In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.