|
|
Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.
Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.
During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
![On average, the ratio of carbon to nitrogen is much higher in terrestrial plants than in other major](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/medium_33_09_09_11_10_11_47_16972494.jpeg)
![Increasing access to care for teen mothers is important because they have a higher rate of pregnancy ...](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/medium_637842_18_01_17_5_49_29_24491730.png)