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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.