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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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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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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
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Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Appropriate teaching methods
Patient teaching: nail assessment
Patient Teaching Methods
Study Duddy 1
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
Carons' study