Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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Obtaining a Throat Culture
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The piston creates a tumbling force as it moves upward.