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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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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.