The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 11
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Asbestos Exposure & BansTwo schools in Philadelphia were abruptly closed last week because of asbestos contamination issues inside the aging buildings, bringing the total number of…
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Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Asbestos-Contaminated Debris Found After Indiana Warehouse Fire
Debris contaminated with asbestos material was found in school yards, playgrounds, day cares and private residences following a large fire at a former… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Patients Needed for New Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
A new investigational drug for mesothelioma can now begin human trials after it was granted fast-track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug… -
Legislation & Litigation
Bill to Ban Asbestos Reintroduced by Oregon Legislators
Two Oregon legislators have reintroduced a bill to end the importation of asbestos, a known carcinogen banned in nearly 70 other countries. The… -
Legislation & Litigation
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay $8.9 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has announced it will pay $8.9 billion to settle tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits alleging the pharma giant’s… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
EPA Wants Public Feedback on Asbestos Ban Timeline
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding the timeline of a proposed asbestos ban. Asbestos, long known to cause deadly cancers… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Philadelphia City Council Threatens To Halt School Funding Over Asbestos
No plan, no more money. That’s the Philadelphia City Council’s message to its school district leadership following the recent closure of two schools because… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Global Mesothelioma Incidence Report Assesses Risk Factors
A new study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology has evaluated the global burden of mesothelioma. The report analyzes trends by age,… -
Research & Clinical Trials
New BAP1 Finding Could Be Key to Regulating Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer most often caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Our researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center have discovered… -
Legislation & Litigation
$72.5M BASF Talc Settlement to Benefit Rubber Workers, Heirs
Nearly $60 million of a $72.5 million settlement reached in 2020 will go to the heirs of rubber workers sickened by asbestos-contaminated talc…