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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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Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.
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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.
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There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
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Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
Passive and active transport.
Active and passive immunity
On November 11, 1887, four anarchists were hanged in Chicago on charges that they had thrown a bomb
Purse cover, from the Sutton Hoo burial ship.
Passive touch in center of abdomen as finishing technique. Place a hand gently in the center of the ...
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement