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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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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.