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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.
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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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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.