The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
An alternating pneumatic compression device squeezes the leg tissues causing blood to move toward th
Blood Composition
Blood Glucose Levels
Cholesterol
A finger-stick is useful for obtaining small amounts of blood.
The inguinal area. Take great care when applying deep pressure in this region