In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
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Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.
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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.
Nursing assessment questions
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Researchers must inform potential participants of a study's procedures so that consent may be o
Example of a patient statement.
Do you know how many calories are in your chips-and-soda “study snack”?