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The safety and well-being of workers should always be a top priority for any workplace. However, a recent study conducted by Occupational Knowledge International (OK International) has revealed that the installation and removal of asbestos cement products can lead to exposure levels of asbestos that exceed the limits established [...]
Researchers are currently studying a new promising drug for people with mesothelioma in hopes of moving closer to eliminating tumors. This mesothelioma oral medication is being included in a phase 1, multi-center, open-label study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of VT3989 in patients with refractory locally advanced [...]
Rare Disease Day is February 29th, 2024, and raises awareness for over 7,000+ rare diseases impacting 300 million people across the globe. By celebrating this day, the community hopes to advocate for rare disease research as well as gather support from the community for those impacted. The National Organization [...]
Medically Reviewed by: Alicja Gruszka, MD, PhD | February 13th, 2024 Among cancers, mesothelioma is rather rare and as a result, facts about the disease are harder to find. Without researched information, myths about the side effects of mesothelioma and its treatment grow and spread (like cancer). Sometimes, general cancer [...]
In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was granted authority to track all record-keeping, testing requirements, and restrictions on chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The 94th United States Congress passed this law and remains in effect today. Although this law is still active, [...]
National Caregivers Day was founded by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies and was first observed in 2016. It’s celebrated around the nation on the third Friday of every February. This year it will be on February 16th, 2024. The day is spent honoring all healthcare [...]
“We know that exposure to asbestos causes cancer and other serious health problems that still result in thousands of people dying every year, and today we’re continuing our work to protect people from this dangerous chemical. We’ve already proposed to ban chrysotile asbestos, and the data we’ll receive from [...]
Drones have the potential to not only be used for asbestos removal, but to also positively impact society. Their application when it comes to asbestos removal is a prime example that is only now being realized. By integrating hyperspectral sensors and compact cameras, drones can efficiently detect asbestos, minimizing [...]
When individuals experience symptoms such as chest pain or a persistent cough indicative of mesothelioma, scheduling a doctor's appointment becomes crucial. The diagnostic process involves a series of inquiries by the doctor, aiming to narrow down potential causes before resorting to imaging scans and tests. Notably, X-rays and CT [...]
