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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.