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Study Summary: Biological Basis for Novel Mesothelioma Therapies
Understanding the Biology of Mesothelioma Has Opened New Methods of TreatmentMesothelioma, caused by asbestos, is an aggressive cancer with
New Study Examines Asbestos, Mesothelioma, and the BAP1 Cancer Gene
Study suggests that genetics may increase risk of cancer, but asbestos is still the principal cause of mesothlioma.A recent study from Fox Chase
LA County Warning on Wildfire Smoke
Resources and Public Warnings on Asbestos Exposure in the 2025 Los Angeles County WildfiresMost buildings constructed before the early-1980s contain
Middle East Conflict Raises Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Damaged older buildings in combat and burn pits can expose service members to toxic contaminants, including asbestos.The Middle East, a region that
The FDA Wants to Do a Better Job Testing Baby Powder for Asbestos Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a call for stricter testing to detect asbestos in talc.The soothing scent of baby powder, once a
Los Angeles Wildfires: Air Quality Warning
As LA’s older burned homes and structures release toxic substances into the air, authorities have issued warnings about carcinogens like asbestos,
LA Wildfires and Asbestos: Roofing
The roofs of many structures among LA’s older housing stock contain shingles, roofing cement, insulation and other building materials containing
Asbestos News: Asbestos in Hotel Demolition
The dangers of asbestos during renovation and demolition exposed by a businessman’s criminal conviction for violating the Clean Air Act.The demolition
Saving Money on Asbestos Abatement
Balancing the Costs of Removing Asbestos Without Compromising Safety or Professional ExpertiseThe headlines often focus on the immediate impact of
LA Wildfires: Protecting Children from Smoke Contaminants like Asbestos
Precautions to reduce the risks of exposing young and vulnerable people to toxic chemicals in smoke from burned buildings.California’s persistent
Los Angeles Asbestos Lawyer: Protecting Residents from Fire-Related Asbestos Risks
LA Law: Understanding Fire Hazards, Asbestos Exposure, and How To Find an Advocate for Your Safety in the City of Angels.California’s persistent
Electrical Insulation, 2025 LA Wildfires, and Asbestos
In the wake of burning buildings, be cautious about exposure to damaged asbestos building materials like asbestos, especially in older electrical