In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
Ethics in social research are of vital concern to sociologists. As discussed in the text, ...
Ethical Egoism, Religion and Ethics
What are Right Actions? Virtue Ethics.
Environmental ethics pertains to humans and the environment