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Asbestos NewsNY Personal Injury Attorney Urges City to Keep Reducing Asbestos Exposure, Known to Cause Mesothelioma - Thu, 07 Jan 2010 Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox LLP says overhaul of NYC asbestos abatement program marks progress, but more safeguards needed Facts about Mesothelioma and Asbestos - Tue, 05 Jan 2010 Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can create a risk for contracting mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma is highly aggressive and is resistant to many cancer treatments. Currently, there is no known cure for the disease. Health Care Reform Bill Addresses Libby, Montana Mesothelioma Victims - Wed, 23 Dec 2009 Libby, Montana is home to a vermiculite mine that is blamed for widespread contamination from asbestos exposure. Libby has a high incidence of asbestos-related disease, prompting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to declare a public health emergency in t... World Experts Kick Off Conference Focusing on Preventing Mesothelioma and Other Occupational Diseases - Thu, 17 Dec 2009 Experts from around the world including the United States, Japan, and Australia have arrived in New Delhi, India for the international conference on environmental hazards. The conference entitled "Preventing Emerging Occupational and Environmental Risks in South Asia and Beyond" is focused on helping Asia prevent occupational diseases a... Bernie Banton Foundation to Offer Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Disease Support and Education - Mon, 14 Dec 2009 Bernie Banton, known in Australia and around the world for successfully taking on the James Hardie company to increase the asbestos-related disease victim's compensation fund, was honored in September by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd with the launch of The Bernie Banton Foundation. Banton lost his battle with mesothelioma in November... Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces 2010 Conference - Tue, 08 Dec 2009 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announces their 2010 conference will be held April 9-11 at the Marriott Renaissance in Chicago, Illinois. The theme focuses on ADAO's global mission: Action to Prevent, Detect and Treat Asbestos-Related Diseases. Fight Asbestosis Inflammation to Prevent Mesothelioma from Forming - Mon, 07 Dec 2009 When airborne asbestos fibers are inhaled, the fibers may penetrate the breathing passages causing irritation and inflammation of lung tissue. Asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer are all potential risks for anyone that has been exposed to asbestos fibers for a period of time. Canadian Asbestos Abatement Company Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary - Wed, 25 Nov 2009 Restoration Environmental Contractors-REC Demolition is celebrating their 20th anniversary of being green. Since its start in 1989, the company has completed over 9,000 environmental restoration and demolition projects, with more than one million hours of on-site work, throughout Canada. Australia's Asbestos Awareness Week Aims to Raise Awareness of Mesothelioma - Wed, 25 Nov 2009 The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is hoping National Asbestos Awareness Week, November 23 to November 27, will help raise the public's awareness of the dangers of asbestos. Free Health Screenings for Workers Exposed to Asbestos - Tue, 24 Nov 2009 Funded by a contract from the United States Department of Energy (DOE), and managed by Queens College of the City University of New York, the Worker Health Protection Program (WHPP) provides free medical screenings for former workers and current workers at various DOE sites. The screenings have been designed to check for adverse health outcomes related to occupational exposures incl... Asbestos News Archive: Past HeadlinesReduction of Power Plant Emissions Helpful for Lowering Mesothelioma Risk - Wed, 28 Oct 2009 $2.25 Million Awarded in Mesothelioma Death - Thu, 22 Oct 2009 Mesothelioma Awareness Day Proposed as National Event - Mon, 05 Oct 2009 Tougher Toxic Chemical Legislation Being Considered - Fri, 02 Oct 2009 Asbestos Exposure and Lung Cancer: New Results - Mon, 15 Jun 2009 United Nations Assures Staff That Renovations Are Safe - Wed, 22 Apr 2009 House Renovators and Home Repairmen at High Risk for Mesothelioma - Fri, 17 Apr 2009 Secretary Tells Panel Museums Are Safe - Thu, 02 Apr 2009 Emission Of Airborne Fibers From Mechanically Impacted Asbestos-Cement Sheets And Concentration Of Fibrous Aerosol - Tue, 17 Mar 2009 Asbestos-link Cancer Rates Revealed - Thu, 05 Mar 2009 |
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