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What Are Asbestos Shingles And How They Are Dangerous?

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Asbestos shingles are roofing materials that contain asbestos fibers. They were commonly used in construction from the late 19th century until the 1980s due to asbestos' properties such as heat resistance, durability, and fire resistance. These shingles were often used in residential and commercial buildings as a roofing material. The danger of asbestos shingles lies in the asbestos fibers they contain. When the shingles are damaged, weathered, or disturbed, they can release microscopic asbestos fibers into the air. These fibers can become airborne and be easily inhaled or ingested by people in the vicinity. Asbestos shingles, also known as asbestos cement shingles, were a popular roofing material in the past due to their durability, weather resistance, and fireproof qualities. They were typically made by combining asbestos fibers with cement or other binders. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was added to provide strength and heat resistance to the shingles. Howeve

What Are Asbestos Roof Sheets & How to Dispose Them?

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Asbestos roof sheets are roofing materials that contain asbestos fibers. These sheets were commonly used in the past due to asbestos' properties such as durability, heat resistance, and insulation capabilities. However, it is important to note that asbestos is now recognized as a hazardous material due to its association with serious health risks, including lung diseases and certain types of cancer. When it comes to the disposal of asbestos-containing materials, including asbestos roof sheets, it is crucial to follow proper procedures to ensure the safety of both yourself and the environment. Asbestos roof sheets were commonly used in construction for their fire resistance, durability, and affordability. They were particularly popular in the mid-20th century but have since been phased out due to the health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can lead to serious lung diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma , and lung cancer . When it comes

UK Mesothelioma Day 2023: Asbestos Still Kills

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On the occasion of Mesothlioma day in the UK, Mick Holder, who's the renowned health and safety campaigner, warned that country's toxic legacy in the form of asbestos can't be over until the government takes strict action to dump such hazardous material. Those who are still unaware about the dangers of  asbestos   and its hazardous effects must know that it has to be removed safely from the environment, otherwise it will continue to kill people not only in the UK but the entire world. The biggest threat to asbestos is its exposure into the atmosphere where it mixes with the air and gets accumulated into the air sacs of lungs. After this is done, the asbestos spindles start causing problems like scratching and irritation around the lung surface. In most cases, the exposure to asbestos is further developed into chronic conditions like  mesothelioma  and  asbestosis . However, it takes years to develop such conditions. Asbestosis & Mesothelioma: What's Common Betwee

Ace Magashule Urges Authorities to Clear His Name from Asbestos Saga

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Ace Magashule is currently having a tough time after his suspension from the post of secretary-general of African National Congress (ANC). He also represented Free State premier as well. The latest is that he appears before the Bloemfontein High Court, South Africa in relation to a court case filed against him and others. Magashule is facing a legal trial after his name along with ten others appeared in over 70 charges of money laundering, corruption and fraud. The charges leveled against him and others basically relate to a multimillion contract of asbestos removal roofing. Now, after appearing in court and having repeated trials, Ace Magashule, Edwin Sodi and Thabani Zulu (former Human Settlements head) simply want their charges to be dropped against them. They affirm to the court that the case relate to them is mainly premised only on the evidence collected before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. It was revealed that Magashule also wants the prosecution to disclose

5 Known Reasons Why You Require A Mesothelioma Attorney

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Do you know asbestos exposure can do a lot of harm as it is known to be a hazardous mineral found on earth causing serious medical ailments like mesothelioma? It's known to be the main risk factor causing mesothelioma and other such type of cancer. If you are able to prove in the court that you got mesothelioma due to the asbestos exposure, you can always get the required compensation. It's as simple as that. In such cases, you are eligible to get covered for all your medical expenses and other financial compensations as well. For example, if you are living in New York and are looking for a New York mesothelioma attorney, you first need to do a lot of research before hiring any such attorney. It's because the person concerned is expected to be well versed with all the information and laws of getting you compensated for the same. Since we find loads of people coming in the grip of some kind of exposure due to asbestos or any other hazardous mineral, there are 5 top reas

Brain Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment Trail Comes Into Picture

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A new trial has been started to patients who recently developed glioblastoma which is a fast moving and aggressive type of brain tumor.  In order to treat such a medical ailment, a new clinical trial is being developed. As per the information, the trail will be carried out at as many as 15 sites across the United States and China. Brain Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment Trail   The aim of this type of trail will be basically to examine if immunotherapy brain cancer vaccine named SurVaxM improves clinical outcomes, especially when added to the standard-of-care chemotherapy Temodar (temozolomide). Researchers expect to enroll 265 patients who will be randomized in the trial. This is what Abad stated in a press release, “For years, we’ve struggled to move the needle as far as good treatment options for glioblastoma. Our hope is that SurVaxM will offer patients both longer survival and better quality of life,” he said. “To hopefully be on the precipice of meaningful progress against glioblast

Dr. David Sugarbaker, Baylor College of Medicine, His Role towards Treating Mesothelioma

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When you talk about mesothelioma and its treatment, you can't leave the name of Dr. David Sugarbaker. To be precise, Dr. David Sugarbaker was a renowned expert ever existed for treating severe conditions like mesothelioma. Those who have to face the condition in anyway might have known his name. It's because Dr. David Sugarbaker was also known from his peers as "Mr. Mesothelioma" mainly because of his huge knowledge and hundreds of achievements he has done in treating such conditions. He is also known for designing some of his own ways of treating mesothelioma using his innovative treatment style like multimodal therapy. After giving his precious services to the nation, he died on Aug. 29, 2018.   Who's Dr. David Sugarbaker? Dr. David Sugarbaker is a name registered in the history of doctors who have treated severe conditions like mesothelioma. He was a specialized thoracic surgeon who was known in a plethora of mesothelioma community proudly as “Mr. Me