In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.
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To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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This chart illustrates the “drip down” model of government. In this, politics is formed by the soc
