July 13, 2005- Study claims NOA link to mesothelioma
Researchers at the University of California at Davis say a new study supports a link between exposure to naturally occurring asbestos and an increased risk of developing a rare form of cancer affecting the lining of the lung.
Japanese gov't admits not doing enough to stop asbestos deaths
The Japanese government acknowledged it should have done more to prevent deaths from asbestos and urged an immediate ban on the material after hundreds of fatalities came to light.
Disease research call
BOB Martin worked as a plasterer for more than 30 years and in the end it was his work that killed him. He was one of the 3,500 people who die in this country every year from mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Alfacell Corporation to Explore Uses for New Ribonuclease Drug Candidate
Alfacell Corporation today announced the signing of a Material Transfer Agreement with The Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases , based in Singapore, for the Company's novel ribonuclease anti-viral drug candidate, AC 03-636.
Merck Announces Second-Quarter 2005 Earnings Per Share (EPS) of 33 Cents
Merck & Co., Inc.
Lilly Reports Results for Second Quarter; Sales Increase 3 Percent
Eli Lilly and Company announced financial results for the second quarter of 2005.
Ministries to seek complete asbestos halt
The health and trade ministries will jointly ask 18 industry groups to stop all use of asbestos as soon as possible, sources said Wednesday.
Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorneys Kevin D. McHargue and Chris Panatier to Speak At Mealey's Asbestos Litigation 101
Baron & Budd, P.C. attorneys Kevin D. McHargue and Chris Panatier will speak at the Mealey's Asbestos Litigation 101 Conference held today and tomorrow in New Orleans. [PRWEB Jul 21, 2005]
LEAD: People covered by work insurance for asbestos illnesses hit record
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Workers covered by labor insurance for asbestos illness rise 50%
_ The number of workers who suffered from asbestos-linked illnesses and qualified for industrial accident compensation climbed to 186 in fiscal 2004, up 53.7 percent from the previous year, Senior Vice Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Hiroyoshi Nishi said Wednesday.
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