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In the report published on 6th December, 2018, the researchers from the University Hospitals KU Leuven, Belgium revealed the surgical importance of extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) in improving the survival rate of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients as the...
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The new study done by Chinese researchers at the Peking University, newly formulated visual prediction tool, nomogram, can give better predictions about the survival of pleural mesothelioma patients after undergoing surgery. With the use of this incredibly reliable...
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Researchers recorded significant improvement in the survival time for the Finnish Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients. A selected group of patients received a combination of HIPEC (Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) and CRS (Cytoreductive surgery) resulting in 5...
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A California jury held two construction companies and oil refineries accountable for the employee's testicular mesothelioma. The evidence presented revealed a violation of internal safety standards by the company, thus exposing all the workers to asbestos, a major...
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California jury awarded a San Leandro resident $29 million after determining that Johnson & Johnson was aware that its talc-based baby powder product was contaminated and failed to warn the plaintiff. In August 2017, Ms. Leavitt, the plaintiff, was diagnosed with...
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Maryland Researchers have found that lymph nodes between the chest area and spine of malignant pleural mesothelioma patients are an exceedingly significant indicator of mesothelioma cancer prognosis. This discovery could radically alter the diagnosis of the accurate...
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The detailed investigatory report revealed that Johnson & Johnson, famous for its baby powder, was aware of the fact that their staple talc products were contaminated with carcinogenic substance, asbestos, but kept it from the public for decades. Talc and asbestos...
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Asbestos exposure in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products can lead to mesothelioma and ovarian cancer, thus worrying the population using this type of product. There is an enormous number of talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson due to its...
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Breath-based biomarkers for mesothelioma may prove encouraging to detect asbestos cancer early and could save lives. Since researchers are studying the results, they don't recommend the widespread usage of the test. Malignant pleural mesothelioma- MPM is...
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According to Italian research, an aggressive dose of advanced radiotherapy (radical Hemi-thoracic radiotherapy) can double the survival time of malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. Advanced and high dosage of radiotherapy at the affected location can increase the...
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