Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Heat Exchanger Block Diagram Feedback Control System
Material Balance over #3 Heat Exchanger
This exhaust manifold has a heat shield to help retain the heat and help reduce exhaust emissions.