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Exposure To Libby Vermiculite Ore Increases Chest Abnormalities
More than one-quarter of tested workers at an Ohio manufacturing plant historically exposed to asbestos-containing vermiculite ore exhibited signs of scarring of the chest wall lining, a study by researchers from the University of Cincinnati has found. more »
Hurricane Katrina EPA Asbestos Warning
EPA Urges Avoiding Problems from Airborne Asbestos and Lead Dust -- Elevated concentrations of airborne asbestos can occur if asbestos-containing materials present in many older homes are disturbed. Pipe or other insulation, ceiling tiles, exterior siding, roof shingles and sprayed on-soundproofing are just some of the materials found in older buildings that may contain asbestos. more »
Malignant Mesothelioma – A New Genetic Revelation
Malignant mesothelioma is a very aggressive tumor which is found resistant to most of the treatment, which is increasing in frequency throughout the world. The main causative agents for the development of Malignant mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, recently a virus, simian virus 40 (SV40) is also found to be a causative agent for development of this tumor. more »
Asbestos deaths stalk DIY workers
A national addiction to home renovation has been blamed for a surge in cases of the killer asbestos-caused disease mesothelioma. Renovators are being warned that even small jobs can be fatal as new figures in Victoria show mesothelioma cases have more than quadrupled since 1982. more »
Abbott Urged To Subsidise Asbestos Disease Drug
Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott is under pressure to expand the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to include a drug that helps alleviate suffering in people with mesothelioma. more »
Resurfacing Recommended for Asbestos-Laden Roads
Crushed or broken serpentine in gravel roads and driveways can release cancer-causing asbestos fibers into the air. The health concern is serious enough for the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control to now recommend those roads be resurfaced. more »
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