The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 35
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Asbestos Exposure & BansThe United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving forward with a proposed rule critics fear will expand the commercial use of asbestos —… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsResearchers 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… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsStudy 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… -
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Treatment & DoctorsExperts 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,… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansSamuel 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… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsNew 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… -
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Legislation & LitigationJ&J Loses Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson suffered its first loss in an asbestos-related talcum powder lawsuit Thursday after a New Jersey jury ordered the company and its… -
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Treatment & DoctorsImmunotherapy Drugs Causing Vision Issues
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the potential for three immunotherapy drugs to cause retinal detachment and vision loss. The FDA… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsParasite Drug Shows Effectiveness Against Mesothelioma
Dr. Antonio Giordano believes his team has cleared the path to the next breakthrough in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The advancement… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansPushing for Asbestos Bans in Southeast Asia
Dr. Ken Takahashi is doing more than just talking about a global ban on asbestos products and the eventual end of asbestos-related diseases. He…