When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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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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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
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How to solve simple percent word problems (Part 1)
