Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
