The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 31
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Asbestos Exposure & BansThe U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation to determine if Johnson & Johnson misled the public about the possible presence of…
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Research & Clinical Trials
Beagles Diagnosing Cancer ‘Could Work with Mesothelioma’
Specially trained beagles could one day detect mesothelioma by scent, according to the lead researcher of a recent study detailing the dog breed’s… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Asbestos Found in Lungs of Half the Thailand Population
Almost 50% of the general population in Thailand will die with at least traces of asbestos fibers in their lungs, based on one… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Colombia Ban of Asbestos Sets Example for US to Follow
Linda Reinstein was not surprised by the news last week that Colombia had joined the growing list of more than 60 countries to legislate… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Claire’s Recalls JoJo Siwa Makeup over Asbestos Contamination
For the second time in three months, Claire’s stores issued a voluntary recall over concerns of asbestos contamination in its makeup products marketed to… -
Legislation & Litigation
Johnson & Johnson Hit with $325M Verdict in Talc-Mesothelioma Case
A state jury in New York ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $300 million in punitive damages to Donna Olson and her husband who… -
Treatment & Doctors
FDA Approves First New Treatment for Mesothelioma in 15 Years
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration on Thursday approved Tumor Treating Fields, a therapy involving electric currents that disrupt cancer cell division and inhibit… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Quality of Life Still Good with HIPEC Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Surgical oncologist Dr. Edward Levine was not surprised by the encouraging results of the recent study measuring quality-of-life issues following aggressive treatment for… -
Legislation & Litigation
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Navy Veterans in Asbestos Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that manufacturers are liable for asbestos-containing materials they did not make, distribute or install, but were needed for… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Chemo-Carrying Gold Nanoparticles Tested on Mesothelioma
Italian researchers have found early success using gold nanoparticles as a chemotherapy-delivery vehicle for mesothelioma. They are hopeful their discovery will lead…