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In a recent survey, the American Pain Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research for effective pain management, found that a majority of cancer patients experience severe pain even when using pain medications.  As a result, the...

The fact that asbestos exposure can cause malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases is well established.  However, despite years of research, the actual mechanisms by which asbestos fibers cause disease on a cellular level remain unclear.  The International...

Because mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often difficult to diagnose and treat.  Fortunately, researchers all over the country are working hard to improve our understanding of the disease in order to develop better...

The International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) is an organization composed of  health professionals and researchers who have an interest in malignant mesothelioma.  From August 31, 2010 to September 3, 2010 iMig held its 10th International Conference at the...

On January 28-29, 2010, the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Committee D22 on Air Quality sponsored the Michael E. Beard Asbestos Conference 2010:  Laboratory Issues.  This year’s conference, held in San Antonio, Texas was named in...

Dr. David Sugarbaker, the founder and director of the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP), exudes confidence and optimism as he talks about his state-of-the-art treatment for mesothelioma patients.  His attitude and his team’s groundbreaking work in the treatment of...

USS Flier SS-250 During World War II, the submariners of the U.S. Pacific Fleet  faced great danger.  In fact, nearly 22 percent of submariners were lost in World War II.  Of the 288 submarines deployed in the Atlantic...

USS Indianapolis (CA-35) It was Larry Sharpe’s dream to build an accurate model of the USS Indianapolis CA-35, a Navy cruiser sunk in action two weeks before the end of World War II.  This event marked the greatest...