Mesothelioma Risk in Canadian Firefighters and Police
Firefighters and police usually work in high-stress, complex environments. And, these environments often have known and suspected hazardous and toxic…
Historic Timeline of Asbestos Exposure in Denmark: Predicting the Next Decade
A historic timeline of asbestos exposure in Denmark has been created. This is the first known attempt to compile asbestos…
Pleural Mesothelioma Risk Among Workers May Be Higher in Winter
A leading authority in the occupational health and safety space is warning workers to be aware that their pleural mesothelioma…
Asbestos on Ships Still Poses a Mesothelioma Risk to Sailors
A new report warns that sailors are still at risk for malignant mesothelioma because of asbestos on ships – in…
New Study: Pure Talc is Not a Cause of Pleural Mesothelioma
New research out of Italy is further evidence that asbestos – and not other dusty minerals like talc – is…
An Unusual Case of Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Public health researchers in Italy say they have uncovered an unusual case of occupational asbestos exposure in a circus worker…
Occupational Asbestos Exposure: The Need for Standardized Assessment
A new report shows how important it is to have a standardized way to assess occupational asbestos exposure in people…
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Atomic Military Veterans Faced Higher Risk From Asbestos Than Radiation
A study published in a US medical journal shows atomic military veterans faced a higher risk from asbestos exposure during…
Canadian Study Highlights Occupational Mesothelioma Risk
A new study of more than 2 million Canadian workers is shining a spotlight on the occupational mesothelioma risk from…
Waiting for Medicare Coverage Could Impact Mesothelioma Survival
People who suspect they may have cancer but wait to get a diagnosis until they are eligible for Medicare coverage…