Winter is often thought of as the most dangerous season to drive in due to severe weather conditions. However, it may come as a surprise, but the majority of fatal road traffic collisions occur during the summer. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is...
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What is the five-year survival rate for mesothelioma?
Some cancers are minor. People develop localized cancer or benign tumors. Doctors can sometimes surgically remove cancer. Such patients may experience a full recovery. They achieve remission and live healthy lives. Other times, patients must undergo more aggressive...
Why can car accidents cause post-traumatic amnesia?
Car accidents are frightening, and the physical injuries they cause are often clear. But what about their impact on the mind? One scary outcome of a crash can be post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). This is a temporary state of confusion where a person cannot remember events...
Understanding second-hand asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a mineral that are found in the environment. Asbestos can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos fibers are strong, resistant to heat and chemicals and don’t conduct electricity. This made them a popular choice for building materials and insulation...
What does the new asbestos ban mean?
Officially, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned asbestos from use in the United States in 1986 – but that ban was filled with gaps that permitted the substance to continue to be used in numerous products over the years. In 2016, the Toxic Substances...
What causes large truck crashes?
Sharing a road with a semitruck can be scary. These large vehicles are much heavier than most other vehicles. This means that serious injuries can happen if they run into another vehicle. There are many things that may lead to semitruck wrecks. Understanding these...
Medical challenges for the three faces of pleural mesothelioma
If your doctors have broken the news that you are suffering from pleural mesothelioma, you may be feeling confused and scared. It is a serious cancer that develops in the lining around your lungs and chest. Unfortunately, pleural mesothelioma cannot be cured, but...
Cutting quartz countertops can lead to a fatal lung disease
Quartz countertops are popular in homes. Crafting and installing these beautiful counters are dangerous for workers. Fine dust particles known as crystalline silica are released when workers cut or grind the quartz. People who breathe in silica dust can suffer from a...
Why are firefighters at risk of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive type of cancer. It has a high fatality rate. This cancer develops after someone is exposed to asbestos particles. If someone inhales these particles, which are microscopic, they can become trapped within the body. They often end up in...
There may be hope on the horizon for people with mesothelioma
Mesothelioma can be a devastating type of cancer. Mesothelioma begins in the lining of a person's organs. It often takes decades to develop. Early symptoms may be minor. People may not notice any changes in their health until the cancer begins to spread. By the time...