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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.
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.