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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.
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.