Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
