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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.