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New Treatment Option for Mesothelioma Patients May Extend Survival Time

Malignant mesothelioma sufferers may find relief in the form of a vaccine. British scientists at Liverpool University are researching the effectiveness of a vaccine studied on pancreatic patients. Dubbed the "TeloVac jab," the vaccine is part of a set of ... Read >

Study Reveals How Asbestos Fibers React Chemically in Human Body

Asbestos exposure is one the main causes of mesothelioma and other health problems. Mesothelioma is a deadly lung cancer that affects the lining of the heart, lungs, and abdominal region. When inhaled, asbestos fibers become lodged in the body and cause d... Read >

Settlement Trust Established for Personal Injury Claims

Cooper Industries, a manufacturer of electrical products, has agreed to pay a settlement of approximately $307 million. This settlement will help cover asbestos-related personal injury claims, and it resolves a July 2010 mesothelioma lawsuit filed by the ... Read >

North Carolina Bill May Give Immunity over Medical Malpractice Claims

In North Carolina, two mothers are urging the state's legislators to vote against a bill that would make doctors immune to medical malpractice claims that occur in emergency rooms. Heather Boone took her seven-month-old son, Ethan, to the ER after she ... Read >

Senator Mark Udall Calls for Treatment to be Provided to TBI Victims

Sen. Mark Udall, co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force is calling for Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, to provide soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries with cognitive rehabilitation therapy. Recently, Udall signed a bipartisan l... Read >

Marker Discovery Could Mean More Effective Mesothelioma Treatment

Researchers in Australia have discovered a "tumor marker" which could help physicians provide more precise treatment options to mesothelioma patients. Mesothelioma (formally known as malignant mesothelioma) is a rare form of cancer that receives approxima... Read >

Transition to Electronic Health Records Could Decrease Patient Care

A recent study by the Rand Corporation found that while having electronic medical records could improve care, the transition may be difficult for some patients. When systems were complex or newly adopted, the quality of care decreased. The researche... Read >

U.S. Senator Asks FTC to Investigate Misleading Claims by Helmet Companies

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will investigate possible misleading claims by some helmet companies. Sen. Tom Udall D-N.M. has been encouraging the FTC and the organization has recently agreed to investigate such claims. In a letter written early l... Read >

Asbestos Audits Suggested by Canadian Industry Minister

In Canada, Quebec's Industry Minister recommended the province's workplace-safety board that it should conduct annual audits on the safe use of asbestos in other countries. This recommendation was in response to opposition to the reopening of the Jeffery ... Read >

Health Care Costs Do Not Increase Because of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Says New Study

A new study finds that medical malpractice lawsuits are not contributing to the rising cost of health care. The study was put out by the Zurich, one of the leading insurers of hospitals and health care organizations across North America. It shows that the... Read >

Anti-Asbestos Activists Call for Worldwide Ban

Asbestos has been the subject of a worldwide debate calling for the ban of the deadly material linked to dangerous health problems including cancer and other illnesses. Anti-asbestos activists and asbestos victims - those suffering from the fatal side ... Read >

Helmet Laws Shown to Prevent TBIs

Colorado House of Representatives recently passed legislation that may require children under the age of 18 to wear a bicycle helmet while riding. Although the March 3, 2010 vote was close - 33-32, it is a significant step closer to becoming a law. This c... Read >

Sudden Bone Breaks Reported in Fosamax Patients

Fosamax, a leading osteoporosis drug has been linked to a sudden and unexplained bone breaks in patients taking the medication. Although the active ingredient is supposed to make bones stronger, some doctors believe it is responsible for many spontaneo... Read >

Brain Activity Discovered in Brain-Injured Patients

Patients diagnosed as in a vegetative state due to a traumatic brain injury have been shown to exhibit more brain activity than originally thought according to a new study released by a team of neuroscientists. The study examined patients who have been... Read >

Philadephia Concerned About Asbestos Problems

Illegal removal and disposal of asbestos pipes has placed the Philadelphia Housing Authority in hot water for potentially exposing employees and the public to the possibly hazardous material PHA plumbers discarded leaky and rusty pipes removed from res... Read >