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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.
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]
This is a list of Ig Nobel Prize winners from 1991 to the present day. [1]A parody of the Nobel Prizes, the Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded each year in mid-September, around the time the recipients of the genuine Nobel Prizes are announced, for ten achievements that "first make people laugh, and then make them think".
This chronological list of school shootings in the United States since the year 2000 includes school shootings in the United States that occurred at K–12 public and private schools, as well as at colleges and universities, and on school buses.
episodes (2005–present) Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. As of 22 June 2024, 883 episodes of Doctor Who have aired. This includes one television movie and multiple specials, and encompasses 311 stories over 40 seasons, starting in 1963. Additionally, four charity specials and two animated ...
Angel G. Hermida, Superior Court Judge, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (1976–1997); visiting professor in Comparative Law at Boston University (1984); Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (1974–1976); Physics professor at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (1964–1966); author of MIRIAM J. RAMÍREZ DE FERRER Recurrente Vs.
Head of state. Head of government. Afghanistan. Supreme Leader – Hibatullah Akhundzada. Acting Prime Minister – Hasan Akhund. Albania. President – Bajram Begaj. Prime Minister – Edi Rama. Algeria.