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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.