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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
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Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
A vasectomy, showing how each vas deferens is tied off in two places and then a section is removed f
Hearing and Reading Words
A severe food shortage occurred in the Netherlands during the “Hunger Winter” of 1944–1945.
Processes of the Middle and Upper Troposphere: Rossby Waves and Vorticity
Tornado Destruction - Loss of Life
Client’s view with visual field loss