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  2. Hygroscopy - Wikipedia

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    Hygroscopy appears in both plant and animal kingdoms, the latter benefiting via hydration and nutrition. Some amphibian species secrete a hygroscopic mucus that harvests moisture from the air. Orb web building spiders produce hygroscopic secretions that preserve the stickiness and adhesion force of their webs.

  3. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    This is a partial list of herbs and herbal treatments with known or suspected adverse effects, either alone or in interaction with other herbs or drugs.Non-inclusion of an herb in this list does not imply that it is free of adverse effects.

  4. Metals in medicine - Wikipedia

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    Fluid and electrolyte balance, in which fluid balance and electrolyte balance are intertwined homeostatically, is necessary to health in all organisms.It includes reference ranges for cation concentrations of biometals, which in reference to human medicine and veterinary medicine principally includes those for blood serum ion concentrations in humans and in livestock and pets.

  5. Absorption (skin) - Wikipedia

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    Human skin often may come from autopsies or plastic surgeries. [20] The test product is applied to the membrane via the top chamber. The bottom chamber contains fluid from which samples are taken at regular intervals for analysis to determine the amount of active cells that has permeated the membrane at set time points.

  6. EPA list of extremely hazardous substances - Wikipedia

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    This is the list of extremely hazardous substances defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. § 11002). The list can be found as an appendix to 40 CFR 355. [1] Updates as of 2006 can be seen on the Federal Register, 71 FR 47121 (August 16, 2006). [2]

  7. Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care ...

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    Pharmaceuticals, or prescription and over-the-counter medications made for human use or veterinary or agribusiness purposes, are common PPCPs found in the environment. [2] There are nine classes of pharmaceuticals included in PPCPs: hormones , antibiotics , lipid regulators , nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , beta-blockers ...

  8. Ozempic Shaming is More Dangerous Than the Medication - AOL

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    What other people say about your choice to use Ozempic isn’t a reflection of your worth or how well the medication can work. But don't be afraid to seek support if shaming becomes overwhelming.

  9. Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Alternatively, people presenting late with signs and symptoms of coma, hyperkalemia, seizures, or severe acidosis have a poor prognosis. [17] People who develop severe central nervous system manifestations or stroke who survive may have long term neurologic dysfunction; in some cases they may recover, although convalescence may be prolonged.