British Workers Ignorant to the Dangers of Asbestos Posted By : Robert Asbet
A British Lung Foundation survey has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of the health risks posed by asbestos. Read more..
Merck & Co., Inc announced today its investigational trial of vorinostat (ZOLINZA®), the Company’s oral histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, in patients with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma has progressed into Phase III investigation and is currently enrolling patients who previously failed or are intolerant to prior therapies such as chemotherapy. The decision to move forward follows [...]
Merck & Co., Inc announced today its investigational trial of vorinostat (ZOLINZA®), the Company’s oral histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, in patients with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma has progressed into Phase III investigation and is currently enrolling patients who previously failed or are intolerant to prior therapies such as chemotherapy. The decision to move forward follows [...]
Source: http://blog.mesorc.com/2008/06/06/mesothelioma-treatment-moves-to-phase-iii-trial/
Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy and is an advanced form of treatment for mesothelioma. In this article we’ll look into this treatment and provide insight into it’s effectiveness and use for mesothelioma treatment. Read more..
Yesterday, a $10 million verdict against Ford Motor Company was overturned in Texas. Carolyn Miller died at age 54 from mesothelioma; she was exposed to asbestos fibers that clung to her father’s clothing when he returned from work. He was employed by Ford on and off for over a decade, where he worked directly with asbestos. [...]
Yesterday, a $10 million verdict against Ford Motor Company was overturned in Texas. Carolyn Miller died at age 54 from mesothelioma; she was exposed to asbestos fibers that clung to her father’s clothing when he returned from work. He was employed by Ford on and off for over a decade, where he worked directly with asbestos. In 2001, [...]
Source: http://blog.mesorc.com/2008/06/11/asbestos-ruling-overturned/
If you are wondering what is mesothelioma, you will not be happy to know that it is a disease that is often fatal. The good news is probably that it is a rare disease and that it has one known cause which you can avoid. Read more..
Find valuable info about asbestos, what products may contain asbestos fibers, how to avoid asbestos exposure, and also important facts about asbestos related diseases. Read more..
Mesothelioma is definitely an occupational disease. In the era where safety controls were not so stringenst as today, workers were exposed to asbestos and they are paying the consequences of asbestos exposure today. Typically mesothelioma symptoms start some 50-60 years after exposure and thus there are numerous cases today. People who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have a right to sue their former employers. How to choose an attorney for this purpose is the gist of this article. Read more..
Mesothelioma is a very serious form of cancer of the lining of the major organs of the body, the most common affecting the pleura of the lungs, and due to exposure to asbestos. Smoking can contribute, but is not a cause of mesothelioma. Read more..
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