The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 8
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Legislation & LitigationRepublican Ohio State Senator George F. Lang is the primary sponsor of a controversial senate bill poised to impact people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The…
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Legislation & Litigation
Court Rules Merck, Not Bayer Responsible in Talc Lawsuits
Bayer AG was absolved of liability in certain cancer-related lawsuits. The cases concern talc-based foot powders that the company acquired from Merck & Co. -
Research & Clinical Trials
Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Is Dissolving
The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute in Los Angeles, California, will be permanently closing after more than two decades of work to develop… -
Legislation & Litigation
Johnson & Johnson Considers 3rd Bankruptcy for Talc Litigation
Johnson & Johnson may be filing for bankruptcy for a third time in an attempt to address its talc liabilities, this time under a… -
Legislation & Litigation
Philadelphia Teachers Sue Over Right to Protest Asbestos Hazards
Three educators filed a federal lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia over their first amendment right to publicly demand answers about asbestos… -
Legislation & Litigation
Talc Researcher Asks Court to Dismiss J&J Lawsuit Against Her
A medical researcher responsible for uncovering a potential link between talc and cancer has petitioned a judge to dismiss the lawsuit pharmaceutical giant Johnson… -
Legislation & Litigation
EPA Implements Stricter Regulations for Asbestos Industry
Asbestos manufacturers and processors are now subject to heightened regulations following completion of the final reporting rule under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Trial Shows Keytruda With Chemotherapy Superior to Chemo Alone
Results of a new phase 3 clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology indicate that a chemoimmunotherapy regimen combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Firefighters Union Advocates for Total U.S. Asbestos Ban
A representative of the International Association of Fire Fighters appeared before a congressional subcommittee recently to push for a total ban of asbestos in… -
Legislation & Litigation
Legislation Will Empower FDA to Address Asbestos in Makeup
Legislation aimed at providing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with more oversight of the cosmetics industry is one step closer to being implemented.