Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
Blood Cells
Artery Blod Cells
Brain Cells
BLOOD CELLS
Sickled and normal red blood cells.
Surfaces of Epithelial Cells and the Basement Membrane
