The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 14
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Treatment & DoctorsLawmakers in Montana have declared the Center for Asbestos Related Diseases, also known as the CARD Clinic, as a Center of Excellence. The Montana… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAustralian Asbestos Ghost Town Cemetery Raises Questions
Western Australia’s most notorious ghost town known for widespread asbestos contamination and mesothelioma has been razed. But loved ones wonder how they can… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsNew UMD Study Shows How Mesothelioma Can Spread
Researchers at the University of Maryland are getting a better idea of why mesothelioma takes decades to develop in the body. In a… -
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Legislation & LitigationNew FDA Guidelines in Place to Keep Asbestos Out of Cosmetics
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, known as MoCRA, is the most significant measure taken in nearly 100 years to keep items… -
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Legislation & LitigationFormer Talc Supplier Whittaker, Clark & Daniels Files for Bankruptcy
Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, a defunct talc supplier, is filing for Chapter 11 protection after a recent $29 million verdict in South Carolina and… -
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Asbestos Exposure & Bans2 More Philadelphia Schools Close Because of Asbestos Contamination
Two 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 & BansAsbestos-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… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsPatients 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… -
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Legislation & LitigationBill 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… -
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Legislation & LitigationJohnson & 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…