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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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.
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Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.
