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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.