Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
Seven characteristics are common to all life
Characteristics of Muscle Fibers
Examples of NANDA defining characteristics
A deaf baby attempting to sign.
Characteristics of a Neuron at Rest and During the Different Phases of an Action Potential