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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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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.