The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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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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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.
Common invasive species in the Adelaide Hills: Olive, Artichoke thistle, Fennel and Bamboo
Common invasive species in the Adelaide Hills: Olive, Artichoke thistle, Fennel and Bamboo