Mesothelioma Science News March 12, 2008

Mesothelioma Science News
San Pedro, CA - March 12, 2008
1. Extrapleural pneumonectomy versus pleurectomy / decortication in the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma: results in 663 patients. Click here
2. Occupational asbestos exposure and asbestos consumption in Korea Click here
3. A conditional mouse model for malignant mesothelioma Click here
4. Malignant mesothelioma in the Veneto Region (northeast Italy), 1988-2002 Click here
5. Defending the indefensible: chrysotile asbestos, 1912-2007 Click here

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Annual Conference

ADAO Conference

The 4th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference will be held on March 29th with a Remembrance Service on March 30th, 2008. This conference is made possible with the support and collaborative efforts from Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, and the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS). Their mission is to provide the most advanced medical, occupational and environmental information available about asbestos related disease to individuals throughout the world.