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Chrysotile White Asbestos Ban

By: Madeline May | March 18, 2024
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March 18, 2024, will forever stand as a milestone in the fight for public safety as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Biden administration, has officially enacted a comprehensive ban on chrysotile white asbestos. This move comes after over three decades of tireless advocacy [...]

Workers wearing protective clothing while removing the asbestos roof. Hazardous waste management and working safety concept. Professional waste disposal.

Asbestos Cement Products and Occupational Health Risks

By: Madeline May | March 12, 2024
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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 [...]

Construction workers wearing hard hat and gloves carrying asbestos cement pipe while in the workplace.

Mesothelioma Oral Medication VT3989 Phase 1 Clinical Trial

By: Madeline May | March 7, 2024

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 [...]

Researcher studying mesothelioma oral medication.

Rare Disease Day – February 29, 2024

By: Madeline May | February 28, 2024
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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 [...]

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Myths About the Side Effects of Mesothelioma Treatment

By: Destiny Bezrutczyk | February 26, 2024

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 [...]

A women being corrected on some common myths about the side effects of mesothelioma.

What is the Toxic Substance Control Act?

By: Kristina Johnson | February 21, 2024
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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, [...]

Man in hazmat suit blocking off building containing toxic substances.

National Caregivers Day 2024 – February 16th, 2024

By: Rachel Ernst | February 14, 2024

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 [...]

Caregiver showing support to mesothelioma patient on National Caregivers Day.

EPA’s Comprehensive Asbestos Reporting Rule Update

By: Madeline May | February 5, 2024
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“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 [...]

Photograph of United States Environmental Protection Agency plaque on building where people can follow the new Asbestos Reporting Rule.

The Potential of Drones and Asbestos Removal

By: Madeline May | January 30, 2024
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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 [...]

Drone flying in the air over an asbestos removal project