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Kidney disease is the most common secondary cause of hypertension. [25] Hypertension can also be caused by endocrine conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome , hyperthyroidism , hypothyroidism , acromegaly , Conn's syndrome or hyperaldosteronism , renal artery stenosis (from atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia ), hyperparathyroidism , and ...
An anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, is a chemical substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. [1] Some occur naturally in blood-eating animals, such as leeches and mosquitoes, which help keep the bite area unclotted long enough for the animal to obtain blood.
Bupropion, formerly called amfebutamone, [16] and sold under the brand name Wellbutrin among others, is an atypical antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation.
Clonazepam, sold under the brand name Klonopin among others, is a benzodiazepine medication used to prevent and treat anxiety disorders, seizures, bipolar mania, agitation associated with psychosis, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and akathisia. [11]
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a halocarbon with the formula C 2 HCl 3, commonly used as an industrial metal degreasing solvent.It is a clear, colourless, non-flammable, volatile liquid with a chloroform-like pleasant mild smell [3] and sweet taste. [9]
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is one of the main protocols of the Internet protocol suite. It originated in the initial network implementation in which it complemented the Internet Protocol (IP). Therefore, the entire suite is commonly referred to as TCP/IP. TCP provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of a stream of ...
Timeline for the day of the September 11 attacks. The hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 approaching the South Tower (left) as the North Tower (right) burns next to it. The September 11 attacks of 2001, in addition to being a unique act of terrorism, constituted a media event on a scale not seen since the advent of civilian global satellite links.
Giants turn over ball, give up TD in first 11 seconds vs. Browns. Jay Busbee. September 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM. Amari Cooper caught a touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson 11 seconds into the game ...