Muscular dystrophy is a muscle disorder caused by a viral infection.

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

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As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

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Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Lyme disease and other infections are caused by the bite of a tick.

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Stripping is performed with deep pressure along the length of a muscle to its attachment. Parallel ...

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