Asbestos in schools – Update
We have regularly written about asbestos in schools, the potential danger to those at school, learning and working, and what could be done to prevent asbestos being a danger in schools. £1bn promised to schools At the end of June 2020, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, promised £1 billion to go towards replacing and repairing the […]
Mesothelioma cryoablation study starting
A new study is about to start at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, looking at the use of cryoablation before surgery for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma. What is cryoablation? Cryoablation is also known as cryosurgery or cryotherapy. It uses liquid nitrogen or argon gas to freeze tumours. The extreme cold destroys the cancer cells. […]
Netflix sues studio over asbestos issues
The streaming service, Netflix, has issued proceedings against a studio in North London following issues with asbestos. Filming stopped due to safety The company had begun filming a new series, Bridgerton, set in Regency London, in 2019 at Neasden Studios. However, in May 2019 filming was unexpectedly stopped after Netflix deemed the studio was unsafe. […]
Using cell surface proteins to identify mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos. Whilst there have been huge developments in the treatment of mesothelioma, allowing patients to live longer with a better quality of life, there is still no known cure. Diagnosis of mesothelioma There are many factors that affect what treatment a mesothelioma patient is offered, one […]
Asbestos from former landfill closes beach
On 27th May 2020 the beach at The Warren in Folkestone was closed by the Council after it was found to be contaminated by asbestos. Specialists removed asbestos Specialists were brought in to safely removed the offending material and tests were carried out, the Council is still awaiting the results of these. All too often […]