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Learning that you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma can be a very isolating experience. Patients and their families usually know that they need help after a diagnosis, but they may not know where to turn. Outside of doctors and medical teams, mesothelioma lawyers often provide some of the most substantial support and guidance for victims of asbestos exposure. At Frost Law Firm, PC, we understand that our clients rely on us throughout the entire process of seeking compensation. That’s why we advocate for each and every mesothelioma patient[...]
Can NEC Affect Older Babies?
Necrotizing enterocolitis, also known as NEC, is an intestinal disease that can affect newborns in their first week of life and sometimes even as late as at six months of age. Babies who develop this condition will exhibit bloody stools, weakness, and lethargy symptoms. If you suspect your baby has this condition, it's imperative to seek medical help immediately to prevent further complications or death. This guide will outline what NEC is and everything you need to know about it, including whether it impacts older babies. What Causes[...]
How Quickly Does NEC Develop?
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious and sometimes fatal illness that primarily affects babies who are born prematurely. NEC develops when otherwise healthy tissue in a baby’s colon becomes inflamed and damaged, often due to bacterial infections. Early diagnosis is important for long-term health outcomes. The longer a baby suffers from NEC before being diagnosed and undergoing treatment, the more likely they are to develop scarring or narrowing of the bowel that can cause future blockages and gastrointestinal (GI) problems. Malnutrition due to an inability to absorb nutrients,[...]
Are You Eligible To File a Baby Formula Lawsuit?
Formula is a smart, nutritionally sound choice for parents in Hawaii who choose not to or are unable to breastfeed their children. There are many benefits to using formula, including eliminating the need for working moms to pump and making it easier for family and friends to help feed a new baby. Unfortunately, there are rare risks associated with formula use. Newborn infants are susceptible to a gastrointestinal disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). (more…)
How Does a Doctor Diagnose Mesothelioma?
Many people have heard about mesothelioma, thanks largely to the commercials that have long played on television, asking individuals suffering from this condition to call in for legal guidance. However, not very many of these advertisements are clear about mesothelioma being an aggressive form of cancer. They also don't tell you how deadly it is. (more…)
What Conditions Can Worsen Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a terribly aggressive and destructive disease. Like all cancers, it causes the patient to become highly susceptible to a variety of medical conditions that might otherwise have a minimal effect on a healthy individual. In this article, we’ll look more closely at the way mesothelioma develops in the body over time, and what complicating health conditions can worsen its effects. (more…)
Three-Year Survival Data for Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Treatment
When you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma, one of your first thoughts will likely be about treatment. Considering your options can be incredibly difficult. The treatment options for mesothelioma range from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation. One of the other methods for treating mesothelioma could be immunotherapy treatment. (more…)
Where Are Asbestos-Containing Materials Most Commonly Used?
It may be unsettling to know that asbestos can be found in many of the homes, schools, and offices in which we spend so much of our lives. For most of the 20th century, asbestos was a resilient and heat-resistant material central to manufacturing and construction, and our cities and neighborhoods today still carry the remnants of this era of U.S. production. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between 1900 and 1980, more than 30 million tons of asbestos were poured into consumer products, machines, vehicles, and[...]
What Is Paraquat Tongue?
The condition known as “Paraquat tongue” may be one of the lesser-known side effects of exposure to the weedkilling chemical paraquat dichloride. Through research, we have gradually become more and more aware of the terrible effects that Paraquat can have on the human body. For the past several decades, increasingly greater attention has been given to the herbicide’s link to Parkinson’s disease. And, more recently, the associations between Paraquat exposure and prenatal defects have come to be acknowledged by the scientific community and the larger public. (more…)
What Crops Is Paraquat Used For?
Paraquat is a powerful herbicide that’s currently only approved for commercial use in the United States. It’s several more times more powerful than weed killers like Roundup, which contain glyphosate and are approved for household use, but is also consequently several times more toxic to humans. Paraquat is toxic enough that it can cause death instantly when ingested, but what makes it most dangerous might be the fact that research suggests that any type of exposure—even from just living or working near a farm where the herbicide has[...]