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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.