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October 6, 2026

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California Banning Artificial Stone as Silicosis Cases Continue to Rise

October 5, 2026

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October 5, 2026

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Mesothelioma

Could Tertiary Lymphoid Structures Help Explain Why Some Mesothelioma Patients Live Longer?

October 1, 2026

Illustration comparing lung cancer (left, red tumors inside lungs) and mesothelioma (right, yellow tumors in lung lining/pleura). Text explains tumor locations and highlights resistance mechanisms. Header: Mesothelioma vs Lung Cancer.

October 1, 2026

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Mesothelioma

PARP Inhibitors Across Different Malignancies: Clinical Applications, Resistance Mechanisms, and Strategies to Enhance Efficacy Through Combination Therapies

September 29, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Bloomberg’s Big Take Highlights the Growing Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis

September 28, 2026

Medical illustration shows lungs with pleural mesothelioma, labeling parietal and visceral pleura, pleura space, asbestos fibers, and plaque forming in the pleura. Radiologists often rely on such detailed images to study disease progression and guide mesothelioma treatment. Source: Mesothelioma.com.

September 28, 2026

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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Treatment Response: New Study Finds Radiologists Disagree in 35% of Cases

September 24, 2026

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September 24, 2026

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Mesothelioma

How Advanced MRI Technology May Improve Cancer Detection and Treatment Monitoring

September 21, 2026

A person points at a chest X-ray displayed on a smartphone while sitting next to someone wearing jeans and a white shirt, possibly discussing crystalline silica exposure related to artificial stone and the recent California ban.

September 21, 2026

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California Moves Closer to Finalizing Its Ban on Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone as Regulators Release Draft Emergency Rule

September 17, 2026

Illustration of human lungs with dark spots, indicating disease or damage—such as Black Lung Disease, an occupational disease; a magnified view highlights the affected lung tissue.

September 17, 2026

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Artificial Stone

Artificial Stone Silicosis: The Modern Occupational Disease Drawing Comparisons to Black Lung Disease

September 16, 2026

A time card labeled Punching In is inserted into a black time clock, mounted on a white brick wall. The card has a table, two arrow icons, and Bloomberg Law Report is printed at the bottom, referencing recent coverage of California silicosis cases.

September 16, 2026

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Personal Injury

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California Banning Artificial Stone as Silicosis Cases Continue to Rise

Could Tertiary Lymphoid Structures Help Explain Why Some Mesothelioma Patients Live Longer?

PARP Inhibitors Across Different Malignancies: Clinical Applications, Resistance Mechanisms, and Strategies to Enhance Efficacy Through Combination Therapies

Bloomberg’s Big Take Highlights the Growing Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis

Mesothelioma Treatment Response: New Study Finds Radiologists Disagree in 35% of Cases

How Advanced MRI Technology May Improve Cancer Detection and Treatment Monitoring

California Moves Closer to Finalizing Its Ban on Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone as Regulators Release Draft Emergency Rule

Artificial Stone Silicosis: The Modern Occupational Disease Drawing Comparisons to Black Lung Disease

New Bloomberg Law Report Highlights Growing Concern Over Silicosis Cases Beyond California

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California Banning Artificial Stone as Silicosis Cases Continue to Rise

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