When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
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Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
Varicella or chickenpox, a viral skin infection. In this photograph, the rash is beginning to form s
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Positive Babinski’s sign.
Cleanse a linear wound by using a new sterile gauze pad for each stroke, beginning next to the wound ...
Wash all surfaces in a massage room daily, including the massage table.