Monthly Archives: October 2016

The Path to a Cure: Mediaplanet Releases “The Fight Against Cancer” Campaign Cross-platform campaign celebrates the collaborative research and innovations in cancer care, and highlights the further efforts needed on the path to finding a cure New York, NY – … Continue reading →

St. Louis – Crews have removed asbestos off a downtown block, according to city officials. The Lucas Avenue and 11th Street (North) sections, which had been closed following a steam pipe break released asbestos fibers into the air, were reopened … Continue reading →

Research Finds Survival Benefit in Second Line Chemotherapy, Reports Surviving Mesothelioma There is new evidence that second-line chemotherapy with a drug called gemcitabine can significantly prolong survival in people with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Raleigh, NC – June 30 – A … Continue reading →

City Files Lawsuit against Building Owners over Asbestos Debris City authorities are trying to remove the asbestos-contaminated waste of 135 E. Main St. at the earliest after the Marshalltown grocery store burned in February. The city council had approved filing … Continue reading →

The demolition of a River Avenue home has been halted due to the discovery of asbestos. The MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) office ceased the project at because the demolition contractor hired by home owner Bank of America … Continue reading →

OSHA Cites A.M. Castle for Asbestos Violations U.S. safety regulators are planning to issue a fine of $127,600 against A.M. Castle and Company, an Oak Brook-based specialty metal and plastic products distributor, after they found the company exposed workers to … Continue reading →