Anemia

Oxygen is carried by hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells. When either red blood cells or hemoglobin are in short supply the body does not receive as much oxygen as needed. This problem is known as anemia and can cause excessive tiredness, stroke and heart attack. While there are many causes of anemia (excessive bleeding, decreased red blood cell production, or hemolysis), a blood test can usually detect any deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.

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14. Enbrel / Etanercept
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17. Geneva Steel - Vineyard, Utah
18. Landia Chemical Company: Overview
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22. Naphthalene
23. Natick Laboratory - Natick, Massachusetts
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27. Railroad Workers & The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA)
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