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Researchers revealed that excessive genital use of talcum powder changes the enzymatic activity favoring ovarian cancer cells' survival. Moreover, with changes at the molecular level, it also causes a reduction in ovarian cancer cell death (apoptosis) and increases in...
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Swiss researchers are developing a gel-based chemotherapeutic approach to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. Initial results have suggested that delivering cancer-fighting drugs such as cisplatin bound with "natural glue" can be a toxicity free and efficient way to...
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The US FDA has confirmed asbestos-contaminated talc presence in Marie Claire's products in its two statements this year. These products include Claire's particular eye shadow, face powder, and blush kit. The United States Food and Drug Administration has published a...
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After receiving a harsh wave of criticism on significant new use rule (SNUR) last summer, US Environmental Protection Agency- EPA has issued a final rule last week on April 17, 2019, regarding the use of asbestos products in the United States. According to which...
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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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