Carcinogens

2020 Regulatory Framework Report for Nicotine Pouches in the Five Largest US States: California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, & Texas - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Tobacco, Retail, Carcinogens, Psychoactive drugs, Electronic cigarettes, Nicotinic agonists, Smoking, Tobacco, Leaves, Nicotine, NeXT, Safety of electronic cigarettes, Electronic cigarette

The "Regulatory Tobacco Report: Nicotine Pouches in the Top Five US States" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Regulatory Tobacco Report: Nicotine Pouches in the Top Five US States" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report looks at the regulatory framework for nicotine pouches in the five largest US states by population.
  • A similar report will follow, covering the next five largest states.
  • Nicotine pouches are regulated in California as tobacco products.

SWAT Environmental Adds New Board Member To Accelerate Industry Awareness

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Soil contamination, Carcinogens, Radon, Indoor air quality, Air pollution, Health effects of radon

Mr. Fisher serves as the Director of Industry Relations for SWAT Environmental following nearly a decade as the owner/operator of the successful SWAT Environmental Pennsylvania business.

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  • Mr. Fisher serves as the Director of Industry Relations for SWAT Environmental following nearly a decade as the owner/operator of the successful SWAT Environmental Pennsylvania business.
  • "Aaron Fisher is a strong advocate for building consumer and regulatory awareness of the health hazards caused by radon.
  • As an AARST Board member and Director of Industry Relations for SWAT Environmental, Aaron will play a unique and meaningful role in improving the indoor air quality standards for homes, schools, and businesses while reducing the health risks posed by radon for millions of Americans," states Mark Burel, Chief Executive Officer of SWAT Environmental.
  • Through its nationwide service network of certified AARST technicians, SWAT Environmental delivers the highest quality radon mitigation solutions with unmatched customer satisfaction.

Governor Beshear Proclaims January as Radon Action Month in Kentucky

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Soil contamination, Carcinogens, Radon, Governor Beshear, Beshear, Kentucky, Health effects of radon, Radon mitigation

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals announced today that Governor Andy Beshear has proclaimed January as Radon Action Month in Kentucky.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals announced today that Governor Andy Beshear has proclaimed January as Radon Action Month in Kentucky.
  • As part of Radon Action Month, the Kentucky Radon Coalition is providing one free radon test kit to any homeowner in Kentucky via the website https://freeradontestkit.com/ .
  • "We appreciate the proclamation from Governor Beshear in recognizing the importance of testing for the presence of radon in the buildings where we live, work, and learn," said Kyle Hoylman, President of the Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals.
  • The Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals is the state chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST).

Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) Introduces an Educational YouTube Series

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Asbestos, Minerals, Occupational safety and health, Industrial Minerals, Carcinogens, Tremolite, Amphibole, Val-des-Sources, Health impact of asbestos, Asbestos and the law

LIBBY, Mont., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) has instituted a new Patient Education video series on YouTube for their current patients, physicians and the public in general.

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  • LIBBY, Mont., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) has instituted a new Patient Education video series on YouTube for their current patients, physicians and the public in general.
  • This educational video series will provide a quick and easy way for patients, physicians, and the general public to learn about asbestos and asbestos related disease.
  • They will also highlight how the CARD Clinic is working, through its grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, towardeducation, early detection and treatment of those in the community impacted by Libby Amphibole Asbestos and asbestos related diseases.CARD also participates in research with thegoals of better understanding and, hopefully one day,developingmore effective treatmentsfor asbestos related disease.
  • The 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.

Radon Ads™ - A New Advertising Agency For Radon Mitigation & Testing Professionals

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Soil contamination, Building engineering, Radon mitigation, Carcinogens, Radon, Advertising, Online advertising, Health effects of radon

ELDORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Radon Ads announces the official launch of its services and website as an exclusive agency for helping Radon mitigation and testing professionals market and advertise their local business online.

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  • ELDORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Radon Ads announces the official launch of its services and website as an exclusive agency for helping Radon mitigation and testing professionals market and advertise their local business online.
  • Through the success of managing online advertising for one of the top radon mitigation and testing companies in the state of Colorado, the owner of Radon Ads decided to open an agency dedicated to helping radon contractors find new qualified customers.
  • "Radon poses a serious health threat, but many people are unaware of the dangers and the necessity for radon testing and mitigation.
  • To learn more about Radon Ads, please visit their new website: https://www.radonads.com
    Radon Ads is an exclusive agency that specializes in providing website development, SEO, marketing, and advertising to radon mitigation and testing professionals nationwide.

Day Three of Bionano’s Next-Generation Cytogenomics Symposium: Saphyr Provides Complete Structural Variation Analysis in Solid Tumors, Enables Discovery of Novel Diagnostic Markers and Drug Targets

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Cancer, Infectious causes of cancer, Carcinogenesis, Carcinogens, Human papillomavirus infection, Papillomavirus

He concluded that Saphyr is a powerful tool to identify and characterize viral integration in tumors and that it can detect the genome instability associated with HPV integration.

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  • He concluded that Saphyr is a powerful tool to identify and characterize viral integration in tumors and that it can detect the genome instability associated with HPV integration.
  • In addition to the higher performance, Saphyr has reduced hands-on time, faster turn-around time, and is cost effective compared to this current combination of methods.
  • He believes that tests developed on Saphyr may help in making a more accurate prognosis and could measure therapy response.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

January Radon Action Month: Better Understanding...Better Results

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Soil contamination, Carcinogens, Radon, Lung cancer, Environmental hazard, Health effects of radon, Radon mitigation

The parallel affects between COVID-19 and radon really bring to light how unseen environmental hazards can affect human life.

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  • The parallel affects between COVID-19 and radon really bring to light how unseen environmental hazards can affect human life.
  • Being diagnosed with lung cancer is a drastic way to discover the danger of radioactive radon gas exposure.
  • If test results are revealed to be elevated, always use a certified radon professional mitigator to install a system that will lower the level of radon.
  • A list of certified professionals can be found through https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/how-can-you-find-qualified-ra...
    Increase your knowledge of radon at Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction.

Discounted Radon System Installation From 5280 Radon Mitigation For Radon Action Month in Colorado

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Friday, January 1, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Soil contamination, Radon, Carcinogens, Health effects of radon, International Radon Project

If a home is found to have radon levels above the EPA guidelines, 5280 Radon Mitigation guarantees to bring the radon levels below the threshold with Radon Mitigation Services.

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  • If a home is found to have radon levels above the EPA guidelines, 5280 Radon Mitigation guarantees to bring the radon levels below the threshold with Radon Mitigation Services.
  • The company offers free no-pressure estimates for homes and businesses and a 7-year system warranty for all radon mitigation systems installed.
  • Additionally, customers receive a free radon test kit to assess the performance of their new radon mitigation system post-installation.
  • 5280 Radon Mitigation serves homeowners and businesses throughout the front range of Colorado, from Colorado Springs to Ft. Collins.

Ecosense Launches EcoQube - Cutting Edge, Fast, Accurate, Connected Intelligent Radon Detector

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Articles, Soil contamination, Carcinogens, Radon, Internet of things, Sensor

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ecosense, an innovator in radon gas monitoring, today announced the launch of EcoQube, an intelligent and highly accurate radon monitoring solution.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ecosense, an innovator in radon gas monitoring, today announced the launch of EcoQube, an intelligent and highly accurate radon monitoring solution.
  • EcoQube utilizes Ecosense's patented ion chamber radon detection technology, which provides radon measurement sensitivity that is 15 times better in performance than the industry standard required for continuous radon monitors.
  • EcoQube is Wi-Fi connected, enabling advanced IoT communications which delivers the most accurate, real-time, and affordable home radon monitoring solution on the market.
  • Our new EcoQube solution is the next step in our progression toward this goal," said Ecosense Chief Executive Officer Insoo Park.

Canadian Home Radon Exposure on the Rise Due to Pandemic

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Soil contamination, Carcinogens, Radon, Health effects of radon, Radium and radon in the environment, R. William Field

To maintain safety for the current and future Canadian workforce, it is imperative for us to understand changes in radon exposure.

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  • To maintain safety for the current and future Canadian workforce, it is imperative for us to understand changes in radon exposure.
  • Evict Radon encourages Canadians to help public cancer research efforts and test for radon through their national radon study.
  • To learn more about radon and to join the national radon testing study, Canadians can visit www.evictradon.org .
  • All participants enrolled in the national radon testing study are eligible to contribute to the ongoing pandemic-related radon study.