Asbestos danger in hospitals
When you think of high-risk occupations for asbestos disease you are likely to think of plumbers, laggers, electricians and other tradesmen. You may be surprised to know that medical professionals are now among the list of at-risk workers. “Hidden epidemic” Doctor Kate Richmond has warned of the “hidden epidemic” of cancers caused by asbestos among […]
UKATA says apprentices must be asbestos aware
The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has called on employers to ensure that all apprentices receive asbestos awareness training. Tradespeople are at risk Tradespeople are at higher risk of developing asbestos-related conditions as they are more likely to come into contact with asbestos. UKATA wants to reduce the number of tradespeople developing asbestos-related conditions and […]
Largest study of mesothelioma in women
Duke University Medical Center has completed the largest single institution study of women with mesothelioma. The study The study looked at histopathology, exposure to asbestos, demographics, objective markers and survival in 354 cases of women with malignant mesothelioma. Exposure in the household One thing that stood out in the study was the type of exposure […]
HIPEC for peritoneal mesothelioma could cause blood problems
Mesothelioma can affect the lining of any organ of the body. The most common type of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, affects the lining of the lungs. As it is the most common form of the disease, much of the research that is done centres around pleural mesothelioma. The second most common type of mesothelioma is peritoneal […]
Could protein predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma patients?
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. There is currently no cure but each year researchers are making huge strides in the development of treatments to help relieve symptoms and improve life expectancy. Activin A Researchers in Finland have identified a protein, Activin A, which could predict a pleural mesothelioma patient’s […]