Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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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.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Chest CT scan. The stringy, cobweblike area indicates lung damage from smoking that has resulted in
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