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Many physiological factors affect and alter drug absorption from the g.i. tract. Ionization, the conc. of free and bound drug, solubility, formulation etc. But isn't it true that more there...
16 December 2015 6,733 6 View
In sense of science, phenomenal concepts are discernible and reducible. So, are these extraordinary events. i.e., extrasensory phenomena like intuition, explainable? Intuitions may be considered...
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Indapamide is used to control hypertension in patients who have CHF with overt signs of oedema. A serious side-effect of this drugs is hypokalaemia, as with other loop and thiazide diuretics....
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There has been much criticism of teleological perfectionism, a concept of perfectionism defended by many scholars of philosophy, and much criticized by others. I need to know how far relevant is...
02 December 2015 1,128 1 View
Are some diabetic patients genetically predisposed to hyperparathyroidism? There is a link between thyroid disorders and DM. What about the risk of developing hyperparathyroidism in patients with DM?
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26 October 2015 8,092 7 View
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06 October 2015 8,114 12 View
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Can you specify any medications that have little, if any withdrawal syndromes? What about these drugs: Salbutamol, Acetazolamide, Thiazide diuretics? Regards, Sidharta
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05 September 2012 4,436 9 View
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18 July 2012 4,653 3 View
Voices of an Unconsciousness Mind: One being in the state of awareness knows what it is like to be conscious. But one whose brain functions has been compromised to the extent of severe functional...
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How our mental evolution has been shaped by symbolic representations? With an eye on the upper Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic societies.
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