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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
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.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.