NovoCure initiates newly-diagnosed GBM clinical trial (News-Medical-Net)

NovoCure, Ltd., a privately held medical device company focused on developing the Novo-TTF device, a non-invasive portable medical device for the treatment of cancer, announced the completion of a new funding round today. Key investors in this round included Pfizer Inc, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and Index Ventures.

Safety Regulator Disappointed By 'killer' Advert Ruling, UK (Medical News Today)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) expressed its deep disappointment at a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to uphold a complaint about its 'Asbestos: The hidden killer' awareness campaign. The ASA has upheld one complaint from a single source challenging HSE on the numbers of workers it quoted as dying as a result of exposure to asbestos fibres.

Mesothelioma Research Garners Interest of Scientists and Volunteer Fundraisers (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Mesothelioma patients and their families play an increasingly active role in generating funds for mesothelioma research, while scientists, encouraged by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation's research funding, show more interest toward this previously ignored field.

Mesothelioma Attorneys Re-Launches Website

Williams Kherkher, Mesothelioma Attorneys, Re-Launches Website

Williams Kherkher, a mesothelioma law firm in Texas, has announced the re-launch of its website. The mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher deal exclusively with asbestos lawsuit.

Houston, TX, July 31, 2009 -- The mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher announce the re-launch of their website. The website has come up with some varied features such as treatment, legal options and detailed information about mesothelioma and asbestos related illnesses.

William Kherkher, for over twenty five years, has been fighting for the rights of asbestos victims and their families. The mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys of William Kherkher have litigated several mesothelioma and asbestos cases and possess a great deal of knowledge and experience about the disease.

Williams Kherkher has relaunched its site to provide users worldwide with a better understanding of mesothelioma disease, treatments available to them and legal rights regarding mesothelioma while maintaining the same level of professionalism.

In recent years, the dread of asbestos has been increased tremendously because asbestos fibres can cause cancer. Employees are exposed to asbestos by numerous companies which are aware of the hazardous effects of this material. Hence, mesothelioma attorneys are constantly spreading awareness about this matter.

Fighting mesothelioma can be very expensive. Medical care for this disease is costly, and there is no price tag for pain and suffering. For all these reasons and more, it is a good idea to consider taking legal action against those at fault.

The mesothelioma attorneys of Williams Kherkher work industriously to get justice on behalf of their clients who suffer either from mesothelioma or other asbestos diseases. The firm possesses experienced attorneys who are successful in achieving results for their clients. So far, Williams Kherkher has represented 30,000 clients and possesses a victorious track record in a wide variety of legal matters.

At Williams Kherkher, the initial consultation will be free of charge. The person will also receive the attorney best suited for his/her case who will not only fight for the compensation, but will follow up with him/her regularly.

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800.781.3955
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Mesothelioma Awareness Day - September 26 (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

On September 26, the national Mesothelioma Awareness Day, volunteers bring attention to this underfunded, asbestos-related cancer through a national campaign. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation encourages all radio stations and individuals to get involved.

NJ man pleads guilty to illegal dumping scheme that contaminated Frankfort farm field (WKTV Utica)

FRANKFORT, NY (WKTV) - A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to charges of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with the illegal dumping of contaminated waste from New Jersey and New York City in a Frankfort farm field.

Taconite miners encouraged to take part in mesothelioma study (Grand Rapids Herald-Review)

Taconite miners encouraged to take part in mesothelioma study (Grand Rapids Herald-Review)
Itasca County Health and Human Services Director Lester Kachinske provided an update on the Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study during a meeting of the ICHHS Board this week.