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Absence of Carcinogenic Response to Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes in a...
... us to explore the carcinogenic potential of these MWCNT in the peritoneal cavity of rats. The incidence of mesothelioma and other tumors was recorded in three groups of 50 male Wistar rats injected intraperitoneally with a single dose of MWCNT with ... Comment?
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Retired boxing champion died of pneumonia brought on by asbestos, inquest told
... post-mortem, told an inquest hearing on Wednesday that Mr O'Rourke's left lung was suff ering from a malignant mesothelioma, caused by long-term asbestos exposure. His daughter Collette said her late father was involved in the building of the ... Comment?
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... Miami, New York and Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the time of Ferrell's death last November from complications of mesothelioma. 'Ferrell Law P.A. was owned solely by Milton Ferrell,' said Jon Zeder, a former member of the firm's executive committee. ... Comment?
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Asbestos legislation proposal welcomed
THE widow of former Mayor of Londonderry Tony Carlin - who died of mesothelioma six years ago - has welcomed a recommendation to have the law changed to allow people suffering from the effects of asbestos exposure claim compensation. Comment?
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Naval base worker's family wins asbestos case award
... to asbestos insulation over an 18-year period as he set up air conditioners. He was first diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2006, and died in May 2007. The 51-year-old Taima filed a lawsuit against the state based on a U.S. Navy decision ... Comment?
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Going Green Allows for Healthier, Sustainable & Asbestos Free Homes
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... release its fibers into the air. Deteriorated asbestos can cause a slew of health problems, such as malignant mesothelioma . Due to the fact many symptoms of mesothelioma resemble less serious conditions, as well as a latency period that can last 20 ... Comment?
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Beaumont firefighter survives serious surgery
Beaumont Fire Captain David Chesser is in ICU at an Omaha, Nebraska hospital. Chesser was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Comment?
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What is the American Cancer Society? Who, and how, it serves, By Faye Whitbeck, Staff Writer
... ncer family syndrome, mammography to detect breast cancer, the finding that asbestos exposure increases risk of mesothelioma, the technique of bone marrow transplants and the positive methods of treating testicular cancer and leukemia. The ACS Comment?
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MP calls for Leeds asbestos disease research centre
... in Leeds. We have got a good cancer unit and a good medical school. "There is going to be a massive increase in mesothelioma cases in the next 20 years, which means now is the time to get on with it." Mesothelioma is a fatal tumour found in the ... Comment?
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FDA Approves First Maintenance Drug Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
... in the hands and feet, and skin rash. Alimta initially was approved in 2004 for the treatment of patients with mesothelioma, a cancer frequently related to asbestos exposure. The drug was later approved for the treatment of patients with non-small ... Comment?
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Family plan fundraiser to mark David's death
... businessman David Dobson are planning to hold a charity fundraising event in his memory. Mr Dobson died of Mesothelioma - " a cancer caused by asbestos - " two weeks ago and his funeral was held on Saturday at St Peter's Church in March. The ... Comment?
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New Drug Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer
... cancer has stabilized after chemotherapy. Alimta was first approved in 2004 to treat the asbestos-linked cancer mesothelioma and, later, as an initial therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the FDA said in a news release. Possible side ... Comment?
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Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
... has stabilized after chemotherapy . Alimta was first approved in 2004 to treat the asbestos -linked cancer mesothelioma and, later, as an initial therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the FDA said in a news release. Possible side effects ... Comment?
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... issue within the next couple of years." Still, there is a difference between asbestos and climate change. With mesothelioma, there is a clear link between asbestos and disease. But global warming's impact is still being debated, with climate ... Comment?
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Reglan Adverse Events More Than Doubled from 2006 to 2008
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... individuals who may have developed tardive dyskinesia after using Reglan, as well as those affected by mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure; the Ortho Evra patch; digoxin toxicity from Digitek; primary pulmonary ... Comment?
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State told to pay for asbestos death
... refrigeration and air conditioning systems at the U.S. Yokosuka Naval Base from 1977, died of malignant mesothelioma in May 2007 at age 51. Presiding Judge Haruhiko Sakae at the Yokosuka branch of the Yokohama District Court said the government, ... Comment?
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A breathtaking ride to highlight asbestos
... Addy estimated the cost of a centre as being around A 5m a ' while he said the cost to the UK of dealing with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related problems was in the hundreds of millions. Welcoming the trio to Portsmouth, the city's trades ... Comment?
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U of M To Survey Iron Range For Cancer Study
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Share + Jun 26, 2009 11:04 am US/Central EVELETH, Minn. 1 of 1 University of Minnesota researchers are selecting 1,200 taconite workers and 800 of their spouses for a study to find out why so many Iron Rangers are dying from mesothelioma. Comment?
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Philip Harley, 1947-2009
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... in the past two decades, according to his firm. He devoted the latter part of his career to asbestos-related mesothelioma cases. Colleague and attorney James Oberman, a partner at Kazan, McClain, said Harley argued one of his most important cases in ... Comment?
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FDA OKs First Lung Cancer Maintenance Drug
... received Alimta for maintenance therapy." The drug was previously approved for the treatment of patients with mesothelioma, a cancer frequently related to asbestos exposure. Alimta is manufactured by Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE:LLY) of Indianapolis. (c) ... Comment?
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