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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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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.