mesothelioma
mesothelioma
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by Peter Kent - 2008-10-21
Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) has recently been deemed a dangerous pollutant, according to a study published in an October 2008 issue of Chemical Science and conducted by the National Institute ...
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by Peter Kent - 2008-10-21
Individuals who have been affected by Hurricane Ike are still dealing with the after affects including exposure to asbestos fibers from destruction of homes caused by flooding.According to the Intern...
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by HILDA MATEIU - 2008-10-30
Chronic coughing, shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain and chest pain are all symptoms of common ailments such as bronchitis, pneumonia and the flu. These same symptoms, howev...
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by Patricia Woloch - 2008-10-31
Mesothelioma is a certain type of cancer most commonly caused by an exposure to asbestos. However, mesothelioma may not show up for many decades after the asbestos exposure. There are three types of...
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by Gary Ng - 2008-11-02
Despite the efforts of numerous health agencies throughout the world in trying to educate the public on the definition and effects of mesothelioma, it is unfortunate that there still exist a large maj...
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by Katie Kelley - 2008-11-17
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie KelleyIn a recent issue of Contract Journal, officials from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) predicted that there will be an increase of deaths related to mesothelioma, ...
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by Johanes Stones - 2008-11-22
The cells in these two layers secrete fluid that helps in the movement of organs inside the abdomen. However, if the cells become malignant it overproduces causing excess fluid in the abdomen. I...
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by Johanes Stones - 2008-11-22
It has been diagnosed that it takes years and years before the disease eventually manifests and starts destroying the body. Upon contracting the disease, the malignant cells start lining the che...
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by Johanes Stones - 2008-11-22
The word mesothelioma literally means cancer of the mesothelium (oma is a medical term for cancer). The mesothelium is the sac that protects vital organs of our body and this disease affects the...
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by Johanes Stones - 2008-11-22
It is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers in excessive amount that affect your lungs and abdominal cavities. The average lifetime of an inflicted person is less than 24 months.It is unfortun...
