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Tim Povtak

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As seen in: Asbestos.com, United Press International (UPI), FOX Sports, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel, Bangor Daily News, Sporting News, The Morning Call, New Hampshire Union Leader
Senior Content Writer for Asbestos.com. Former writer for SportsXchange, AOL Fanhouse and The Orlando Sentinel.

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Poor Asbestos Abatement Practices Put Public at Risk

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By Travis Rodgers, Tim Povtak Verified, Matt Mauney, Amy Edel
| Asbestos.com
When asbestos abatement best practices aren’t followed, workers and the public are at risk of asbestos exposure. Because of the dangers of this carcinogenic mineral, regulations are in place for safe handling and removal. If these regulations aren’t followed, fines can be imposed, abatement companies can lose their licenses and individuals can even be incarcerated.
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Baylor Study: Mesothelioma ‘Staged Surgical Approach’ Increases Survival

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By Tim Povtak Verified
| Asbestos.com
Select patients diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in both the thoracic and abdominal cavities still can achieve an extended survival if their treatment center performs the preferred types of aggressive surgery, according to a recent study at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Patients undergoing bicavitary cytoreductive surgery that includes the lung-sparing, extended pleurectomy and decortication had a median survival of 58.2 months, the study found.
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UK Citizens Filing Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Claims In U.S. Courts

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By Tim Povtak Verified
| Asbestos.com
Asbestos.com is the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006. Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert.
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