In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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