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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Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.
