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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.
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There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
Chairless Chair
Medical assistants perform many functions in a physician's office or a clinic.
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay candidate to be elected to office in California.
Medical Office To Do List
A medical assistant assists with minor surgery performed in the medical office.
Wash all surfaces in a massage room daily, including the massage table.