history of exposure to asbestos or living with someone who works in a job that deals with the material. Some individuals may develop mesothelioma due to a family...

Asbestos has not been entirely banned in the U.S., and besides that, it can still be found in older buildings in the insulation, tiles, shingles and other materials. What Louisiana residents should know is that this mineral, once so widely used for its durability and...

Over the years, more information about various topics has allowed people to better understand the benefits and dangers of certain materials. For example, asbestos used to be a highly-used material, but the health hazards the material poses has become more of a...

Receiving a negative medical diagnosis is some Louisiana residents' worst nightmare. For some, the incurable disease of mesothelioma may be what doctors tell them they have, and their lives can change dramatically. After such a diagnosis, many may wonder how they even...

As most people know these days, being exposed to asbestos can cause serious health issues. Of course, in the past, this information was not as well known, and as a result, many people are now facing diagnoses of mesothelioma and other severe health problems as a...

Many people may not think about the dangers of working in older buildings. Unfortunately, many older buildings in Louisiana could put employees at risk of asbestos exposure or exposed them to this dangerous fiber years ago. Now, many people who likely did not know...