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Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.
Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.