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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.