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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.