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Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.
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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.
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All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
Water Loss Through Evaporation
The Basilar Membrane of the Cochlea and Theories of Hearing
In middle childhood, children spend increasing amounts of time with peers and friends.
Potential Consequences of Estrogen Loss Related to Menopause
Case of ONJ that occurred spontaneously. Note the white area, which is exposed necrotic bone.
Man-in-the-middle attack