ADAO Recognizes U.S. Senate For Its Reform Of TSCA
ADAO recognizes the U.S. Senate for its reform of TSCA to officially categorize asbestos as a high-priority chemical.
Mutation of BAP1 gene passed down over centuries
University of Hawai’i Cancer Center researchers discovered members of four families, apparently unrelated and living in different states across the US, shared the identical mutation of a gene called BAP1 that causes mesothelioma, melanoma, renal carcin…
Wisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuit
A Wisconsin appeals court reinstated portions of a woman’s lawsuit Tuesday that alleges asbestos exposure at two of Milwaukee’s signature brewing companies played a role in her steamfitter husband’s death. Sandra Brezonick ‘s lawsuit alleges her husban…
Exposure to asbestos revealed at inquest of former Skegness guesthouse owner
Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. A former Skegness guesthouse owner who died, aged 73, in the town’s hospital had been subjected to contact with…
County reaches $650,000 settlement in asbestos exposure case
Yellowstone County has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a case brought by a former courthouse janitor who eventually died of mesothelioma. The Billings Gazette reports the county reached the settlement in November with the estate of Lauren DuPuis, who …
SELLAS Life Sciences Expands Leadership Team, Appoints Andres A….
Dr. Gutierrez will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and medical oversight of the clinical development of SELLAS’ novel product candidates and will identify further opportunities for development and strategic collaborations. to the tea…
Sen. Markey: US Schools Fail Asbestos Management
New report shows management of asbestos in schools remains noncompliant, disorganized and inconsistent.
New mesothelioma treatment shows promising results for patients
As it currently stands, mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer that affects the lining of organs. Caused only by asbestos, mesothelioma takes decades to develop and once symptoms present themselves, has typically progressed to a Stage 4 cancer. Those diagnosed typically survive less than two years. Current treatments involve surgery and chemotherapy, but they more
BAP1 mutation passed down over centuries and is associated with high incidence of several cancers
Michele Carbone and colleagues, from the University of Hawaii, discovered that members of 4 families, apparently unrelated and living in different US States, shared the identical mutation of a gene called BAP1 that is associated with a higher incidence…
Consistent gene expression profiles in MexTAg transgenic mouse and…
The MexTAg transgenic mouse model of mesothelioma replicates many aspects of human mesothelioma, including induction by asbestos, pathogenicity and response to cytotoxic chemotherapy, despite high levels of the SV40 large T Antigen in the mesothelial c…
MP welcomes asbestos pay deal for armed forces veterans
A BRADFORD MP has welcomed a Government announcement of an improved compensation package for armed forces veterans who suffer from mesothelioma disease. The decision follows an ongoing campaign to address the treatment of veterans who will die from can…
Novocure (NVCR) Receives “Overweight” Rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
‘s stock had its “overweight” rating reiterated by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note issued on Thursday, MarketBeat.Com reports.
Vote on Newest Asbestos FACT Act Possible Before End of Year
The office of U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold says House members may vote on the controversial bill before 2016.
Veterans newly diagnosed with asbestos-linked cancer ‘offered lump sum payments’
Military veterans newly diagnosed with asbestos-linked cancer will be offered the choice of lump sum payments, the Government has announced. A loophole means civilian mesothelioma victims are eligible to receive a lump sum while such an option does not…
Zadroga Act Extended for 9/11 Mesothelioma Victims
Advocates for those affected from diseases stemming from the 9/11 attacks are confident bill will pass.