Recent Mesothelioma
Minnesota woman dies of mesothelioma at age 81
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 3 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
After an extended struggle with mesothelioma, Marianna Eislet of Blue Earth, Minnesota died on January 20, at the age of 81. Rev. Mark Wilms officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the Blue Earth Trinity Lutheran Church on... (original story)
Mexico’s Wealthiest Man Pledges $65 Million for Medical Research
Posted from Mesothelioma Blog 4 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
A 3-year genomics projects intent on studying the genetic nature of cancer, type II diabetes and kidney disease has been initiated by Carlos Slim – one of the wealthiest men in the world. Recently, Slim pledged $65 million to be received by the Slim Initiative for Genomic Medicine. The initiative ... (original story)
Danvers, Massachusetts Construction Firm Fined for Improper Asbestos Removal
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
General contractor William A. Berry & Son was hired to remove asbestos from Boston-based Beth Israel Hospital in September of 2009. OSHA, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has very specific regulations surrounding asbestos removal from public... (original story)
Pediatric Environmental Health History
Posted from Mesothelioma Blog 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
The physiology and behavior of children makes them more susceptible to the adverse effects of a variety of toxins. In decades past, most issues related to environmental exposure amongst children focused primarily on lead poisoning and second-hand smoke. Off late, the focus has shifted to health effe... (original story)
Merlin Olsen Dies from Mesotheliom
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
I’m sorry to hear this news but the famous NFL football player Merlin Olsen has just been added to the list of stars who passed away because of a rare disease namedMesothelioma. Merlin Olsen is a former player of the... (original story)
Hazardous Materials and Chronic Illness
Posted from Mesothelioma Blog 12 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
Work and environmental exposures can lead to or worsen several different types of common diseases, for instance asthma, dermatitis, hepatitis B, carpal tunnel syndrome, and cancer. In a number of cases, the environment or work-related illnesses do not show distinctive clinical presentations: asthma ... (original story)
Asbestos Cleanup Underway at Chicago Superfund Site
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 12 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
The site of a former outboard motor plant in suburban Chicago is undergoing asbestos remediation as part of a redevelopment plan. The city of Waukegan, Illinois, received more than $18 million as part of a federal stimulus package to clean... (original story)
New Mesothelioma Vaccine Appears Safe
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 13 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
A new study out of the Netherlands has concluded that an investigational vaccine for the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma is safe. The vaccine’s main agent is an immune system booster rooted in the body’s dendritic cells. A group of Dutch researchers... (original story)
New Study Into Cancer Self-Seeding Offers Hope for Mesothelioma Patients
Posted from Mesothelioma Law Blog 15 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
New York—In a recently published study, researchers have revealed that cancer can actually “seed” itself through the body, and that tumors can re-seed themselves even after having been surgically removed. This may lead to difficulty in treating certain diffuse, complex... (original story)
Patient involvement in the approval of new drugs
Posted from Mesothelioma Blog 15 days ago
Cancer Research : Mesothelioma
Patient can contribute to the drug development and approval process by enrolling themselves in clinical trials. Participating in clinical trials not only contributes to improvements in cancer research and treatment but also allows enrolled patients access to closely monitored care and regular review... (original story)
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