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Beagles Diagnosing Cancer ‘Could Work with Mesothelioma’
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jul 10, 2019
Specially trained beagles could one day detect mesothelioma by scent, according to the lead researcher of a recent study detailing the dog breed’s stunning accuracy with lung cancer. Dr.
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Avastin Improves Quality of Life for Mesothelioma Patients
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jul 8, 2019
A research team from France has documented the health-related quality-of-life benefits of adding Avastin (bevacizumab) to chemotherapy for pleural mesothelioma patients, endorsing its addition to standard-of-care treatment. The recent…
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States File Lawsuit Against EPA Over Asbestos Regulation
- by Tim Povtak
- Legislation & Litigation
- Jul 3, 2019
A coalition of attorneys general from 10 states and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency seeking increased scrutiny on asbestos products. The…
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Asbestos Found in Lungs of Half the Thailand Population
- by Tim Povtak
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Jul 1, 2019
Almost 50% of the general population in Thailand will die with at least traces of asbestos in their lungs, based on one recent study. Asbestos fibers were discovered in…
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New Compound Could Make Chemotherapy More Effective
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jun 27, 2019
A research team from the Duke University Medical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has uncovered a new compound with potential to make chemotherapy more effective in treating various…
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Chlor-Alkali Industry Wants Exception to Proposed US Asbestos Ban
- by Tim Povtak
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Jun 25, 2019
The influential American Chemistry Council in Washington, D.C., would likely drop its opposition to an across-the-board ban on asbestos provided an exemption remains for the chlor-alkali industry. Mike Walls,…
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Colombia Ban of Asbestos Sets Example for US to Follow
- by Tim Povtak
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Jun 19, 2019
Linda Reinstein was not surprised by the news last week that Colombia had joined the growing list of more than 60 countries to legislate a ban of asbestos. She…
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Study Begins to Develop Breath Test for Mesothelioma Early Detection
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jun 18, 2019
As an occupational medicine specialist for more than 30 years, Dr. Michael Harbut has spent much of his career combating asbestos-related disease. Rarely has he felt this energized. Harbut is…
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Long-Term 9/11 Funding Bill Moves Closer to Reality
- by Tim Povtak
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Jun 13, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee passed the Never Forget the Heroes bill Wednesday that will extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund until 2090. The bill would ensure all victims of the…
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Study Combines PD-1 and CAR-T Immunotherapy to Treat Mesothelioma
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jun 13, 2019
At the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, Dr. Prasad Adusumilli from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center shared exciting new results from his study on combination immunotherapy…
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