Paul Francis Wright
Former general practitioner Dorchester and general practice educator (b London 1945; q The London Hospital 1973), died from mesothelioma on 29 May 2005.
Gene Drug Gives Man Second Chance at Survival
PHILADELPHIA _ Harvey Harris settled into the bed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, ready to endure yet another round of tests to check the aggressive cancer growing in his chest. He wasn't feeling optimistic. By most counts, Harris should have been dead by now.
Gene drug gives man second chance at survival
PHILADELPHIA - Harvey Harris settled into the bed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, ready to endure yet another round of tests to check the aggressive cancer growing in his chest.
Mental Ill Health and MSDs Top OH Chart Again
By Anonymous Mental ill health and MSDs are the most common types of work- related ill health in Great Britain according to the latest HSE occupational health statistics.
Unions concerned over asbestos
UNIONS in South Australia fear a surge in asbestos-related diseases because of the Federal Government's proposed industrial relations reforms.
Councils attack asbestos plans
QUEENSLAND councils are set to revolt against State Government legislation that charges local governments with monitoring the removal of asbestos from homes.
Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Progress the Highlight of Second International Mesothelioma Symposium
Fresh evidence of progress in the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive asbestos-related cancer was the highlight of the Second International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma last week.
Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.