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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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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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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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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.