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Did you know?
Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
Did you know?
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.