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Asbestos Popcorn Ceilings: Are they Safe?

Mesothelioma NewsBy admin December 29, 2018 Leave a comment

So the big question, Asbestos Popcorn ceilings: Are they safe? Back in the 1950’s and 1980’s there was a special type of ceiling that was in the form of a spray on texture type; popcorn ceiling. This style made it easy for contractors to hide unwanted blemishes quickly. Sadly, during this time span there was a tremendous demand for the use of this asbestos related product in the United States. About 1 and 10 percent of “popcorn ceilings,” “stucco ceiling”, “cottage-cheese ceiling,” and another populars name for this textured ceiling, generally had asbestos. Asbestos is dangerous and can cause cancer in which homeowners breathe in without knowing until years later are diagnosed with major health risks that could have been prevented.

If you are worried about “cottage cheese” ceilings in your residential home, I highly recommend you to purchase a test kit and or hire an asbestos abatement professional. If you purchase a test kit, you will have to gather a sample of the ceiling and mail i..

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Can Hair Transplant Surgery Leave Scars?

Medical BlogBy admin December 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Does Hair Transplant Surgery Leave Scars?
The technique used to perform the hair transplant will determine whether or not scars remain after the procedure. In the treatments with the FUE and FUSS techniques, the results are very natural and differ from each other in the way in which the follicular units are extracted from the donor area. In both cases, local anesthesia is used and they do not require hospitalization or cause any pain. In this article we are going to dive deep in into the commonly debated question of does hair transplant surgery leave scars? There are many factors to this question and the answer is not a straight forward.

Hair graft with the FUE technique
When using the FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction Technique) there are no scars after the capillary implant. This is because this technique does not make large incisions since it uses a special surgical instrument called microscopic punching (usually about 0.8 mm in diameter). Therefore, FUE leaves microscopic..

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5 Places Where You Will Find Asbestos in 2018

Mesothelioma NewsBy admin December 28, 2018 Leave a comment

5 Places Where You Can Find Asbestos in 2018

Every year, deadly diseases produced by asbestos exposure such as mesothelioma and asbestosis are responsible for hundreds of deaths. For this reason, regular campaigns against mesothelioma are made, focusing on preventing asbestos exposure, banning it, enforcing regulations, and strengthening national and international partnerships. Speaking with a mesothelioma lawyer can greatly benefit anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma, especially those diagnosed with Stage four mesothelioma or are showing Stage four mesothelioma symptoms.

It is easy to assume that asbestos exposure is no longer a dangerous thing to be worried about. Most of the United States population think asbestos was banned a long time ago. But unfortunately, it was not.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the USA tried to present a ban in the year 1989, but it was not enough for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which overturned it the proposition.

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Speedy Treatment for Back and Neck Pain.

Physical TherapyBy admin December 25, 2018 Leave a comment

Have you ever woken up with pain in your lower back from sleeping incorrectly or experienced neck pain from sitting at a workstation? Experiencing these pains occasionally is normal, but when they begin to impact your life by keeping you from work, family involvement and/or the activities you enjoy, immediate and fast action needs to be taken.

Preferred Rehabilitation offers quick help for sudden back and neck pain through their multidisciplinary program. This program offers multiple services in one convenient location and appointments within the same day. With the board-certified physicians at Spine, Sports Occupational Medicine PC, under one roof, patients are propelled to faster recovery.

Spine, Sports & Occupational Medicine PC physicians specialize in both non-surgical as well as surgical treatment. If prescribed, patients can see a Preferred Rehabilitation physical therapist the next day for evaluation, treatment and education, all designed to reduce pain. On-site diagnostics s..

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