Asbestos suits on rise in Madison County ...
EDWARDSVILLE - The number of asbestos lawsuits filed in Madison County jumped by almost 200 cases in 2008, raising alarm among tort reform advocates, but a judge said lawyers tell him such cases are more numerous across the country.
Source: The Telegraph (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:42:53 GMT)
Marine veteran Eoff added artistic touch to wartime letters ...
William R. (Ray) Eoff wrote home often while serving in the South Pacific, adding cartoons that depicted scenes from GI life.
Source: San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5 (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:43:19 GMT)
TM) meso ...
Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , the leading developer of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, announced today the introduction of its third diagnostic test, miRview meso. The test is now commercially available through Rosetta Genomics CLIA-certified lab in Philadelphia.
Source: Rosetta Genomics Announces Commercial Availability of Its Third MicroRNA-Based Diagnostic Test: miRviewPR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Scientists Study How Asbestos Fibers Trigger Cancer In Human Cells ...
Ohio State University scientists believe they are the first in the world to study the molecular underpinnings of cancer by probing individual bonds between an asbestos fiber and human cells.
Source: Medical News Today (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:12:33 GMT)
Meeting set on mesothelioma study ...
Health screenings for Northeastern Minnesota miners and their spouses who might have been exposed to asbestos fibers will begin in the spring as part of a five-year study into what has caused a high level of rare lung cancer among mine workers.
Source: Pioneer Press (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:59:30 GMT)
U of M updates Iron Range on mesothelioma study ...
The current economy will push the use of tac agg on MN roads simply because the mines are experiencing a downturn economically. We should ? read more not allow the use of this substance until all valid studies are complete.
Source: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:43:41 GMT)
LegalView Reports Government Push for Decreased Regulation of Occupational...
LegalView recently alerted mesothelioma blog readers of a last-minute government push by the Bush administration to implement rules that would make it more difficult to regulate occupational toxic hazards among employees. The rule is supported by business groups but is opposed by President-elect Barack Obama.
Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Unite the Union/ ...
In the news release, "MPs Demonstrate Their Support for Pleural Plaques
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:50:00 GMT)
Hissey Kientz, LLP Warns Duragesic Patch Users About Potential Health Risks Of...
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP wishes to alert patients who use the Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patch of the serious and potentially fatal health risks they may face from the use of this powerful painkilling drug. The Duragesic pain patch was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August 1990 to treat certain patients with chronic pain.
Source: Medical News Today (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:10:52 GMT)