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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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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.
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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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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.