Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that has taken thousands of lives. The more public awareness that is brought to this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, “Unsuspected exposure to asbestos and bronchogenic carcinoma” by K M Martischnig, D J Newell, W C Barnsley, W K Cowan, E L Feinmann, E Oliver [...]

Exposure to hazardous asbestos can be lethal. There are a myriad of studies that investigate the links between exposure and disease development. One interesting study is called, “Vitronectin enhances internalization of crocidolite asbestos by rabbit pleural mesothelial cells via the integrin alpha v beta” by A. M. Boylan, D. A. Sanan, D Sheppard, [...]

Asbestos Fibers can be deadly when they broken into tiny pieces and inhaled or swallowed. We must all do our part when it comes to raising public awareness about the terrible diseases associated with asbestos exposure. One interesting study is called, “A comparison of asbestos burden in lung parenchyma, lymph nodes, and plaques” [...]

Asbestos exposure is a known cause of cancer. A plethora of research has been done in the past to establish causation. One interesting study is called, “Asbestos exposure and asbestos-related pleural and parenchymal disease associations with immune imbalance” by Sprince NL, Oliver LC, McLoud TC, Eisen EA, Christiani DC, Ginns LC – Am [...]

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. One of the main risk factors for developing this disease is exposure in the work place. Because it has affected so many people, Mesothelioma has been the focus of intense research. One interesting study is called, “The prevention of [...]

When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, small fibers can break away and float like dust into the air. If these fibers are inhaled, they can settle into the lungs and over several years cause life threatening health problems. One interesting study is called, “Radiological survey of men exposed to asbestos in naval dockyards” [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Cancer cells develop in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of the body’s internal organs. There are four types. Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma (lung), Peritoneal Mesothelioma (abdomen), Percardial Mesothelioma (heart), and Tunica Vaginilas (testicles). [...]

Over 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States (making up about 3 % of all cancer diagnoses). The more research that is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, “A Meta-Analysis of Colorectal Cancer and Asbestos Exposure” by David [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the protective sacs that covers the body’s internal organs. This sac is called the mesothelium. One interesting study that examines the disease is called, “Asbestos fibers in bronchoalveolar lavage and lung tissue of former asbestos workers” by H. Teschler, K.H. Friedrichs, [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in a variety of products. Asbestos only becomes dangerous when it is broken into small pieces that become airborne. When these small pieces of asbestos dust are inhaled they settle into the lungs and can cause life threatening diseases. One interesting study [...]