In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.
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Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Common Health Problems Requiring Rehabilitation
Vitamin D plays a major role in bone health
Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting