Summary. Arsenic is a natural element found in soil and minerals. Arsenic compounds are used to preserve wood, as pesticides, and in some industries. Arsenic can get into air, water, and the ground from wind-blown dust. It may also get into water from runoff.
LS is listed as a rare disease by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that LS, or a subtype of LS, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population. LS as a Disease. LS: Another name for Leigh syndrome (or close medical condition association).
What's Happening at LLS. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.