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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.