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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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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.
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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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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.