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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Example of equipment used for a urine drug screen that a medical office may require before ...
Examples of thrombophlebitis. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) commonly affects the veins of the leg.
The medical assistant reviews the PDR for information related to a drug.
Drug Classification and Description of Use
Key symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
Mechanisms of Action of Drugs Used to Treat Angina