After almost a hundred years of service, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Memorial Tower in Baton Rouge was ready for restoration, but asbestos stopped the clock tower project when the potentially deadly mineral was found in the … [Continue reading] about Asbestos Stopped the Clock
Since there are conflicting opinions on getting the flu vaccine, should a mesothelioma patient receive the flu vaccine? These patients in particular, along with the elderly, young children, and people living with some chronic health issues, should … [Continue reading] about Should a Mesothelioma Patient Receive the Flu Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, a talcum powder product used by generations of parents and children, often contained asbestos, reports Reuters. The same mines where talc is found are often contaminated with deposits of naturally occurring … [Continue reading] about Johnson & Johnson Knew for Decades Talc Contained Asbestos
Lung cancer can often be treatable if found at an early stage – now low-dose CT scan screening can reduce mortality for those at high risk. Much like a yearly mammogram, getting this low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer before symptoms are … [Continue reading] about Low-Dose CT Scan Screening Can Reduce Mortality
Currently, tests to determine if there are cancer cells in a person take at least a week before getting results, but a new test for cancer diagnoses shows promise with results seen in ten minutes. What is this test? This test is based on a … [Continue reading] about New Test for Cancer Diagnoses Shows Promise
