Embryonic stem cells have the unique ability to transform themselves into almost any tissue of the human body. This ability to generate new tissue offers hope to millions who suffer from diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. And (I might add) Aplastic Anemia. The House of Representatives has passed a bill loosening the restrictions [...]

We focus on blood cancers caused by benzene.  These cases are primarily related to industrial exposure.  That is, our clients usually work directly with the benzene or other organic solvents or petroleum. There is a another type of benzene case and that relates to drinking water.  Around the country there are cases where homeowners and [...]

Umbilical cord blood is a potential source of stem cells. Aplastic Anemia can be treated with stem cells.  It is a possible resource for the many people who cannot match up with a bone marrow donor.  This article talks about the Stem Cell Therapeutic & Research Act of 2005 (HR2520).  That act will provide funding [...]

Doctors were surprised that this drug they were testing to relieve the symptoms of MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndromes) was actually a very effective way of treating the disease. Specialists said Revlimid now looks like a breakthrough and the first effective treatment for many people with myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, which is even more common than leukemia. [...]

This is from a press release concerning Zevalin.  Apparently the University of Pittsburgh has released findings that Zevalin may be effective is treating Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients with advanced disease. According to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) study, patients with advanced non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) previously treated with chemotherapy and adult stem cell transplantation can [...]

This is a list of some of the jobs our clients did and the types of products they were exposed to.  Many of these products were the ones with Benzene in them. Airplane refueler                   Aviation fuelComputer Maintenance          Ink solventsPainter                       [...]