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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.