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  2. Polystyrene sulfonate - Wikipedia

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    The net effect is lowering the amount of potassium available for absorption into the blood and increasing the amount that is excreted via the feces. The effect is a reduction of potassium levels in the body, at a capacity of 1 mEq of potassium exchanged per 1 g of resin. [8] [11]

  3. Potassium binder - Wikipedia

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    Potassium binders are medications that bind potassium ions in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing its intestinal absorption. This category formerly consisted solely of polystyrene sulfonate, a polyanionic resin attached to a cation, administered either orally or by retention enema to patients who are at risk of developing hyperkalaemia (abnormal high serum potassium levels).

  4. List of retronyms - Wikipedia

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    Before the arrival of wide-body aircraft in the early 1970s, narrow-body aircraft was just called aircraft. Natural language A language, used by humans, that evolved naturally in its society. Contrast with computer programming languages or constructed languages. Often referred to as human language. Natural person

  5. Mark Bowden (English author) - Wikipedia

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    Bowden is a commentator for national [clarification needed] news networks on body language analysis. [10] During US Presidential and Canadian Federal elections and debates, along with subsequent diplomatic meetings, he has commented in the press and on network news on the body language of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Justin Trudeau, and Andrew Scheer.

  6. Rufinamide - Wikipedia

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    Rufinamide was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2008, as adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children four years and older and adults. Its official FDA-approved labeling does not mention use in the treatment of partial seizures inasmuch as clinical trials submitted to the ...

  7. Oral rehydration therapy - Wikipedia

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    Therapy can include the use of zinc supplements to reduce the duration of diarrhea in infants and children under the age of 5. [1] Use of oral rehydration therapy has been estimated to decrease the risk of death from diarrhea by up to 93%. [2] Side effects may include vomiting, high blood sodium, or high blood potassium. [1]

  8. Cohoba - Wikipedia

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    However, the use of Anadenanthera spp. powder was widespread in South America, being used in ancient times by the Wari culture and Tiwanaku people of Peru and Bolivia and also by the Yanomami people of Brazil and Venezuela. [4] Other names for cohoba include vilca, cebíl, and yopó. In Tiwanaku culture, a snuff tray was used along with an ...

  9. Peanut allergen powder - Wikipedia

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    Peanut allergen powder, sold under the brand name Palforzia, is an oral medication used for the treatment of children who have confirmed cases of peanut allergy. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is taken by mouth .