Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
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Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.
Cleavage with trypsin and papain separates the myosin heads
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Mechanisms of active and passive immunity.
Passive shoulder roll: mobilizing technique for the shoulder with recipient in supine position.