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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As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.
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Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.
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Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.
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Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.
Table 6.1 illustrates the main regime types and their differences. It breaks the regimes into four
Radiology Procedures Not Requiring Contrast Media
Protective gloves are available in several sizes and materials.