The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 33
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newsResearch & Clinical TrialsMany mesothelioma experts believe the route to better disease management — and possibly a cure — lies with drugs that target genes and cell…
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newsResearch & Clinical Trials
Researchers Find Link Between Vitamin D and Asbestosis
Exposure to asbestos is the biggest risk factor for developing asbestosis, one form of interstitial lung disease (ILD). However, not all people with… -
newsAsbestos Exposure & Bans
Russian Company Brands Asbestos with Trump’s Face
The world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos is now marketing its signature product with President Donald Trump’s image, according to a recent Facebook post… -
newsTreatment & Doctors
Surgery Plus HIPEC Only ‘Potential for Cure’ of Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Among the most promising treatments for peritoneal mesothelioma is a combination of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and heated chemotherapy called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). -
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Study Details Significant Increase in Asbestos-Related Deaths
Deaths attributed to asbestos exposure — within the United States and worldwide — have been significantly underestimated, according to the latest study by the… -
newsLegislation & Litigation
South Carolina J&J Baby Powder-Mesothelioma Case Ends in Mistrial
A South Carolina judge declared a mistrial Friday in a high-stakes case blaming asbestos-contaminated Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for a woman’s mesothelioma. Jurors… -
newsTreatment & Doctors
Experts Discuss Unique Side Effects of Immunotherapy
If you have mesothelioma and you’ve already received standard-of-care therapies, you may be considering an immunotherapy clinical trial. If you’re considering this option,… -
newsAsbestos Exposure & Bans
Study Reveals Emotional Needs of People Exposed to Asbestos
There is very little information available on the psychological care needs of people with malignant mesothelioma. Even less is known about people who… -
newsAsbestos Exposure & Bans
Samuel Epstein Leaves Legacy of Cancer Prevention
Dr. Samuel Epstein spent his life advocating cancer prevention and fighting against industries that put workers and consumers at risk. For more than 50… -
newsResearch & Clinical Trials
New Tool Determines if Vermiculite Insulation Contains Asbestos
Scientists with the United States Geology Survey (USGS) have created a hand-held spectrometer to determine if vermiculite insulation contains deadly amphibole asbestos. The…