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Pleural mesothelioma in a school teacher: asbestos exposure due to DAS paste. Pleural mesothelioma in a school teacher: asbestos exposure due to DAS paste.

CONCLUSION: This case suggests i) the need to carry out any possible detailed studies of the circumstances and exposure sources whenever any...

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The role of thoracic surgery in the management of mesothelioma: an expert opinion on the limited evidence. The role of thoracic surgery in the management of mesothelioma: an expert opinion on the limited evidence.

Authors: Bertoglio P, Waller DA Abstract Surgery has a key role at different points in the management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Dia...

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Immunocytochemical utility of claudin‐4 versus those of Ber‐EP4 and MOC‐31 in effusion cytology Immunocytochemical utility of claudin‐4 versus those of Ber‐EP4 and MOC‐31 in effusion cytology

ConclusionsSince CL4 exhibited similar or superior usefulness to Ber‐EP4 and MOC‐31, it could become the first choice for the above differen...

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Fatal pleural mesothelioma in Japan (2003–2008): evaluation of computed tomography findings Fatal pleural mesothelioma in Japan (2003–2008): evaluation of computed tomography findings

Conclusions Upon examination of the CT scans at diagnosis, 18 % of mesothelioma cases did not show a clear irregularity. When diagnosing ple...

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Immune response profiling of malignant pleural mesothelioma for diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Immune response profiling of malignant pleural mesothelioma for diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.

Authors: Creaney J, Dick IM, Musk AW, Olsen NJ, Robinson BW Abstract The asbestos induced cancer malignant mesothelioma (MM) is difficult to...

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Students Return to California School After Asbestos Scare Students Return to California School After Asbestos Scare

A school asbestos abatement project that forced hundreds of California public students to commute nearly 18 miles to other schools is now ov...

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[BRCA1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) expression in pleural diffuse malignant mesothelioma: A comparative cytological and histological analyses on 50 patients]. [BRCA1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) expression in pleural diffuse malignant mesothelioma: A comparative cytological and histological analyses on 50 patients].

CONCLUSION: Loss of BAP1 expression is an indicator of MMD in a context of mesothelial proliferation. This immunohistochemistry could be int...

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[Metastasis revealing malignant peritoneum mesothelioma: About the difficulty to identify the primary tumors]. [Metastasis revealing malignant peritoneum mesothelioma: About the difficulty to identify the primary tumors].

We report two cases of metastatic malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. In one case, malignant metastatic cells were identified in cervical lym...

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Histopathology of removed indwelling pleural catheters from patients with malignant pleural diseases Histopathology of removed indwelling pleural catheters from patients with malignant pleural diseases

ConclusionOur study provides reassuring evidence that the IPC material does not support direct tumour growth or invasion even in the setting...

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Garlock, EnPro Reach $480M Settlement for Asbestos Claims Garlock, EnPro Reach $480M Settlement for Asbestos Claims

EnPro Industries has agreed to establish a $480 million trust fund to settle all current and future asbestos claims against subsidiary Garlo...

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Mesothelioma in iron ore (taconite) miners Mesothelioma in iron ore (taconite) miners

Lambert et al1 report on the relationship between exposure to elongate mineral particles (EMPs) and the incidence of mesothelioma among Minn...

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British Researchers Hopeful About Gene-Targeting Mesothelioma... British Researchers Hopeful About Gene-Targeting Mesothelioma...

A new study highlights the potential of a drug designed to slow the growth of mesothelioma tumors from the inside out.(PRWeb March 17, 2016)...

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Influence of AQP1 on cell adhesion, migration, and tumor sphere formation in malignant pleural mesothelioma is substratum- and histological-type dependent Influence of AQP1 on cell adhesion, migration, and tumor sphere formation in malignant pleural mesothelioma is substratum- and histological-type dependent

In this study we aimed at evaluating the role of AQP1 in cell adhesion, migration, and tumor sphere formation in nonmalignant mesothelial ce...

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Medical News Today: Mesothelioma gene-targeting drug looks hopeful Medical News Today: Mesothelioma gene-targeting drug looks hopeful

A new study shows that HOX genes are significantly disrupted in malignant mesothelioma, and targeting them with a drug called HXR9 stopped t...

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DDR1 Inhibition Enhances Immunotoxin Therapy DDR1 Inhibition Enhances Immunotoxin Therapy

Recombinant immunotoxins (RIT) have been highly successful in cancer therapy due, in part, to the high cancer-specific expression of cell su...

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Mesothelioma Cancer - New Drug HXR9 Provides Hope Mesothelioma Cancer - New Drug HXR9 Provides Hope

New drug HRX9 showing promise for mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung, treatment (Source: Disabled World) MedWorm Sponsor Mess...

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New drug hope for mesothelioma New drug hope for mesothelioma

(University of Bradford) A new drug is showing promise as a treatment for mesothelioma -- one of the most lethal cancers of all. The drug, k...

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MesobanK UK: an international mesothelioma bioresource MesobanK UK: an international mesothelioma bioresource

Malignant pleural mesothelioma causes the greatest societal burden of all the asbestos-related diseases. Progress in better understanding tu...

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Pilot and feasibility trial of immuno-gene therapy of malignant mesothelioma using intrapleural delivery of adenovirus- interferon-alpha combined with chemotherapy. Pilot and feasibility trial of immuno-gene therapy of malignant mesothelioma using intrapleural delivery of adenovirus- interferon-alpha combined with chemotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: The combination of intrapleural Ad.IFN, celecoxib, and chemotherapy proved safe in patients with MPM. Overall survival rate was...

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Improving Mesothelioma Survival by Targeting New Genetic Mutations Improving Mesothelioma Survival by Targeting New Genetic Mutations

Research from Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston recently identified a distinct spectrum of genetic mutations in pleural mesothelio...

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