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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.