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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.