Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
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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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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
Children may sometimes sort their toys into different categories.
Toys and Gender Labels (1 of 2)
Toys and Gender Labels (2 of 2)
Toys and Gender Labels
Toys and Gender Labels
Children and adolescents define themselves as they get older
