The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
