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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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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.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.