Simple New Method Detects Contaminants In Life-saving Drug
Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 01:42
in Health & Medicine
The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when contaminated heparin products caused serious allergic reactions that led to a large number of deaths.