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Thursday 19 November 2009

Mesothelioma Awareness Required

Less than half of asbestos workers diagnosed with mesothelioma file claims for workers’ compensation, even though most of those who do file receive compensation, according to a Canadian study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine. Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer that has been linked to asbestos exposure. Most of that exposure has occurred in jobs where people work with the fibrous mineral. Up to 40 years can elapse between the time when a worker is exposed to asbestos and when he or she is diagnosed with mesothelioma.

In addition to workers compensation claims, people who are diagnosed with an asbestos caused disease such as mesothelioma can often bring additional claims. There is a mesothelioma law firm that specializes in this area and may be able to help you. They have an excellent track record in getting proper compensation for sufferers of Mesothelioma according to the mesothelioma law of USA.

Monday 29 June 2009

Pathology MCQ 156

Which of the following does not complicate pyelonephritis:


a. pyonephrosis

b. papillary necrosis

c. renal stones

d. perinephric abscess

e. renal cell carcinoma

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Pathology MCQ 155

Fanconi syndrome, a tubular functional disorder characterized by abnormal proximal tubular function, has all of the following characteristics except:


a. aminoaciduria

b. polyuria and polydipsia

c. glucosuria

d. phosphaturia and hypophosphatemia

e. excess bicarbonate loss and hence metabolic acidosis

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