On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
A child having a seizure is gently assisted to the floor and placed in a sidelying position.
Gene duplication and mutation: one path to generate new enzymatic activities