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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.