Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.
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The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
The Locations and Functions of the Cerebral Lobes, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, and Brain Stem
Glioma. (a) Illustration of a large glioma (colored area) within the left cerebral hemisphere in a s
The Cerebellum and the Brain Stem
Brain Stem and Cerebellum
Brain Stem and Cerebellum
The Partitions Extending into the Skull, the Falx Cerebri, and Tentorium Cerebellum