Author: <span>Mesothelioma News</span>

Family of Flintshire worker appeal for help finding out how he died of asbestos-related disease

Michael Parry worked at one of the county’s Courtaulds Textiles factories between 1969 and 1972 and lawyers are investigating how he came into contact with the material Former Flintshire factory worker Michael Parry who died from an asbestos-related di…

Aduro Biotech Appoints Aimee Luck Murphy as Vice President of Clinical Development and Operations

Aduro Biotech, Inc. today announced that Aimee Luck Murphy has been promoted to the position of vice president of clinical development and operations. “Aimee’s promotion speaks to her invaluable contributions to Aduro and our clinical programs,” said S…

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Global Experts to Present at the 2016 Conference

“Since 2005, ADAO conferences have recognized nearly 400 internationally renowned honorees, keynote speakers, and presenters whose voices and actions have been critically important to ending the man-made asbestos disaster,” stated ADAO Co-Founder and P…

Cases of mesothelioma, deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, on rise: StatsCan

The numbers of cases and deaths from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused primarily by workplace asbestos exposure, have continued to rise and show no signs of abating, recently updated figures from Statistics Canada show. Described as a “cruel” diseas…

Tributes paid to respected Bolton Councillor Alan Walsh who has died aged 81

He was a popular member of the council having served the Hulton ward continuously for the Conservative party since he was first elected in 2000. Prior to his life in politics, Mr Walsh was known for his work in the plumbing industry in Bolton.