Mr Fluffy-style asbestos insulation checks by NSW Government welcomed
An independent investigation into how many New South Wales properties contain potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos insulation has received bi-partisan political support.
Concordia Healthcare Corp. Announces Financial and Operational…
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Heartbroken widow of former Penarth foundry worker appeals for…
APPEAL: The widow of Ian ‘Yano’ James is appealing for his former colleagues to come forward with information about his working conditions THE heartbroken widow of a former Penarth foundry worker who died from an asbestos-related cancer is appealing to…
Texas Supreme Court Rejects “Any Exposure” Causation in Asbestos Litigation
While the Texas Supreme Court rejected a formalistic adherence to “but for” causation in mesothelioma, the essence of “but for” still survives because, “but for” legally sufficient proof of exposure to the particular defendant’s product, the defendant …
Young Cancer Patient’s Tenacity Inspires Family, Friends and Strangers
While Jimmy E. fights for his life after a second cancer diagnosis, his experience and tenacity is an inspiration to family, friends and strangers.
Demolition of Tribune building resumes
After several weeks of inactivity, demolition of the Tribune Printing Company building resumed today.
Asia’s asbestos epidemic grows as sales focus on the poor
In most Western countries, asbestos is a banned substance due to the associated health risks. Research supports the constraints with billions spent on removal. Unfortunately, not all areas of the world follow these beliefs and procedures. India is the world’s biggest asbestos importer, with double-digit and annual growth and a $2 billion industry. More than […]
Appeal for help over asbestos cancer death
The family of a Sheffield worker who died of an asbestos-related cancer is appealing for his former colleagues to help with an investigation into the man’s exposure to the deadly dust.
Asbestos pushed in Asia as product for the poor
Their industry, they said at a conference in the Indian capital, saves lives and brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world’s poorest people.
Asbestos pushed in Asia as product for the poor
In this Nov. 23, 2013 photo, a guard looks out through a hole in the closed door of the Ramco Industries Ltd. factory which manufactures asbestos products in Bhojpur district of Bihar state, India.
Asbestos going strong in developing world, where industry glosses over scientific consensus
The executives mingled over tea and sugar cookies, and the chatter was upbeat. Their industry, they said at a conference in the Indian capital, saves lives and brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world’s poorest people.
Homeowners Renew Escondido Country Club Fight
The battle over whether a multi-million dollar housing development should be built in the North County is heating up.
Early Palliative Care Can Lessen Hospital Stays, Improve Well-Being
Researchers say new study shows early palliative care lessens hospital stays and deaths, and improves cancer patients’ physical and mental well-being.
Early Palliative Care Can Lessen Hospital Stays, Improve Well-Being
It is never too early for a patient diagnosed with mesothelioma — or most any cancer — to start consulting with a palliative care specialist, according to a recent study.
The message from researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ce…
Concordia Healthcare Corp. announces first patients enrolled in Phase …
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive and deadly cancer that most often manifests itself in the lining of the lungs and is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos.