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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.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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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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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.