http://www.artipot.com/authors/9785/katie-kelley/ Latest articles by Katie Kelley from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/446814/vitamin-a-could-be-integral-to-mesothelioma-prevention.htm Several studies seem to indicate that diets rich in Vitamin A could help to prevent the spread of mesothelioma cancer. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:35:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446814/vitamin-a-could-be-integral-to-mesothelioma-prevention.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445438/additional-levaquin-lawsuits-filed.htm An additional fifteen lawsuits were filed against Johnson and Johnson and Ortho-McNeil in September. This adds to the mounting legal quagmire in which these companies find themselves concering Levaquin, a prescription antibiotic with severe side effects and possibilities of tendon rupture. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:54:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445438/additional-levaquin-lawsuits-filed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439535/gender-gap-in-salaries-and-fatalities.htm A recent report indicates that the disparity between salaries of male and female workers could be due in part to the dangerous positions in which men are employed versus their female counterparts. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:50:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439535/gender-gap-in-salaries-and-fatalities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/434903/anticipated-ruling-on-yasmin-lawsuits-due-soon.htm A Federal judge will soon rule on consolidation of Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits across the country, asserting if they can be combined into a Yasmin Class Action Lawsuit Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/434903/anticipated-ruling-on-yasmin-lawsuits-due-soon.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/434615/heavy-machinery-and-construction-site-accidents.htm Heavy machinery is present on many construction sites, from small residential projects to larger commercial undertakings. The machinery, while beneficial, can also become potentially hazardous in the wrong situations. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:02:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/434615/heavy-machinery-and-construction-site-accidents.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/433452/four-lawsuits-filed-regarding-levaquin.htm The legal firm of Carey and Danis publically stated their filings of four lawsuits naming Johnson and Johnson, Ortho-McNeil, and Walgreen Co. as defendants. The lawsuits are filed on behalf of twenty patients who suffered Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:51:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/433452/four-lawsuits-filed-regarding-levaquin.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/426547/levaquin-still-poses-signifigant-risk.htm Despite serious warnings from the FDA and a Black Box warning label, the risk of a Levaquin-caused tendon rupture is still a frightening reality for many taking the medication. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:45:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/426547/levaquin-still-poses-signifigant-risk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/425693/the-difficulties-of-mesothelioma-search.htm Finding exactly the right mesothelioma information on the Internet can be difficult. There are, however, some important things to keep in mind when attempting to find the relevant resources. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:54:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/425693/the-difficulties-of-mesothelioma-search.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420680/decline-in-construction-accidents-linked-to-economy.htm Construction accident statistics have been on the decline since 2008, according to a report published by Bloomberg news. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:20:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420680/decline-in-construction-accidents-linked-to-economy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/412386/selenium-yeilds-promising-new-mesothelioma-treatment.htm Researchers have discovered a new treatment that could be wildly effective for mesothelioma patients. A treatment medication using selenium has been shown in experiments to trigger cell death in mesothelioma cells. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:29:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/412386/selenium-yeilds-promising-new-mesothelioma-treatment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/411654/yasmin-yaz-lawsuits-look-to-consolidate-claims.htm Three major firms responsible for managing the majority of these lawsuits (23 of the 32 filed cases around the country) have filed a joint motion asking that the Yasmin and Yaz product liability litigation be consolidated. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:05:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/411654/yasmin-yaz-lawsuits-look-to-consolidate-claims.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/411265/asbestos-cleanup-announced-in-kentucky.htm Another government mandated cleanup has recently been scheduled in Kentucky. A recently demolished manufacturing facility was found to contain large amounts of asbestos. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:31:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/411265/asbestos-cleanup-announced-in-kentucky.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405692/reglan-side-effects-responsible-for-serious-movement-disorder.htm Reglan (metoclopramide) has been shown to be responsible for a serious movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:48:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405692/reglan-side-effects-responsible-for-serious-movement-disorder.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404840/federal-lawsuits-allege-yasmin-yaz-responsible-for-several-deaths-nationwide.htm Federal lawsuits allege that Yasmin/Yaz side effects are to blame for over 50 deaths nationwide. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:53:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404840/federal-lawsuits-allege-yasmin-yaz-responsible-for-several-deaths-nationwide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404113/negligence-to-blame-for-international-construction-accident.htm International reports recently released showed another example of the failure of safety oversight on some international construction sites. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:46:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404113/negligence-to-blame-for-international-construction-accident.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/389484/additional-asbestos-cleanups-scheduled-in-washington.htm The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would take soil samples from residential areas in Spokane, Washington after concerns of potential contamination arose. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:50:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/389484/additional-asbestos-cleanups-scheduled-in-washington.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/389436/new-reports-on-chinese-drywall-suspect-radiation-contamination.htm Recent reports indicate that a radioactive substance known as phosphogypsum may be to blame for a flood of complaints and concerns over Chinese drywall. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:31:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/389436/new-reports-on-chinese-drywall-suspect-radiation-contamination.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/388529/homes-may-be-contaminated-with-toxic-chinese-drywall.htm Many homes in the U.S. constructed after 2000 may be at risk of containing defective Chinese drywall. News reports continue to emerge regarding this contaminated building material leeching harmful gases into homes. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:21:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/388529/homes-may-be-contaminated-with-toxic-chinese-drywall.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/384606/fatal-construction-accident-raises-safety-concerns.htm A fatal construction accident which left 3 men dead is raising safety concerns on construction sites nationwide. Workplace conditions are at the forefront of this examination. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:21:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/384606/fatal-construction-accident-raises-safety-concerns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381710/unsafe-working-conditions-continue-to-cause-construction-site-accidents.htm Unsafe working conditions continue to be one of the leading causes of construction accidents across the U.S. Sadly, these are often preventable by effective oversight. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:47:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381710/unsafe-working-conditions-continue-to-cause-construction-site-accidents.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381185/three-new-york-construction-workers-settle-injury-claims-for-3-85-million.htm Three undocumented construction workers have settled their construction accident lawsuits for $3.85 million according to several news sources. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:21:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381185/three-new-york-construction-workers-settle-injury-claims-for-3-85-million.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376596/small-town-receives-300-million-from-government-for-asbestos-cleanup.htm A small town in Montana has been awarded additional money from the Obama administration after years of asbestos related health problems have continued to emerge. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:54:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376596/small-town-receives-300-million-from-government-for-asbestos-cleanup.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375153/navy-veterans-at-high-risk-for-mesothelioma-cancer.htm Naval veterans who served on ships, submarines, or worked in shipyards between the early 1930s and the late 1970s could be at a higher risk for developing mesothelioma cancer due to high rates of exposure to asbestos. Many products used in the construction of naval vehicles contained asbestos. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:46:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375153/navy-veterans-at-high-risk-for-mesothelioma-cancer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374212/congressman-dennis-kucinich-works-to-reduce-asbestos-exposure-in-developing-nations.htm Congressman Dennis Kucinich has prompted the World Bank to release their Construction Guidances regarding asbestos use in construction in developing nations. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:21:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374212/congressman-dennis-kucinich-works-to-reduce-asbestos-exposure-in-developing-nations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367996/construction-crews-prepare-nationwide-for-summer-of-safety.htm In preparation for the upcoming summer season, many states are having their construction workers take extra precautions, trainings, or revisiting standards of safety for construction teams. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:09:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367996/construction-crews-prepare-nationwide-for-summer-of-safety.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367768/federal-stimulus-money-targets-transportation-safety.htm With the release of several billion dollars in Federal Stimulus money, the Department of Transportation is set to fund many construction projects across the United States, as well as enhanced safety training for construction workers Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:19:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367768/federal-stimulus-money-targets-transportation-safety.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367709/new-gene-test-provides-approximate-survival-rates-for-mesothelioma-patients.htm Scientists and researchers have recently developed a simple test to closely approximate survival rates for patients with mesothelioma cancer. The test was developed by Dr. Bueno and a team of researchers in Boston, and has already seen excellent results for efficacy, accuracy, and ease of reproduction. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:49:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367709/new-gene-test-provides-approximate-survival-rates-for-mesothelioma-patients.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367209/peanut-butter-recall-estimated-to-cost-close-to-1-billion.htm According to news reports the recent peanut butter recall that sickened hundreds of Americans, will likely cost $1 billion overall. The recall reached a level of being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:23:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367209/peanut-butter-recall-estimated-to-cost-close-to-1-billion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367078/mesothelioma-treatment-trial-enters-phase-ii-for-patients-at-columbia-university.htm Recent research deriving from Columbia University has found that two new drugs, currently being tested, may become suitable treatments for individuals suffering from pleural and malignant mesothelioma. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367078/mesothelioma-treatment-trial-enters-phase-ii-for-patients-at-columbia-university.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/360471/news-agency-reports-new-link-between-brain-injury-and-the-onset-of-alzheimers-disease.htm Researchers at Georgetown University Medical center may have found a link between traumatic brain injury patients and the onset of Alzheimer's as a result from potential injuries. Fri, 29 May 2009 02:37:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/360471/news-agency-reports-new-link-between-brain-injury-and-the-onset-of-alzheimers-disease.htm