The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
Role of PKM-zeta in Long-Lasting Long-Term Potentiation
Herbert Spencer (1820–1903), sometimes called the second founder of sociology, coined the term ...