Study Finds Asbestos in Gallbladders of Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Italian researchers have discovered that asbestos can travel as far as the gallbladder in patients who have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.
Hartford Signs $1.5 Billion Deal to Cover Asbestos Liability Exposures
Hartford Connecticut Financial Company signed a $1.5 billion reinsurance agreement to cover its asbestos and environmental liability exposures.
Washington Asbestos Contractor Charged With Falsifying Disposal Documents
A1 Asbestos LLC is being accused of falsifying disposal documents to an Okanogan County landfill and offering false statements to state department officials.
New Trial on Cancer-Related Anxiety Drug Psilocybin
A new trial shows psychotropic drug psilocybin has helped reduce anxiety in cancer patients in conjunction with psychotherapy.
Mesothelioma Concerns Grow with Increasing Building Renovations in Massachusetts
The number of asbestos removal projects in Massachusetts has increased, causing much concern for workers to develop mesothelioma or related diseases.
Mesothelioma Concerns Grow with Increasing Building Renovations in Massachusetts
The number of asbestos removal projects in Massachusetts has increased, causing much concern for workers to develop mesothelioma or related diseases.
New Mesothelioma Biomarker Shows Promise
A new biomarker (FGF18) has shown promise for patients with pleural mesothelioma according to a paper presented at the World Conference on Lung Canter.
Dangerous Asbestos Levels In Devine, Texas’ Water
The city of Devine, Texas, has warned its residents that high levels of asbestos has been present in their drinking water for at a year or longer.
Dangerous Asbestos Levels In Devine, Texas’ Water
The city of Devine, Texas, has warned its residents that high levels of asbestos has been present in their drinking water for at a year or longer.
$4 Million Asbestos Project Begun at Billings Courthouse
A $4 million project to remove asbestos has begun at the former federal courthouse in downtown Billings, Montana, and will take 8 months to complete.
Paterson, NJ Schools Sued for Mishandling Asbestos Removal
Former Paterson (NJ) Schools Environmental Officer Brenda Zemo is suing the district saying it improperly handled asbestos during renovations.
21st Century Cures Act Will Help Fight Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
The 21st Century Cures Act has passed in both the House and Senate and will provide billions of dollars for researching cancer and other deadly diseases.
CA Supreme Court Says Companies May Be Held Liable for Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
The Supreme Court of California has issued a ruling that companies can be held accountable for secondary exposure to asbestos in a worker’s home.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Cause Big Losses for Property and Casualty Insurers
Property and casualty insurers continue to suffer financially as a result of increasing losses due to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
New Study on Palliative Care for Mesothelioma Cancer Patients
A new study shows palliative care should be considered to relieve suffering in all disease stages of mesothelioma cancer, not just at the end of life.