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The success of this treatment against tumors is suggesting that it might be extended to defend more common cancers shortly. The procedure is known as CAR-T therapy. It makes genetic changes to a few of the patient’s own cells to make them acknowledge
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A significant improvement in the survival time for the Finnish Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients was recorded. A selected group of patients received a combination of HIPEC (Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) and CRS (Cytoreductive surgery) resulting in 5 years survival time for 50% of the patients
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Researchers at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center performed the phase I clinical trial. They were successfully able to kill tumors with the help of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. Once the trial was completed, no toxicity was found. The Memorial researchers
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The institution has warned that workers are affected due to the exposure of them not being aware of it. Factories and businesses where workers are exposed directly to asbestos are being urged to take precautionary measures to prevent their employees from getting affected
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The Essendon North Primary School found itself for the wrong reasons on the news with the dreaded material asbestos found in their premises during a renovation project. Concerned parents visited the school and had their wards out of the school with immediate effect.
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On March 18, a Columbia University science history professor provided testimony to jurors in New Jersey on the history of asbestos and why it was eventually labeled as a deadly toxic substance. The talc powder trial is being held in the Middlesex County
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If you’ve worked in the construction or manufacturing industries, are a veteran or have even used talcum powder, you might be at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos was commonly used for its insulative properties in multiple industries. Dating as far back as the
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One of the most lethal chemicals for workers is back at U.S. factories courtesy of Donald Trump’s government. A Fast Company report says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized a new rule that will allow the manufacture of products containing chemicals in specific
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Asbestos exposure in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products can lead to ovarian cancer, thus worrying the population using this type of product. There is an enormous number of civil lawsuits against the company due to its negligence, lack of liability and poor
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ADAO and EWG Findings: Asbestos imports increase as Trump’s White House activates to keep A Deadly Carcinogen legal | New Government Data: Asbestos imports increase 2000% between July and August. As President Donald Trump’s industry-friendly Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) takes steps to loosen
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