Contrary to popular belief, the history of asbestos goes back thousands of years. When it was discovered as a substance that was almost indestructible, it began to be used for insulation purposes and for wicks in oil lamps. Because asbestos material does not burn, individuals as ancient as those living in the Roman Empire era [...]
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Asbestos Removal is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for the safety of your family
Posted by admin on August 27th, 2010
Asbestos is one of the most commonly used substances in established Australian homes built before the late 80′s and should be removed if it’s found within your home. Identification and removal of Asbestos is an important part of keeping your home in top condition to ensure your families health. To gain a better understanding of [...]
About Abdominal Asbestos Mesothelioma
Posted by admin on August 13th, 2010
Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer that affects the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a layer of membrane that is very thin and it protects almost all the internal organs inside our body. Mesothelioma has been connected with the fibrous mineral, asbestos that has used in construction for years. In fact, most cases of mesothelioma are [...]
Asbestos- an Ancient Link to Deadly Mesothelioma
Posted by admin on August 12th, 2010
Asbestos has been used since the times of the Ancient Greeks, but its dangers are a modern-day issue. Asbestos was used often in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries because of its high tolerance to heat and its usefulness in fireproof insulation. However, recently it has been exposed that when inhaled, asbestos causes deadly lung conditions [...]
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18 Comments »How Much Asbestos Exposure Causes Mesothelioma?
Posted by admin on August 11th, 2010
The dangers of exposure to asbestos dust are well documented with tens of thousands of people stricken ill with Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and related diseases. For many years, unsuspecting homeowners and workers worked with and lived around free, friable asbestos without with no knowledge of the dangerous and often deadly harm that breathing in even relatively [...]
Choosing an Asbestos Attorney in Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Posted by admin on August 2nd, 2010
Choosing an asbestos attorney to represent you in a mesothelioma lawsuit is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make if you decide to pursue compensation for your illness. Your choice of asbestos attorney can make a very big difference not only to the size of your settlement, but to your overall experience in [...]
Could it be Asbestos Exposure?
Posted by admin on July 26th, 2010
* FACT: It is estimated that more than a million schools in the US contain some form of asbestos even today. Asbestos comes from Greek and means ‘inextinguishable’. This ‘miracle mineral’ is naturally tough and 100% fire resistant, which accounts for its overwhelming popularity in the period between the late 1800s and late 1900s. During [...]
Posted in Asbestos Tags: Asbestos, claims, construction, corporations, corruption, industry, injury, insurance, propaganda, workers 18 Comments »Exposure to Asbestos Could Cause Mesothelioma Papillary
Posted by admin on July 1st, 2010
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that affects the epithelium or lining of the heart, abdomen or lungs. Asbestos Mesothelioma Papillary is a cancer that occurs due to exposure of the human body to asbestos. It is not common but when the disease occurs, the malignant cells that infect the lining of the body cavities multiply [...]
Health Problems Associated with Asbestos
Posted by admin on June 16th, 2010
Left undisturbed in nature, asbestos is usually not harmful. However, when it is cut, moved or broken apart, and the asbestos particles become airborne and are inhaled, health problems are almost inevitable. Health problems associated with asbestos are not limited to any one country. In fact, individuals living all over the world are currently dealing [...]
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Side Effects
Posted by admin on June 11th, 2010
In an earlier article, I have elaborated on the possible legal solutions one can consider when handling cases or suffering from mesothelioma or asbestos cancer. In this article, I shall briefly discuss other forms of situations or occasions one maybe exposed to potential side effects, giving cause to such cancer. We maybe aware that certain [...]
