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Types of Asbestos
There are six different types of asbestos that occur naturally throughout the world. Asbestos is actually the generic name given and is not a mineralogical definition. A mineral product that[…]
Mesothelioma Incidence Rates Around the World
Thousands of people each year are diagnosed with and die from asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma in the United States each year. But how does that compare to the[…]
The Importance of Clinical Trials – Especially for Mesothelioma Victims
A rare and aggressive malignancy, mesothelioma, is cancer affecting the lining that surrounds various organs and cavities within the body. Mesothelioma gets its name from this lining, which is called the[…]
Scientists Focus on Enzymes and Proteins to Develop New Treatments
Scientists are continually exploring new opportunities for drugs to combat mesothelioma and recently, scientists have zeroed in on a particular enzyme that is said to be “overexpressed” in pleural mesothelioma.[…]
Medical Marijuana: A New Treatment for Mesothelioma?
Earlier this month, Ohio legislators approved a bill that would allow patients with malignant mesothelioma to buy and use marijuana for medical purposes – legally. The bill will now move[…]
New Law Could Ban Asbestos in United States
There have been some exciting new developments with regards to the country’s Chemical Safety Regulations. Asbestos, the known carcinogen once used as a flame retardant and in insulation could possibly[…]
New Treatments Target the Immune System of Victims of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer, is a cancer that affects the mesothelium, which is the lining that surrounds internal organs. Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that appears in the lining[…]
Positive Genetic Studies and Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients
Understanding malignant mesothelioma and the way it develops is significant when discovering prevention, development control, and the eventual lead to a cure. Cancer researchers at the Mayo Clinic have been[…]
Exciting New Developments in Research and Technology Regarding Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is rare, aggressive and fatal. Researches are discovering more and more about this disease daily, and with that, they are one step closer[…]
The use of asbestos to create picture perfect snow
In 2015, we’re well aware of the dangers associated with asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral. Decades ago, the mineral was used in cigarettes, insulation and roofing due to its flame-resistant[…]
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