Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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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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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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The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Dial-A-Flo in-line device to regulate IV flow.
Injecting an IV push (bolus) medication; C, another type of needleless syringe and needleless IV acc
Pulse oximetry. The small device provides a digital readout of oxygen levels in the blood.
Artificial Heart Device
In 2007 acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns released a documentary on World War II that triggered an angry ...