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Pinewood studios at heart of GBP150,000 asbestos case


25th January 2007
Rank Entertainment, former owners of Pinewood studios, is being taken to court by the widow of a former worker who contracted mesothelioma (a cancer caused by asbestos exposure) while building film sets, reports Times Online. The studio, famous for fil… more »
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Arca holds asbestos awareness seminars


25th January 2007
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (Arca) is holding a series of asbestos awareness seminars across the UK. The events are aimed at all construction industry trades and anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their working day. The… more »
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Susceptibility to Asbestos Posted By : Rick Ferring


25th January 2007
For those that are suffering from a disease, such as Mesothelioma or cancer, there is an accompaniment of pain that is part of the therapy and treatment. Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, aches and pains and weakness are a part of the surgery or th… more »

Asbestos Exposure Can And Does Cause diseases Posted By : Ralph Caruzzo


02nd January 2007
Although asbestos is no longer a commonly used material for building there has been a rise in the number of diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This is because the fibers that cause the problem take about 20 to 30 years to manifest. Thus, after a long… more »

Mesothelioma and its Treatment Posted By : Vinay Choubey


27th December 2006
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the bodys internal organs. Its most common site is the pl… more »