Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.
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Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Horses require room to exercise
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A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
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