Asbestos Cement and Asbestos Cement Sheets

For decades, asbestos cement sheets were among the most popular building products in the United States. Used for roofing, siding, and flooring, the durable products were easy to work with and inexpensive, making them a natural choice for both residential and commercial buildings. Countless construction workers were exposed to the material and put at risk for malignant mesothelioma and

De Beers PLC Sued by 150 Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Disease Victims

De Beers is a familiar name to anybody interested in the diamond industry, but according to a class action lawsuit filed in Columbia, South Carolina state court, it is also responsible for the mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses and deaths of countless victims.  The company and 28 of its affiliates are accused of negligence and negligence per

Zonolite Insulation and Mesothelioma

Zonolite is the brand name of one of the most notorious asbestos-containing products in history. Made of vermiculite from the W.R. Grace & Company mine in Libby, Montana, it has been linked to thousands of cases of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and continues to pose a risk to millions of individuals who may encounter it in

Merchant Mariners and Mesothelioma

Merchant mariners are civilians who serve aboard merchant ships engaged in domestic and international commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of navigable waters of the United States. Merchant ships also served as auxiliary vessels to the U.S. Navy during World War II and other conflicts. Because most of the ships these

Brakes and Mesothelioma

In the long list of items blamed for exposing people to asbestos, brakes, brake pads, and brake linings are among those that impacted the widest range of people. In addition to occupational exposure among mechanics installing and maintaining brake systems on automobiles, airplanes, trucks, and trains, many hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers have spent years doing auto repairs

Helicopters and Asbestos Exposure

Helicopters are among the most versatile and useful aircraft ever invented. Their ability to hover, land in tight spaces, and fly into areas inaccessible by other means of transportation have made them indispensable for a wide range of purposes and communities. From their use during wartime to their ability to transport critical supplies during natural

Asbestos and Mesothelioma in Engineers

Engineers are professionals who apply scientific, technical, and mathematical knowledge to solve problems. Depending upon their specific field, they may be responsible for analyzing, building, designing, or even coding. They work on complex systems, structures, devices, and materials, and in the years that asbestos was most frequently used, this exposed many engineers to the risk of mesothelioma,

Oncolytic Virotherapy and Mesothelioma

Researchers around the world are in the early stages of exploring an exciting treatment for mesothelioma called oncolytic virotherapy that uses viruses altered in the laboratory to find and destroy cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Also called oncolytic virus therapy and viral therapy, it targets specific receptors expressed by cancer cells that let the viruses in.

Tinker Air Force Base and Asbestos Exposure

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tinker Air Force Base has been serving the U.S. Air Force as well as the Navy and other programs operated by the Department of Defense ever since it was first established as the Midwest Air Depot in 1941. With a main mission of supplying military materials worldwide and a history

Williams Air Force Base and Asbestos Exposure

Constructed in 1941 and operating as a training facility over a span of 52 years, Williams Air Force Base in Mesa, Arizona, has played a critical role in America’s aviation history. The site, which quickly became the U.S. Army Air Corp’s foremost pilot training facility, has been credited with supplying 25 percent of the U.S.

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