Guest opinion: Mesothelioma registry could reduce misdiagnosis for veterans

Guest comment: A national mesothelioma registry could help end misdiagnosis in Nevada veterans

Nevada’s veteran population reflects decades of honorable service across every military branch. Yet long after their deployments have ended, many continue to face health risks due to toxic chemical exposure. Among the most hazardous threats they unknowingly confronted during their years of active duty was asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that became a staple in various military infrastructure and equipment, especially in the World War II …

Guest opinion: Mesothelioma registry could reduce misdiagnosis for veterans

Asbestos exposure has become less common thanks to stricter regulations. Nonetheless, its ill effects still impact Pennsylvania, where there were asbestos-related deaths across 64 counties. From 1999 to 2017, the Environmental Working Group documented 17,717 deaths in the state due to asbestos, including 3,257 fatalities from mesothelioma. Over 500 of those casualties occurred in Berks County, where asbestos-associated deaths average 26 per year…

Sharp: National registry could help combat the deadly toll of mesothelioma

Oklahoma veterans exposed to asbestos face rising mesothelioma cases, sparking calls for a national registry to ensure earlier diagnosis and treatment. The post Sharp: National registry could help combat the deadly toll of mesothelioma first appeared on The Journal Record.