Topic: Research

Each person’s lung volume varies somewhat. But generally speaking, a person can hold about 6.3 quarts of air in their lungs at a given time. Lung volume may be a useful tool for doctors evaluating…

Medical researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York are currently conducting a clinical trial examining the emotional support and psychosocial needs of patients undergoing treatment for mesothelioma. The researchers are studying how mesothelioma,…

Mesothelin is a protein found on the surface of some cells in the human body. Its biological purpose is a bit of a mystery frankly. But it occurs in overabundance in certain types of cancer…

A recent study in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health suggests that automobile mechanics and car service technicians may be at risk of developing mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-containing brake dust. Mesothelioma is…

The body’s immune system is designed to defend against bacteria, viruses and other perceived “foreign invaders” that assault the body.  Unfortunately, the immune system doesn’t distinguish between harmful bacteria and friendly foreign objects such as…