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EHE International Window Display at Rockefeller Plaza to Promote Mesothelioma Awareness Day
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September 26th is National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Though mesothelioma is rarely in the spotlight, this year, EHE International is helping to change this, by generously donating a window display in the heart of New York City to increase awareness of mesothelioma.
 
The Second Major Version of the Advice for Mesothelioma Site Has Been Recently Launched
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The launching of Advice for Mesothelioma 2.0, which includes countless new features that are both user friendly and more accessible, has been announced.
 
Lung cancer death linked to asbestos
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A MAN died five weeks after becoming ill with a form of lung cancer which has a high association with previous asbestos exposure, an inquest in Dublin has been told.
 
Medical Research Institute Focusing on Treatment of Mesothelioma Launches New Patient Resource Website
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LOS ANGELES , Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute ("PHLBI"), a non-profit medical research institute focusing on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma, is proud to announce the launch of its new website: http://www.phlbi.org . With substantial contributions from PHLBI's Scientific Advisor , renowned cardiothoracic ...
 
PHLBI announces launch of new website for patients
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The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, a non-profit medical research institute focusing on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma, is proud to announce the launch of its new website: http://www.phlbi.org.
 
Everett firefighters file claim for asbestos exposure
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EVERETT -- Firefighters exposed to asbestos during training three years ago are moving toward a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city. Dozens of Everett firefighters and their spouses last month filed claims with the city seeking a total of $9 million.
 
Abbott and the economy: best of enemies
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Tony Abbott's economic credentials are no worse than any other recent Prime Minister's. It's his temperament that's the problem.
 
Notable clustersIdentifying a clusterMyasthenia gravis facts:
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Most investigations into disease clusters are busts. But every now then, researchers do find clusters. Here are several noteworthy ones: Asbestos: In the 1960s, researchers traced the development of mesothelioma to exposure to asbestos, which was used heavily in shipbuilding. Legio...
 
Gillard finds a smidge of vision
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Labor's launch was a flat, uninspiring affair -- but at last Julia Gillard produced something faintly visionary on e-health.
 
Serpentine to Avoid Flying Serpentine!
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When state Sen. Gloria Romero (D-Los Angeles) recently proposed legislation that would de-list serpentine as the state rock on grounds the mineral "contains asbestos, a known carcinogen," ...