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Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
X-ray showing typical joint changes with osteoarthritis.
A typical large tool box, showing just one of many drawers.
A typical 3 ton (6,000 lb) capacity hydraulic jack.
Typical wiring diagram of a V-6 distributorless (direct fire) ignition system.
Typical quick-connect steps.
Cross section of a typical port fuel-injection nozzle assembly. These injectors are serviced as an ...