When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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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.
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It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.
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Summation of Heart Sounds, Variable S1
A variable valve timing solenoid being controlled by applying voltage from the PCM.