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- potential therapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma
A chemotherapy drug has been granted orphan drug designation for the possible treatment of pleural mesothelioma clever. As a "new synthetic compound, drugs, CBP501, was approved for use in combination with cisplatin. Phase II of this trial was completed in October 2011 and approved in January. The results of this trial should be released this summer, and they can lead to a larger Phase III trial - ATSDR :. Guide asbestos exposure
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) provides information on asbestos, asbestos exposure and related to asbestos disease. This guide to ASTDR is intended to help people understand the types of asbestos can cause diseases and provide advice on where to get help and additional information. - ADAO Goes To Washington
the advocacy organization for asbestos-related diseases (ADAO) will hold an information session senate of education, asbestos: the impact on public health, the environment and the economy. In addition to the briefing, the group Adão representatives will meet with government representatives with the hope of providing information critical of asbestos, promoting bipartisan cooperation, and face the threat of asbestos. - research on mesothelioma treatment
Research Institute Researchers from asbestos diseases in Sydney, Australia reported that they may have found a "tumor marker" can patients with mesothelioma and other cancers related to asbestos. These markers, found in blood or tumor tissue, can provide evidence as to how aggressive the disease, which in turn could eventually provide an overview of best treatment options. - Asbestos Found in Nursing Home
The parts of a nursing home Lehigh Valley, PA were closed after authorities discovered high levels of asbestos. Although the material was not found to be airborne in one of the rooms of patients, the maintenance shop of the nursing home, carpenter shop, living room and a storage room were tested positive. - full Désamiantage DOE site in Ohio
A project to remove asbestos from a Department of Energy (DOE) strengthening processes near Piketon, OH has been completed. The removal process was the first step in a process of decontamination and dismantling that will result in the demolition of the building.
