asbestosis

August 11, 2017

Blood MicroRNA Levels May Help Diagnose MPM and Asbestosis, Pilot Study Finds

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Researchers have found that patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) and asbestosis — a chronic lung disease caused by asbestos inhalation — have low levels of certain microRNAs (miRNAs) in blood ... Read more

June 30, 2017

How Harmful Is Asbestos?

In this informative video from Seeker, host Trace Dominguez explains what asbestos is, what it’s been used for over the years, the different varieties of the mineral and the danger it poses ... Read more

June 7, 2017

What Is Asbestosis?

Being exposed to asbestos either through your job or in the environment can put you at risk of many dangerous and life-threatening diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. MORE: Mesothelioma statistics – what ... Read more

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017

Blood Levels May Help Diagnose, Monitor Asbestos-Related Diseases, Chinese Study Finds

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High levels of a naturally occurring protein, high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), are present in the blood of people with asbestos exposure and even higher in two asbestos-related diseases — ... Read more

April 10, 2017

What Are the Differences Between Mesothelioma and Asbestosis?

While asbestosis and mesothelioma are both chronic diseases caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, they are different diseases which need different courses of treatment. MORE: Find out more about asbestos-related diseases. ... Read more

February 2, 2017February 17, 2017

7 Non-Cancerous Diseases Related to Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is a natural mineral widely used in industries like construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing because of its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties. In its original state asbestos is generally harmless, but ... Read more

October 31, 2016

11 Asbestos-Related Diseases To Be Aware Of

Asbestos is a natural mineral widely used in industries such as construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing due its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled or ... Read more

March 4, 2016March 4, 2016

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Deaths Seen to Be Linked to Asbestos Use in UK Study of 20th Century Data

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British scientists have found a clear and lineal relationship between asbestos imported into the country and the number of annual deaths attributed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The more asbestos ... Read more