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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
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.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.