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The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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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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When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Auscultation. The stethoscope is pressed against the body wall to listen for sound waves associated
Middle nasal conchae
A severe food shortage occurred in the Netherlands during the “Hunger Winter” of 1944–1945.
The physician uses percussion—tapping—to detect sound or vibration.
DID YOU KNOW? DRIVING FAST CAUSES HAIR LOSS
Hearing level comparison amongst workers