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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.