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    Classification Change Affected Documentation of Mortality Rates

    Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that in the United States, at least 43,073 people have been killed by asbestos since 1979. However, they also state that this figure could account for as little as 20 percent of asbestos-related deaths.
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    UK Fails To Fund Asbestos Group for Mesothelioma Research

    The search for a mesothelioma cure is still underway, and a number of medical researchers are dedicating their time to extensive clinical and laboratory tests in hopes of eradicating this rare cancer.
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    02/11/2011
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    Mesothelioma Mortality Rates and a Global Asbestos Ban

    Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is toxic to humans.
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    02/08/2011
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    Mesothelioma Treatment with Gene Therapy Remains in Experimental Phase

    Gene therapy was originally developed to treat genetically inherited diseases, but in the last decade, it has been integrated into the fight against cancer.
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    02/01/2011
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    Mesothelioma Risk Reduced Through Turkey’s Ban of Asbestos

    According to a statement released by Turkey's Environment Management Directorate-General, all uses of asbestos were officially banned on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Although asbestos was already partially banned, the move to completely ban asbestos has enabled Turkey to fully abide by European Union (EU) regulations.
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