Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Companies Look to Plug the Asbestos Drain

Proponents of a bill to rein in asbestos lawsuits say this could be the year legislation is finally approved on Capitol Hill. Court cases have cost companies billions of dollars, while also helping to push dozens of firms into bankruptcy. But given the mounting debate over the proposed legislation, ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 11:11:15 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/02/companies-look-to-plug-the-asbestos-drain/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (ALTH) Initiates Phase 1 PDX Study

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the initiation of a Phase 1 dose escalation study of its investigational drug PDX (pralatrexate) with vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation in patients with previously-treated (Stage IIIB-IV) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This open-label, non-randomized study will seek to enroll one to six ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 10:42:11 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/01/allos-therapeutics-inc-alth-initiates-phase-1-pdx-study/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Bush makes litigation reform stop in Macomb.

President George W. Bush made his first stop in Michigan since his re-election, and the main topic of his agenda was asbestos litigation reform. Bush spoke to an invitation-only crowd at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 7. He was joined by four other guests, one being an ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 10:25:09 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/01/bush-makes-litigation-reform-stop-in-macomb/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Crane Q4 profit rises on gains, abandons asbestos deal

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Crane Co., an industrial products maker, late Monday reported a higher fourth-quarter profit, helped by a one-time gain resulting from the termination of its planned asbestos settlement.

Crane Q4 profit rises on gains, abandons asbestos deal



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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 10:10:08 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/01/crane-q4-profit-rises-on-gains-abandons-asbestos-deal/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Alimta treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma

The company's Alimta treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma saw sales of $73.1 million, up from $40 million in the third quarter, while sales of depression treatment Cymbalta were $61.3 million, compared with $32.5 million in the third quarter, mainly due to initial wholesaler stocking. Fourth-quarter sales of Forteo, a treatment ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 9:56:07 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/02/alimta-treatment-for-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma European Prognosis Score Validated

European Prognosis Score Validated in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A recent article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that the current model for determining the prognosis for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a valid tool for determining high and low-risk patients for clinical trial participation.

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 9:42:06 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/02/malignant-pleural-mesothelioma-european-prognosis-score-validated/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Asbestos Indictment Rallies Montanans

They're getting ready for the Asbestos Health Fair in this old mining town. Posters promise "Door Prizes!!" and "Blood draw to participate in ongoing research!" Companies that sell home oxygen supplies will send reps. Doctors and researchers will be here. There will be consultants to help asbestosis victims apply for ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 9:37:05 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/02/asbestos-indictment-rallies-montanans/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Companies Look to Plug the Asbestos Drain

Proponents of a bill to rein in asbestos lawsuits say this could be the year legislation is finally approved on Capitol Hill. Court cases have cost companies billions of dollars, while also helping to push dozens of firms into bankruptcy. But given the mounting debate over the proposed legislation, ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 9:03:02 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/02/companies-look-to-plug-the-asbestos-drain/

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (ALTH) Initiates Phase 1 PDX Study

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the initiation of a Phase 1 dose escalation study of its investigational drug PDX (pralatrexate) with vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation in patients with previously-treated (Stage IIIB-IV) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This open-label, non-randomized study will seek to enroll one to six ... more...

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Originally Posted on 6/9/2005 8:40:58 PMContent source: http://www.asbestos-class-action.info/index.php/2005/01/allos-therapeutics-inc-alth-initiates-phase-1-pdx-study/