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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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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.