Propylene glycol is found in many industrial and commercial products, including antifreeze, liquid laundry detergent solvents and paint. It is an additive in human and pet foods, pharmaceuticals and tobacco processing.
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The benefits of a trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit, or TENS, result from electrical impulses that reduce the sensation of pain. According to Dr.
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation -- TENS -- machines are a common form of pain relief, especially for musculoskeletal pain. Mild muscle soreness and skin irritation may occur with excessive use.
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Effexor and Effexor XR are similar antidepressant compounds. However, Effexor XR is also prescribed for anxiety disorders, as well as depression. Effexor XR dissolves over a prolonged period, while Effexor is an immediate-release medication.
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Seroquel, or quetiapine fumarate, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These mental illnesses are caused by severe chemical imbalances in the brain. Schizophrenia symptoms include disabling interference with thoughts and perceptions.
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The differences between Percocet, generically known as oxycodone, and Vicodin, generically known as hydrocodone, are in their chemical compound, purpose and side effects.
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Author Andrew Biel notes in "The Trail Guides to the Body", that a pivot joint allows one bone to rotate around another. The first and second cervical vertebrae pivot to allow neck movement from side to side, and the ulna and radius in the forearm pivot from side to side, as well.
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