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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

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The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

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It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Platycnemididae are a family of damselfly called white-legged damselflies. Platycnemididae are a family of damselfly called white-legged damselflies.
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James A. Garfield lies mortally wounded. After failing to locate the bullet, surgeons called in Alex James A. Garfield lies mortally wounded. After failing to locate the bullet, surgeons called in Alex
Herbert Spencer (1820–1903), sometimes called the second founder of sociology, coined the term ... Herbert Spencer (1820–1903), sometimes called the second founder of sociology, coined the term ...
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