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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.
There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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.