Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.
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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
Common locations for cerebral artery aneurysms in the Circle of Willis.
Ectopic pregnancies. (a) An ectopic pregnancy may occur in any of the locations shown. Interstitial
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This illustration shows the decibel level in various locations and associated with different ...
Mean Monthly Temperatures for Two Locations in Canada
Cancer cells can move to new locations in the body, a process called metastasis