Alan Haburchak

A new Italian study that investigated the chemical makeup of asbestos fibers may help to lead to more effective treatment of mesothelioma, the deadly lung cancer.

Recently, a $307 million settlement trust was established by two companies as a result of a July 2010 agreement. The money will go toward personal injury claims related to asbestos exposure.

Two North Carolina moms are upset over a proposed North Carolina senate bill that would give complete immunity to hospitals and ERs if they commit medical malpractice.

Sen. Udall of Colorado is urging Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, to provide cognitive rehabilitation treatment to soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

n Australia, researchers have discovered a marker that would allow doctors to treat mesothelioma patients using more tailored treatment options. Researchers are hopeful that this discovery will extend mesothelioma patients' lives and make treatment more effective.

When hospitals transition to electronic health record (EHR) systems, patient care can decrease, says a new study by the Rand Corporation. Also, when health institutions transitioned to advanced EHR systems, the quality of patient care decreases.

The Federal Trade Comission (FTC) has decided to investigate helmet companies over concerns of misleading safety claims made by some companies. This comes after Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico urged the FTC to investigate two of the leading helmet makers, Riddell and Schutt Sports.

The Canadian Industry Minister is recommending that Quebec's workplace-safety board conduct an annual audit on the safe use of asbestos in other countries. Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers and breathing in these fibers can lead to a serious form of lung cancer called mesothelioma. Many asbestos workers in other countries are not required to wear any protective gear which makes them at greater risk for contracting mesothelioma.

Medical Malpractice lawsuits are decreasing says a new study by Zurich, one of North America's leading insurers of health care institutions and hospitals. According to the study, these decreases of medical malpractice liability lawsuits are not contributing to the rising cost of health care because the claims made are small compared to the total amount the US spends on health care.

Millions of Americans are affected each year by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Often these victims are left with serious and debilitating injuries including paralysis of limbs. However, new technology is emerging that may provide a new lease on life for individuals suffering from TBI.