Living Life with Mesothelioma
With mesothelioma in the headlines, and important recognitions like Mesothelioma Awareness Day, we have witnessed many tributes to mesothelioma warriors who have fought, and continue to fight, this terrible disease. As tributes poured in via social media it encourages us,… Read More »
Read MoreTalc pleurodesis could help treat pleural mesothelioma
One of the common findings that people present with before being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma is a pleural effusion. It is estimated that 90 percent of patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma present with pleural effusions. Pleural effusions can… Read More »
Read MoreCelebrating Community on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2019
You might often hear people refer to the small mesothelioma “community” and the support they offer each other. Being a rare disease that affects people of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic status, the mesothelioma community is a diverse group. They… Read More »
Read MoreVeterans get justice from Court for emergency room claims denied by VA
If you’re a veteran, you know how complicated getting medical care can be. In situations where you need emergency assistance at a facility not run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, that can lead to even more frustration, and… Read More »
Read MoreBalancing Mesothelioma with Everyday Life
Balancing living with mesothelioma over time and living day to day with mesothelioma is a challenge. Living with Mesothelioma at times can be frustrating. Many people question and critique their progress daily or even sometimes hourly. It is important that… Read More »
Read MoreNew York Law Helps Child Sexual Abuse Victims Seek Justice
What is the Child Victims Act?Table of Contents1 What is the Child Victims Act?1.1 When does it take effect?1.2 How is this different?1.3 Who does it help?1.4 What can I do now? The New York State Child Victims Act, signed… Read More »
Read MoreWorld Lung Cancer Day
August marks the beginning of a new summer month, and with it, World Lung Cancer Day. Lung Cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. In the… Read More »
Read MoreOlympian Accused of Sexually Abusing Syracuse HS Students
Sexual abuse is a serious offense, no matter when it happens. It was reported today in the Syracuse Post-Standard that 14 men have come forward accusing former olympian Conrad Mainwaring of sexual abuse in the 1980’s, seven of which were… Read More »
Read MoreBreast Implants by Allergan Recalled for Link to Cancer
When you have a medical procedure, you expect a certain level of assurance that the products being used are safe. That turns out to not be the case for breast implants produced by Allergan Plc, which has recalled all of… Read More »
Read MoreBike Accident and Injury Risks in NYC
According to the NYC DOT, nearly 4,500 bicyclists were injured in accidents involving a motor vehicle in 2017. Twenty-four of those bicyclists died. Even though the risk of being injured while riding in NYC decreased dramatically between 2000 and 2017,… Read More »
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