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Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.