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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.