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Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.