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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.