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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.