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July 28, 2026
Diagram showing targeted phototherapy using near-infrared light for malignant pleural disease.
July 28, 2026
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Near Infrared Photoimmunotherapy for Lung Cancer: Recent Development and Perspective

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July 24, 2026
Map of the U.S. showing 2023 maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit payments by state, shaded in varying greens; values range from $617 to $2,025.
July 24, 2026
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  • Artificial Stone

How the Workers’ Compensation System Fails Many Workers Diagnosed with Silicosis

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July 23, 2026
Thiostrepton disrupts the cancer cell's ability to manage oxidative stress leading to cell death.
July 23, 2026
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  • Mesothelioma

New Research Offers Hope for Mesothelioma Patients Through a Novel Redox-Targeting Therapy

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July 21, 2026
Bar graph showing percentage distribution of patients by surgical type—a valuable resource for patients and families considering Mesothelioma treatment. Decortication and parietal pleurectomy is highest at 44%, with other types ranging from 0.1% to 14.9%. Data from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons database will help inform care decisions in line with 2026 recommendations.
July 21, 2026
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New Mesothelioma Treatment Recommendations Released in 2026: What Patients and Families Should Know

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July 17, 2026
Diagram showing lung anatomy with labels: parietal pleural, visceral pleural, pleura space, asbestos fibers, and plaque forming in pleura, illustrating pleural mesothelioma developing in the lung lining. Information is based on guidelines from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and highlights the importance of multimodal treatment options for managing pleural mesothelioma.
July 17, 2026
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2026 Expert Consensus on the Multimodal Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma

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July 15, 2026
A digital illustration shows blue antibodies, such as Amivantamab, binding to EGFR receptors on a cell surface, with glowing highlights suggesting a biological or immune response process relevant to conditions like Mesothelioma.
July 15, 2026
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Amivantamab Shows Preclinical Immune-Mediated Activity in Mesothelioma Through Dual EGFR and MET Targeting

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July 14, 2026
Lung tissue images with varying nodule presence, grouped by genotype, provide valuable insights for silicosis research. Graphs below show nodule counts, area, and cellularity for Sftpc, Scgb1, and related cross genotypes—with data points and error bars—highlighting differences in airway cells during silicosis progression.
July 14, 2026
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New Research Identifies Airway Cells as a Critical Driver of Silicosis Progression

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July 8, 2026
Blue and white logo of the American Thoracic Society, featuring stylized lungs and trachea over a globe, with AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY 1905 surrounding the image—a symbol of commitment to respiratory health in an era marked by challenges such as the rise of silicosis from artificial stone exposure.
July 8, 2026
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Understanding the Rise of Artificial Stone Silicosis

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July 2, 2026
Bright modern kitchen with white countertops, white cabinets, a gray tiled backsplash, large windows, and vases of colorful flowers on the counter. The countertops feature safer alternatives to traditional artificial stone countertops, reducing silica exposure while maintaining a clean, stylish appeal. Green plants are visible outside the windows.
July 2, 2026
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Safer Alternatives to Artificial Stone Countertops: Reducing Silica Exposure While Preserving Design

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              September 11, 2026

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              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


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            • 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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              August 31, 2026

              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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              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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