Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.
Pattern for Tactile Fremitus, Left Lateral Thorax
Hydronephrosis. Normal kidney (left) and kidney with hydronephrosis (right) are compared. Note the d
Quadrants of the abdominopelvic area
Place a towel or sheet over knee area. Use a thin barrier to protect skin from cold source.
Pediatric Nomogram Used for Determining Body Surface Area
A comparison of the events in mitosis (left) and meiosis (right)