Texas Supreme Court to Rehear Asbestos Case Against Dow Chemical Co.
Family of Mesothelioma Victim Granted Rehearing by Texas Supreme Court
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Genetic Mutation Increases Survival Time for Mesothelioma Patients
Dr. Michele Carbone and other researchers find the BAP1 gene, which increases risk of mesothelioma, also can boost survival time in some patients.
Lung cancer is more than a smokers’ disease
The world seems to turn pink each October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but little recognition is given to the month that follows. November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, intended to educate the public about the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States. As smoking rates decrease, […]
No asbestos link in death of pantomime, coroner hears
A pantomime actor who died of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos was found to have no history of contact with the harmful substance, a coroner ruled. George Gibson, otherwise known as Ken Gibson, died of mesothelioma aged 77 on February 2…
Questionably Lawful Asbestos Abatement Projects Cause Concern on Kilgore College Campus
Kilgore College Facilities Director Alerts Feds to Asbestos Abatements on Campus, Prompting Investigation
Can’t Touch This: Forget About Sneezes, Here Are 4 Common Social…
Every day we come into physical contact with others without even thinking about it. Most times there is no consequence, and our immune systems are able to fight off any pathogens we didn’t even know we picked up.
Get rid of asbestos in our schools: teachers
Asbestos scare: Newlands Primary School is one of three schools in Victoria requiring urgent asbestos removal, according to WorkSafe. Photo: Sandy Scheltema Teachers and principals have made an election-eve plea for asbestos to be fully removed from al…
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XWES SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Launches Investigation of the Board of Directors of World Energy Solutions, Inc. in Connection With the Fairness of the Sale of the Company to EnerNOC, Inc. )–The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are …
Retired Newcastle hospital clerk claims 20-year career exposed her to …
Joan Dawson is taking legal action against the RVI and is appealing to former workmates to come forward with information to help her case A retired hospital clerk claims her near 20-year career at Newcastle’s RVI led her to contract an asbestos-related…
Dock worker died after asbestos exposure
Edgar Wardrop, of Bullar Street, died on September 4 at Southampton General Hospital after being diagnosed with mesothelioma the previous year. Senior coroner for Southampton and the New Forest , Grahame Short, heard how the 73-year-old stevedore unloa…
“Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. (ROSG) – Financial and Strategic SWOT…
The company discovers, develops and commercializes next generation diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. It provides testing services such as rosetta cancer origin test, resetta lung cancer test, rosetta kidney cancer test and rosetta mesotheliom…
Ex-hospital worker appeals for help
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 retired hospital clerk who spent almost 20 years working at the Newcastle’s RVI is appealing to her former wo…
David Myers Longtime homebuilder can get help for asbestos-related cancer
Asbestos, which was widely used in the construction industry for decades, was essentially banned in the 1970s after doctors and the federal government determined it can cause cancer. Q. My father, who is 76 and worked in the construction industry for h…
North Carolina Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Defendants in Asbestos Case
Inadequate Evidence Results in Summary Judgment for Defendants in Mesothelioma Death Lawsuit
Australian Government Will Compensate Residents of Mr. Fluffy Homes
The Australian Capital Territory will use $1 billion loan to buy asbestos-laden Mr. Fluffy homes from homeowners and then demolish the residences.