Examining Specimens of Mesotheliomas and Lung Adenocarcinomas Another interesting study is called, “Immunohistochemical Panels For Differentiating Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma From Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Study With Logistic Regression Analysis” – American Journal of Surgical Pathology: January 2001 – Volume 25 – Issue 1 – pp 43-50. Here is an excerpt: “Abstract – Immunohistochemistry provides an important [...]
Examining Specimens of Mesotheliomas and Lung Adenocarcinomas
Posted by admin on December 20th, 2011
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Posted by admin on December 20th, 2011
Most studies show that asbestos was used in most construction until the mid 1970′s. Asbestos was used as a fire retardant material. The material was found in insulating products, electrical usage, and ceiling and wall coverings. Most of those affected worked in the construction industry. Asbestos was even found in cement, mortar, and construction adhesive [...]
Have You Sought Help From An Asbestos Attorney Mesothelioma Service Yet?
Posted by admin on December 19th, 2011
Have You Sought Help From An Asbestos Attorney Mesothelioma Service Yet? The pain associated with mesothelioma can be tremendous and not only physical in nature. Indeed, mesothelioma can also bring about immense emotional trauma which can be extremely difficult to cope with, but if all of this pain and misery was caused by the negligence [...]
Let a Mesothelioma Lawyer Help to Win a Fair Settlement
Posted by admin on December 19th, 2011
Let a Mesothelioma Lawyer Help to Win a Fair Settlement Mesothelioma is a deadly disease caused most of the time by asbestos, a natural mineral used in industries. This deadliest disease affects the lining of the various organs like lungs, heart, abdomen and other regions.  Mesothelioma may take several years to develop in a person [...]
Alimta and Cisplatin for Mesothelioma Treatments
Posted by admin on December 19th, 2011
Alimta and Cisplatin for Mesothelioma Treatments The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have approved a combination of Alimta and Cisplatin for mesothelioma treatments, and other asbestos-associated diseases. The happens to be the first and only drug that is proved to help treat mesothelioma patients having any asbestos-associated disease approved by the FDA. Alimta was endorsed [...]
Mesothelioma: a Brief Overview
Posted by admin on December 18th, 2011
Mesothelioma: a Brief Overview Introduction Mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the tissue which surrounds and protects various organs in the body. This tissue is called the Mesothelium, and Mesothelioma causes it to become abnormal, divide without control, and invade and damage nearby organs. The most common form is pleural mesothelioma which affects the sac [...]
The Odds of Getting Mesothelioma If Exposed to Asbestos
Posted by admin on December 18th, 2011
Unfortunately, the odds of getting mesothelioma if exposed to asbestos is quite high. There are a number of factors that are going to affect the situation though, and the eventual outcome. first, how long was the exposure? second, how great was the quantity of asbestos fibers that were inhaled? these are the two determining factors [...]
Laparoscopic Splenectomy Surgical Treatment only in Aastha Health Care Hospital Mumbai mulund pune india
Posted by admin on December 18th, 2011
What is Splenectomy? Splenectomy means surgical removal of spleen. The spleen is a blood filled organ located in the upper left abdominal cavity. It is a storage organ for red blood cells and contains many specialized white blood cells called ‘macrophages’ (disease fighting cells) which act to filter blood. The spleen is part of the [...]
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer – Symptoms & Treatment Options
Posted by admin on December 18th, 2011
Peritoneal mesothelioma, also known as asbestos lung cancer, is a relatively uncommon form of mesothelioma cancer, accounting for less than a quarter of all mesothelioma cases. it is called peritoneal because it appears as a tumor in the peritoneum membrane of the abdomen. CausesExposure to asbestos is the only known cause of this disease in [...]
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer – Symptoms & Treatment Options
Posted by admin on December 17th, 2011
Peritoneal mesothelioma, also known as asbestos lung cancer, is a relatively uncommon form of mesothelioma cancer, accounting for less than a quarter of all mesothelioma cases. It is called peritoneal because it appears as a tumor in the peritoneum membrane of the abdomen. CausesExposure to asbestos is the only known cause of this disease in [...]
