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Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).
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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.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.