anemiaIndustrial Solvent Benzene Blamed for Causing Leukemia and Anemia
The toxic chemical benzene is a solvent found in a variety of other chemicals, including most glues, adhesives, paints and stains, plastics, and pesticides. It is also used in gasoline and cigarettes. Benzene is one of the most common chemicals in the world and is a leading cause of deadly cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and anemia. Benzene Exposure Risks Benzene is used in so many chemicals and products, millions of Americans have been exposed to it …
FDA Looking Into Link Between Anemia Drug and Deaths
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether a Johnson & Johnson anemia drug increases the chance of death in stroke patients. A German medical study found that 16 percent of stroke patients treated with the drug, Eprex, died within three months of taking the drug, compared to just nine percent who died after receiving a placebo. The study was designed to test whether Eprex might improve brain function in stroke patients, which is an unapproved use of the …
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