While studying the impact that asbestos dust has on workers, it is important to examine multiple factors such as data regarding smoking habits, age and other clinical and radiologic data. One interesting study is called, The role of catalytic iron in asbestos induced lipid peroxidation and DNA-strand breakage in C3H10T1/2 cells. By C. J. Turver and R. C. Brown - Br J Cancer. 1987 August; 56(2): 133136. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - The...more
Exposure to hazardous asbestos has been a problem for over a century. The common form of exposure typically came from the workplace. However, that has changed as asbestos has been found in the water supplies of various municipalities. One interesting study is called, Cancer mortality in relation to asbestos in municipal water supplies. By Wigle DT - Arch Environ Health. 1977 Jul-Aug;32(4):185-190. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - The mortality...more
One problem that has plagued spouses of the deceased workers that were exposed to asbestos is showing that mesothelioma was the cause of death. There is some evidence to suggest that the incidence of mesothelioma has been grossly underestimated. One interesting study is called, Validation of death certificates in asbestos workers by M. L. Newhouse, J. C. Wagner - Br J Ind Med 1969;26:302-307. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Newhouse, M. L., and Wagner, J. C. (1969).Brit. J. industr. Med.,26, 302-307. Validation of death certificates in asbestos workers. The Registrar General has supplied the certified cause of death of 436 past workers in an asbestos factory. An attempt was made to follow up the 301 (69%) deaths which had occurred in hospital or had been the subject of an inquest or coroner's post-mortem examination. Necropsy reports were obtained for 158 (52%) of this group and histological material was reviewed in 84 (28%). The additional information, particularly that obtained from review of the histology, led to the revision and extension of the diagnosis suggested by the certified cause of death in a number of cases. The incidence of carcinoma of the bronchus had not been...more
One question that has puzzled many researches is whether or not there is a definitive threshold regarding levels of asbestos exposure and disease development. One interesting study that explores this issue is called, Asbestos - the TLV approach - Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1976;271:152-69. by Nicholson WJ. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - A review of the...more
Asbestos exposure has been known to cause cell transformation and chromosomal mutations. One group of workers that has been extensively studied is factory employees in London. One interesting study is called, Mortality from all cancers of asbestos factory workers in east London 193380 by G Berry, M L Newhouse, J C Wagner - Occup Environ Med...more
Asbestos workers that were smokers have an increased incidence of disease. Another interesting study on point is called, Cigarette smoke increases the penetration of asbestos fibers into airway walls. By D. McFadden, J. Wright, B. Wiggs, and A. Churg - Am J Pathol. 1986 April; 123(1): 9599. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - For study of the penetration of asbestos fibers into airway walls, guinea pigs were given amosite asbestos by intratracheal instillation. Half of the animals were also exposed to cigarette smoke. Animals were sacrificed at 1 week and 1 month, and numbers of fibers in airway walls were counted in histologic sections. In both smoke-exposed and nonexposed groups, numbers of fibers per square millimeter of airway wall increased from 1 week to 1 month in the respiratory bronchioles. At each time period, smoke-exposed animals had significantly higher numbers of fibers in the airway walls, compared with nonexposed animals. It is concluded that 1) continued transport of fibers into interstitial tissues may be the reason that asbestosis can progress after cessation of exposure; 2) cigarette smoke increases the penetration of fibers into airway walls. This effect may play...more
"My answer to the problem is: if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products why not die from it. There's got to be some cause."The Sumner Simpson Papers - Secret Information that the Asbestos Industry Didn't Want You to...more
Even though a good mesothelioma law firm will prepare for every case to go to trial, some cases do settle out of court. If that happens there won't be a trial and you will not have to testify. However, if your case goes to trial then your attorney...more
There are different number of medical lawyers with areas of practices and expertise. There are Asbestos lawyers or asbestos attorneys who work for those clients who face health problems especially resulting from maximum exposure or inhaling small...more
A veteran of the tobacco wars, Fernand Turcotte is an occupational health expert and a retired professor of at Universit Laval in Quebec. Now he at the front of most of the country's medical and scientific community against the asbestos industry and...more
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If successful, you and your family could receive an award from the courts that could compensate you for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more.How to Take Your First Step Towards Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit Settlement By: Wendy Moyer ...more