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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
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Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their health care.
A health history is essential in collecting subjective data about metabolic acidosis.
Health Belief Model
Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health
A New Regulated Health Professional
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970