Archive for the ‘Asbestos Information’ Category

Greek Mariners and Asbestos Disease Development

One interesting study is called, “Asbestos-related chest X-ray changes among greek merchant marine seamen” by Emmanuel G. Velonakis MD, Athina Tsorva MD, Anastasia Tzonou DMSc, Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Trichopoulos MD – American Journal of Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 5, pages 511-516 1989.  Here is an excerpt: “Abstract – One hundred forty-one retired Greek mariners were [...]

Asbestos Lung Disease – Important Information

If asbestos-related ailments along the lines of asbestos lung cancer are not discovered very early, they have the danger to be terminal. A majority of these dangerous medical conditions may be treated effectively when the person stricken is cared for without delay, and if the actual health care professionals understand what amount the affected person [...]

Asbestos in your French Property

Derived from the Greek word for ‘’unquenchable”, asbestos is a natural material and has been used since 2500 BC in winding sheets, pottery and various other applications. It can be found in tiles, false ceilings, roofs, cement drain pipes, panels, partitions, insulation boards, etc. Asbestos is considered to be a lethal product in France and [...]