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  2. King Report on Corporate Governance - Wikipedia

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    It also espouses an apply or explain approach, unique to the Netherlands until King and now also found in the 2010 Combined Code from the United Kingdom. The philosophy of the code consists of the three key elements of leadership, sustainability and good corporate citizenship.

  3. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    The term injection encompasses intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC) and intradermal (ID) administration. [35] Parenteral administration generally acts more rapidly than topical or enteral administration, with onset of action often occurring in 15–30 seconds for IV, 10–20 minutes for IM and 15–30 minutes for SC. [36]

  4. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

  5. Mithridatism - Wikipedia

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    Mithradates the VI, reputed for intentionally consuming poison to build immunity. Mithridatism is the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts.

  6. Infusion therapy - Wikipedia

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    There are a range of delivery methods for infusion of drugs via catheter: Electronic Pump: Drugs are often pre-mixed from vials and stored in infusion bags to be delivered by electronic pump. Elastomeric pump; Pre-Filled Infusion Therapy: with this latest technology, a unit dose can be metered to the location from a pre-filled container.

  7. Frederick William IV of Prussia - Wikipedia

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    On 21 March 1848, the King, or rather his camarilla, initiated an apparent change of course by placing Frederick William IV at the head of the revolution, whereas the truth was that he lacked the means to pursue a policy independent of the citizens' movement. The King announced that he would support the formation of an all-German parliament ...

  8. Hand evaluation - Wikipedia

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    king = 3 HCP; queen = 2 HCP; jack = 1 HCP; Evaluating a hand on this basis takes due account of the fact that there are 10 HCP in each suit and therefore 40 in the complete deck of cards. An average hand contains one quarter of the total, i.e. 10 HCP. The method has the dual benefits of simplicity and practicality, especially in notrump contracts.

  9. Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia - Wikipedia

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    King Sigismund of Hungary arranged a truce in 1396, and for his efforts, he was recognized as heir to Wenceslaus. In the Papal Schism, Wenceslaus supported the Roman Pope Urban VI. As Bohemian king he sought to protect the religious reformer Jan Hus and his followers against the demands of the Catholic Church for their suppression as heretics.