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September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
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September 10, 2026
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September 8, 2026
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California Silicosis Epidemic Linked to Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Reaches Over 630 Confirmed Cases

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September 4, 2026
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New York Issues Silicosis Alert as Artificial Stone Silicosis Warnings Spread Beyond California

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September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
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September 2, 2026
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries issued a hazard alert urging employers and workers in the countertop fabrication industry to take immediate steps to reduce silica dust exposure and prevent potentially fatal occupational lung diseases.
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Washington State Health Officials Warn of Escalating Artificial Stone Dust Hazards

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August 31, 2026
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August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
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Jury Assesses $7.1 Million to Family of Artificial Stone Fabrication Worker Who Died from Silicosis

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August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026
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            • Diagram showing preprocessing, U-Net training, and postprocessing steps for lung CT scan analysis using an advanced AI tool. Includes annotated CT images, U-Net architecture, and lung airway extraction during both training and testing phases—enabling enhanced detection of pleural effusion and supporting assessment related to pleural cancer.
              September 11, 2026

              New AI Tool May Improve Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion and Help Identify Pleural Cancer


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            • Diagram of a human ribcage showing mesothelioma in orange on the right lung’s lining, with a label pointing to the affected area.
              September 10, 2026

              VISTA Expression May Help Predict Survival Outcomes in Mesothelioma Patients Treated with Nivolumab


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            • Artificial stone countertop fabrication worker exposed to respirable silica dust during cutting and polishing operations in California.
              September 8, 2026

              California Silicosis Epidemic Linked to Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Reaches Over 630 Confirmed Cases


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            • New York Department of Health logo on a purple background, with a thin white outline of New York State below the text—a design that highlights the state’s commitment to public health issues like silicosis linked to artificial stone.
              September 4, 2026

              New York Issues Silicosis Alert as Artificial Stone Silicosis Warnings Spread Beyond California


              Read more
            • A hand holds up a chest X-ray film against the light in a medical setting, revealing the shoulder bones, ribs, and lungs—an important step in diagnosing conditions like silicosis related to artificial stone fabrication.
              September 3, 2026

              Silicosis Verdicts Shine a Spotlight on Artificial Stone Risks


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            • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries issued a hazard alert urging employers and workers in the countertop fabrication industry to take immediate steps to reduce silica dust exposure and prevent potentially fatal occupational lung diseases.
              September 2, 2026

              Washington State Health Officials Warn of Escalating Artificial Stone Dust Hazards


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            • Diagram showing the dual-axis synergistic cascade of SFN—an active compound found in vegetables— inhibiting epigenetic and PRMT5-MEP50 pathways, with effects like proliferation, apoptosis, EMT, CSC, immune response, and metastasis at the bottom. This highlights SFN’s potential role in cancer prevention.
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              Can Vegetables Help Prevent Cancer?


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            • Heather-Ann Young and Diksha Chhetri of Brayton Purcell LLP at the Santa Monica Courthouse, Superior Court of California in Los Angeles. The attorneys represented the plaintiffs in the 5th artificial stone silicosis trial in the United States.
              August 28, 2026

              Jury Assesses $7.1 Million to Family of Artificial Stone Fabrication Worker Who Died from Silicosis


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            • A person stands alone in a large indoor space beneath a CAMBRIA COUNTRY sign and large bright windows. Cambria is a manufacturer of artificial stone slabs.
              August 26, 2026

              Artificial Stone Silicosis Lawsuits Put Cambria’s Product Claims Under Scrutiny


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            • Peter Dominguez in his fabrication shop in Sante Fe Springs, California on May 22, 2026.Photo Illustration: Jonathan Hurtarte/Bloomberg Law; Photographer: Tre’Vaughn Howard/Bloomberg Law
              August 24, 2026

              Countertop Fabricators Are Not Failing. Artificial Stone Is.


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