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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.