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A group of researchers in the United Kingdom recently discovered a way to group patients in clinical trials in order to help determine success rates. In this case, the researchers were able to better predict a patient’s response to the clinical trial according to three biological factors. They are: The level of albumin in the » Read More

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare disease, and fortunately exposure to asbestos has become less common over the past few decades; but those who are affected by it face a variety of long-term health issues. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure via inhalation or swallowing. Once the asbestos fibers have » Read More

Asbestos exposure is a well-known cause of three life-threatening health issues: mesothelioma, asbestosis, and asbestos-related cancer. Also well-established is the concept that workers take home asbestos fibers trapped in their clothing. This causes the same health issues in family members who never come into direct contact with the deadly substance. The most common problem centers » Read More

Asbestos has long been used in construction of homes because of its insulating and flame-retardant capabilities. Throughout much of the industrial period, asbestos served in the production of hundreds of products including brake linings for cars, insulation for homes, fire-retardant spray coatings, gaskets, and more. By the early 1970s, medical researchers determined that the material » Read More