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August 26, 2026

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

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Artificial Stone

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

August 24, 2026

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

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Artificial Stone

Countertop Fabricators Are Not Failing. Artificial Stone Is.

August 19, 2026

A woman in headphones interviews a man in a green shirt and cap on a couch with a colorful blanket. She holds a microphone and has a notepad in her lap, as they discuss the challenges faced by artificial stone workers in California. Shelves with small items are visible behind them.

August 19, 2026

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Artificial Stone

KQED Forum Highlights California’s Growing Silicosis Crisis Among Artificial Stone Workers

August 17, 2026

Worker cutting artificial stone countertop material and generating airborne silica dust.

August 17, 2026

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Artificial Stone

A Modern Silicosis Epidemic: The Human Impact of Artificial Stone Exposure

August 12, 2026

Labeled diagram of a heart showing atria, ventricles, heart muscle, pericardium, pericardial fluid, and a mesothelioma tumor on the pericardium—illustrating key features relevant to a Case Report on Pericardial Mesothelioma and highlighting potential treatment option sites.

August 12, 2026

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Mesothelioma

New Case Report Highlights a Potential Treatment Option for Rare Pericardial Mesothelioma

August 10, 2026

Illustration representing PRX3 inhibitor research and its potential role in treating mesothelioma through oxidative stress pathways.

August 10, 2026

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Mesothelioma

Turning Cancer’s Strength into Its Weakness

August 6, 2026

A man poses with three children: a girl in a pink dress and tiara, a boy in a silver suit, and a younger girl in a yellow dress and white sweater, sitting on his knee—capturing a tender family moment untouched by concerns such as silicosis from artificial stone that have recently been highlighted by California jury verdicts.

August 6, 2026

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Artificial Stone

California Jury Returns $47+ Million Verdict in Artificial Stone Silicosis Case

July 31, 2026

Diagram showing blood drawn from a human, with a test tube highlighting components: ctDNA, extracellular vesicles, histones and their complexes—including histone H4 hyperacetylation—and circulating tumor cells (CTCs), originating from blood vessels. The illustration emphasizes elements relevant to pleural mesothelioma and the identification of potential prognostic markers.

July 31, 2026

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Mesothelioma

Histone H4 Hyperacetylation: A Promising New Prognostic Marker in Pleural Mesothelioma

July 30, 2026

Two people holding and comparing rectangular samples of white artificial stone countertop material with gray veining, surrounded by more stone samples in a display drawer—a process familiar to countertop fabricators navigating the evolving landscape shaped by discussions around an artificial stone ban and rising concerns over silicosis.

July 30, 2026

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Artificial Stone

California Moves Forward with Artificial Stone Ban as Silicosis Cases Rise Among Countertop Fabricators

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