Simple new method detects contaminants in life-saving drug

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 13:00 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...

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