Asbestos-related diseases – Related resources
22.09.2014 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 19.08.2008
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There is no clear evidence of the effectiveness of surveillance programmes for asbestos workers .
The addition of chemotherapy to active symptom control appears to offer no significant benefits in terms of overall survival or quality of life in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma .
Other Internet resources
- Mesothelioma. Orphanet ORPHA50251
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