Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.
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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
Decibel Scale of Frequently Heard Sounds
Location of breath sounds.
Normal breath sounds
Adventitious breath sounds
Heart Sounds
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