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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.