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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.
Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.
Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.