الأربعاء، 31 يوليو 2019
الثلاثاء، 30 يوليو 2019
Five unsung heroes of the Tour de France 2019
We all remember the stars, but these are the riders who may have flown under the radar
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The Psychological Impact of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that results from asbestos fibers inhaled into the lungs, heart, or abdomen where it remains. Symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest pain do not show up in the early stages. Tragically, diagnoses mostly occur when the disease has advanced. Victims have an average life span of 12 months following the tragic news.
The physical impact of mesothelioma is wide-ranging. However, the emotional effects depend on how individual patients deal with an uncertain future.
A study from the University of Florida conducted an in-depth analysis of more than 123,000 cases where patients were suffering from advanced-stage pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer, having been diagnosed between 2001 and 2013.
Results revealed that women (22 percent) were more likely to suffer depression than men (16 percent). Specific racial breakdowns for men and women combined show the following:
•· Non-Hispanic white patients - 20 percent
•· Hispanic patients - 12.7 percent
•· Non-Hispanic black patients - 15.9 percent
Depression is not only prominent, but it is also on the rise with nine percent suffering from this form of mental illness while enduring a physical disease. Commonly, these feelings occur within the first three months following a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Regardless of how it occurs, staying physically active is paramount. Even mesothelioma surgery can help alleviate depression. However, giving up favorite activities can only fast-track feelings of hopelessness that can only make a bad situation worse.
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الاثنين، 29 يوليو 2019
Tour de France 2019 ratings: how did each team perform?
Ratings of each of the 22 teams at the 2019 Tour de France
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الأحد، 28 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 21 of the Tour de France 2019
Team Ineos in familiar yellow and Caleb Ewan emerges dominant - don't miss these moments from the final stage in Paris
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Unbelievable video shows moment junior racers crash on flooded street during team time trial
Remarkable footage has emerged after junior riders were involved in a crash caused by flooding during a team time trial.
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السبت، 27 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 20 of the Tour de France 2019
Talking points from the final mountain stage of the 2019 Tour de France
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الجمعة، 26 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 19 of the Tour de France 2019
Talking points from a truly chaotic day at the 2019 Tour de France
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الخميس، 25 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 18 of the Tour de France 2019
The first day in the Alps didn't disappoint on stage 18 of the 2019 Tour de France
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الأربعاء، 24 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 17 of the Tour de France 2019
From Mitchelton-Scott's dominance to the promise of Kasper Asgreen - these are the hot topics
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Chris Froome already back on the indoor trainer and pedalling with just his good leg
Chris Froome has posted a video of himself back on the indoor trainer, six weeks after an awful crash during the Critérium du Dauphiné.
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الثلاثاء، 23 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 16 of the Tour de France 2019
Caleb Ewan proves himself the strongest sprinter in the race as Astana lose their leader - don't miss these big moments
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Watch: Geraint Thomas crashes in bizarre fall on stage 16 of Tour de France
Geraint Thomas suffered a strange fall on stage 16 of Tour de France, being bucked off his bike on a gentle corner.
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الاثنين، 22 يوليو 2019
Brayton Purcell Sponsors Marin Humane's Summer Camp
We were proud to sponsor Marin Humane's Summer Kids Camp!
Here are some of the happy campers:
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Five things to look out for in the final week of the Tour de France 2019
Things to look out for in a huge final week of the 2019 Tour de France
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Innovation May Lead to Early Detection
For most, a mesothelioma diagnosis represents a death sentence. In spite of medical advancements, early detection is difficult until the disease is in an advanced stage where medical treatment is limited.
Searches for a way to speed up detection have not met with much success, pushing studies to a more "out of the box" category.
Researchers at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Florida recently published a study that may provide a glimmer of hope. The project's findings were surprising, if not a bit unorthodox. Dogs can detect specific cancer biomarkers, giving hope that an over-the-counter mesothelioma test may be possible.
It is no surprise that a dog's sense of smell is significantly more than humans, up to 10,000 times. The researchers used Beagles - provided by a canine training and research firm called BioScentDX - due to the breed having the most sensitive sense of smell. The objective was to see if that breed could identify blood serum samples from lung cancer victims.
For nearly two months, Beagles were exposed to multiple canisters at once that contained blood serums. Only one came from a lung cancer patient. The results were overwhelmingly positive. The dogs accurately detected the cancer samples at a rate of 96.7 percent while ignoring non-cancer canisters 97.5 percent of the time.
That represented a lot of treats for the Beagles and, more importantly, hope for victims of mesothelioma and their family members.
The success of the study has led to a second project that would involve dogs detecting breath samples. Early results are promising.
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الأحد، 21 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 15 of the Tour de France 2019
Analysis from the final day in the Pyrenees at the 2019 Tour de France
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السبت، 20 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019
Talking points from a huge day at the Tour de France in the Pyrenees
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الجمعة، 19 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage thirteen of the Tour de France 2019
Is there anything Julian Alaphilippe can't do?
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LIVE: Tour de France 2019 stage 13 time trial
Live updates from the crucial stage 13 time trial of the 2019 Tour de France
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الخميس، 18 يوليو 2019
Johnson & Johnson being Sued over Asbestos and Opioids
Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has faced many lawsuits in the last few years because of asbestos being discovered in their baby powder. Recently, a criminal probe has been launched into whether J&J knowingly lied to the public about the asbestos in their products.
J&J is facing several civil lawsuits from consumers who contracted ovarian cancer from their baby powder. J&J has been sued more than 13,000 times regarding failure to inform consumers that their talcum products contain asbestos.
J&J spokesperson states that they have received subpoenas and that they are fully cooperating with the DOJ investigation. On July 22, a federal judge will evaluate whether available evidence is admissible, in court proceedings.
Opioids
Every day in the United States, more than 130 people die from overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids-including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl-is a serious national crisis.
A seven-week trial just came to a close where Oklahoma Attorney general, Mike Hunter, sued J&J for deceptive marketing to doctors claiming that opioids are "safe and effective for every day pain." J&J has been referred to as the "kingpin" and "cartel" that is fueling the opioid crisis.
Perhaps the most powerful testimony was from Tonya Ratcliff, who is a foster mother to babies born addicted to opioids.
She describes the first days of withdrawal for the infants "hell on earth, and that's being polite about it." She talked about her foster babies crying for days as they went through withdrawal while the state of Oklahoma showed an image of a newborn's legs shaking uncontrollably as a result of the addiction.
Companies like Johnson & Johnson should be held accountable for their negligence, their failure to warn consumers of the associated dangers, and more. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the use of a talcum powder product or an opioid, do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.
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Five talking points from stage 12 of the Tour de France 2019
The hot topics from the first day in the Pyrenees
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New Cervélo Aspero is designed for fast gravel riding
Stripped down for speed rather than overbuilt for loads
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الأربعاء، 17 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 11 of the Tour de France 2019
The talking points as the Tour de France resumes in week two
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الثلاثاء، 16 يوليو 2019
Adam Yates trying to stay out of spotlight as first major Tour de France test approaches
Yates says opening week has been one of the best he's had as he looks towards the tough mountain stages ahead
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Six things to look out for in the second week of the 2019 Tour de France
The Tour de France 2019 enters a crucial and brutal second week - here's what you need to look out for
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الاثنين، 15 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage 10 of the Tour de France 2019
The hot topics - questionable tactics from Movistar and a mind-blowing win for Van Aert
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الأحد، 14 يوليو 2019
'We don't want to keep racing this way': Romain Bardet finishes tough first week in hometown at Tour de France 2019
Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale) ended Tour de France stage nine in Brioude with applause from his family and hope for the weeks to come.
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Five talking points from stage nine of the Tour de France 2019
A welcome Tour victory for Mitchelton-Scott and a brief flourish from Romain Bardet - don't miss these moments
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السبت، 13 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage eight of the 2019 Tour de France
The major talking points from a gruelling stage of the 2019 Tour de France
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الجمعة، 12 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage seven of the Tour de France 2019
Groenewegen gets his win as Viviani falls well short - here are the hot topics from the sprint stage
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Eight of the best photos from stage seven of the Tour de France 2019
The best snaps from the longest day of this year's race
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الخميس، 11 يوليو 2019
Automotive Workers and Asbestos Exposure
When it comes to asbestos exposure, the list of high-risk occupations is long. From those involved in heavy industry, to construction workers, to Navy shipbuilders, it seems like nearly every blue collar career has workers who are at risk for developing an asbestos-related disease. Automotive workers, unfortunately, are in an often-overlooked occupation.
Due to its heat-resistant properties, the mineral asbestos was used in countless materials both consumer and industrial. Whenever an asbestos containing material is manipulated, deteriorated, crushed, touched, moved, handled, however, there can be deadly health repercussions. Whether ingested or inhaled, asbestos fibers can dramatically impact the lungs and other organs often leading to mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and other cancers.
While most manufacturers of new vehicles stopped using asbestos 1987, mechanics and others in the automotive industry still face deadly exposure. After-market replacement products often still today contain asbestos, putting mechanics and shade-tree at home DIY owners in direct contact with asbestos fibers. Numerous car parts often contain asbestos, including:
- Hoodliners
- Brake pads and brake linings
- Clutch assemblies
- Gaskets
- Valve rings
- Valve stem packing
- Friction materials
- Heat seals
Auto mechanics who work on older cars, with older parts or with poorly regulated aftermarket parts are at risk of inhaling asbestos fibers from the dust created during inspection, installation, and removal.
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Five talking points from stage six of the Tour de France 2019
All the major talking points from the 2019 Tour de France's first summit finish to La Planche des Belles Filles
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Peter Sagan stars in bizarre new ‘flat earth’ Specialized advert
Peter Sagan has starred in an unusual new ‘flat earth’ advert promoting Specialized bikes.
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Heart-warming video shows Peter Sagan’s dad celebrating stage five victory at Tour de France 2019
A heart-warming video from the Tour de France captures the moment Peter Sagan’s dad roars in celebration as his son sprinted to victory on stage five.
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الأربعاء، 10 يوليو 2019
Five talking points from stage five of the Tour de France 2019
Talking points from a hilly day at the 2019 Tour de France
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Katusha-Alpecin riders told to look for new contracts as team set to fold, according to reports
Riders signed to Katusha-Alpecin have been told they can look for new contracts as the team is set to fold at the end of the season, according to reports.
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On-board camera captures huge crash for Tour de France rider who hit a bollard
On-bike footage from the Tour de France has captured a huge crash for a Cofidis rider who was catapulted over the bars when he hit a bollard.
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الثلاثاء، 9 يوليو 2019
Six of the best pictures from Tour de France 2019 stage four
The best pictures from stage four of the 2019 Tour de France
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Five talking points from stage four of the Tour de France 2019
A full set for Viviani and a tactical shambles from Jumbo-Visma - don't miss these big moments
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Elia Viviani wins stage four of the Tour de France 2019
Elia Viviani (Deceuninck-Quick Step) won stage four of the Tour de France, in a tight sprint finish where lead out trains negotiated littered streets following a traditional breakaway chase for much of the stage. The Italian proved himself to be the smartest and the fastest in the final metres, edging Alexander Kristoff (UAE-Team Emirates) into second with […]
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الاثنين، 8 يوليو 2019
Here are the best pics from stage three of the Tour de France 2019
The best pics as the French took their first yellow jersey since 2014
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Five talking points from stage three of the Tour de France 2019
The major talking points from today's frantic Tour de France 2019 stage
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الأحد، 7 يوليو 2019
Here are the best pictures from stage two of the Tour de France 2019
Some choice snaps from the team time trial
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Five talking points from the Tour de France 2019 team time trial
Narrow margins and a peerless leader's performance - don't miss these moments from stage two
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السبت، 6 يوليو 2019
The best pictures from stage one of the Tour de France 2019
Throughout the French Grand Tour we'll be bringing you the best pictures from the race
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الجمعة، 5 يوليو 2019
The Lead Out: Tour de France 2019 Preview
The 2019 Tour de France is here and we have all the key stages covered, we analyse the favourites to take the yellow and green jerseys, and our two hosts Paul Knott and Yanto Barker make their predictions in the Tour preview episode of The Lead Out
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الخميس، 4 يوليو 2019
Five things to look out for during the first week of the 2019 Tour de France
Things to look out for in the Tour de France 2019 opening week
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الأربعاء، 3 يوليو 2019
Long-term Use of Some Drugs Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Researchers have found that risk of developing dementia in patients who are exposed to anticholinergic drugs is heightened. Anticholinergic drugs are a wide classification of drugs that involve contraction and relaxation of muscles. Antidepressants, antipsychotics, anti-Parkinson drugs, anti-epilepsy, and drugs for urinary incontinence - antimuscarinics, are among common forms of anticholinergic drugs commonly prescribed.
Researchers analyzed data from 2004 to 2016; Over 280,000 participants were 55 years of age or older. They found that participants who had taken anticholinergic drugs had about a 50% increase in dementia over those who had not taken the drugs.
Researchers also found that there were "greater increases in risk associated with people diagnosed with dementia before the age of 80, which indicates that anticholinergic drugs should be prescribed with caution in middle-aged and older people."
About 5.8 million people in the U.S. - 5.6 million of whom are 65 and older - live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence is expected to balloon to 14 million by the year 2060, the CDC says, with Hispanic and African-American populations seeing the greatest increases.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and has taken anticholinergic drugs, contact one of the experienced attorneys at Brayton Purcell today. You can reach us online or call us toll free at 800-598-0314.
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Michael Matthews extends contract with Sunweb ahead of Tour de France 2019
Michael Matthews has extended his contract with Sunweb after a successful three seasons with the outfit.
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Driver jailed for 20 months after horrific Swain’s Lane hit and run on cyclist
A BMW driver has been jailed for 20 months over a terrifying hit and run that left a cyclist unconscious in the street.
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الثلاثاء، 2 يوليو 2019
Who have been the riders of the year so far?
At the halfway point in the year, we take a look at some of the stand out riders of the year
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