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Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
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The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.
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The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
A purse made from a cane toad.
The “Flat Head” (Chinook) Indians acquired their name through shaping in infancy, as shown in a diag
Mechanisms of active and passive immunity.
Models of Selective Attention in the Dichotic Listening Task
Passive touch by holding the head lightly.
Passive touch on shoulders to end. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.