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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
Some organisms used as models in genetic research
Some organisms used as models in genetic research
The overlapping relationship among research, evidence-based practice
Selected Minerals Used for Pharmactherapy
Productivity in Selected Industries in the Early 1990s
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