Asbestos, the Workplace and the Law: A Doctor’s Perspective

A recent paper on asbestos by Dr Philip Barber, Consultant Respiratory Physician, entitled ‘Asbestos Attribution of Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer: Dosage and Probability Consideration,’ highlighted the increased risk people working in certain industries have of contracting mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. The paper also stressed the increased risk people exposed to asbestos through close…

Cycling Safety in Winter

Cycling is not only an economic and healthy way to get from A-to-B, it’s also great fun for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Cycling does have its risks though and even Tour de France hero Bradley Wiggins has had a run in on the road in 2012. Winter in particular is a dangerous time…