Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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