Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Santiago Calatrava, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) station, World Trade Center site.
One of the best examples of charismatic authority is Joan of Arc. In this painting from the early ...
