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.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
