|
|
Did you know?
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Did you know?
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
Did you know?
For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
Did you know?
Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
Did you know?
Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.