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Most normal cells in the body have a defined lifespan. If you put them in a petri dish and manage to grow them, a cell line will divide a certain number of times and eventually die off. Another instance when cells die off is when something goes wrong w… more »
To the average person, getting a diagnosis of asbestosis, that is non-cancerous lung damage from asbestos should seem straightforward. Unfortunately it can be a long and frustrating path for some, primarily because of the issues of liability and compensa… more »
Last month researchers published a paper describing the role of a protein found in the blood called osteopontin in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. This disease is very similar to Asbestosis where fibrotic tissue forms in the lungs and damages the lungs a… more »
Cisplatin (Platinol) is a chemotherapy drug used to treat a number of tumors including testicular and ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The story behind cisplatin is one of serendipity. An accidental discovery by a scientist with an open mind led to an… more »
This week a clinical trial was announced that will enroll mesothelioma patients to be treated with an agent called antineoplaston. This therapy is based on a group of molecules discovered by Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski and are considered alternative therapy… more »