Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: April 2006
Mesothelioma may be detected early with development of new cutting edge tests
Researchers have found that high blood levels of a protein, osteopontin, are linked to the development of pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops on the lining of the lungs and is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Article Added April 1st, 2006
Researchers have found that high blood levels of a protein, osteopontin, are linked to the development of pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops on the lining of the lungs and is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Article Added April 1st, 2006
Cancer Deaths for 2006 are predicted to decline
Cancer deaths for 2006 are predicted to decline compared to 2005 estimates, per the American Cancer Society. This is the first decline in over 70 years as reported by the National Center for Health Statistics. It is still uncertain if the number of yearly cancer death will continue to decline.
Article Added April 2nd, 2006
Cancer deaths for 2006 are predicted to decline compared to 2005 estimates, per the American Cancer Society. This is the first decline in over 70 years as reported by the National Center for Health Statistics. It is still uncertain if the number of yearly cancer death will continue to decline.
Article Added April 2nd, 2006
Louisiana courts sending out more summonses to get enough jurors
After hurricane Katrina, many Louisiana courts are facing the challenge of getting enough jurors for the more than 20 trials scheduled for this month. Normally the Orleans parish sends out 1,500 summonses, but after hurricane Katrina they have had to mail out double that amount.
Article Added April 3rd, 2006
After hurricane Katrina, many Louisiana courts are facing the challenge of getting enough jurors for the more than 20 trials scheduled for this month. Normally the Orleans parish sends out 1,500 summonses, but after hurricane Katrina they have had to mail out double that amount.
Article Added April 3rd, 2006
School Asbestos Info Updated
Updated information has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive regarding asbestos in schools. Guidelines have been reissued, though HSE reiterates that risk of exposure is low.
Article Added April 4th, 2006
Updated information has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive regarding asbestos in schools. Guidelines have been reissued, though HSE reiterates that risk of exposure is low.
Article Added April 4th, 2006
Mesothelioma A Risk For Tunnel Workers
A new danger has been associated with the tunnel workers in the nation’s capital; mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer resulting from repeated exposure to asbestos and its air born fibers.
Article Added April 5th, 2006
A new danger has been associated with the tunnel workers in the nation’s capital; mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer resulting from repeated exposure to asbestos and its air born fibers.
Article Added April 5th, 2006
Vandals Get Asbestos Warning
A couple of vandals who broke into a couple of Teeside abandoned houses have been warned about more than the law; they have been told they may have exposed themselves to asbestos.
Article Added April 6th, 2006
A couple of vandals who broke into a couple of Teeside abandoned houses have been warned about more than the law; they have been told they may have exposed themselves to asbestos.
Article Added April 6th, 2006
Australia Poses New Asbestos Law
A new law regarding asbestos removal was proposed to the NSW government at the end of last week. The new law would prevent anyone other than licensed professionals to remove asbestos.
Article Added April 7th, 2006
A new law regarding asbestos removal was proposed to the NSW government at the end of last week. The new law would prevent anyone other than licensed professionals to remove asbestos.
Article Added April 7th, 2006
Paintball Poses Mesothelioma Threat
Paintball has become a favorite sport of young and old alike, despite the possibility of bruises and broken bones. But the new threat to those playing is more dangerous; mesothelioma, lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Article Added April 8th, 2006
Paintball has become a favorite sport of young and old alike, despite the possibility of bruises and broken bones. But the new threat to those playing is more dangerous; mesothelioma, lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Article Added April 8th, 2006
Asbestos Settlement Causes Five Year ABB High
A settlement founded by ABB, the world’s largest maker of power networks, caused the companies shares to rise to a five year high. The prospects for the company continues to raise hopes and revenue.
Article Added April 9th, 2006
A settlement founded by ABB, the world’s largest maker of power networks, caused the companies shares to rise to a five year high. The prospects for the company continues to raise hopes and revenue.
Article Added April 9th, 2006
Asbestos Fears Grip TV Stars
Actors from the TV show “The Bill” have a new concern besides ratings. The actors may have been exposed to asbestos during taping at the Roundshaw Estate for their show, and need to be tested for asbestos poisoning.
Article Added April 10th, 2006
Actors from the TV show “The Bill” have a new concern besides ratings. The actors may have been exposed to asbestos during taping at the Roundshaw Estate for their show, and need to be tested for asbestos poisoning.
Article Added April 10th, 2006
New Case-Control Study of Lung Cancer Diagnoses presented at AACR
A new study shows that lung cancer can be genetic. According to this new case-control study, family members of someone that has developed lung cancer without smoking have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Olga Gorlova, PhD has concluded that lung cancer can be genetic. Dr. Gorlova presented this research at this years AACR.
Article Added April 11th, 2006
A new study shows that lung cancer can be genetic. According to this new case-control study, family members of someone that has developed lung cancer without smoking have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Olga Gorlova, PhD has concluded that lung cancer can be genetic. Dr. Gorlova presented this research at this years AACR.
Article Added April 11th, 2006
Asbestos Uproots Detainees
265 detainees will be moved from Immigration Department’s Villawood lockup due to a possibility of asbestos exposure. The move will cost millions of dollars to complete.
Article Added April 12th, 2006
265 detainees will be moved from Immigration Department’s Villawood lockup due to a possibility of asbestos exposure. The move will cost millions of dollars to complete.
Article Added April 12th, 2006
Bankrupt Mortgage Company Gets Disclosure OK’d
USG Corp. came to an agreement with Bankruptcy court on Monday for a claimant disclosure. The company was forced to file bankruptcy after a slew of asbestos related lawsuits.
Article Added April 13th, 2006
USG Corp. came to an agreement with Bankruptcy court on Monday for a claimant disclosure. The company was forced to file bankruptcy after a slew of asbestos related lawsuits.
Article Added April 13th, 2006
Public Housing Exposes Workers to Asbestos
Workers renovating public housing units in Cape Breton were exposed to deadly asbestos. The old houses were undergoing structure renovations when insulation in the attics tested positive for the air born fiber.
Article Added April 14th, 2006
Workers renovating public housing units in Cape Breton were exposed to deadly asbestos. The old houses were undergoing structure renovations when insulation in the attics tested positive for the air born fiber.
Article Added April 14th, 2006
Asbestos Find Closes School
A temporary closure of a school for children with learning disabilities was due to asbestos being found. The material was found in the ceiling tiles of classrooms during a standard survey of the school.
Article Added April 15th, 2006
A temporary closure of a school for children with learning disabilities was due to asbestos being found. The material was found in the ceiling tiles of classrooms during a standard survey of the school.
Article Added April 15th, 2006
Workers From 9/11 Frustrated By Sickness
Workers from the devastation of 9/11 are now experiencing the aftermath of the wreckage. Those how assisted in the recovery and clean up of the damaged sites are sick; exposure to asbestos has left them wanting answers.
Article Added April 16th, 2006
Workers from the devastation of 9/11 are now experiencing the aftermath of the wreckage. Those how assisted in the recovery and clean up of the damaged sites are sick; exposure to asbestos has left them wanting answers.
Article Added April 16th, 2006
Fundraising a Vow For Cancer Patient
A cancer sufferer has vowed to raise money for those suffering from mesothelioma, a disease he himself suffers from. The cancer is a result of asbestos exposure, and is often not detected until the infection is terminal.
Article Added April 17th, 2006
A cancer sufferer has vowed to raise money for those suffering from mesothelioma, a disease he himself suffers from. The cancer is a result of asbestos exposure, and is often not detected until the infection is terminal.
Article Added April 17th, 2006
School Caretaker’s Life “Ruined” by Mesothelioma
A former school taker thought that his breathing problems may have been bronchitis. But after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, he launched a legal battle for his life.
Article Added April 18th, 2006
A former school taker thought that his breathing problems may have been bronchitis. But after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, he launched a legal battle for his life.
Article Added April 18th, 2006
Out of State Claims Get Tossed in Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court has thrown out 18 claims for out of state plaintiffs for asbestos lawsuits. The claims were against the 3M Company, which has more local claims against them.
Article Added April 19th, 2006
The Mississippi Supreme Court has thrown out 18 claims for out of state plaintiffs for asbestos lawsuits. The claims were against the 3M Company, which has more local claims against them.
Article Added April 19th, 2006
Payout Offered by Kubota for Mesothelioma Victims
Machinery manufacturer Kubota has, without accepting blame, offered a compensation plan to residents around the company’s plant in Amagasaki, in the Hyogo Prefecture.
Article Added April 20th, 2006
Machinery manufacturer Kubota has, without accepting blame, offered a compensation plan to residents around the company’s plant in Amagasaki, in the Hyogo Prefecture.
Article Added April 20th, 2006
Class Action Suit Filed by Asbestos Sufferers
A group of asbestos sufferers in the Osaka Prefecture will file a lawsuit with the District Court against the central government in May. A group of lawyers will defending the group against the possible governmental backlash.
Article Added April 21st, 2006
A group of asbestos sufferers in the Osaka Prefecture will file a lawsuit with the District Court against the central government in May. A group of lawyers will defending the group against the possible governmental backlash.
Article Added April 21st, 2006
Courthouse Found to Contain More Asbestos
Portions of the Monterey County courthouse basement were closed for use over the weekend. The discovery of more asbestos contaminated areas kept employees from using the affected area.
Article Added April 22nd, 2006
Portions of the Monterey County courthouse basement were closed for use over the weekend. The discovery of more asbestos contaminated areas kept employees from using the affected area.
Article Added April 22nd, 2006
Inmates to Learn Asbestos Removal
An asbestos problem at Arkport Central School ended up having an interesting resolution. Prison inmates worked to remove the asbestos from the school, utilizing real life skills they had gained while in prison.
Article Added April 23rd, 2006
An asbestos problem at Arkport Central School ended up having an interesting resolution. Prison inmates worked to remove the asbestos from the school, utilizing real life skills they had gained while in prison.
Article Added April 23rd, 2006
Woman Loses Two Husbands to Asbestos
Those who have to watch the passing of a spouse affected by mesothelioma know the trauma that asbestos can cause. A Kent, England woman, though, has lost two husbands to the asbestos-related cancer.
Article Added April 24th, 2006
Those who have to watch the passing of a spouse affected by mesothelioma know the trauma that asbestos can cause. A Kent, England woman, though, has lost two husbands to the asbestos-related cancer.
Article Added April 24th, 2006
Work Site May Contain Asbestos
The Department of Environmental Protection has ordered that work on a Lock Drive work site halt until tests can show if the site contains asbestos. Environmental tests are expected back later this week.
Article Added April 25th, 2006
The Department of Environmental Protection has ordered that work on a Lock Drive work site halt until tests can show if the site contains asbestos. Environmental tests are expected back later this week.
Article Added April 25th, 2006
Site has potential for asbestos tests in the future
Big Tex Grain Co. left behind dilapidated buildings on a 7.5 acre site just south of downtown. The EPA will come up with a plan to test the soil and dust to determine if the site is free of asbestos. Asbestos, particularly the tremolite strain found in Libby, can cause lung cancer and other potentially deadly illnesses such as mesothelioma.
Article Added April 26th, 2006
Big Tex Grain Co. left behind dilapidated buildings on a 7.5 acre site just south of downtown. The EPA will come up with a plan to test the soil and dust to determine if the site is free of asbestos. Asbestos, particularly the tremolite strain found in Libby, can cause lung cancer and other potentially deadly illnesses such as mesothelioma.
Article Added April 26th, 2006
Spouse Can Sue Over Woman’s Death
A judge ruled today that a man can sue over the death of his wife. The woman died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer associated with asbestos, after washing her husband’s tainted clothes.
Article Added April 27th, 2006
A judge ruled today that a man can sue over the death of his wife. The woman died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer associated with asbestos, after washing her husband’s tainted clothes.
Article Added April 27th, 2006
Court to Conduct More Tests For Asbestos
A Salinas court house is now ordering more independent air tests for levels of asbestos. The monitoring may result in the indefinite closure of the building after employees expressed concern over the hazardous material.
Article Added April 28th, 2006
A Salinas court house is now ordering more independent air tests for levels of asbestos. The monitoring may result in the indefinite closure of the building after employees expressed concern over the hazardous material.
Article Added April 28th, 2006
Bid Accepted on School’s Asbestos Removal
A West Orange Cove company has accepted the bid to start abatement on a local middle school campus. The board of trustees unanimously accepted the job, to begin after the school year ends in May.
Article Added April 29th, 2006
A West Orange Cove company has accepted the bid to start abatement on a local middle school campus. The board of trustees unanimously accepted the job, to begin after the school year ends in May.
Article Added April 29th, 2006
Government Building Has Asbestos Leak
A Government Printing Office entrance has what appears to be crumbling asbestos near it. The entrance leads to the underground utility tunnels, which have tested positive for asbestos.
Article Added April 30th, 2006
A Government Printing Office entrance has what appears to be crumbling asbestos near it. The entrance leads to the underground utility tunnels, which have tested positive for asbestos.
Article Added April 30th, 2006
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