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Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Settlement Proposal Denied
A United States Bankruptcy Judge from the Southern District of Texas has denied Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion baby powder settlement proposal. This is the third time J&J has tried[…]
Read MoreAsbestos Delays Wildfire Cleanup
Asbestos testing with certified asbestos consultants and other experts has been ongoing since two wildfires, Eaton and Palisades, blazed across California in 2025. More properties that were burned in the[…]
Read MoreCAR-T Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. With the disease being rare, there are limited treatment options for the disease. This is especially true for[…]
Read MoreAsbestos Tailings Could be Used to Help the Environment
An abandoned asbestos mine in Baie Verte, in Newfoundland, is expected to have a significant environmental remediation project. BAIE Minerals, a company that specializes in mineral upcycling, plans to transform[…]
Read MoreAnti-Mesothelin TNaive/SCM hYP218 (TNhYP218) CAR T Cells in Participants With Mesothelin-Expressing Solid Tumors Including Mesothelioma
Primary Outcome Measures Establish the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of TNhYP218 CAR T cells based on dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of defined adverse events (AEs). Determine the preliminary objective response[…]
Read MoreSurgeries for Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a very rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. The survival time is very low, with people typically surviving around 9 to 20 months after[…]
Read MoreBlood Biomarkers for Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis is hard to receive and can be very overwhelming. Different research outcomes can help doctors and patients make better decisions though. One area of research is blood-based[…]
Read MoreChrysotile Asbestos Carcinogenesis
Mesothelioma, a tough to treat and severe cancer mainly caused by asbestos, continues to be a global health and safety issue. Chrysotile, the most abundant form of asbestos, is especially[…]
Read MoreImproving Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Malignant mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos, mainly affects the pleura, the lining of the lungs. It also affects the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen.[…]
Read MoreWildfires Continue to Affect Los Angeles Area
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued warnings to Altadena deputies about toxins like asbestos being in the air. Deputies are recommended to wear N95 masks to help prevent toxin[…]
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