Journal Top Ten -- COLUMNS-Asbestos--October 2007

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TITLE: "The combination of oxalic acid with power ultrasound fully degrades chrysotile asbestos fibres"

AUTHORS: Turci F, Tomatis M, Mantegna S, Cravotto G, Fubini B.

JOURNAL: Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 2007 Oct;9(10):1064-1066. Epub 2007 Sep 6

SUMMARY: The simultaneous action of power ultrasound and oxalic acid, as a chelating agent, rapidly converts chrysotile asbestos into water soluble material and a non-asbestos debris, not classifiable as hazardous under worldwide safety regulations.

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TITLE: "Prognostic Factors in the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma at a Large Tertiary Referral Center"

AUTHORS: Flores RM, …