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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.
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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.