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In a recently released study of 260 hand sanitizer products, an independent lab found dangerous levels of benzene and other chemical substances in 21 hand sanitizers from 15 brands. Gels, manual pump spray bottles, and other types of products were tested by Valisure after crowdsourcing funds for harmful contamination [...]
Asbestos-cement pipes (AC), also known as transite pipes, were used across the United States throughout the 1900s. Many estimate about 18 percent of the United States and Canada's water distribution pipes are transite. These AC pipes were cheaper, lightweight, and seemed to withstand deterioration better than standard piping. However, [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is a non-profit that brings awareness to and prevents asbestos-related diseases. Linda Reinstein and Doug Larking founded the non-profit in 2004. With headquarters in California, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is the largest independent non-profit organization for asbestos victims and disease awareness in [...]
An omentectomy is an operation on the omentum, a thin layer of tissue near the abdomen. The omentum is a double-layered fatty tissue that supports the intestines and abdomen. It consists of the greater omentum and the lesser omentum. The greater omentum provides storage for fat deposits and hangs [...]
The International Mesothelioma Program is a center for mesothelioma research and treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2002, the team of more than 80 caregivers, scientists, and support staff have worked to develop new treatment strategies and improve the quality of life for mesothelioma [...]
Mesothelioma is a cancer found in the lining of body parts such as the lungs, abdominal cavity, and heart. Patients with mesothelioma, commonly known as asbestos cancer, likely look for mesothelioma doctors and specialists soon after a diagnosis. However, medical professionals specializing in mesothelioma are difficult to find as [...]
On July 22 and 23 of 2022, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) will hold its annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma in Chicago, Illinois. MARF is the only nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to ending mesothelioma and its detrimental effects. Since 2004, MARF has gathered prominent mesothelioma experts alongside [...]
In an effort to combat asbestos, Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring additional regulations for inspecting asbestos and other hazards in school buildings. Asbestos can deteriorate over time, causing small fibers to be released into the air. This places students, teachers, and other administrators at risk of [...]
If you've ever wondered if there is a blood test for asbestos exposure or cancer, there could be soon. Researchers work every day to make better advancements in blood-test biomarkers. Doctors are able to find evidence of mesothelioma through blood tests. However, mesothelioma cancer requires a series of tests [...]
