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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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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