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Mesothelioma.

Authors :
Carbone M
Strianese O
Theos K
Yang H
Source :
Hawaii medical journal [Hawaii Med J] 2007 Feb; Vol. 66 (2), pp. 48-50.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive human malignancies. In this article the research team of Dr. Michele Carbone reviewed the most significant scientific and medical advances in understanding the pathogenesis of mesothelioma and some novel preventive and therapeutic approaches that are being developed. The public health and litigation issues, together with the economics surrounding mesothelioma research and therapy are also discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Asbestos toxicity
Compensation and Redress
Humans
Peritoneal Neoplasms diagnosis
Peritoneal Neoplasms economics
Peritoneal Neoplasms etiology
Peritoneal Neoplasms therapy
Pleural Neoplasms diagnosis
Pleural Neoplasms economics
Pleural Neoplasms etiology
Pleural Neoplasms therapy
Public Health Administration
Mesothelioma diagnosis
Mesothelioma economics
Mesothelioma etiology
Mesothelioma therapy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0017-8594
Volume :
66
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Hawaii medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17393919

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