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Author Question: The traditional route to becoming a teacher includes all of the following EXCEPT (Read 43 times) |
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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.
Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.