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Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.