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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.
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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.