Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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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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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
To examine a child’s ear, the pinna should be pulled back and up for children over 3 years; the pinn
Using a microscope to study the human body
Major Findings of the High Scope Preschool Study High Scope participants showed better academic per