Carcinogens

The Swedish Cement and Concrete Research Institute Study on the Reduction of Radon Gas in Concrete Using Hycrete Shows a 35% Reduction in Radon Exhalation in Concrete

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Monday, May 3, 2021

The study, which spanned 22 months, showed that concrete containing Hycrete reduced radon exhalation by 35% compared to the control.\nRadon is a mono-atomic gas that is the second-largest cause of lung cancer in the world.

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  • The study, which spanned 22 months, showed that concrete containing Hycrete reduced radon exhalation by 35% compared to the control.\nRadon is a mono-atomic gas that is the second-largest cause of lung cancer in the world.
  • Radon gas is released by the natural decay of minerals commonly found in soil, granite, and building materials such as concrete.
  • The study found that the primary parameters of radon exhalation in building materials are; permeability, porosity, moisture, pressure gradient, and temperature of the material.
  • Using the Hycrete additive may have a substantial impact on the radon gas exhalation rate of concrete and consequently the radon gas level within a room.

United States Modern Oral Tobacco Products Market 2021: Physical Retail Survey Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'The "Tobacco Market Report: Physical Retail Survey of Modern Oral Products in the US" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis report focuses on the physical retail channel in the US, specifically fuel stations, head shops and smoke shops - primary potential distribution points for the modern oral category - and is based on a telephone survey the publisher carried out to collect data on the modern oral products they carried.

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  • b'The "Tobacco Market Report: Physical Retail Survey of Modern Oral Products in the US" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis report focuses on the physical retail channel in the US, specifically fuel stations, head shops and smoke shops - primary potential distribution points for the modern oral category - and is based on a telephone survey the publisher carried out to collect data on the modern oral products they carried.
  • Other convenience stores, including chains and independent stores, and general retailers were not included in the survey.\nStores were selected to achieve a representative sample based on a series of factors:\nSmokeless tobacco usage rate per state.\nThe publisher aimed to achieve an equal split between the types of store per state.
  • The final sample size of stores surveyed was 529.\nThe two main modern oral subcategories analysed are snus/snuff in pouch format and nicotine pouches.\n'

Antiva Biosciences Appoints Clifford Samuel to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Antiva Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, topical therapeutics for the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, today announced the appointment of Clifford Samuel to the company\'s board of directors.

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  • b'SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Antiva Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, topical therapeutics for the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, today announced the appointment of Clifford Samuel to the company\'s board of directors.
  • Mr. Samuel\'s deep passion for global health and his commitment to universal patient access to novel therapies are well-aligned with our mission.
  • "\nMost recently Mr. Samuel served as the Senior Vice President, Global Patient Solutions at Gilead, which included responsibility for more than 140 countries.
  • I\'m excited to join the Antiva board and help their team to maximize the global reach of their product.

Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) Has Article Published in Oxford Bibliography

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b'LIBBY, Mont., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Brad Black, Medical Director of the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD), was recently asked to complete a detailed article describing Vermiculite and Libby Amphibole for the prestigious Oxford Bibliographies, and we are happy to report that it has now been accepted for publication.

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  • b'LIBBY, Mont., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Brad Black, Medical Director of the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD), was recently asked to complete a detailed article describing Vermiculite and Libby Amphibole for the prestigious Oxford Bibliographies, and we are happy to report that it has now been accepted for publication.
  • Oxford produces one of the premier research guides and is developed cooperatively with scholars and librarians worldwide.\n"It is an honor to be considered an expert in your field and be invited to contribute.
  • Part of the mission of the Center for Asbestos Related Disease is education and outreach to Lincoln County and nationwide.
  • This new inclusion is just one more way that CARD is fulfilling that mandate.\nThe Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) has emerged as a national center of excellence in addressing healthcare issues associated with Libby Amphibole (previously called tremolite) asbestos.

Advisory - Muscle-relaxant OrfenAce 100 mg tablets recalled because of nitrosamine impurity

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Friday, April 16, 2021

b"Issue:SteriMax Inc. is recalling this product because of a nitrosamine impurity.\nWhat to do:You should seek an alternative muscle relaxant to relieve your muscle spasms.

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  • b"Issue:SteriMax Inc. is recalling this product because of a nitrosamine impurity.\nWhat to do:You should seek an alternative muscle relaxant to relieve your muscle spasms.
  • Talk to your health care provider if you have taken a recalled product and have concerns about your health.\nSteriMax Inc. is recalling OrfenAce 100 mg tablets after testing identified a nitrosamine impurity above what is considered acceptable if the drug were to be taken over a lifetime.
  • OrfenAce (a brand name for orphenadrine citrate) is an over-the-counter muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms.\nThe nitrosamine impurity found in OrfenAce is called NMOA (N-methyl-N-nitroso-2-[(2 methylphenyl) phenylmethoxy]ethanamine).
  • Health Canada does not expect that a nitrosamine impurity will cause harm when exposure is at or below the acceptable level.

NicoKick Statement in Support of North Dakota Legislation to Study Nicotine Harm Reduction Products

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today NicoKick released the following statement in support of North Dakota Senate Bill 2189, which would encourage a statewide study of reduced harm nicotine products to help current tobacco users transition to safer, less harmful products.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today NicoKick released the following statement in support of North Dakota Senate Bill 2189, which would encourage a statewide study of reduced harm nicotine products to help current tobacco users transition to safer, less harmful products.
  • "States like North Dakota are leading the way in helping smokers switch to less harmful products such as tobacco-free nicotine pouches, gum, and lozenges.
  • Policymakers at both the state and federal level should follow suit and pass legislation that recognizes the role that reduced risk nicotine products can play in helping smokers quit cigarettes altogether."
  • The site is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for consumers interested in learning more about and purchasing smokeless tobacco products.

NicoKick Applauds Tennessee Legislature's Move to Exempt Nicotine Pouches from Excise Taxes as 'Right Approach'

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

"Nicotine pouches and other smokeless nicotine products provide an opportunity to save lives worldwide, and the bill that the Tennessee legislature passed to exempt these products from the current cigarette tax will encourage smokers to switch to these healthier options.

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  • "Nicotine pouches and other smokeless nicotine products provide an opportunity to save lives worldwide, and the bill that the Tennessee legislature passed to exempt these products from the current cigarette tax will encourage smokers to switch to these healthier options.
  • NicoKick is the world's leading e-commerce company in the smokeless industry, with customers in 34 countries.
  • As users move away from traditional tobacco products toward healthier smokeless options, NicoKick's sales have continued to surge over the past two years throughout the country.
  • The site is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for consumers interested in learning more about and purchasing smokeless tobacco products.

US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Now Urges a Navy Veteran Who Has Lung Cancer and Decades Ago Was Exposed to Asbestos on an Aircraft Carrier to Call Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-Compensation Might Exceed $100,000

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Financial compensation for a person like this might exceed $100,000 and the claim does not involve suing the navy.

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  • Financial compensation for a person like this might exceed $100,000 and the claim does not involve suing the navy.
  • www.karstvonoiste.com/
    The Advocate says, "We are the nation's leading advocate for Navy Veterans who develop lung cancer after decades ago being exposed to asbestos in the navy or post navy.
  • If your loved one has lung cancer, he is a Navy Veteran and he had asbestos exposure in the navy-please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800-714-0303.
  • www.karstvonoiste.com/
    The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate has provided a list of decommissioned US Navy Carriers from 1960-2019:

International HPV Awareness Day Summit

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Monday, February 22, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HPV Alliance, in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth, is hosting a Facebook Live event on International HPV Awareness Day, Thursday, March 4, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HPV Alliance, in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth, is hosting a Facebook Live event on International HPV Awareness Day, Thursday, March 4, 2021.
  • The virtual summit will feature leading HPV researchers and oncologists, health advocate Actress Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), and television personality Jamie Otis Hehner (Married at First Sight).
  • Experts and panelists will dispel myths surrounding HPV, supply facts on prevention, give advice on staying healthy with HPV, share compelling stories of HPV and cancer diagnosis, and provide empowering tips for self-advocacy.
  • -- Lillian Kreppel, Executive Director of HPV Alliance
    Joining HPV Alliance, are two of the United States' leading health organizations: Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth.

Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education™ Launch Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention

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Monday, February 8, 2021

DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Educationare pleased to announce the Centene Institute Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention, a curriculum and contest for adolescents ages 14 through 19 to raise awareness about vaping, e-cigarette use and prevention.

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  • DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Educationare pleased to announce the Centene Institute Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention, a curriculum and contest for adolescents ages 14 through 19 to raise awareness about vaping, e-cigarette use and prevention.
  • "The Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention will help empower students to share the dangers of vaping and become a part of the solution."
  • For more information on the Centene Institute Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention, please visit https://www.centeneinstituteaward.com/vapingprevention .
  • Supported by Centene's foundational focus on whole health, the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education provides health education for youth and young adults, all with the goal of driving early health literacy and preventive care.