# compensation mesothelioma

Comparison of Asbestos Victim Relief Available Outside of Conventional Occupational Compensation Schemes » The asbestos victim relief schemes were introduced to resolve the issue of victims of asbestos-related diseases not receiving compensation through conventional legal orders. This article seeks to derive the differences and commonalities of various asbestos… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Epidemiologic Characteristics of Malignant Mesothelioma Cases in Korea: Findings of the Asbestos Injury Relief System from 2011–2015 » (1) Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of malignant mesothelioma in Korea by investigating cases compensated under the asbestos injury relief system. (2) Methods: A total of 407 compensated cases… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Malignant pleural mesothelioma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up☆ » Incidence of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is generally higher in males than females and is attributed to historical differences in exposures with world-standardised incidence rates per 100 000 persons of 0.7 and 0.3 in the United States and 1.7 and 0.4 for Europe (for males and females, respectively). Incidence is highest in countries with greatest previous asbestos use such as the Netherlands, UK and Australia.1 Due to a lag time of ∼40 years between exposure and presentation, alongside relatively recent usage bans, incidence continues to rise in many countries. Annalsofoncology.org

Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma: Types, Side Effects & Success » Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat malignant mesothelioma. Learn about types of chemotherapy, survival rates, side effects and more. Mesothelioma.com

Mesothelioma Life Expectancy: What Factors Affect Your Prognosis? » How does each stage affect your mesothelioma prognosis? Learn about the life expectancy of patients at each stage of mesothelioma. Asbestos.com