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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

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As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

The structure of the placenta The structure of the placenta
Myopia (nearsightedness). In the uncorrected top figure, the image comes into focus in front of the Myopia (nearsightedness). In the uncorrected top figure, the image comes into focus in front of the
Placenta previa. The condition is caused by the development of the placenta over the cervical canal, Placenta previa. The condition is caused by the development of the placenta over the cervical canal,
Abruptio placentae. The placenta becomes prematurely detached from the uterine wall. Abruptio placentae. The placenta becomes prematurely detached from the uterine wall.
Placenta Placenta
A doctor showing the placenta after childbirth. A doctor showing the placenta after childbirth.
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