Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Sources and Amounts of Oil Released into North American Marine Waters
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