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ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.
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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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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.