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Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.
In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.