MolMed gets US FDA Orphan Drug status for malignant mesothelioma drug (PharmaBiz)

MolMed S.p.A announced that the U S Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug designation for MolMed's investigational new anti-tumour therapeutic drug NGR-hTNF (ARENEGYR) in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (reference code # 08-2639).

Schoolchildren at risk from toxic chemical dust on whiteboards, scientists warn (Daily Mail)

The health of children in primary schools could be at risk from potentially dangerous toxic chemicals in their classrooms, a new report warned today.

Britain's youngest Asbestos victim dies at 28: Did she contract it at school? (Daily Mail)

The woman who has just become Britain's youngest victim of a rare form of cancer could have contracted the disease at school.

Asbestos: The lies that killed (The New Statesman)

Asbestos, now banned in the EU, kills up to 4,000 people a year in the UK alone. In this exclusive report, Ed Howker reveals how the industry hid the truth for decades and why the death toll will certainly continue to rise.

ARTICLE SECTIONS (Mayo Clinic)

Malignant mesothelioma (me-zo-thee-le-O-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium).

MP MacDougall dies after illness (BBC News)

The Scottish Labour MP John MacDougall dies while battling the cancer-related condition, mesothelioma.

Health officials weigh in on asbestos concerns (East York Mirror)

Health officials are weighing in over concerns about asbestos discovered in the community this week near the site of the propane explosion by Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. Asbestos expert Dr. Don ...

Health officials weigh in on asbestos concerns (Scarborough Mirror)

Workers in hazmat suits investigate the area around Ancaster Child Care Centre near the site of the Sunrise Propane explosion.

Mesolthelioma Lean and Laugh Tour

The Mesothelioma LEAN & LAUGH TOUR kicks off nationally in Los Angeles on September 8, 2008.

A Pipeline Insight of the Cancer R&D Market: With a Focus on Lung,...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pipeline Insight: Cancer Overview - Lung, Brain, Head and Neck, Thyroid" report to their offering.

MesotheliomaHelp.net Reports the Results of a Chemotherapy Trial for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Previous studies have shown that pemetrexed is among the most active chemotherapy agents for the treatment of mesothelioma and its use in combination therapy with cisplatin represents the chemotherapy standard ...

Beaumont Mesothelioma Lawyers: Financial Settlement

Posted by: WilmerStreed 4 minutes ago 1.0 Scale of 1 to 10 Read: 2 Propped: 1 Prop it People who are exposed to asbestos need Beaumont mesothelioma lawyers.

Mesothelioma and Other AsbestosRelated Lawsuits Are on the Rise

Asbestos-related lawsuits may be on the rise again this year, not only in judicial hotspots such as Madison County, but across the entire country.

Lung Cancer, Asbestos and Mesothelioma Information Posted on Web Site

- New Jersey home inspector Michael Del Greco (owner of Accurate Inspections, Inc.) is providing information to the public about lung cancer, asbestos and mesothelioma risks faced within homes. Many home owners are shocked to find the home they live in contains lung cancer, asbestos and mesothelioma risks posed by insulation on pipes, flooring and or ceiling tiles. While many feel the risk of lung cancer is low many others express concern about the risks especially during the sale or purchase of a home. The fifteen years of home inspection expeance Del Greco brings to the table are hilighted on two new pages just posted to Accurate Inspections, Inc.'s web site. Infomation about Lung Cancer, Asbestos and Mesothelioma are posted at: and Home buyers or home sellers with questions are invited to call Michael Del Greco at 973-812-5100 where they can ask questions about the home they are buying or selling with no obligation. Accurate Inspections, Inc. provides home inspection services only in the Northern New Jersey Area. ### Media Contact: Accurate Inspections, Inc MICHAEL DEL GRECO 973-812-5100 Trackback URL:

Health briefs

Larry Lohr's third annual Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation will be held at the Glengarry Links Golf Course on Sept.

Beaumont Mesothelioma Attorneys : Ease the Financial Burden

Beaumont Mesothelioma Attorneys : Ease the Financial Burden >> Posted by: WilmerStreed 3 minutes ago Once you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you need to be sure and find the correct Beaumont mesothelioma ...

Montpelier Schools Reopen with the Threat of Mesothelioma Resolved

The Montpelier School District's problems appear to be over with the news that Main Street Middle School has been cleared of asbestos contamination.

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Asbestos Still in Use in America

The information was derived from a 2005 U.S. Geological Survey report on asbestos that has been highly attributed to be the cause of an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma.