Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.
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Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
Emperor penguins with their black and white plumage stand out against the snow and colonies
Irish Red and White Setter
Franz Marc, Die grossen blauen Pferde (The Large Blue Horses).
