New Study Finds A Potential New Mesothelioma Gene-targeting Drug
A study for a new drug called HRX9 shows it can stop tumor growth and trigger cell death in mesothelioma—for the first time ever.
Category: Malignant mesothelioma
Staunton Courthouse Reopens Post Asbestos Removal
The Staunton Courthouse has reopened, but asbestos abatement on the third floor still needs to be completed.
FDA Grants AstraZeneca’s Tremelimumab Orphan Drug Status for Mesothelioma
AstraZeneca’s tremelimumab (anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody) has received Orphan Drug status from the FDA for treating malignant mesothelioma.
Asbestos Discovered in New York City’s Mayoral Residence
Asbestos was found in the roof of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s residence at Gracie Mansion and will undergo abatement for $250,000.
Researchers Find Potential New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment
A group of researchers at NYU are focusing on the presence of Eprin B2 in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma
Maryland Court Overturns Asbestos Verdict
The case involved Georgia-Pacific Corporation and the effects of secondhand asbestos exposure.
Penn Student Studies Asbestos Risk in Philly-area Town
The senior biology major is doing an in-depth study of the health risks that began when an asbestos factory moved to Ambler in the late 19th century.