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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.