Ohio State University scientists believe they are the first in the world to study the molecular underpinnings of cancer by probing individual bonds between an asbestos fiber and human cells. Though any clinical application is years away, the researchers hope their findings could aid in drug development efforts targeting illnesses caused by excessive exposure to [...]
Mesothelioma Treatment Cancer has become a major issue in the world of medicine given its growing number of types and causes. One can never escape the hazards of the world. Cancer normally occurs when a person is exposed to harmful substances for an extended period of time. One type of cancer that is fast gaining [...]
Vinflunine shows encouragin sings for treatment in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a disease of increasing incidence for which treatment options are limited. This study reports the clinical efficacy data for vinflunine, a novel microtubule inhibitor, in MPM. Patients and Methods: Patients with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of Malignant pleural mesothelioma were [...]
A major study published in Nature Nanotechnology suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes — a poster child for the %26quot;nanotechnology revolution%26quot; — could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities. The study used established methods to see if specific types of nanotubes have the potential to cause mesothelioma — a cancer of [...]
