The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
