News

This section includes news items about the medical and legal aspects of silicosis. Keep checking here for up-to-date information about silicosis research and treatments as well as news articles about legal claims and legislation.

Medical and legal news about silicosis

(New York Times) Asbestos lawyers are filing more silicosis lawsuits on behalf of clients who claim they have suffered form exposure to silica. Opponents, including a coalition of insurance companies, say there is no medical crisis. September 6, 2003. (the full text of the article must be purchased on the NY Times website)

(US Newswire) - Silica dust-Lung disease Treatments Expected to Improve with MARF Grants; Federal Government Asked to Assist in Developing Cure, December 12, 2002; Read more.

(US Newswire) - Silicosis Applied Research Foundation Awards Two New Grants to Improve Silica dust-Lung disease Treatment, October 5, 2001; Read more.

(Congressional Testimony) - Silica dust Concerns: Patty Murray, June 20, 2002;Read more.