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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.