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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.