Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. The area within 25 mi of this station is covered by croplands (32%), built-up areas (30%), forests (29%), grasslands (6%), and lakes and rivers (3%).
Epoetin injection is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO). EPO is produced naturally in the body, mostly by the kidneys. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. If the body does not produce enough EPO, severe anemia can occur.
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to treat neuropathic pain, a type of pain or altered sensation caused by damage to the nerves. Gabapentin is successfully being used to treat skin conditions associated with pain and/or pruritus (itch) of neuropathic origin.