“Asbestos” is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers which can be separated into thin threads. These fibers are not affected by heat or chemicals and ...
Occupational and Environmental Exposure to Asbestos
The widespread use of asbestos has exposed thousands of unsuspecting workers and their families to this toxic substance. The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said that it is aware of ...
Pleural Mesothelioma: An Overview
Pleural mesothelioma is a serious cancer of the lining of the lungs. This lining is a smooth membrane called pleura. You body has two pleura and the space between them is called pleural space. ...
An Overview of Mesothelioma Treatment Options
Mesothelioma treatment refers to treatment of mesothelioma- the rare yet deadly cancer of the lining of the lung and abdomen. Asbestos exposure is the main cause of mesothelioma cancer. The prognosis of mesothelioma patients ...
All You Wanted to Know About Asbestos Removal Cost
Asbestos removal cost could be a considerable expense. However, considering the health risks of exposure to and inhalation of asbestos particles, asbestos removal cost is a necessary expenditure. People who are residing in residential ...
What Are Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma symptoms are not visible in the early stages of disease and it prevents the detection of this killer disease in its earlier stage. By the time, the patient is able to feel the ...
Diseases
Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the parenchymal tissue (the bulk) of the lungs. The primary symptom is the slow onset of shortness of breath (dyspnea) on exertion. In more advanced and ...
Mesothelioma in Australia
In Australia, each state and territory collects data about people newly diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Data about how old a person is, their sex, the area that they live in, the type of mesothelioma ...
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
The Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma are the result of a systematic review of the literature guided by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) methodology. Recommendations for the ...
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is the generic term used for a number of silicate minerals with fibrous crystalline structures. For more than 4,500 years naturally occurring fibrous minerals have been used by humans for their flexibility, strength, ...