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The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.