In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
Indicators of Relative Economic Well-Being
Economic activity as viewed by environment and ecological economists