Category: <span>mesothelioma</span>

Peritoneal Mesothelioma: No End in Sight

Marty Kanarek has spent the last 40 years as an environmental epidemiologist trying to make the world a safer place to live. Asbestos — and its sordid history — has made that task considerably harder. “[Asbestos] is still the most frightening thing in environmental epidemiology,” Kanarek, professor of population health sciences and environmental studies at…

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Mesothelioma Study: Age Is Not Deciding Factor for Surgery

A recent study has reinforced — for the second time — the growing belief that age should not be a deterrent to aggressive, life-changing surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. You’re never too old. Dr. Annabel Sharkey, cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, said patients well over the age of 70…

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Patriots Environmental Corp. Charged With Illegal Asbestos Disposal

Ron and Curt Bussiere of Patriots Environmental Corporation have been charged with illegal waste disposal, including asbestos.

Promising Clinical Trial Results For A Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Drug

Promising results from another phase of a clinical trial for an immunotherapy drug for mesothelioma, CRS-207, have been released.

Indiana Asbestos Exposure Law Deemed Unconstitutional

The Indiana Supreme Court struck down the state’s unjust 10 year statute of repose because it treats similar asbestos victims differently.

Stoveworks Asbestos Clean-up Plan Approved By Lorain City Council

Lorain City Council has approved an asbestos removal and demolition plan for its former National Stoveworks site.

Asbestos Removal Underway At Chicago’s Lake County Prosecutor’s Office

Lake County Prosecutor Center workers move to a temporary office while asbestos abatement and renovations occur.

3M Faces A Consolidated Asbestos Suit

Several cases are pending against 3M, alleging the company’s respirators could have done more to protect the six workers who died from asbestos exposure.

Capitol Hall Cannon Building Closes Due To Asbestos Scare

The Cannon building, home to more than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers’ offices, was recently closed for an asbestos scare.

Capitol Hill Cannon Building Closes Due To Asbestos Scare

The Cannon building, home to more than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers’ offices, was recently closed for an asbestos scare.

University of Montana Building’s Asbestos Abatement On Hold Until 2017

A University of Montana building needs asbestos removed from it, but administration won’t follow through until state funds are requested in 2017.

Contractor Potentially Faces Prosecution For Knowingly Exposing Workers to Asbestos

An Illinois contractor has received a $1,939,000 penalty for exposing at least eight workers to asbestos between his two companies.

Shaw Building Update In Niagara County

An update to the seven asbestos violations at the Niagara County Shaw Building is finally released at a public legislature meeting.