Aduro Biotech, Inc. today announced that Aimee Luck Murphy has been promoted to the position of vice president of clinical development and operations. “Aimee’s promotion speaks to her invaluable contributions to Aduro and our clinical programs,” said S…
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Lorain City Council has approved an asbestos removal and demolition plan for its former National Stoveworks site.
An inquest at Scunthorpe Civic Centre heard the cause of death was malignant mesothelioma and multiple metastatic lesions in the spine. Mr Bostock said he went to work for British Rail when he left school at 14 and his job was to work on the locomotives.
The mesotheliuma has different names in different parts of the body and the two main types of mesothelioma are pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. These were used in UK industries until the ban on imports of blue and brown asbestos in the 1980s and on…
A joint effort between the EPA and U.S. Forest Service will result in a model fire being conducted in the W.R. Grace mine site.
Glen Godden at his home in Langley on Jan. 19, 2016. Mr. Godden, now in his 80s, was exposed to asbestosis as a young man, when he used to open 50-pound bags of asbestos, mix it with water and trowel it on boilers as insulation.
“Since 2005, ADAO conferences have recognized nearly 400 internationally renowned honorees, keynote speakers, and presenters whose voices and actions have been critically important to ending the man-made asbestos disaster,” stated ADAO Co-Founder and P…
They’ve managed to put their affiliation with Sheldon Silver behind them, and they are now moving on to new possible pollution-related paydays. The New York City-based Weitz & Luxenberg personal injury law firm, which was well known for its employm…
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says legislation passed in the House would expose health records of asbestos-poisoned military veterans and others suffering from it. The New York Democrat says the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act would require vete…
The numbers of cases and deaths from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused primarily by workplace asbestos exposure, have continued to rise and show no signs of abating, recently updated figures from Statistics Canada show. Described as a “cruel” diseas…
He was a popular member of the council having served the Hulton ward continuously for the Conservative party since he was first elected in 2000. Prior to his life in politics, Mr Walsh was known for his work in the plumbing industry in Bolton.
Study of nearly 15,000 mesothelioma patients shows surgery remains an effective measure that extends survival.
They set an “underweight” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. 1/11/2016 – Novocure had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Wedbush.
It’s likely at some point in your life you’ve seen a mesothelioma commercial. Attorneys attempt to reach victims of asbestos exposure through visuals, large text and repeating messages. The goal is to deliver the message quickly and effectively for retention. While occasionally mocked, law firms have a reason for such tactics. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma patients more